Chapter 184
-the final trials tomorrow, Adilan. We’re running out of time. Can’t we deal with Victor atte
Adrian’s jaw tightened, his eyes dark with solve. “Na, Skye. We can’t let Victor slip away. If we don’t catch him now, he’ll disappear, and as long as he’s but there, he’s a threat to you. I won’t risk your safely again *
He cut me off, his voice low but heavy with guilt. “When you get but in the second trial, I should’ve paid more attention. I was so focused on the election i missed the danger right in front of me. That’s hom Victor go to you. I won’t make that mistake again.”
The care in his voice, the way he blamed himself—it warmed me in a way I couldn’t explain. But I didn’t want him to carry that wright, not when the whole pack was counting on him. We’d fought too hard to reach the final trial.
“What about tomorrow
I asked “The trial’s a big deal. You can’t just—-
“T’ll call Elder Selene,” he said, his tone steady. “I ask to push the trial back. Right now, you need rest. A hot shower, some food, a real bed. That’s what
matters
I caught a whiff of myself and wrinkled my nose.
“Yeah, I do kinda stink”
Ryder, leaning against the wall, chuckled. “Alpha, you take Skye to a hotel. I’ll handle Victor. I’ll track that bastard down in the next 24 hours, I swear.”
Beck stepped up, thumping his chest. “I’m in too. Consider it a welcome gift from us rogues to Oasisborn. I’ve been in Port Artemis for almost a year. I know every corner of this place like the back of my hand.”
“Good. Ryder, I’ll have Garrett help you. He can pull every security feed in the city.”
With that, Ryder and Beck took off with the others, splitting up to start their hunt. Adrian and I headed for a hotel.
We
found a quiet place a few miles away, nothing fancy
ry but clean.
As soon as we stepped into the room, Adrian’s eyes softened with concern. “You’re not line, Skye. I know you’re hurt bad. Let me check you over?
“Just a few broken bones last night, but they’re mostly healed now,”
Before I could protest, he scooped me up, carrying me to the bathroom like I weighed nothing.
“Don’t argue,” he said, his voice gentle but firm. “Just let me take care of you. Those injuries? They’re on me. I should’ve been there.”
I didn’t light him. The truth was, I was exhausted,
In the bathroom, he set me down on the edge of the tub and turned on the shower, letting the steam fill the small space
He peeled the fabric away slowly, his touch careful but deliberate, like he was afraid I’d break. His fingers grazed my skin, sending sparks through me. My
breath hitched as be traced the bruises along my abs, his jaw tightening with every mark he found.
“God, Skye,” he murmured, “Look at you.”
He stood, helping me to my feet, and guided me into the shower. The hot water hit my skin, soothing the aches but doing nothing to calm the heat building inside me.
Adrian stayed close, his hands steady as he lathered a cloth with soup. He moved slowly, washing the grime from my shoulders, my arms, his touch firm but gentle. Every brush of his fingers against my skin made my pulse race.
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Antero pirmed into my skin hit, like more than fast care. I was Intimate; electric.
My body responded before my mind could catch up, a Mush spreading from my fare down my neck.
He noticed. His eyes darkened, bon he didn’t pull away. Instead, he leaned clover, his breath waim against my ear at he washed my hair, his fingers threading through the strands. The sensation made me diery, desire curling tight in my stomach, I wanted in lean into bin, in close the small distance between us, but I stayed will, letting the moment stretch
When the water ren clear, he turned off the shower and grabbed a towel, wrapping it around me. His hands Hingered, drying my skin with slow, deliberate strokes. Every touch felt like a promise, like he was trying to rinse every limise, every second of fear. My heart pounded, and I knew he could hear it..
“I’m gonna put a hundred holes in Virter for this,” he growled.
I reached out, trwching his cheek. “Adrian, stop. I’m okay now. Because of you?
He looked up, his eyes softening, though the anger still lingered. He stood, gently pulling me into his arms, and whispered, “I was so scared, Skye. I was terrified of losing you.
ran my fingers through his slightly curly hair. “You need to call Elder Selene. About the trial.”
He sighed, stepping back to grab his phone. I sat on the edge of the bed, pulling the robe tighter as he dialed.
“Elder Selene, it’s Adrian. I need to request a delay for the final trial. We’ve had an emergency–Skye was attacked, and we’re dealing with the threat now.
I couldn’t hear her response, but Adrian’s face hardened. He listened for a long moment, then pinched the bridge of his nose. “I understand, but-
She cut him off. I could hear her voice now, sharp and unyielding
“Are you joking? That’s impossible! If you’re not there tomorrow, you’re out. No exceptions.”
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Jamie DeWitt
how is he giving her sparks when she’s technically mated to Leon?
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