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had taken control of him, but I had not dreamed he would do something so despicable. I shook my head. He did not hurt me. He was probably the only reason Andre did not hurt me. I frowned then. Are they& Victor nodded his head. They are dead. I exhaled in relief and began to shiver, thinking of what Andre had wanted to do. I heard someone come in the house and pressed myself against Victor, praying it wasn t Isabella. Soft bone popping sounds traveled up the stairway and then loud footsteps followed. I inhaled and smiled wide. I ran from Victor s arms towards the man I loved. I frowned at the realization and then quickly smiled again. Ares held his arms out to me, a look of relief on his face as I jumped up on him. He held me against his body and I kissed his lips. I felt his tense body and remembered what I had done. I pushed away from him and knelt on the ground in front of him, with my head turned to the side offering my neck. I whispered, Please forgive me. I did not go with them to betray you. Ares squatted down and lifted my chin up. There is nothing to forgive. What you did was stupid, but I did not think you betrayed me. I felt the tears falling down my face and asked, You aren t angry with me? He nodded his head looking very serious. I am angry with you. I let a few tears fall down my face and he sighed. But I am more happy that you are alive and that my brothers are alive, as well. I gasped. Are they okay? Koda and Matt walked up the stairs naked and smiling. I only glanced at their lower bodies because the nakedness was still so new to me, then ran to them. I hugged them at the same time and kissed each of their cheeks. Matt kissed my cheek back and Koda licked the tears from the side of my face he could reach. Don t cry, Darling. I shook my head. I m sorry Koda. I know I am supposed to listen to you, but they wanted to kill you. They didn t even know who you were. I couldn t let you die for me. Please forgive me. Matt put his hand on my cheek softly. How could we not forgive you when you saved us? We are in your debt it seems now. Koda snorted. Don t tell her that. I kissed Koda s cheek and whispered, Now you ll never hear the end of it. Koda sighed. At least I ll hear it. We were so scared that you were& Tears ran down his face and he dropped to his knees. Forgive us for failing you. Matt dropped to his knees beside Koda. Forgive us our Prince and Princess. Ares walked to stand beside me and asked, Shall we forgive them my Princess? I extended my hands to Koda and Matt. There is nothing to forgive. You fought, and there were simply too many. Matt shook his head. We could have taken them. I shook my head. No more. I do not forgive you for there is nothing to forgive. You did your best at the time and that is all we can ask of you. Matt stood up and kissed the back of my hand before smiling. Koda shook his head and looked up at Ares. What of you, my alpha? Am I to be punished for this unforgivable offense? Ares picked my hand up and placed it against his cheek. We have our pack mate back unharmed. I think if she can forgive, then for this instance so can I. Koda stared in shock at Ares then stood up and kissed my cheek. As Matt said, we are in your debt. I smiled and kissed his cheek. Then repay your debt by taking me away from here. Victor sighed. We must find another refuge it seems. The lion s den is too full for us to hide safely. We started down the stairs and Ares picked me up in his arms, cradling me against his chest. I frowned. Why are you carrying me? He laid his head against mine and said, So that I know you are safe. I will not let you out of my sight again. I smiled and kissed his lips softly. As my alpha wills it. He rolled his eyes. Isn t it supposed to be as my king wills it? I shrugged. Alpha, king, same thing. We were almost to the door when Koda yelled, Get down! Ares turned and squatted down so that his body was shielding me from whatever was attacking us. I could hear a woman shouting and knew it was Isabella. I tried to get free of Ares arms, but he held me. I will not lose you again. I stared at him in shock and for the first time saw the sadness on his face. Ares, you have to help them. Can you stay here, out of trouble? He asked. I nodded my head. He kissed my lips as though it were the only thing he needed to survive, and then disappeared out of the house. I sat on the stairway stunned from the kiss. I could hear them fighting and her rage-filled screams, and then everything went silent. I ran down [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] |