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.

said coldly. Goosebumps crept on my skin at his

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

it wouldn't work out for us!"

tried. " He countered

can't just force me

 never forced you into

Lies.

me, at the Mate Hunt!" How could he still

mark you, yes, but it's not

his knuckles on my cheeks down to my chin. His fingers traced my lower lip at a feathery touch. My lips parted voluntarily at the

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

"Yes...different."

his head. Promising myself that he will not affect me like how

prove you wrong." He tucked a strand

whispered. Tash told me some of his past. Of him supposed to

of the perks of having a

 He stopped just in front of me. A dangerous smile appearing on his lips as his gaze focused

I brought you home after the Mate

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

'Because it's different.'

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

and would be able to hear even your private thoughts.

point

'Right'

my thoughts! Get out of

not notice the mark?!

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