63. In a Row

RIC THE DICK.

“I want them to feel the pain,” she murmurs, staring ahead. “I want them to feel the pain I was in as they held me against my will!”

“Oh?” I ask.

I don’t trust her fully. Not after she’s been with them… Never underestimate your enemy.

We are on the way to the Arden mansion at her request. She thinks as the rightful next Alpha, it’s my duty to be there, for my pack and people.

And of course, I think it’s very important for them to know I am in charge.

I rang ahead, commanding them to secure the place and making it clear Royce is not to step onto Shadow Wolves' ground.

She’s touching me, but that spark between us has lessened.

It’s strange, but these days I don’t really feel my wolf anymore.

An odd wave of regret washes over me, he is- was a part of me, his emotions and mine mixed… Now I wonder if he’s simply closed off or is dying.

He fought the powers given to me by Apophis, and I had to shut him down. He wasn’t strong enough for me! I needed more!

I look down