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24 without starting a war.
Karima Sa'ad UsmanI am sorry this came in late, but two chapters were how far my cup of coffee could take me. I will release more tomorrow. Thank you for taking the time to leave reviews in the book info section. Thank you for the comments in the comment section and the gems. You all gave me the push I needed. I hope these chapters entertain you. Thank you
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Once In The Dust 25 He was smitten by her.
Christopher. I couldn't help but stare at Willow throughout our ride to the bear kingdom. How could she have kept so much from me? Then again, thinking of it, would I have believed her? Knowing she was my fated and the fact that our bond refused to break, would I have thought she wasn't trying to get rid of Aida? I could understand her fear. Leeana had slept off, and Willow tried her best to avoid making eye contact with me. I deliberately picked the bus so the four of us would sit facing each other. I leaned forward and reached for her slender hand. She looked at me in shock, and I smiled at her. "Can't I touch your hand?" I asked her, and she looked around. She looked at Leeana, who was deep in sleep and at Luis. "I will make it right, Willow. I promise, just hang in there for me," I told her, and she looked confused. "When we return, you and I need to talk," I said and let go of her hand. I didn't want to let go of her hand. A calming peace washed through me when I touched her
Once In The Dust 26 I will succeed.
Willow I thought Christopher had brought me with him to settle his debt with the bears. Hearing the Alpha bear demand for me made me feel like an object; it hurt me. The way Christopher tried to avoid the scenario also annoyed me. In those moments, all I was thinking was why he brought me along if he knew he wasn't planning on giving me to them. I thought he was only trying to see if he could avoid the situation and, if not, hand me over to appease the bears. My eyes were misty, and Raya and I felt betrayed. Here I thought he wanted me to accompany him for something important, but instead, I was just an object he would have to use for payment. My heart was still breaking when he went to his knees. No Alpha does that, but he did it. When he confessed that I was his fated and begged them not to take me from him, I could not help but let my tears fall. "He wants us," was all Raya could manage. Christopher was degrading himself to avoid war and keep me. He was doing this for me. I did n
Once In The Dust 27 Time to speak my truth.
Christopher. I held Willow for a bit while she wept. I could feel her relief. The secret must have been a heavy burden for her to shoulder. I was glad it was finally lifted. I respected her. She had something that she could use against Aida but kept it. She wasn't the type to fight dirty. Maybe that was why she wanted to leave. I could only imagine what she went through every day, seeing Aida and Mark; I knew I had fucked up. Willow was my mate, yet I took her in as a servant. She served everyone, including Aida. Knowing Aida was unfaithful yet occupying her spot, I wondered about the mental stress it must have put her through. I had to commend her for keeping it together. I was determined to make it right once I got home. I was determined to have a future and build a life with her. I did not care what it would cost me, but I was willing to pay the price to have Willow in my life. Willow soon returned to her room. I wanted her to stay. I wanted to do so many things, but I had to wa
Once In The Dust 28 Everyone in love should be together.
Christopher. The king and I stared at each other for a bit, and he studied my eyes. There was a look in Aaron's eyes that showed he knew my response would not be pleasant. He had asked for it, and it was time to give it to him. "As long as no one goes behind my back to attack the bears and as long as no one tries to stylishly start a war, I won't give in to any demands for peace. But if this incident should repeat itself and they ask for Aida, I will willingly give her up to save everyone's lives. You might want to take King Lucien out of the way, but we both know the Lycans would never let you ascend the throne. Most people in the shifter's community loath you. I am hated because I am married to your daughter. But I guess you do not see it. All you can see is your ambition. It hasn't even occurred to you that the bears have the same might as us, and if we go to war with them, we might end up cancelling ourselves. Do you want the lycan king's throne so badly that you do not see the
Once In The Dust 29 Everything went dark
Willow I noticed Christopher, Aida, Mark and Luis were missing from the high table during breakfast. I heard rumours they had gone to see the King, and I was worried. What if the King decided to strike? I knew I should have told Christopher about what I heard Aida and her father discussing, but I was afraid. The only reason he believed the revelation about Mark and Aida was because of Luis. I honestly did not know how he would take it, but I needed to act quickly. A month had already been spent out of the three months time frame that the King gave Aida. While I ate, Ingrid came to sit with me. She could dare because the Alpha and Gamma weren't around. The woman hated me, and I knew why. She knew I was the one that placed the necklace in her room. "Didn't you follow the Alpha and Gamma to render your services?" She asked me, and I smiled at her. "No one requested for me, so there is no need," I replied, pretending that I did not know it was meant as an insult. "You are playing
Once In The Dust 30 Come Home To Me.
Christopher. We arrived at the Rain pack sometime in the evening before sundown. I rushed to my room, and to my dismay, Aida followed me. It was her room too, but I did not want her near me. I was running out of patience with her and Mark. I had made up my mind but needed to be wise about my moves so I do not create a problem for my people and Willow. I entered my room and took a deep breath to prepare for Aida's banter. "Really?" She asked, and I sat on the couch. "Really, what?" I asked, and she sat at the foot of the bed. "You will give me up if they demand you give me up? Why will you say those things to my father?" She asked, almost in tears. "He meant what he said, you know. He meant it. He will place another alpha above you to succeed him," she said, and I began to laugh. "And you think I care about being the werewolf king?" I asked her, and she was in shock. "I want peace, Aida. I know your father was behind the bear attack. He won't succeed at forcing my hand. I would
Once In The Dust 31 I wasn't in my senses anymore
Christopher. I picked myself up from the floor to spring into action. Every second counted. As things were, we had already wasted so much time. From the look of things, they had a vehicle waiting on the main road because their scent had ended abruptly. I wouldn't put this past Aida and Mark. They wanted Willow gone so badly. Did I have to take her everywhere with me? I was also mad at her for wandering too close to the border, but she was still in my territory. How would she have known that someone would let the Lycans in and lead them to her? I asked Leeana to meet me at the training ground while Luis and I went there. Jet was enraged, and I had to control myself. I could not let my feelings show. I need to treat this as a missing pack member's case. My blood was rushing hot. I wanted to go wild searching for Willow, but I kept it together. How I handled this would determine if I would ever see my mate again. Leeana arrived with puffy eyes. She must have sensed something was wr
Once In The Dust 32 Back On Track
Willow I heard muffled sounds, and my vision was a blur. Something cold was sprinkled on my face, and someone was shaking me too. "...ake up!" I heard someone say. I could not make out the words, but whoever was speaking was trying to pull me up. Was I dead? "Wake up!" I heard, and a slap followed. Soon my vision became focused, and I tried to remember what was happening. Then I saw the woolly-haired man, Jenkins, and it all returned to me. Did they kill me? Did I come back? "She is awake, Beta," I heard Jenkins tell the dark-haired guy that had ordered my execution. "Give her some water," I heard the Beta say. Someone placed a bottle to my lips, and I took a sip. They made me sit and lean my back against the wall. I composed myself and looked at the Beta. I was glad to be still alive. "Don't embarrass us like that again, Willow." I heard Raya in my head and realised I must have passed out from a panic attack. "Lycans don't pass out." the Beta said, making an observation and l
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