— Don’t bullshit me, Hayley. I don’t even like Dylan.
I snapped my tongue.
— Dylan doesn’t have a good relationship with Kitsunes.
That got the fox’s attention.
— Why?
I shrugged my shoulders.
A Kitsune broke my brother’s heart.
She muttered in agreement.
— So he seemed to hate me when I met him, I could hardly stand to be in
same room as me.
— They say that behind all hatred there is hidden love.
Clary rolled her eyes furiously, cursing me in a low voice.
I don’t think I could get involved with a wolf.
My smile faltered. Sometimes I forgot that Clary’s clan was killed
by the hands of the wolves, a cold— blooded massacre that nearly killed her.
— Dylan’s a good person. He wouldn’t do anything to hurt you.
I know— she confirmed in a heavy whisper.
Realizing that Clary did not want to go deeper into the subject, I decided
say goodbye to the fox.
I’m going to enjoy the last few hours with Jack before we split up.
— Just don’t make too much noise. I need my beauty sleep.
I lifted my finger to her as I walked away, listening to her laugh. I entered from
new in the house and found Madison on the stairs, the witch smiled at me
see, and jumped a few steps to reach me.
— Jack told me about going to Orleans. It will be a pleasure to help your wolves.
I stopped in the middle of the stairs, holding the handrail.
— And that’s a problem for you?
She quickly denied it.
— I’m glad Jack’s finally getting me out of this bubble of
protection he’s put me through the last few years.
I approached Madison to whisper:
— Jack’s a grumpy old man, but all he does is for a
good reason.
Madison laughed, her blue eyes lit up with fun.
— Age really comes for everyone. My brother is turning into a
elder.
I continued my way to the room, still laughing at the way
we played with the face of the Supreme. My animation died on sight
Dianna in the hallway between the bedrooms, I closed my face as I passed her.
— Jack ordered me to move somewhere else. That’s got his finger,
isn’t it?
I just gave the female a cold look.
— I think you should refer to the Supreme with more respect, Dianna, no
it’s because you’ve warmed up his bed a few times that makes it
best.
The wolf’s face turned red with rage, just gave him a little laugh
mocked to continue my way.
— You don’t understand, I need him.
— Ah for the moon, have more self— love, wolf— complained, finding ridiculous
the way she humiliated herself for Jack.
Dianna shook her head, distressed.
— I need the protection of the Supreme.
I rubbed my forehead, close to losing patience.
— You will remain under the protection of the Supreme, he has a ridiculous sense
of responsibility for you. But listen to me carefully, Dianna,
everything you had is over. Get over it and get on with your life.
Dianna opened her mouth to keep talking, but I turned my back on the wolf and the
I left it alone in the hallway. I opened the door to my room and closed it,
just to find Jackson lying in my bed like it was
the owner of everything, which in fact he was.
I crossed my arms and hit the ground, awakening him.
Don’t you have your own room, Supreme?
He turned and stretched his arms behind his head, with that smile
malicious open on the lips. I held a sigh to see him shirtless,
with just a pair of sweatpants.
I prefer yours, little wolf.
— Of course I do.
I took off my boots and sat on the bed, crossing my legs on the
mattress. Jack approached, realizing something was wrong.
— What’s the matter with you?
I took your hand, tying our fingers. I liked to touch it, me
It helped maintain calm and control.
Jack had become my anchor in times of torment. And my
safe haven in the storm.
— Aiden does not plan to claim his right as Alpha of the Crescents,
truth, he wants distance in our old life.
Jack left a kiss on the back of my hand.
— He’s not going with you to Orleans.
— No, my brother prefers to stay in his stone castle, safe and
protected, while our pack is being decimated by
hunter— snitch.
You look disappointed in him.
I squeezed our fingers.
— Aiden was always the unbeatable wolf that never ran away, the bravest of the
world. I grew up having this image of my brother. And now I see him
running away from his responsibility. It’s not the reaction I expected from him.
Jack gently laid me down on the bed and his body covered mine. He
supported my forearms around my head and caressed my face
with my fingertips. Quickly his warmth enveloped me in
nice hug.
— When a male’s female becomes pregnant, everything changes. Take a break
for Aiden, he’ll come to his senses soon.
I sunk my fingers in Jack’s dark hair.
— The problem is we don’t have time, Jack. While Aiden thinks about
Wolves are being killed.
He kissed my forehead, touching my mouth.
Aiden will do what’s right, I believe him.
I sighed a little.
I hope so.
(....)
I finished putting the last bag in the trunk before
slam the door and close it. I saw Jack talking to one of the men
that would accompany you on the other side on a possible strategy for
deal with the rebels.
Clary approached with a bag hanging on her shoulders, and threw
inside the car, leaning against it with the cell phone in hand. I preferred
do not comment at all on seeing the photo of Dylan shining on the screen of the
apparatus.
— Where’s Madison? We’re going to be late— complained Isaac in a bad mood.
I shrugged. Clary kept typing something into her phone.
— Madison! Come quickly, witch. — The beta screamed with all her lungs,
causing me earache from the scream.
The door of the house was soon opened, and the witch practically ran into our
direction, the face burning with irritation.
No need to shout, you dumb wolf.
Isaac only answered her with a yellow smile, and opened the door of the
car, indicating that she entered. Madison snorted and got into the car, not
before cursing Isaac and crossing his arms as he sank into the bank.
I heard that, little witch.
— I don’t care about that.
I raised an eyebrow to Jack when he stood beside me. Me
I turned and wrapped my arms around your neck, taking advantage
those last moments with him.
— Have you heard from Aiden?
I denied it with a nod.
— He didn’t even want to say goodbye to me, you proud wolf.
Jack struggled with a smile, shaking his head in denial.
— You are the same.
I made a face, as if your words were some kind of offense.
— I’ll miss you— revealed in a whisper.
I’ll see you soon, I promise.
I closed my eyes when he sealed our lips in a quick kiss of
farewell, sighed softly as I walked away and opened the door of the
passenger.
— Be careful.
I will, little wolf. Take care.
I’m going to try it.
Jack said something to his beta and said goodbye to Madison. Clary
took the keys from Isaac’s hands and went around the car. The beta stayed
standing in place, not understanding.
I’ll drive you, wolf.
— Do you know how to drive? — I asked, already getting in the car.
Clary shrugged, turning the keys in her hand.
I never killed anyone.
Isaac slammed the bedroom door as he sat next to Madison, who
visibly did not like the idea of traveling next to the wolf.
— Let the moon help us— the witch grumbled.
Clary started the car while I put on my seat belt. A
shadow hovered beside me, Aiden. I closed my face when facing it with
indifference.
Don’t be mad at me.
I closed my eyes.
— This is an impossible request to make.
I’m trying to do the right thing, Hayley, you don’t understand.
— No, and neither do I. You made your decision and I made mine, Aiden,
now we have to deal with the consequences. I made a mistake, I won’t
repeat it, I will not allow anyone else in my family to suffer
unjustly.
Our family corrected me.
I snorted through my nose, discrediting what he said.
— The family you cowardly let die while you stand by
crusaders.
He tried to continue with his foolish speeches, but I closed the window,
waving to Clary who soon started the car. I leaned on the
bench, holding the necklace hanging on my neck, took it to my
lips.
— I won’t fail again, Dad.