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Fragile, skittish, sensitive, an-
I growled and he sunk in the chair with wide eyes, his face turning red as lips sealed in a thin, firm line to silence himself.
She’s human, I corrected, turning my attention back to Ray and watching his mouth fall agape, clear surprise taking over his features.
It was obvious to me that his reaction was quite bland because I was staring him down and he didn’t want to be disrespectful, but it’s also because he was once human as well.
You’re okay with that ? He asked cautiously, does this mean you’re going to turn her ?
I’m not changing her, I responded, feeling annoyance creeping up at his audacity to dare ask that, however, I kept my cool, if it’s what she wants, I’ll do it, but only if it’s her choice.
Of course, Alpha, he smiled nervously, lowering his head and readjusting himself in the seat.
And Danny, I announced, changing the topic entirely, you need to be respectful to Ray and his family. I really don’t want to have to send you to training academy.
He choked, sitting straight up in full alert as if I flipped his panic switch, hell no ! No, no, no ! I’m not going back there, bro, I completed them already ! The children in those courses are absolutely ruthless compared to when we were still going !
Then be more mindful of others, I crossed my arms and leaned back.
I can’t believe I’m talking to a grown man about mannerisms.
Unbelievable.
Yes, Alpha, he mumbled.
Before you continue, there’s actually something you need to know, Ray added, stealing my attention from the other two, I saw Calix leaving with Carly the other day.
Blaine shot up in his seat and Danny copied, their eyes widening as they instantly whipped to see my reaction to the news.
So… he hasn’t learned, has he ?
Clenching my jaw, I rubbed my chin to prevent myself from fulfilling the urge to snap his neck for even telling me such angering information.
I want him found and thrown in the cells before we carry out the attack. The hunters are too wounded to leave their current base, we have their location and status at all times. Calix’s whereabouts are unidentified, and if he’s as pissed as I remember, we need him found now, I demanded, not long after I heard sluggish footsteps from inside as her soft voice called out for me filled with sadness and slight panic.
My chest ached at her tone and I opened my mouth to excuse myself, however, the glass door slid open and everyone, including me, turned to see her wearing the shirt I recently took off with no bottoms.
My wolf didn’t like how her long, smooth legs were on display for everyone to see, but I kept him down just as I always have. He was even more on edge since her heat because he caught how Danny and Blaine reacted to it. I just can’t overwhelm her, so I need to continue to control myself.
But fuck, it’s so damn difficult.
She’s all I crave, from her delicate, pure heart to her smooth, sweet figure. I want to mend the missing pieces of her heart with pieces of my own, then I want to trace her skin with my hands and color her in with kisses.
I thought you left me, she frowned, her big, glassy hazel eyes filling with sadness.
My beautiful girl, I wish you would see just how much I adore you.
Her attention was so focused on me that it took her a moment to realize the three others, yet as her eyes landed on Ray, they locked into place. I noticed her body curl as she squeezed the hem of the shirt until her fists turned white, her bottom lip quivering and more tears filled her eyes.
Neither my wolf or I liked what he was making her feel and I snapped my eyes to look at him, seeing he was frozen staring at her too. Although, it didn’t look like attraction.
Wait.
No fucking way, He exhaled.
I darted my gaze back to her, watching the tears fall just as she looked at me and ran back inside.
I expected her to do so and slipped out of my chair in a flash, except I felt a hand grab my arm and yank me to a stop as soon as I took a step, causing Blaine and Danny to audibly suck in sharp, horrified breaths.
I whipped around and glared, feeling my wolf was the closest he’s been to successfully taking over for the first time in many years.
Did he just fucking grab me ?
That’s my daughter ! How do you know my daughter ? Ray shot to his feet and I balled my fists, my jaw clenching impossibly tighter. I knew he only had three seconds to release me before I beat the ever living fuck out of him.
He must’ve realized his mistake because he ripped his hand back, his face paling, and he gulped harshly under my death stare.
Don’t ever lay your hands on me again. I can promise you, you won’t like the outcome, I threatened coldly, turning back toward the house and going in after her.
I heard her pained sobs from my bedroom and rushed in, pushing the door closed and walking up to the bed where she was curled up and trembling.
Angel, I reached out and gently placed my hand on her back, watching her flinch away then lift her head to look at me. My chest tightened with a heavy weight listening to her pain and seeing her trauma.
It was a struggle to keep calm, and I only managed because she crawled on my lap, wrapping her arms and legs around my torso which drowned me in her intoxicating scent.
And just like that, I won’t be killing someone today.
Don’t talk, she winced. I wrapped my arms around her and rubbed her back soothingly, listening to her loud cries die down into sniffles.
I need to do something else. I don’t feel like I’m doing enough to help her and it’s driving me insane.
The door suddenly opened, Alpha, let me s- he went quiet after I shot him another glare, tightening my hold around her after she began crying again at the sound of his voice.
He’s really testing my nonexistent patience.
Angelica, he frowned as the others came rushing in behind him, please, look at me.
We tried to stop him, sir ! They panted in unison.
I growled warningly, feeling her slowly lift her head to look at him and cling to me tighter. He noticed this and gradually put the pieces together, his desperation wilting a bit.
She softly pushed out of my arms and swung her legs off the bed, taking a shaken stance on the floor as she stared at him with the same look of worry she always wore. Her trembling legs started advancing toward him cautiously, bringing her to an abrupt stop when he stepped closer and made her flinch.
He appeared mortified by her action and I wanted nothing more than to intervene, but I restrained myself from doing so and watched the scene play out.
She shakily reached toward him and grabbed his left hand, turning his arm until his palm was face up. Her eyes scanned the tattoo on his wrist, a small weep emitting from her as she threw her arms around him.
He wrapped his arms around her in return, tears of his own filling his eyes, I’m so sorry for leaving you, Angelica. Did she hurt you ? He whispered, his voice shaken and it sounded like he really meant it, except I couldn’t find it in me to stop being so pissed off at him.
He left her. There’s absolutely no excuse he can say that’ll justify it, it’s just that plain and simple.
Despite how I felt, I bottled it up so I didn’t cause any issues for her. If she forgives him, I may not agree, but I’ll support it.
It doesn’t matter, she sniffled, her voice muffled against his chest and Dax kept snarling lowly at their closeness. I wasn’t too fond of it either considering she’s still only in my shirt.