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 skin at his
ever let you go as I did in the past, not today, and don't dream of it tomorrow. " His words tumbled on me,
know it wouldn't work out for us!"
never tried. " He
can't just force
never forced you into
Lies.
How could he still lie to me
mark you, yes, but
His fingers traced my lower lip at a feathery touch. My lips parted voluntarily at the touch and I scolded myself
gulped badly but I fought against it. I should not fall
"Yes...different."
head. Promising myself that he will not affect me like how he wants me
know everything, unexpected things come and prove you wrong." He tucked a strand of
Of him supposed to
couldn't come up with anything reasonable of his so-called 'different claim' but of the perks of having a strong bloodline
of me. A dangerous smile appearing on his lips as his gaze focused
you home after the Mate Hunt, I made sure you can't
asked shocked. Why was his mark only showed now? I thought I would get answers but I
'Because it's different.'
on me and I felt like collapsing on the pile
hear even your private thoughts. But since I didn't mark him
Alpha, he can mind-linked us but not to the point of hearing our thoughts. It is more of communicating through the
'Right'
my thoughts! Get out of my
could I not notice the mark?!
About Barely Breathing - Chapter 22: Run Willow run!
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