Chapter 188
– [coolant stand it. My well couldn’t stand it either.
– Drivers to the airport, the image of Skye pushing me way with disgust before crawling into Adhian’s arms played on repeat in my mind. I
vaplade with rage. Every time I blinked. I saw her turning to him, choosing him over me. The memory banned like arid in my veins.
about to
“Why are you leaving? Why are you abandoning Skyr to him? Skye is our mate! My wolf demanded, clawing at my insides, making my skin feel too tight, like I might split open any moment,
“Shut up!” 1 shouted without thinking
The driver’s eves met mine in the rearview mirror. “Sir, are you okay?” he asked cautiously
Only then did I notice my reflection–pale face, furrowed bros, looking absolutely weetched. My eyes had a wild, almost feral quality that would alarm any human.
“I’m fine.” I snapped. Just drive.”
I shouldn’t have come to rescue her at all. But when I remembered the binilses covering her wrists and Ings, my heart felt like it was being stabbed. This had to be just the mate bond talking. I needed to break this bond with her as soon as possible. She was nothing but trouble.
My phone rang. It was Ethan.
“Alpha Leon, did you find my sister?” he asked, concern evident in his voler.
“Yes, I found her. She’s safe now,” I replied bitterly, “With that useless boyfriend of hers. She’s even stooped so low as to befriend Rogues.”
“Thank God,” Ethan sighed with relief. “But what do you mean about Rogues? How did Skye get involved with them?”
“Remember those three Rogues we locked up four years ago? They rescued her last night.”
“That’s quite a coincidence, Ethan said. “But the important thing is she’s safe. Should I continue having our people track Victor’s whereabouts?”
1 hesitated before answering. “No, don’t bother
“Are you sure? We have men in position who could-
“I said no,” I cut him off. “It’s p
pointless now
Last night, when I insisted on going to Port Artemis with Adrian, Id ordered Ethan to gather some Frostshadow warriors to investigate Victor’s family. Now it seemed unnecessary. Skye had made her choice, and it wasn’t me.
“As you wish, Alpha, Ethan replied formally. “When will you retem? The final trials for the Alpha King election are about to begin.”
soon as possible.”
“I’m at the airport note I be back as soon as
After hanging up, I stared out the window at the passing landscape. The city was getting busier as we approached the airport. My wolf paced anxiously within me, growing more agitated with each mile that separated us from Skye.
Sitting alone at the airport waiting for my flight, a sudden stabbing pain shot through my chest.
The sensation was unfamiliar, but I quickly realized what it was the feeling of mate betrayal. My heart pounded with agom, each beat sending waves of pain through my body. My wolf howled in rage and despair, thrashing against my control.
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