Barely Breathing

Xyrus was not there when I woke up this morning. He was not at his office either. Maybe he went to his house. Thinking of his house makes me blush. Will, I moved now that things are getting better between us?

"Why are you blushing Willowwii?" Tash asked.

"Who's blushing?" I denied.

"Maybe I know why, the alpha's here." Elony teased.

I immediately scanned the crowd and saw Xyrus ascending on the small platform. He cleared his throat and moved forward onto the center of the stage. Silence prevailed in the crowd, everyone bowing their heads with an 'alpha'. I, being his Luna now, his equal, didn't felt the power to submit.

"You should listen to him 'til the end." Tash pleaded, worry clouding her. "You know how much he likes you."

I nodded, reassuring her. "I'll try to remember that."

"Members of the Blood Moon Pack." Xyrus started, addressing the crowd but his eyes never met mine.

knows exactly where I stand. Why would he do that? I thought somehow, we've come

I was driven by my selfish reasons and blinded to what it would cause you. But, I don't regret killing that bastard." He spat the last words, gritting

meantime, I want you all to be more guarded and to look for each other. I cannot promise to protect you all at the same time,

declare war on us?" Julian asked,

fear they will." Xyrus blurted honestly. His jaw clenched and I could see a line forming on his forehead. He was

We could tell the

the war years ago?" Xyrus asked. But

together for one purpose; to end the rulings of the monarchy. For history had repeat itself. After a millennium, a boy was born with the rarest of wolves, the strongest of all wolves. Fur red as blood and eyes like fire. For who would ever have the wolf will have unspeakable strength and immense power. But all feared the wolf, for it favors no one. It is a beast with a thirst for blood like no other, no mercy. It only has one purpose; to kill. For if release fully, it would destroy everything out of his way...not even a mate would

I am, knowing his answer would hurt me yet like a brave foolish, I played with fire. "Why you had chosen me then, at

step forward glaring at me, laughing dangerously. Far from how calm and relaxed

can stop me from claiming you? No

 I nodded, tilting up

on her face.

frustrated I am from near the truth. "How did the