I looked down at the graves after laying the flowers on them, silently apologising once more.
A shadow fell over me, blocking out the sunlight, and I tilted my head to look at the woman who was standing there.
“What are you doing here?!” Nikki shouted, for once she was without makeup, her eyes puffy and the hatred in them clear.
“Nikki. You are speaking to your Luna.” Jax warned, stepping in front of me defensively. “Leave.”
“This is my sister’s grave!” She hissed venomously.
“Nikki-” Eric began.
Frowning I stood up from where I was crouching, placing my hand on his shoulder. “I’ll handle this.”
Jax shook his head, “I don’t think that’s wise, let’s get you home.”
I raised an eyebrow, “Both of you, step aside.” My voice was clear, and Jax frowned as Eric slowly backed off. “Jax, let me handle this. Stay, just don’t speak.”
“Sure, so he can report back to his Alpha.” Nikki said, “The one you stole from me!”
I clucked my tongue, shaking my head. “No, he was mine, he was always meant to be mine. You were just there, I’m the one who belongs with him. When will you let that go, Nikki? Look… Let’s not do this at her grave.” She let out a bitter laugh “Are you for real? You actually care? Or pretending to care! You’re the reason she’s dead! Deny it all you want! Everyone knows that the man who killed her was your ex!”
How had that even gotten out?
“Hey! Keep it up and I am not afraid to have you tossed in prison Nikki!” Jax growled, grabbing her arm.
“Do not manhandle a woman!” Nikki shouted.
Jax scoffed. “For real? You’re a warrior, not a weak, innocent woman. Take her, Eric, put her in for a day. I’m sure Leo won’t mind.”
“Just remember! Once more it’s our pack who suffered! For an entitled princess like yourself! You killed her! You killed my baby sister!” She screamed as Eric tried to drag her away, clamping his hand over her mouth. Her words hurt but she was hurting too… I stayed quiet because ultimately, she was a member of this pack… My pack.
“Eric. Let her go.” I commanded as Jax looked at me sharply. “Jax… I’m the future Alpha’s mate… My word holds more power.” I knew I shouldn’t use that on him, but I didn’t want more drama.
He shook his head clearly pissed when Eric let go of her.
“Leave.” Eric warned her, she glanced at both Jax and I, before she ran off.
Jax kicked a rock on the floor. “Leo is going to be pissed.”
Shaking my head, I sighed. “No, he won’t because he won’t know. He already has enough on his plate, he doesn’t need extra. Leave it be. No one is to relay this to him. Am I clear?”
Eric looked down at his hands. “I understand that Luna… but she needs to be punished.”
“I agree.” Jax growled.
I shook my head. “Not this time.”
(END OF FLASHBACK)
How many more would lose their lives because of me? I would be a fool to think no one… I wish I could heal Leo already. If I wasn’t pregnant, I would have gone after Judah myself. The door clicked open, and I turned sharply to see Leo enter, his eyes instantly landing on me.
“I never knew the new trend was to shower with your clothes on.” He said quietly as he walked over to the shower.
Standing up, I brushed my soaking hair off my face giving him a dirty look. “Yeah, it’s something the new generation likes to do just in case pervy old men enter without permission.” I turned my back on him, grabbing the shampoo bottle.
I frowned when his strong arms wrapped tightly around me as he stepped into the shower shoes on and all, letting the water drench him. “I’m sorry, I didn’t fucking mean it like that.” He said quietly, pressing his head against the side of mine.
A warmth spread through me, and I could feel my wolf fighting me as she wanted to give in to him. It was at times when we were at odds that I noticed her more. His embrace was comforting, and there was nowhere else I’d rather be than in his arms…. But… “Whatever, I said I’m fine.”
He let go of me, forcing me to turn, and I fought him – refusing to turn towards him. I growled as I shoved him. “For someone who’s dying, you’re damn strong!”
His only response was an amused smirk on his face, one that didn’t reach his eyes, which were still filled with concern and so many emotions, that I didn’t want to see. He’d make me melt. “If you’re angry, vent. Hit me, shout at me, do whatever the fuck you want, just don’t fucking shut me out, don’t hold that shit in.”
I gave him a scathing glare. “I don’t, when I need to go take a dump, I do!” I snapped in response, although I knew exactly what he meant but I still came up with that lousy comeback.
“Good to know.” The smirk returned, and I smacked his arm, my hand hitting the wet leather and making a loud sound. “I really didn’t fucking mean it the way you took it. I just meant I fucking hate him.”
Maybe…
I tried to turn away, only for him to grab my elbows and yank me close. He looked down at me, the cold water pouring down over both of us.
“What the fuck did you see in Nikki?” I said bitterly. “She’s a total bitch, with no class or compassion, yet you were with her for two years.”
He frowned, letting go of my arms and I was about to pull away only for him to cup my face, refusing to allow me to move away. “Honestly, I don’t fucking know. I can let my walls down and you’ll see that I do not blame you for any of this.”
Pursing my lips, I shook my head. He didn’t need to prove anything to me. I could tell he wasn’t lying, and I also knew I would trust him blindly no matter what… I knew, going forward, he could kill someone right in front of me, and if he denied it, I would believe him. Beautiful, yet terrifying too.
I looked around, realising the anger and hurt I had felt had washed away. I didn’t get it, I never calmed down so easily, yet here I was, rather than lashing out, I was just…no longer angry.
“Damn mate bond.” I muttered, stepping closer and fighting the urge to crush his balls. ‘I will crush your baby maker!’
“Really? I’m sure you enjoy it the most.” He taunted, clearly finding this amusing. “You really do resort to violence every fucking time.”
“Of course, I have to! How else do I get my revenge? You’re so annoying… old man.”
He smirked, his fingers brushing my cheeks as he gazed into my eyes. “So, I take it that every time I piss you off, you’re going to call me an old man?”
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