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CHAPTER 48 - RILL OF RED

Author: O'Chantal
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-18 21:05:20
-NIA’S POV-

“Move your damn feet, you sick perversion of nature,” Zeek growled at me with his strong arms around my waist after freeing my mouth.

Despite my efforts, I couldn't break free from Alpha Zeek’s dragging hold.

Desperation and fear clashed with raw determination as I clawed, punched, and kicked with all my might.

“What level of idiot are you?” I cursed him, hoping to deter his foul ambitions. “You’re making a Volkes your enemy.”

A regurgitating scream bubbled up in my throat as we reached the field. I squeezed my eyes shut to muster everything within my soul to call out to the only man who could save me. “Lykoan!”

My mate’s focus snapped towards us. Scarlet wrath veiled Lykoan's orbs like a laser ready to inflict maximum damage, aiming for nothing but smoke as he watched Zeek bounding for the labyrinth of trees where more growling and snarls pervaded.

Lykoan’s muscles coiled. He began half-shifting. Silver fur spouted through his pores and the air around him shimmered, making
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