*******Nero POV******
The weight of Blake's head on my chest and the way she had snuggled herself so close to my body left me with a smile the instant my eyes opened.
How can someone so dangerous have such an innocent presence? Maybe that's what makes her even deadly.
"Miss Blake, are you in here?" An omega's voice echoed from the other side of the door, and from the shiver in her tone, I could tell that there was a storm.
There were a couple of silent seconds. Then there was a knock and she called out, "Please. If you are in here, say something. Your father is asking about your whereabouts, and we have been searching everywhere for you!"
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********Blake POV*****"The sense of worry I felt had me pacing around as my fingernails continuously rubbed the skin of my neck.The fact that I couldn't eavesdrop on Loki and Nero's conversation was frustrating to say the very least, and I was about to go find them when Loretta walked into the living room.Giving me a death stare, she stopped a foot away from me and said, "You little devil! This was your plan all along, right?!""A pleasant morning to you too, Loretta," I mumbled, feeling too nervous to care for her nonsense."You think you are funny?!""I never claimed to be a clown, Loret
***********Jason POV********* Another cancel call. That jerk is really serious about me leaving. My ticket was sent to my phone this morning, and now, he's ignoring my call. For too long he has been treating me like his baby brother, even though he's just a couple of months older than me. Maybe it's time to remind him that we are both grown men, and I am not obeying him anymore. Leaving my couch, I headed into the bathroom, and when I returned to my room, a knock on my suite door made me abandon my closet. "Who is it?" I called out. Within a split second a soft, familiar voice echoed from the other end of the door, "Harley," &
********Nero POV*******After allowing me to call him ten different times, he finally answered and I calmly uttered, even though I was infuriated, "What is Scarlet doing here?!""Last night, you claimed Loki's daughter, right?" My father's voice echoed with so much dominance."Yes,""Do you know which girl I am talking about?"When I didn't answer, he let out, "I know all about your little display last night at the Hayes mansion."Those words left me with one answer, knowing that I was double-crossed by my own spies and lying was not an option.
***********Blake POV******** Silently, I watched Nero from the kitchen door, gazing at his back and feeling drunk by his scent which was everywhere on me, and no, it was not because I was wearing his shirt. Dreaming about something bigger than running away from home was never a part of my thought. But now, I feel greedy… like I am becoming needy… wanting more from him… for us. Dreaming about something bigger than running away from home was never a part of my thought. But now, I feel greedy… like I am becoming needy… wanting more from him… for us. An addict to Nero is what I was turning into. Everything about him is like a drug I couldn't get enough of, and thankful I heal faster, or else I wouldn't have survived last night because I was drowning in him and he was like a rough
******Nero POV******Staring at me, Scarlet smiled, and I felt my anger stab me when she asked Blake, "Who is he?"Hesitation settled in Blake's gaze when she took a long peek at me. Then she looked at Scarlet and shuttled, "Umm. He's my…"A slow uncoiling of anger seared through me as I stared at Scarlet, and knowing the exact kind of orders my father usually gives to her, something snapped inside me.Without giving myself time to think straight, I grabbed Blake's hand and pulled her away, not letting go, even though she was walking stiffly.When we got to my car, I opened the door, frown at the touch of annoyance in her expression, and said,
******Luna POV*******The room was quiet for quite a while as the elders stood around an oval table, and I heard one of them mumble, sounding disappointed, "Where is Blake…"I too was wondering where she was, hoping that she stay the hell there and didn't show her face. But when I looked at my father, he seemed more worried than angry, and that just pissed me off even more.After he finally sat down at the head of the table, the rest of us took our seats. Then my mother glared at him and said softly, "Your daughter is late."Swaying his gaze away from my father's fierce stare, Elder Grand focused on the other elders and said, “We all know how reckless Blake has been acting these days. But she can
The dragging echo of nothing but silence in the room as I waited for Loki to give me an answer about my grandfather was infuriating, and yet, I was patient, hoping that I would not have to lose my damn mind before someone gave me an answer.But after a couple of prolonged silence, I stood to my feet, looked Loki directly in his eyes, and said, "Nero, get up. We are leaving!"This wasn't me calling a bluff. My anger was going like a bat out of hell, and I felt like talking to Loki about this now would only make me even more frustrated, and I might do something insane.Even though rage was the only emotion I felt at that moment, the instant Nero didn't hesitate and woke from his seat, I felt a sense of comfort like I wasn't alone in this mess.Before all this, I thought I had some kind of identity for myself. The wolfless hybrid whose mother abandoned her, leaving her in the care of the monster and his wife. But now, I don't even know who I fucking am anymore, and when I gazed at Nero'
*************Nero POV*************Each time my shoes tapped against the tiles, the sense of nervousness I felt got the best of me. Why they were staying so freaking long was messing with my head, and I kept having these what-if thoughts that were not helping my resentment for Loki and myself.Since Blake and Loki left, I could feel everyone's eyes on me, and gosh, it was pissing me off even more, and yet I knew this was a piece of the price I had to pay for love and betrayal.My gaze stayed down the entire time after they left. But when I finally raised my head and drew a breath, Luna and I locked eyes, and she looked hateful, coldly staring into my eyes. At that moment, the sound of the door opening got my attention, pulling my gaze toward Loki and Blake as they entered the room.One look at her eyes and I could tell she was angry and hurt, and for the first time, I despised it. The sadness in her eyes, how vulnerable she looked, and the hint of anger in her expression, I hated.Y