Barely Breathing

Chapter 33: No one can stop me from claiming you

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.

where I stand. Why

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

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

will the council declare war on us?" Julian asked, which was followed

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

it because you killed Jasper? We could tell the council what really

asked. But I have an idea he already knows my answer,

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

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

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

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

nodded, tilting up

showed on

am from near

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