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He Hurt Me, But He Needs Me Methodical.
ViolettaBegging. I truly never thought I'd see the day. I wanted to hold on to my fury. For so long, that was all I had, but not when he looked at me like that. Not when he said those words. At his apology, the fight went out of me, and I slowly walked toward him. Now that we were no longer in the presence of the other alphas, his wolf had retreated. I'd never seen Ferrara look so weak before. Climbing into his lap, I rested my head on his chest and placed a hand over his heart. Thankfully, it was still beating strong under my touch.With my anger gone, I didn't know how to talk to him. Communicating intimacy wasn't something I was good with. It was unfair for me to expect anything different from him. "I'm not going anywhere. We'll keep working at it," I said lamely."Thank fuck," he growled, as his arms came around me. We stayed like that for a few minutes until I couldn't handle the silence anymore."Lunessa may cause problems.""True.""But if she hadn't shown up when she did, Fin
Last Updated : 2024-11-15He Hurt Me, But He Needs Me Remorse
FerraraNeither Jenson nor Amelia said a word after I told them about Bridget. We were on the edge of the woods, no one around for miles, with no one to overhear."You killed her?" Jenson asked Violetta, who stood just slightly behind me. She hadn't wanted to be here for this, but I wasn't about to leave her alone in the house with Emerson and the other alphas."I didn't have a choice."Balling up his fists, Jenson turned and stalked away. He didn't go far, and I let him have his space. Amelia inhaled sharply. "I knew something was wrong with her. I should have pushed," she whispered. "These past few days, she'd been acting strangely. Did she kill Finn?""Finn is in the infirmary. He's healing, but slowly. You'll take over for guard duty with Violetta, and I want the two of you to visit him tomorrow and see if there anything else he can remember about the attack. His injuries are being kept under lock and key." I didn't tell her about Lunessa, but she'd learn eventually if the witch a
Last Updated : 2024-11-15He Hurt Me, But He Needs Me Confidence
Ferrara"I'm an asshole," he said quietly to Violetta. "I'm sorry.""There is no need to apologize. I have done terrible things, and I've brought trouble down on your pack. There are days when I think the best thing I can do is run as far away from all of you as I can and just try to disappear.""I would find you," I said instantly. "You don't get to run away and do this on your own. Not ever again."She graced me with a brief smile, but I feared that she would run one day. No matter how safe I made her feel. She'd spent years thinking she was better off on her own, and all I'd done was push her away.I needed to start making a home for her so she would realize that we were stronger together."You have your assignments. Get some sleep. The next few days won't be easy."We went our separate ways. Violetta, I noticed, walked just a few steps behind me. Reaching back, I captured her hand and pulled her forward. She resisted just a little but then relaxed."You were resistant to other peo
Last Updated : 2024-11-16He Hurt Me, But He Needs Me Second-guessing
ViolettaAfter only a few hours of sleep, I slipped out of the house right after dawn. Ferrara was meeting with the other wolves for breakfast, but I didn't feel up to looking at Emerson just yet.And that made me ashamed. I was stronger than I used to be, and I'd faced down Marsh.Emerson couldn't touch me here, but just the thought of him conjured memories that made my stomach twist.Ferrara tried to tell me that there was no shame in it, but I still couldn't shake the feeling. If Amelia was annoyed at having to meet at the house at such an early hour, she didn't show it."Finn first. Then the woods, and then Irene," I said as I climbed into the truck. "And if I didn't say so last night, I'm sorry, Amelia.""You didn't have a choice, did you?" Without looking at me, she started the vehicle and pulled out. "And she tried to kill Finn.""You care for him.""She liked him. She thought he'd make a good wolf. How did you get the jump on the two of them anyway? They were both stronger tha
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ViolettaAmelia returned and I gave Saul a short nod. “Thank you,” I said quietly.When we were out to the car, Amelia had a determined look on her face. “That was the easiest of our errands today. Next, we need to see the witches.”Amelia bared her fangs, and I knew just how she felt.Irene’s little cottage never felt more crowded. There were a dozen wolves patrolling outside, three more wolves inside, plus four witches. All heads turned when Amelia and I walked in, and I could feel the tension simmering in the air.Even worse, I could see the magic. That was a little harder to ignore.“Ladies,” I greeted with a nod of my head. “I need to borrow Irene for a few minutes.”“It seems like everyone is borrowing Irene,” Ava interrupted as she stood. “If there is something that’s happening, I think we all have a right to know. We are all in danger.”I raised my eyebrows. “Irene is our pack witch. I’m certain you’re just as busy, and wanted, in your pack as she is here. If this was a matter
Last Updated : 2024-11-17He Hurt Me, But He Needs Me Someone
FerraraWhen Violetta pulled on my power, I didn’t even blink, but pride swelled up inside of me. She was getting more comfortable relying on the bond.Whatever she needed from me, I was happy to give, and it was a source of comfort to feel her inside me. Sitting across the table, Emerson had donned his innocent and humbling persona. All I wanted to do was plow my fist into his face.Maeve was sitting as still as a statue, her power wrapped around her like an icy mask.London had gotten antsy a few minutes ago and was pacing and staring at the woods. He wanted out of this room.We all did, but we’d gotten nowhere. Not that we expected to. Until the witches had evidence of what we were facing, all we could discuss was strategies, and because our territories were different, our defenses were different.“Have you received any reports back from the guards you sent to investigate the rogues who attacked me?” Emerson asked innocently. “I’m eager to know what you found.”My wolves had return
Last Updated : 2024-11-17He Hurt Me, But He Needs Me Body
ViolettaThe other alphas didn't question or comment when Ferrara announced that I was guarding the prize, which was TK, and judging the participants upon their return. It was based on both speed, weight, and takedown, which we were monitoring on cameras.Quite a few members of our pack were participating, and many of those smirked my way, as if they assumed Ferrara thought I was too weak to participate.Only Emerson's eyes glittered with cold amusement. He probably knew how I felt about showing my wolf.Unease slithered down my spine. He could not get to me here. I was surrounded by Amelia and a dozen wolves.I was safe.As the horn sounded, indicating the beginning of the hunt, the wolves began to shift. Only Ferrara hesitated and looked my way again, indecision in his eyes.I gave him a reassuring smile, but that didn't stop the look of anger in his face as he finally shifted and joined the others."If you get any more tense, you'll break," Amelia muttered. "Relax. It's two hours,
Last Updated : 2024-11-21He Hurt Me, But He Needs Me Out
FerraraThe moment Violetta joined me, I could smell Emerson on her. My nostrils flared, and I snarled, but she shook her head. "I'm fine. What is going on? Who's dead?""I don't care if you're fine. I want to know why the fuck you smell like a man who shouldn't have been able to get within twenty feet of you.""I let him.""You..." Horrified, I stared at her. "Tell me I did not hear you correctly. You let him? Are you out of your fucking mind?"Narrowing her eyes, she planted her hands on her hips. "No, I'm not. I thought maybe if I wanted to know what he had planned, I could just ask him. And later, I will tell you what he said, just not fucking right now. Who is dead?"If she thought this conversation was over, she was dead wrong, but this really was not the time to continue the discussion. Kenzi's cry had alerted everyone, and they were all coming here."I'm not sure. No shifter. She's female and human. Saul is on his way, but I'm waiting for the other alphas to arrive before I mo
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ViolettaI did as much good at Indigo Peak as I could while I was there, but few of the wolves were happy to see me, so I spent most of my time in my room reviewing Maeve's books in an attempt to help Finn get organized. I ignored all the massive journals the crazed woman had collected. I was no longer the ternary, and they had nothing to do with me.Lunessa, Irene, and the other witches helped identify the small faction of witches who'd been working against Maeve. Most of them were imprisoned. Some were in the field when Lunessa stole their magic. And some were dead. There were enough that, in a few months, the land might be healed enough to start growing again, just in time for spring.At least, that was the hope.Leaving Finn was difficult. I didn't know where he was mentally, but I knew Indigo Peak needed his help, and he would provide it.And when Amelia returned with us, tears in her eyes, I tried not to get involved. Finn was making a mistake, but he would realize that. In due
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ViolettaImmediately, I stepped inside the circle and felt the magic drain away. "I don't have magic anymore, but even if I did, none of this is for me. It was for a deranged woman to hold on to a memory of when she thought she was in control. She's dead now, and I don't need this place to know that I had a happy family once. And I don't need to bring any of that up. I have enough happiness in my immediate past."Finn stared at the home as the flowers started to wither and the wood started to break down. Its age was catching up to it. "I could burn it to the ground," he said darkly."I think you should. I love that you wanted to give me a choice, but this place doesn't mean anything to me, and it's a symbol of Indigo Peak's troubled past. Burn it and make way for the future. You're going to be an amazing alpha, and if you'll let me, I'll come visit often to check in on you. I'm going to miss you and Amelia.""You're more than welcome, Violetta. I'll demand your visits, seeing as how I
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ViolettaI woke up alone. For a moment, I thought I was back in Maeve's grip, chained to the wall, listening to Finn's cries as they tormented him. Tears pricked my eyes until I heard a voice in the room."Violetta."The hoarse whisper calmed me, and I took a deep breath. I was not alone. Maeve was dead. I'd been certain that Ferrara had been in the room with me at one point, but he was gone now. Sitting up, I looked over at the other bed. Lunessa looked only marginally better than she did before as she smiled at me. "You did it."When she started to cough, I rolled out of bed and made my way to her. Snuggling up next to her, I grabbed her water and held it up to her. "So did you. Lunessa, the amount of magic you displayed was insane. How are you?""Depleted," she admitted as she sipped her water. "And scared that I might not bounce back.""How did you do it?"She sipped the water more and leaned against me. Less than a year ago, she was the Maiden, a witch who'd saved my life once, e
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Ferrara"Ferrara," London said in a low voice. "You are growling at the kitchen staff."Immediately, I pulled myself back. A dozen wolves stared at us, frightened. "My apologies. My thoughts are elsewhere," I told Finn. "Please continue."The staff cleared their throats. "We have access to large herds here, and we used to use the witches to magic the land to provide for the wild game so we could eat fresh all year. With the magic repurposed," one wolf said carefully, "much of the game fell ill. We tried to preserve meat, but our previous alpha believed in eating fresh and shut us down."Finn frowned. "I believe in eating fresh but also storing when prepping for leaner months. I'll speak to the witches about healing the land once more, but I won't know how long that will take. Do you have the supplies to cure the meat?"One wolf nodded. Finn looked over at us. "Do I have your permission to use some of your soldiers for an immediately hunt before you leave?"We all nodded, and the staff
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FerraraFinn's eyes were red, and his wolf's power still spilled out of him as he sat stock still in the chair at a large conference table. Food was spread over the table, but it didn't look like he'd eaten any of it. Blood was still dried on his skin, and his clothes barely fit him.Two submissive wolves hovered uncertainly at the table, and as soon as we walked in, he dismissed them. They'd scurried out of the room like they'd been shot, and the doors slammed shut behind us."I cannot be alpha," Finn growled. "Not of this pack."I met his gaze head on and lifted an eyebrow. "It's a little late for that. You killed the previous alpha and slaughtered anyone who challenged, which, from what I can tell, included her second, third, and at least ten of her top guards.""I didn't realize that they were challenging me," he said tightly. "Do I have to die to relinquish my new position?"London, Elonso, and I exchanged looks and pulled out chairs at the table. I sniffed at the food. "Doesn't
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FerraraPulling free from our captors, London and I raced up the hill. He got to Lunessa and yanked her from the stone before I could reach Violetta. A large, mutated wolf pounced at Violetta, and I dove into him. Teeth and claws raked into the flesh of my human form, but I ignored it. There was only one truth. If I didn't get to Violetta, she would be torn limb from limb.Shifting faster than I'd ever shifted in my life, I turned and raced back to her. With a roar, I pulled her chains from the rocks with my paws and turned back to her."Ferrara," she whispered and sank into the ground. "I'm sorry. I don't think I can walk, let alone shift. Help Finn."Finn didn't need my help. He was ripping through wolves at an alarming rate. I wasn't even sure he knew what he was doing.Violetta flinched, and I turned as another wolf tried to pounce. Ripping my claws into their flank, we tumbled, but as soon as I found my footing, I returned to her side.If she couldn't shift, she would be vulnerab
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ViolettaThe outer ring of rocks on the hill were etched with symbols and held offerings to the elements. Water from the largest river on the mountain. A feather willingly given from a bird. Earth enriched and blessed. And fire sparked from the kindling of the land.Words from the spell rose up in my head as I was marched through the circle. Below me, an enormous audience had gathered. Most of the wolves were grotesque and foaming at the mouth. It seemed to take all of their energy to be still. Those who weren't mutated seemed so small, but there was nothing innocent in their gaze as they watched.In the silence, I heard someone roar Lunessa's name and then mine. Turning my head, I watched in horror as Ferrara and London were hauled to the front of the audience and forced to their knees. My gaze locked on to his, but there was nothing either of us could do.My chains were attached to one of the inner rocks, and on the other side, Lunessa, also dressed in white, was chained to the same
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ViolettaI hadn't seen Finn all night, not since they dragged me away. I was taken to a completely different part of the building, three floors up, and chained to a different wall with a bed.Cozy.Instead of resting for the ritual, I pulled myself as close to the window as I could possibly get and stared outside. It was the same side of the building, the same view of the ritual circle. No new information presented itself, but while I was trying to find an escape, I was also searching for Ferrara.I could feel through the bond that he was close. Alive. Getting stronger every hour that passed. Hope flared inside of me.When the sun rose, the door opened. Three wolves and three witches stood before me. "Time to prepare," one of them said, her voice laced with excitement. She put a white dress on the bed.I glanced at it and snorted. "If you're hoping this is some kind of virginal sacrifice, I have bad news for you. I have been well-loved and well-fucked.""Don't be ridiculous. The magic
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FerraraThere were at least fifteen dead wolves at our feet. Adrenaline surged through me, but I was losing too much blood. London could barely stand. A familiar male werewolf loomed over us."Ferrara. London." He spoke with a harsh rasp that further identified him. Dolan. Maeve's second-in-command. We never interacted much because Dolan rarely left the territory. Normally, her third traveled with her, something most alphas practiced, but Dolan was a different breed of wolf. Apparently, he enjoyed disciplining. There were rumors that Maeve had wolves in confinement for lifetime prison sentences, and Dolan liked to make them bleed, wait for the heal, and then rip them open all over again."I see you left your whipping station," I said hoarsely as I stood. My legs shook so badly that I nearly fell over again. "Just how many wolves did you bring to take us?""I have twenty more rogues on their way here," he said in a bored tone. "My alpha has commanded me to give you a choice. Continue t
