Chapter 74
Chapter 77
Kaia’s POV
The door burst open, revealing Kieran and Ryder. My hand around Dylan quickly dropped to my side as I stepped away from him. I’m certain that at this point Kieran was done with Dylan and was probably contemplating how to hang him somewhere.
“What’s going on here?” Kieran asked, his eyes looking past me, glaring at Dylan.
By now, the two of them had separated and were now avoiding looking at Kieran. Only if they had listened to me in the first instance, this would’ve gone a completely different way.
“I was just introducing them to my brother.” I lied, moving to stand in front of him.
Dani snorted, but she attempted to cover it with a cough but failed miserably. We’ll talk about that later.
“I came to check up on her like you asked and we were just leaving.” Allie said, finally getting over whatever came on her earlier.
Of course, he didn’t buy it. He turned to Ryder, whose eyes were glued to Allie, who was also pretending not to notice him, and spoke to him through their mindlink before pulling me with him as we left the room.
“Try not to get on Ryder’s nerves, or get smart with him.” I mind-linked Dylan. “Can’t promise that, it looks like it will be a lot of fun.” He replied, chuckling. “Then, it was nice knowing you p>
Lylah snorted, “he’s a Beta, I’m sure he can handle whatever Ryder is bringing.” “Except that Ryder is a man in love and would do anything for her even though he’s trying to deny it, but he’s not deceiving anyone.” I argued.
Kieran didn’t say anything as he pulled me all the way to his office, shutting the door once we were inside, the sound echoing down the hallway. He wasn’t angry per se, but at the same time, he wasn’t his usual self.
“We were safe, I promise. And Allie really came to check up on me. But it would be rude to not introduce them to one another, don’t you think?” I rushed out before he could say anything.
He raised an eyebrow, “I don’t think so p>
I flashed him a toothy grin, “it is. I think I should introduce the two of you officially p>
I started and he glared at me playfully. “He’s family, you know.” I added quietly.
He murmured something about not being able to get mad at me, as he hugged me, his face resting in the nook of my neck inhaling my scent. His breathing slowed as he held me and my body relaxed into his touch.
Even though he wasn’t talking, I could sense that something was wrong.
“What happened?” I asked.
“Turns out more than three people died he started and my hand froze midair. “It’s a poison and it’s more poisonous in werewolves p>
“That’s why it took longer to work on you.” I finished for him and he nodded.
We remained in silence for a few minutes, it wasn’t uncomfortable. I thought about
the fact that the attack on those wolves might be a distraction, so that Kieran wouldn’t pay attention to what they were planning.
But what exactly were they even playing at?
Pushing myself away from him to meet his eyes, causing him to frown at the
sudden movement. “What did you tell Ryder p>
“What?” He asked, his brows furrowed in confusion.
“Earlier, when we were with Dylan, I know you gave him an order, what did you
ask him to do? It wasn’t his fault that we were there p>
Rolling his eyes, he pulled me back into his arms. “I’m offended that you’re thinking about him even now p>
I sighed deeply, “I’m sorry.” I started, “it’s obvious you don’t like him…and it’s very
much understandable considering the situation that brought him here p>
Kieran shook his head, but I continued. “but I really don’t think he’s the bad person here p>
“He hurt you, Bella. I can’t just pretend that didn’t happen. He’s part of the reason you found it hard to trust anyone, I can’t forget that p>
“He apologized, and that’s all that matters.” I told him sincerely. “He was telling me something about Aiden p>
His body jerked forward at the mention of Aiden’s name, “Bella,” he called, his eyes darkening. “You’re mine, Bella—” I could tell that King was coming to the surface.
“I know, I’m yours, baby.” I assured him.
After a few minutes of just staying in silence, the door opens and Ryder walks in.
He still had a frown etched on his face and I guessed it had something to do with Dylan.
“Are you still alive?” I asked the said person through our mindlink.
He chuckled, “very funny. I think he hates me though.” There was a hint of amusement in his voice.
“He does.” I replied without hesitation. Especially in the position that he saw them, there was no way he’d feel anything for Dylan other than hatred.
“But she’s cute though.” He said before I blocked him. That was the last conversation I wanted to have with him as much as I was happy that we were somehow cool.
I focused on the conversation Kieran was having with Ryder about what they found and what the next line of action is.
“Caleb is yet to find a witch but he’s still digging.” He said, sitting down. I didn’t even bother moving away from Kieran’s arms…it’s not like he attempted to let me go anyways.
“And Dylan,” he continued, calling his name with so much irritation. “Thinks he would be able to reach the witch to ask for another meeting once the wolfsbane in his system is all gone p>
Kieran nodded, “that shouldn’t take time. Have the doctor check the source of the poison and I want a report first thing tomorrow morning p>
“Yes, Alpha p>
“The pack members should also walk in pairs and report any suspicious movement.” He continued.
“Yes, Alpha.” Ryder repeated, standing up to leave but the door burst open again and Allie’s loud voice filled the room causing worry to form on Ryder’s face.
“You can’t say anything to upset her.” She yelled.
“Watch me!” An all too familiar voice said entering the room after Allie.
Not her again!