Semua Bab He Hurt Me, But He Needs Me: Bab 151 - Bab 160

FerraraThe burial of my two wolves was a somber affair. We don't have a graveyard. It's too much wasted space. Instead, we gift the body back to the earth and plant a tree on top. The trees grow into a memorial for anyone who wishes to visit.Violetta, I noted, avoided Parker's tree. I hoped that one day, she'd be able to visit and try to reconnect with him. The body was gone, but that didn't mean the spirit didn't remain.It wasn't until afterward that she told me of what Maeve could do with Irene's blood. I had half a mind to lock Irene away until Maeve was good and dead, but I also wanted to trust the witches. As long as someone had eyes on Irene, Maeve couldn't do any damage through her.It did serve to distract Jenson. Another obstacle, especially with my third gone. I couldn't help but wonder if this was Maeve's plan all along. Not to spy but to divide the attention of my second.She could have gleaned so much information during her time here. It was no secret to the pack that

FerraraIt took two days for Finn and Kenzi to find the healer. In that time, the pack was quiet. Not even a whiff of rogue activity outside our territory. No word from Maeve.I studied the withered face of the older man. He looked like he'd just been riding the storm until it ended. When Violetta came into the frame, his eyes gentled, and he smiled. "Bet you don't remember me," he said gruffly."I'm sorry. Most of my memories were locked away. You're Hector Ramirez?""Hadn't heard that name in years until Finn uttered it. Always knew one day he'd come to me and know it. Boy turned into a good man. I'm glad. I doubt it would have been that way if he'd stayed. Still, hate that he had such a rough life. You too, Andrea. Had no idea. No idea."His eyes filled with tears, but he blinked them away. "Finn had questions. Guess you do too.""I might be repeating some of the questions," Violetta admitted. "I hope that's all right.""You deserve the truth. Whatever I can give you."My office wa

ViolettaIt did not take me long to find Amelia. She was at her usual desk, hunched over her computer. Her eyes were rimmed red. I knew Ferrara was forcing her to take breaks, eat healthier, and sleep at night, so I had a feeling her red eyes weren't just from screen fatigue."How's it going," I asked casually as I hopped up on the desk.She didn't answer."So Ferrara is taking Lunessa to go after the cult. Weird that they didn't want to involve me, given that I'm the subject of the day and his mate. Instead, he thinks it's best to leave me here to run the pack with Jenson. You know, I don't think Jenson and I have had a single conversation out of the you don't belong here, you're not worthy of him crap he used to tell me before this. Now we're going to run a pack together. Are you worried, because I am totally not worried. Okay, I'm a little worried. Do you miss Finn? If you're worried that he and Kenzi are getting it on, I wouldn't. Finn's not an idiot, and only an idiot would get i

ViolettaMindy was dead. I'd met her for the first time just a few days ago, crossing her path after one of my failed magic attempts. She'd smiled shyly at me and told me that I was glowing. The thought of that soft and sweet voice made my heart ache. She'd been on the guard for less than six months.But I couldn't focus on that now. There were rogue wolves pouring out of the woods, and they'd broken the first line of defense. Jenson and I met up with a wolf barreling our way before we could even reach the skirmish. I shifted instantly, launching myself at him. He was easily twice my size, but I didn't have to worry. While he pinned me down, Jenson slit his throat.Ruthless and efficient. I'd always known, but it was a little terrifying to see the second in action. Jenson shifted afterward and caught up with me. Together, we took down another rogue wolf before we happened upon Mindy's body.Rage filled me, and I ripped into the fray. Whatever the rogue's plan, these wolves were nothin

FerraraRelief swept through me when I didn't recognize the grizzled man at the head of the table. Not that he would recognize me, with this face, but it still helped. Lunessa clutched my arm as we were escorted to the table, and I pulled the chair out for her."Thank you for your kindness," I said quietly. "My mate and I have had a difficult journey. My name is Kenrys, and this is Luana.""To be true to ourselves, we must extend our hand to those who need it," the wolf said in a gravelly voice. "I am Broderick. The man to my left is Henry, and the lovely lady to my right is Saris."Broderick's wolf was powerful, and he didn't hesitate to unleash that power at the dinner table. I bowed my head and avoided meeting his eyes as I took the chair. My wolf, hidden behind Lunessa's magic, grumbled unhappily, but he didn't try to break free. He knew what we were doing here and what he needed to do.Henry was a witch. I could sense the magic in him, but Saris seemed completely human. Not a dro