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.

Goosebumps crept on my skin at his deadly

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

it wouldn't work out for us!" I

" He countered

just force

 never forced you

Lies.

he still lie to me after everything? Anger coursing through my veins,

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

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

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

"Yes...different."

head. Promising myself that he will not affect

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

Of

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

smile appearing on his lips as his gaze

after the Mate Hunt, I

now? I thought

'Because it's different.'

paled as I heard his voice in my mind. Realization dawned on me and I

able to hear even your private thoughts. But since I didn't mark him yet I can't hear his thoughts or feel what

Alpha, he can mind-linked us but not to the point of hearing our thoughts. It is more of

'Right'

Get out of

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

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