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.

Why would he do that? I

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 his teeth. I noticed some members, especially warriors who straightened up proudly and nodded their heads

only be a matter of time before the council will do their first move. And as for the 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, but I promise to protect our pack even if it may cause

us?" Julian asked, which was followed by murmurs from

 Xyrus blurted honestly. His jaw clenched and I could see a line

because you killed Jasper? We could tell the council what really happened. I

know what ended the war years ago?" Xyrus asked. But I have an idea he already knows my answer, so

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

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

dangerously. Far from how calm and relaxed he was last night. I hadn't seen

all these years, hasn't it yet sunken in your pretty stubborn head that no one can stop me from claiming you? No one,

up my

on her face. "Don't

frustrated I am from near the