Barely Breathing

Chapter 22: Run Willow run!

Xyrus' stare was dangerously like he was waiting for my reaction. His jaw clenched and unclenched, anticipating my outburst.

"How could you..." Were the only words I managed to utter, hurt filled my voice.

He didn't say anything. Silence prevailed as we assess each other's next move.

The snow started to drop hard soaking us with white snowflakes. It was raining snow and I was starting to get cold even me being a werewolf.

"Why..." A tear fell from my left eye and I wiped it fast. Why do I always cry in front of him? It makes me feel weak. Stop it, Willow.

His gaze softens but chose to avoid my accusing ones, staring up at the sky.

"Why do you have to cage me in this pack with you. I don't want this!"

A wave of hurt flashed in his face. His jaw clenched at my words, creating the sound of grinding teeth.

"It should have been Ehren, or Tash, or Susie, or ... why it has to be me?"

"Why not you?" Xyrus snapped. "Tell me, Willow, why not you?"

I flinched at the use of his alpha voice emphasizing each word.

"Why couldn't you love me back."

Xyrus whispered low that if not for my werewolf hearing, I wouldn't have heard it. There was visible hurt in his words but I chose to ignore it.

"Why couldn't you set me free." I countered, meeting his gaze, not wanting to look weak.

Veins pop out his head and neck as he clutched his hands tightly on his side.

said coldly. Goosebumps crept on my skin at his deadly

go as I did in the past, not today, and don't dream of it tomorrow. " His

know it wouldn't work out for

never tried. " He countered

just force me

 forced you

Lies.

could he still lie to me after

did mark you, yes, but it's not just a mark.

knuckles on my cheeks down to my chin. His fingers traced my lower lip at a feathery touch. My lips parted voluntarily at the touch

I should not fall

"Yes...different."

of his head. Promising myself that he will

and prove you wrong." He tucked

Of him

claim' but of the perks of having a strong bloodline that gives you privileges ordinary wolves couldn't have.

just in front of me. A dangerous smile appearing on his lips as his

I brought you home after the Mate Hunt, I made sure you

his mark only showed now? I thought

'Because it's different.'

Realization dawned on me and I felt like collapsing

feel what the other feels and would be able to hear even your private thoughts.

to the point of hearing our

'Right'

Get out

could I not notice the mark?! Why

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