Chapter 123 Favors
Drake’s POV
“What’s going on, Bastien.” I inquire urgently, eyeing Sophie where she huddles in the shower. Lowering the phone for a moment, I lean over and press a kiss to her cheek, “We’ll finish this later.” I promise, hoping she knows I’m not cutting our conversation short because of any lingering feelings for Selene.
Sophie nods, looking far too serious and gnawing her plump lip.
“I love you.” I remind her, relaxing slightly when a wide smile stretches across her lovely countenance, “And no more playing without me.” I order huskily.
Leaving my blushing mate, I stride out into my bedroom. “Go ahead.” I say into the phone.
The other man’s low voice sounds in my ear. “I’m on my way to the Calypso territory,” he explains, “I’ve left Selene and Lila behind, but things are far from resolved in Elysium.” “Then why are you going?” I challenge.
“I don’t have a choice.” He exhales heavily, sounding both ecstatic and overwhelmed with concern all at once. “Selene is with pup.”
Happiness for my friend washes over me, “Congratulations!” I tell him, truly meaning it.
“I can’t say I’m surprised the way you two were going at it, but I’m happy for you.”
“Thank you.” Bastien rumbles. “I don’t like leaving her at all, but especially not in this condition.”
“And especially not when you haven’t yet identified your enemies at home.” I reason aloud.
“Exactly.” He grumbles.
“What can I do to help?” I ask, amazed at how easy it can be to work together with my former adversary now that we’re both happily mated.
“I was wondering if you might be willing to visit Elysium while I’m away. Help keep an eye on things.” There’s a pregnant pause, and I can almost hear the grim gears turning in Bastien’s mind, “And if anything happens to me.”
it that serious?” I press, the horrible image of Selene and Lila mourning the Alpha’s death
afraid it
take care of them if
The relief in his voice is evident. “They should be okay for a couple of weeks. And don’t get me wrong, I trust my Betas’. I just can’t stand the idea of
eyes off of them at all, given all the threats they face. Only the most powerful of Alpha’s could deny their instincts this way, even if it is the best
tell Selene I’ve asked this of
trip at the end of next week. We’ll keep them safe
approaching, her dripping body wrapped in a fluffy towel. She has a wary expression on her pretty face, and I have a bad feeling she overheard at least part of my call.
like to visit Elysium in a
My mate stiffens, Why?
Nova pack.” I explain. Reading her persisting unease, I add. “I agreed only as a favor to him. He
to soft
you, sweetheart.” Offering her a tender smile, I say, “You know I only have
she’s seeming to find it very difficult to look me in the eye.
I not proven it well enough, little
what I meant.” She flushes, looking like she wants
the
admits, peeking up at me from beneath her lashes, “what I was
over her body. “What would have happened if you hadn’t interrupted me?” Sophie wonders, her rising
I clarify, her innocence making my wolf rise to the surface so suddenly I
never touched yourself just to
I’ve never felt this way before, it’s like my entire body is on
her lips in
Blaise’s POV
is that strong?” I snap
like a mindless leming. She’s a pretty enough piece of ass, but I
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