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.

crept on my skin at his

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

know it wouldn't work out

never tried. " He countered

force

 forced you into

Lies.

could he still lie to

but it's

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

wanted to gulped badly but I fought against it. I should not fall

"Yes...different."

Promising myself

thought you know everything, unexpected things come and prove you wrong." He tucked a strand of hair

 I whispered. Tash told me some of his past. Of him supposed to be a prince or

anything reasonable of his so-called 'different claim' but of the perks of having a strong bloodline that gives you privileges ordinary

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

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.'

voice in my mind. Realization dawned on me and I felt like collapsing on the pile of snow around

what the other feels and would be able to hear even your private thoughts. But since I didn't mark him yet I can't hear his thoughts or feel what

to the point of hearing our

'Right'

Get out of

the mark?!

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