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.

coldly. Goosebumps crept on my

in the past, not today, and don't dream of it

work

" He countered

force

 forced

Lies.

he still lie to me after everything? Anger coursing

Willow, I did mark you, yes, but it's not

chin. His fingers traced my lower lip at a feathery touch.

to gulped badly but I fought against it. I should not fall for his dark ways. I am

"Yes...different."

at the back of his head. Promising myself that he will

unexpected things come and prove you wrong." He tucked a strand of hair on my ear and I fought not

me some of his past. Of him

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

smile appearing on his lips as his

home after the Mate Hunt, I made sure you can't escape

only showed now? I thought I would get answers but I was more

'Because it's different.'

dawned on me

even your private thoughts. But since I didn't mark

can mind-linked us but not to the point of hearing

'Right'

Get out

I not notice the mark?! Why

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