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.

on

not today, and don't dream of it tomorrow. " His words tumbled on

work

tried. "

can't just force

 never forced you into

Lies.

deceive me, at the Mate Hunt!" How could he still lie to me after everything?

I did mark you, yes, but it's

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

 I wanted to gulped badly but I fought against it. I should

"Yes...different."

walked slowly circling me. I glared at the back of his head. Promising myself that he will not affect me like how he wants me

you know everything, unexpected things come and prove you

Tash told me some of his past. Of

of having

of me. A dangerous smile appearing on his lips as his gaze focused on my

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

me? But--how" I asked shocked. Why was his mark only showed now? I thought I would get

'Because it's different.'

on me

and would be able to hear even your private thoughts. But since I didn't mark him

the point of hearing our

'Right'

Get out of

could I not notice the mark?! Why Violet didn't feel it

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