Chapter 67Â
Thankfully the twat seems to realize his mistake and instantly holds his hands out in front of him while apologizing. ‘Forgive me, Alpha. I was sure that you knew who I was and why I was here.” What the fuck is he talking about? “You are the dick head who rejected Sophie that doesn’t explain why you are here.” He was a cocky son of a bitch the last time that we met but he’s not so cocky right now.Â
Mumbling brings my attention to my mate as she continues to stay in my arms pleasing both Storm and me immensely. “What wasÂ
that, darling?” She looks up at me with a slight look of worry as she quickly glances between the prick and me and then I feel her start toÂ
shake a little and she looks away from me and I fucking hate it.Â
I hook my finger under her chin and lift her head so she has no choice but to look at me and swallow back several curse words when I see tears in her eyes. “You are safe, sweetheart. I won’t let him lay another hand on you, or anyone else for that matter!” I try to keep my tone calm but I know that I’m somewhat failing, but in my defense, it’s hard to stay calm when you’re talking about someone hurting your mate. She stares into my eyes for a few seconds then seems to find whatever she was looking for as she pulls back slightly, straightens out her back and shoulders so that she’s standing like the queen I know she can be and then she turns to face the twat bag.Â
He’s here because he’s my brother and he doesn’t think that I deserve you as my mate or a life in this pack so she’s here to end me.” The loudest roar fills the entire forest and I quickly realize that it’s me that’s making the noise. “YOU MOTHER FUCKING PRICK! YOU ARE DEAD!” I roar as I storm towards him only I’m stopped by Will and several guards before I can reach him.Â
“How about we get them back to the cells while you take some time to check on your mate and then we can get all the answers that we need once you ready, brother?” Will stands in front of me as he talks to me and it’s clear what his eyes are saying. He’s telling me not to do this in front of my mate and he’s right, I don’t want her to see what I can be, not unless I have no other choice, and right now I do have a choice and I need to pick wisely.Â
“Take them both back to the cells and keep them heavily guarded, I don’t trust either of them. I’ll be there as soon as I can.” Several nods come into view as both Will and Shane start dragging them away while a stream of guards closely follows. Once they are out of sight I turn to face my mate who has a strange look on her face. “Come on, sweetheart. Let’s get out of here.” I hold out my hand to her and feel relief when after a few seconds of hesitation she takes hold of my hand and lets me lead her back to the pack house.Â
BonnieÂ
me,Â
The shock of what Rowan had almost done lingered on the surface the whole walk back to the pack. I’ve always known that he hatesÂ
always known that he enjoys inflicting pain onto me but to kill me? Even in those worst moments back home, I’m not entirely sure ifÂ
I was ever convinced that he would actually would kill me. He wouldn’t have risked everyone finding out, his reputation means too much to him. So to have him turn up here and say what he did, to do what he did threw me through a loop.Â
“It’s going to be ok, baby. I promise.” Nick says as he runs one of his hands through my hair. We’ve been sitting on the couch in his bedroom for the last twenty minutes in silence while he just comforts me and I didn’t realize howÂ
much I needed it until he did.Â
“I didn’t think Rowan would come for me but I can still understand it. However, I don’t understand why Lottie’s mom came after me. What have I ever done to her?”Â
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I feel him slightly tense before he shifts a little and a sinking feeling hits me deep in my stomach. ‘She’s here for you, isn’t she? He seems confused as if he’s struggling to answer me so I give him a moment to work through whatever it is that he needs to work through while I impatiently wait. “Kind of. Look… I… there’s something else that I haven’t told you yet. It’s not that I was keeping it from you, I was just trying to figure out a way to tell you.”Â
“I know,” I answer him with a sad smile as that feeling of him keeping stuff from me hits me once more. It’s a horrible feeling and one I never want to feel again. “I figured as much. Please know that I always planned on telling you, as I said I was just struggling to figure out how to do it. What I’m about to tell you isn’t easy to say and it won’t be easy for you to hear but I would appreciate it if you would let me finish before you speak. I don’t want to sound harsh, I just want you to listen and take some time to let it sink in and thinkÂ
about it.”Â
“I can do that.” I shift slightly to face him better as he keeps running his hand through my hair and starts talking. If only his comfort could have been enough to prepare me for what he was about to say…Â
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