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.

 Xyrus said coldly. Goosebumps crept on my

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

it wouldn't work out for us!"

tried. " He

just force

 forced you

Lies.

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

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

fought against it. I

"Yes...different."

circling me. I glared at the back of his head. Promising

you thought you know everything, unexpected things come and prove you

of his past. Of him supposed

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

smile appearing on his lips as his gaze focused

home after the Mate Hunt, I

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

'Because it's different.'

as I heard his voice in my mind. Realization dawned on me and I felt like collapsing on the pile of

feel 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

Alpha, he can mind-linked us but not to the point of

'Right'

thoughts! Get out of

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

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