Everyone, the italic words are conversation using the mind since Erix is in his wolf form.
Erix's POVWyatt looked at me regretfully and sighed. It was almost as if he were dreading the words, he would say next. And once he told them, I understood why. "Because I'm one of them. I'm part of the Blood Pack. And they are expecting me there tomorrow…with Adam."And that's when I leaped. I could see nothing but pure red. My anger took over me. The betrayal of a childhood best friend and fellow pack mate burned out any humanity I had left in me. That was something that could not be forgiven so easily. He would pay for his life because I was done with him; Wyatt would be no more. A mass of wolves faced me with their teeth bared. I stared back at them dumbfounded. Had none of them heard Wyatt's confession? Was I the only one who cared? Wyatt betrayed us. He was working with the Blood pack the entire time and pretended to be one of us. He was a traitor!Wyatt didn't waste a second, shifting into his wolf and jumping out of the way when I lunged. I wanted him! I wanted to sink my
I followed her through the house. We didn't speak until we were outside with the rest of the pack. They were all convened in training, standing around in a large circle. Someone was at its center that held everyone's attention. There were slight murmurs among the crowd, but as I strained to hear, I was caught by the arms giving me a start. I followed the hand on me up to the person holding me. It was Killian. "I've been looking everywhere for you." "Sorry," I said. I wasn't sorry. "I was with Topaz." "Adam is back. I thought you'd want to see who brought him back to us," he said, smirking. I looked to Topaz to confirm what Killian said was true, but worries were all over her face when I met her eyes. I glanced back at when he took and pulled me along toward the crowd with him. Killian pushed past members, trying to prevent them from bumping into my bulge, and they smiled at me, congratulating Killian for finally having a child with me. I was so sick hearing this, but for the
I swallowed hard while looking at Killian, who obviously enjoyed watching me scared. "I could kill you and your child, my dear Rain. But that would be a waste. I didn't endure everything just to kill you in the end," Killian whispered while touching Erix's mark on my exposed collar skin. His smile was menace and peril. There was nothing kind about it. His eyes were pools of endless black, making me feel like I was staring into a dark abyss. I know his wolf has taken over, as I can feel my wolf's fear. He is insane, Rain! He will do anything to us after he gets what he wants. I can feel our old mate's wolf unstable. "I know. I know. But if we disagree, Killian will kill our pup. I don't want that to happen," I replied to her with my hopelessness. If we do this, we will be forever bound to him. He was our fated pair. There's no turning back once he marks us. "Then so be it. Our pup's safety comes first, and we'll consider what to do next. Right now, I don't want to think. I'm to
My hands were in hard grips, my fingernails cutting little marks on the inside of my palm. It was everything I could do to hold it together and not make an attempt to bash Rijel's face. He reached out and placed a hand on Killian's shoulder. "Come on. Let's give them some time alone. I'm sure they have much to say to each other, and Adam is waiting for us. We have a lot to arrange before tomorrow.""Of course," Killian replied, eyeing me. "I'll expect you to behave, Love. I love you. I'll be back," he added, giving me a quick kiss on the lips, and then he was gone. Even though I hated it, my body liked what Killian did, even my wolf. She wasn't as happy as when it was Erix kissing us. Killian has developed a favorite hobby after we transfer to his own house. He would go rough on me, torturing me with his silver knife collection, and sometimes he would chain me up. He won't touch me only when I'm with baby Clay. Even if Clay is Erix's child, he never lands his hands on him. He only
Believe in him. Wyatt, you're wrong. Erix won't be the same again if he knew Killian overwrote his mark and bond from me. "Love, I'm going out tonight with Rijel," Killian said while fixing his tie. "Topaz will be expecting you with the baby after we leave. Once I'm home, I'll fetch you up," he added. "Okay," I replied, smiling at him. "What time are you going home?" I asked him before trying to make his suit straight. "As soon as the business is over. So don't do anything I don't like, Rain. I have eyes all over." One of his trusted guards took me to Topaz's house. Thankfully, the time worked on my part. "Wyatt is waiting for you. Let's go. I'll lead you to where he was and I'll look for you son while you two talk," she said, smiling at me. She then led me to the back part of her house and into a clearing behind the trees next to the pool for her kids. A beautiful garden met me. It was overgrown with wildflowers, honey-suckled, and wild roses of all kinds and colors. I
I gasped and clutched the letter to my chest. It had been so long since I heard Erix's voice in my head and it shattered me. My legs felt like jelly and my chest was being crushed. I missed him terribly. I hadn't allowed myself to think about Erix everyday because I'm afraid when I let my thoughts linger in him,I'll break and fall apartI'm not his anymore. Our bond has been corrupted. I don't have the right to claim him anymore. But now, I couldn't help it. I had to think of him, his letters, his words, his hands that touched the very same letter as I did. She tried to catch the scent of Erix on the letter as hard as I could. My wolf and I needed it even though I knew I knew my body would hate it. Both of us need the scent to make our love for him remain in our hearts. My wolf and I cling to a thin thread of hope of love we had for Erix even though it wont it would last. "Rain," Wyatt said softly. Wyatt brought me out of my stupor. I looked at him with a painful smile. I hadn't re
Come home. I already told Elvin to take you home. I'll be there in a minute.It was a mind-link massage from Killian after Topaz let me use her shower. I know he would be furious if he smelt Wyatt on me. "Killian's calling," I told her. "Will you be alright? He's not mad, is he not?" she asked me. I smiled at her. "He will be if he smells Wyatt's scent on me," I replied before taking Clay out of the crib. Topaz smiled at me. "Be careful, Rain."As soon as the guard left, I started to walk toward Clay's room. Killian doesn't want my son to be with me in our room. He told me that having a son with another alpha already hurt his pride. I didn't argue anymore, so I followed him. "Rain!" I heard a shout from the first floor of the house. When I ensured that Clay was sleeping, I went down hurriedly. I saw Killian, wearing only a short while, his torso, and mouth dripped with blood. I could smell that the blood wasn't his. "Good evening, Love," he said, smirking. His eyes became th
Rain, Erix, and all our allied pack will await us across the forest. We will leave tonight, and I want you to be prepared by then. Meet me at the edge of the training area. I know you know the place. Be ready, and we will lead them to a trap. -Wyatt.Because there was no chance for Wyatt and me to meet, he sent Topaz to my house to deliver the message. Killian didn't see her as a threat, so he let her in. She pretended to deliver me a cake she had baked and slipped the paper into my hands. Topaz's gaze gave me a good luck message as she smiled at me before leaving. This is it. My escape will finally be happening. From a distance, I could hear the start of the ceremony. I've packed enough needs in my baby bag, securing Clay's clothes. If we escape now, I need to prepare for his needs first. Killian told me to come when I felt like I wanted to since he believed I still hated Wyatt. The house has a good amount of distance, and I would have enough time to escape. The music played soft