CHAPTER FORTY
I froze at first before shrugging it off. There was no way a man like Daniel could be brother to someone as powerful and committed to his pack like Derek. Although I had to admit they both had an undeniable striking resemblance which makes me reconsider my thoughts.
‘Are they actually brothers?’ I snapped out of it soon as I saw a drop of blood dropping down from Daniel’s face. I was furious and filled with anger and I dive towards Daniel.
“Let go of him! Daniel.” I tried to sound as calm as possible.
His weird smirk tells me something is wrong but I tired not to bother much about that. I don’t know what’s happening but in the next few minutes, rogues surrounded our pack.
“It was a trap all along, Daniel had tricked me and with the way he was smirking, I sense everything isn’t going to be fine!
Derek’s unusual silence caught my attention and I’m forced to look in his direction. I opened my lips to talk but figured out there wouldn’t be any use for that. I could talk to Derek after we successfully passed through this storm.
Daniel’s betrayal gave me a huge pang in my chest and I couldn’t understand why I had let myself believe such a traitor. I drew close to him, close enough that our chest are almost feeling each other but trust me, I barely even noticed that. I just felt like getting so close to this idiot and squeezing life out of him
“How dare you!” My tone is low but the rage in my eyes is beyond explanation.
“How dare me? Oh I just decided it would be cool to divert your attention, how do you see that? I’ll never burn down my brother’s pack. But you all make good slave.”huffed.
This was the Second time Daniel called Derek brother and Derek shut his eyes without saying a single word, I need to understand something, what’s behind this theory? Why is Daniel calling him brother? And if they are actual brother what separated them and why is Daniel out to ruin Derek’s pack?!
I shoved off those thoughts and turned to the monster who was standing in front of me.
“You fool… you betrayed the little trust I had in you, why?” I yelled, as I watched him drop Daniel so hard on the floor.
I rushed to Daniel who was bleeding and regardless of his attempts to pull me back, I escaped his grip and took Daniel up in my arms.
Thank goodness I was dressed with a hood and so, I pulled that off and used it to cover Daniel. He was halfway freezing to death! I wonder where they had put him and the second our eyes meets hot tears raced down my eyes. I felt deadpanned and squeezed my arms around him as though my whole life depended on him.
“You…What will you gain from doing all these?” I asked, tears slightly escaping my eyes.
“Pleasure… power… And humiliating you.” He chuckled.
I grinned my teeth, feeling angrier than I was. I had no idea on what’s happening but it’s only a matter of seconds before the boss bursted in.
“Derek… What a pleasant surprise to see you after a long time my friend?” He simpered.
“Inez… it’s a pleasure meeting you too after many years. Too bad the coward finally found a way to trap me down.” Derek cocked a hysterical smirk.
‘Inez was the name of the boss?’ I thought to myself. Watching as Daniel stood beside his boss. This young man was incredibly foolish, how could he fight his brother for some silly reason? I don’t know what the matter was but they shouldn’t have let it come this far!
Inez eyes fall on me and I looked away, it’s pretty humiliating the way he keeps looking at me and grinning.
“Nevertheless… I haven’t come to burn or hurt any of you. You’ve got two choice accept my terms and live or everyone bares the consequences of death!” He turns over to Daniel who was wearing a confused look.
I’m guessing the foolish dude didn’t even know his boss’s change of plans!
There is grave yard silence, one that feared me I watched as everyone remained calm including Derek. Getting to know him made me appreciate his patience and I sure hope he handles this lightly to avoid further issues.
“What do you want.” Derek snapped.
“Good question… give me that and I’ll leave in peace.” He said pointing at my direction.
I almost rolled my eyes but I stopped sharply.. wait, give him what? What was he talking about it? Was he referring to me?
I’m marveled beyond my own imaginations and it seems like I’m not the only one surprised. Daniel seemed equally surprised.
I felt Dylan moving and his body growing bigger but I held him down.
“You are too weak to fight.” I whispered into his ears.
“No, never! I won’t let you take away any of my pack members. Do whatever you want but I would never let that happen!” He soarked and the rage I saw in his eyes were simply unexplainable. His eyes are burning like hot lava and I trembled at what his next account could be.
“I like the fact you are still the same old way. Strong brave, ready to pick up a fight until your last breath. Trust me, you don’t want to start up a fight. Peacefully hand her over to me or…”
“Or what?!” Derek pushed away the two rogues that had been holding him captive for a while.
“I’ll do what you least expected!” Inez barked and I know he is about the matter is about to turn into something bigger. I see this turning bloody and everyone is going to die and either ways he is going to have me which I don’t exactly understand why.
“Just what could that be.” It’s barely a few minutes after Derek said that, two rogues seized Daniel and Inez places a dragger on his neck.
That was a sharp twist, as I saw Daniel confused, this would have been the perfect opportunity to laugh at him but sadly, we are in the middle of a conflict so I can’t!
“Shall I take away the life of your own brother in front of you?” Inez asked.
I’m shocked the moment I saw Derek smiling. Fuck his brothers life was in deep danger.
“A brother who is a traitor deserves to die! I don’t have anything against him but I can’t lose a loyal member to save his life.” He retorted.
I watched as Daniel bowed his head in shame, he certainly didn’t expect this. And all his struggles to get lose feel on deaf ears.
“I’ll not only kill your brother in front of you but you’ll lose your pack and everything you’ve ever worked for. Think wisely.” His cold tone filled the entire space.
I didn’t need to think twice, I knew what was right to do and without thinking, I dropped Daniel who could now stand on his own, he staggered trying to pull me back. But I only kissed his lips as tears escaped my eyes.
“I’ll come with you.” my thin voice breaking as I stated into Inez’s eyes.