“Bitch,neverdo that again…”Star chastised, her voice more wolf animal than woman, barely understandable from how pissed she was…
The truth was I didn’t even know how I’d done it.
I guess I wasn’t as in control of this power as believed. The thought was painfully humbling, and I didn’t like it one bit.
“Are you okay?” Hannes’s voice pulled me out of the disturbing instant replay, and I blinked, turning to face him.
“I didn’t mean to. I?—”
“I know,” he answered softly in his Beast form. Just like he’d done as a man, the Beast’s thumb rested on the side of my jaw while his fingertips caressed my neck soothingly. “But areyouokay?”
Not having words, I just nodded.
He wasn’t convinced.
“We need to go,” André reminded, surveying the area to make sure it was empty.
Taking my elbow, Dante guided me to the plane while my heart still slammed against my ribs.
“Are you all okay?” Vanessa asked the moment we entered.
I nodded, not offering any other explanation.
“G, you have to see Natalia’s power in action. It’s so cool,” Zelin raved as if I hadn’t almost killed her.
If it had been anyone else standing there instead of Zelin, I would have killed them when all I wanted was to protect them. I guess being indestructible meant you didn’t fear anything.
She walked to the middle of the space, kissing a very handsome man on the lips.
“Is it?” he smiled at me, seeming impressed while all I felt was shame.
“Oh, yeah. She turned them all into ashes like this.” Zelin snapped her fingers.
Seriously? She wasn’t even a little disturbed?
“It was stronger this time, for some reason. It isn’t normally that fast,” I added for clarification.
“Natalia, this is our big brother, Gustav,” Alyce added, pulling me out of my thoughts.
My gaze went from her blonde hair and light eyes to the dark-haired, dark-eyed hottie. His happy disposition was the only thing they seemingly had in common.
“I’m theiradoptedolder brother,” he clarified, noticing my confusion.
Gustav… His name sparked a memory to unfurl, and my eyes widened in recognition. Dresden had told Natasha about him when they spoke about his parents and the ReinheitWölfe race.
“You are the RavenWolf boy the queen adopted,” I gasped. “The reason she went to war with them. Because she loved more than anything.” I realized my mistake when a hint of sadness entered his gaze. “I am sorry. That was so rude of me. I didn’t mean to bring up a painful past.”
“Not rude at all. We are Wolf Shifters. In our family,everythingis everyone’s business,” Gustav joked, his smile returning. “I’ve already healed from that past. It doesn’t bother me anymore… I understand you grew up with RavenWolves too?”
“I did. Well, Natasha did. But I think she healed from that too.”
“Good.” Gustav beamed. “I’m happy to finally meet you, Natalia.” Offering a hand to me he nodded outside. “Pleased to see you held your own out there.”
Returning his smile, I shook his hand. “Thanks.”I guess…“Nice to meet you too.”
The door was sealed shut behind us, signaling we would soon take off.
I turned back to look at my mates, finding Hannes still in his Beast form—thanks to the appearance of my fire. Ugh. Not again.
