Xavier left his office and I immediately followed him. I practically had to, and my heart was racing even more than before. We would seriously do something together. My physical reaction was forgiven and it was justified.Lilia said, "Oh, that's exciting. I'm so excited." I should put her on a leash and calm her down. Bringing them to reality would be just as sensible. "Let's see how that turns out, Lilia. This man has severe mood swings.""Time with your own mate is always good. You can't find an alternative word for that." But I could, and infinitely many with Xavier. But basically it was my own fault, after all I had asked him. Xavier walked pretty fast, which made me almost run. The problem with short feet, others walked quickly, so I had to start jogging.We exited the house through the front door and Xavier headed for a car.Theoretically I could ask where we were going, but I didn't dare. He may be looking calm at the moment, but I definitely wanted to keep that vibe. We both

The next week was pure agony. I didn't meet Xavier once. He was swallowed up by the ground. The reality was more that he avoided me. As painful as it was to admit it, it certainly was.I spent my days with Melody, otherwise there wasn't much going on. I soon went completely insane in that house. Which is why I wanted to take a risk today.I wasn't sure if it was because I needed to get out before I went insane. Or if it was because I was hoping to get Xavier's attention.The desperation waved wildly, because it would be negative attention. He would most likely react badly to that. But that would at least prove to me that the man at least felt something. Even if it's just anger.I waited for Melody outside my room door because I couldn't wait. Of course, it also depended on her whether my plan was implemented, but I would fix that. Hmm, theoretically I could lie to her too. Although that wouldn't be fair.Finally, I heard footsteps on the stairs, so I hurried over. They were light and

My dramatic departure was short-lived. Before I knew it, Xavier grabbed me and threw me over his shoulder. He growled and said, "You won't take another step without me." No, enough was enough. Now I would defend myself. I pounded his back and yelled, "Put me down!" That didn't impress him at all, because he carried me on without any problems. "Xavier!"I kept patting his back. Maybe it would do something. A low growl came from him, but that never stopped me. I was far too angry, which I had to let out when I had found the courage to do it. I was turned off, which surprised me a lot. I looked up at Xavier and his eyes were black again or still.He said menacingly, "You do what I tell you now, otherwise there will be consequences. You can't just do what you want. Is it in your head or..."I dared and snapped at him, "I'm not a bloody dog! You have no right to treat me like that!""You're mine! Legally, thanks to the contract and as..." I said assertively, "No. You may have bought me,

I didn't take off my clothes and climbed onto the railing. The first floor wasn't particularly high. In wolf form, the jump wouldn't do me any harm.Lilia snapped at me, "No! You stay here! We're not leaving our mate!" After a derisive laugh, I replied, "Then stop me."Nobody could stop me. Ideally, I ran to my old territory. Hopefully a lot of time passed before people here noticed that I was gone. A lead would do me a great favor.I wanted to warn the Finns, my mum and my brother. We could run away and build a new life for ourselves. Far from here and a whole new beginning.Actually, I never wanted to do it to my father's pack. But why should I keep putting my head in the bank for him? It was his fault and not mine.Hm, I could warn everyone. Then anyone who wanted to could run away. Yes, that was the best idea.I took the plunge and started transforming. It tore my clothes, but I couldn't care less.So I landed unscathed on my four paws. I didn't waste another second and ran.My pa

Before it went black, I let out one last whimper.xavierThere lay Layla looking so weak and lost. This sight tormented me and I had not been able to close my eyes for two days. It was my fault, I put her here in the first place.I immediately took Layla to the hospital when the feral werewolves were all dead. Jarek and some of the pack's fighters had come as fast as they could. But there had been too many. Far too many.I had failed completely. First I chase them away and then I fail to protect Layla. To protect like I should have.I sat by her bedside and held her hand. Hopefully the sparks calmed her down and gave her fighting spirit. I couldn't do anything but wait.Seeing Layla in this condition broke my heart. That shouldn't have happened. Not so. And nobody knew if she would ever wake up again.I might never look into those beautiful blue eyes again. Could never speak to her again. Never again.Xander said angrily, "And this is all your fault, all your fault. If you hadn't been