He looks at Khaos, straightens his shoulders, and nods.
“I’m sure.”
I walk into his arms, embracing him. There’s a fine tremor, but I put it down to excitement.
“So, when are we accepting the bond?” I ask cautiously.
“Tonight?”
I bite my lower lip and smile. “Okay.”
My future is going to start tonight. I feel giddy and happy and like something good is finally within my reach.
Casey
Riot and I aredoing the dishes when a car rocks up at the house. I look out the window, and my smile dies on my lips.
“What the fuck does he want now?”
I dry my hands on the tea towel and walk outside to see Angel leaping towards Liam, looking like he’s going to kill him.
Liam raises his hand, and I think I see silver. A gun? No!
“Stop!” I shout out, the word filled with terror and fury.
Angel stops dead, obeying me instantly.
I run towards them, but Liam lifts his hand and punches Angel in the face. He gets five hits in. Angel doesn’t even step to the side to defend himself. He doesn’t even raise his arms.
I shove Liam, shoving him so hard he hits his car with an audible thump. He blinks hard.
“You stupid bitch!”
Is he drunk? The vicious, hateful tone is new but one I suspected was hidden deep beneath his skin.
“What are you doing here?” I scream at him. “Get out of here!”
“I’m here to take you to the pack gathering, it’s been moved up.”
“I’m not part of your pack, and this is your last warning. Fuck your pack and your pack meeting.”
Liam sneers. “This is your last chance. We won’t go easy on you now.”
He gets up, wipes the dust off, and gets in his car and drives away. I stand there, furious and terrified, and then I whirl on Angel, who still hasn’t moved. He’s got blood running down the side of his face.
“Why didn’t you move?” I scream at him. “What’s wrong with you! Oh, god, Angel, you’re hurt!”
His jaw works furiously. But he still doesn’t move.
I stare at him, confused. My anger fades, leaving me feeling tiny and terrified. I don’t like the horror in his eyes.
There’s something wrong. Three words echo in a hideous whisper with perfect clarity into my mind. My stomach dips.
“Angel?”
I inhale so sharply it hurts. The pain of the realisation of what I’ve done sinks into me.
Oh. My. God.
