Chapter 6

|| ALEXIS's POV ||

" You shouldn't be out there with some guy, Princess!"

I grumbled, closing the door with a bang. She was startled by the sound but remained seated. Her expression said though it was better to be killed than riding with me in the same car. Elinda replied with a scoff, staring at the street ahead,

" You aren't my guardian. Stop acting like one."

My jaw clenched tight in anger. I would have never come if her brother didn't request me. I owed Albert too much. If I knew about her real identity, I wouldn't have screwed her anyways. I replied patiently, gripping the steering wheel,

" I am saying for your own good. You could have been photographed by the papparazi."

The words didn't settle right into her ears. She turned black before spurting with mockery,

" At least it's better to be photographed with a Commoner than a monster in disguise?"

It took all the strength away from me. My veins turned white in anger. Before I could know, I had grasped her by her head, pulling her so close until I could smash my lips again and again repeatedly.

Fuck. That. Kiss

I missed these lips for years. She still tasted like a strawberry, the sweet innocent fruit of mine. It was me who changed and welcomed more darkness in my life. The kiss was rough and harsh as if I was trying to pour years of frustration into her mouth. Why was I addicted to her when I rejected her as my mate?

The kiss ended with a brutal bite from her, my lips bleeding but all I could focus on was her flushed cheeks. She shouted at my face,

" ASSHOLE!"

I smirked, wiping the blood from my lips with my thumb,

" I was just trying great pictures for the Paparazzi, Princess."

It pissed me off to hear another man's name from her pretty lips. I had become unreasonable after meeting her. She hated me yet I couldn't stop the temptation of teasing her. She gave another dark look. Before I could talk, bullets flew in our direction. Elinda cried out in fear, burying her head down. I stepped on the engine and started driving aggressively. I was freaking glad that I brought this bullet proof car with me.

Elinda kept shouting with cries, cursing me,

" Fuck you!!! Are we being followed by some criminals? It must be.. because of you..."

I pity her for being so innocent. She didn't know the darker shade of her favorite brother. I drove the car away speedily, desperate to save her from any harm. I swore to kill anyone who would dare to touch her. Driving in the lane, I finally took the highway only to be stopped abruptly by a giant wolf. A wolf was standing in the middle of the street in a threatening position.

His voice reached my ears once the car stopped,

" Give up the girl."

I narrowed my eyes at his audacity. No one had ever dared to cross my way. I turned to order Elinda, her eyes still brimming with tears,

" Keep your head down, Princess. I will deal with this."

Getting off the car, I kept the doors locked, striding to the wolf effortlessly. His spirit dampened a little when he watched my face, anger bubbling from the corner of my mind. His paws went backwards, watching me silently. When I stood facing him, he blurted out again,

" I have no feud with you, Don. Just the girl..."

I cut him off with a rumble, beginning to shift myself back into my lycan form. He replied fearfully, backing away slowly,

" I apologize. I shouldn't have come.. please.."

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As I paced around the dimly lit room, tension coiled like a snake in my gut. My sister, Elinda, stood before me, her eyes wide with concern. I could see the fear etched on her face, mirroring the turmoil within me.

"Elinda, why did you send Leonid to pick me up?" she asked, her voice trembling slightly.

I paused mid-stride, turning to face her. "Because you're not safe anymore," I replied, my tone grave. "You need to hide."

Elinda's brows furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean I'm not safe?" she asked, her voice tinged with fear.

I hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. But seeing the fear in her eyes, I knew I couldn't keep her in the dark any longer. "There are people after me, Elinda," I confessed, my voice barely above a whisper. "And they won't hesitate to come after you too if they find out you're with me."

Elinda's hand flew to her mouth, her eyes widening in shock. "But why? What have you gotten yourself into, Albert?" she exclaimed, her voice rising in panic.

I shook my head, feeling the weight of guilt settle heavily on my shoulders. "It's complicated, Elinda," I admitted. "But right now, all that matters is keeping you safe."

Elinda took a step towards me, her eyes pleading. "I can't just hide while you're out there risking your life," she insisted. "We'll face this together, whatever it is."

I felt a surge of gratitude wash over me at her words. Despite the danger, she was willing to stand by me. "Thank you, Elinda," I murmured, reaching out to squeeze her hand. "But for now, you need to trust me and stay hidden."

Just then, the door creaked open, and Leonid stepped into the room. His eyes flickered between Elinda and me, taking in the tense atmosphere. "Everything okay?" he asked, his voice tinged with concern.

I exchanged a glance with Elinda before nodding at Alexis. "Yeah, everything's fine," I replied, trying to sound convincing.

But Alexis wasn't convinced. His brow furrowed in suspicion as he turned to Elinda. "Are you sure about this, Elinda?" he asked, his tone cautious.

Elinda met his gaze steadily, her jaw set with determination. "I trust Albert," she stated firmly. "Whatever he's gotten himself into, we'll face it together."

Alexis studied her for a moment before nodding in resignation. "Alright then," he conceded, his voice resigned. "But we need to move quickly. We can't stay here for long."

I nodded in agreement, feeling a sense of urgency creeping in. "Let's go," I said, gesturing towards the door.

As we made our way out of the room, I couldn't shake the feeling of dread that lingered in the air. But with Elinda by my side and Alexis's unwavering support, I knew we would face whatever lay ahead together.