97. Declared Enemy

“Hey, there you are,” Jonathan whispers while pulling me higher up in his arms as I look around to see I’m on the floor in his lap, with Osric and Embry on either side of us.

“He tried taking me,” I softly speak while looking up at my mates, and Jonathan nods.

“He won’t get anywhere near you again, we will keep you safe,” Osric reassures as he leans against Jonathan while grabbing my hand and kissing my knuckles.

“He’ll do the same to Roan if he ever gets his hands on her, he’s working with witches it’s how he has stayed hidden,” I panic while sitting up to see, my father, Liliana, Ryder, Benjamin, Ares, Kitty, and Phoenix all standing around us watching me in concern.

“He never gets dem,” Phoenix reassures, leaning towards me from Ares arms making me nod.

“I don’t let him, Gunnar pwotects us,” Phoenix adds, making me smile, knowing she can see some of what’s to come.

“Orin saved me from him, and you betrayed Orin then to protect us. You were always around after that,” I look up