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Chapter 69 - The Damsel and The Hero
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Delilah POV:
I’m being foolish. I know I am. It’s a crush, my first ever but still just a crush. And I can say I keep coming to the hospital because I want to see Tiberius or that I want to learn more about medicine. And they aren’t lies. But they aren’t the whole truth either.
I know it will never go anywhere. I’m five years younger than Alexander. He’s training to be the Beta and is already a doctor. I mean, seriously, that’s impressive. He’s eighteen and a doctor! And it’s not just because of his wolf’s gift. I thought that was it at first. But I quickly realized that wasn’t it.
His gift of healing just makes being a doctor easier. But his gift can’t give him all the knowledge a doctor has. Alexander is next level. He’s eighteen and has gone to medical school. I thought Crista was impressive with how smart she is, but wow.
Which all just adds to the reasons he would never see me as anything but a little sister. Still hurt when he said i
BryantNew chapters are posted Monday-Saturday. So I know this chapter was a step away from any I've written. I usually keep to just the POV of my leads, with that minor exception of letting Icky Iggy have one chapter. But this chapter, the scene wouldn't get out of my head. And showing Delilah and Alexander's POV helps set up the next chapter. Shit is hitting the fan.
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I know I’m going to get a lecture for this. Alec won’t be happy that I left the villa, but he’ll get over it. And Chesed… well, I’m not sure which he’ll be angrier about. Me leaving the villa or driving his car. Either way, he can shove it. I’m not some helpless damsel. I have Light, and well, if what she did to Silvano is even a fraction of her power, I’m going to say me, and the baby is in good hands. ‘I will do my best to keep you and the pup safe. However, I cannot use the full extent of my power in this form. So keep that in mind.’ Light cautioned as I pulled out of the driveway. “Damn, this is a sweet ride. A Maserati Ghibli Trofeo, it can go from zero to ninety-six kilometers in under four seconds.” Persephone whistled in appreciation as she wrung a hand over the dashboard. She and papa were total gear heads. “I know we are in a rush to follow Katrina to ensure she and Tiberius are okay. But maybe we shouldn’t test just how fast this car
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I snarled, wanting to go after my son and Gastone. My need to protect my son kicked in as I started to turn in that direction. Darkness, however, pulled me back. Freezing me in place.‘Leave the underling to your son. We have work to do.’ Darkness growled, his eyes locked on Ignazio. The little twit was still standing there, in no rush to escape. His grip on that chain that dragged a she-wolf by her neck tightened.“Amazed you showed yourself, old man. I heard you’ve been in hiding. Too afraid to come and face me.” Ignazio scoffed, yanking at the chain, forcing the girl in front of him. He’s seriously using her as a shield. There’s no honor in that.“Do you like my little pet? She’s not as lovely as the prize I’m going to claim. I heard you took a liking to my mate. Too bad she’s mine. I’d say you’ll get over it, but it won’t matter. You’ll be dead.” Ignaz
