IknewI should’ve killed him then.
But as much as I wished I could’ve been the one to crush Brody’s skull, I wouldn’t have wished the pain of losing a fated mate on any wolf. The physical pain could last years. Decades.
“If you’re busy fucking her, that’d certainly free Joey up for—”
“Think very carefully before you finish that sentence,” I warned, flexing my fingers.
Silas laughed as if he’d been kidding, but his eyes told a different story. “Looks like his wolf is back, Toya.”
Latoya’s smile did not reach her eyes. “Appears so.”
In a flash, Joanna nocked an arrow onto her bow, drawing the string to her ear. All the rogues flinched.
Except for the one she aimed at.
Silas stared at her, still unfazed. “Latoya come here—” He caught the arrow as it cut through the air, but not soon enough. The silver tip made contact, piercing a tiny hole in the shoulder of his shirt.
Malik chuckled, though he tightened his grip on his bladed weapons.
My mate smirked as she pulled another arrow from her quiver.
I fucking loved this woman.
Silas held up his hand, making sure his wolves didn’t intervene. He tossed the arrow onto the ground. “The next one goes through your sister,” he said with a leveled voice.
Latoya’s eyes darted over to him.
Joanna tilted her head to crack her neck, pulling the string of her bow. “You sure you can grab her before I shoot?”
Silas smiled. “Do I not make you nervous anymore, Joey?”
“No.” She released the string.
Latoya screamed. Silas had pulled her in front of him, the arrow impaling her bicep.
Joanna frowned, lowering her bow.
“Joey, what the fuck?” Latoya yelled, cradling her arm. “Youheardhim!”
Joanna shrugged as Silas broke the arrow’s shaft, letting the half with the silver point fall to the ground. “I heard him last night, too.” She swallowed, releasing the tight pinch of her lips. “I’m sorry you couldn’t keep me incheck.”
From the distance, a perilous scent drifted in the air.
Silas yanked the arrow’s remaining half out of Latoya’s arm. “I’m not,” he said over the sister’s groans. “I’m eager to see how strong you are.”
The hair on the back of my neck rose.
“You’ll be a fine addition to my family.”
Chris smiled from where he stood, silent but knowing. Something wasn’t…
Damn it.
I looked up at Silas, whose gaze was now fixed on me.
“Oh, did I forget to mention, Marcus?” he taunted. I wanted to tear that arrogant look off his face. “This isn’t a friendly visit; it’s a business meeting to discuss allying our packs.”
My wolves around me growled, sensing my alarm but not yet sensing the pack of rogues in the distance, readying to ambush us.
