From the corner of my eye, I saw him glance at me. “You’ve been smiling since we left Sarah’s. What’s so funny?”
“Nothing.” I bit my lip, trying to compose myself. “Just… thinking about something.”
“What something?”
I turned to look at him, taking in his serious profile.
Another giggle bubbled up. “Just some interesting information I learned today.”
His eyebrows pulled together. “What kind of information?”
“A secret.”
“What secret?” His tone turned suspicious.
I shook my head, grinning wider. “Can’t tell you. It’s classified.”
Caelan shook his head, but his expression held fond amusement. “You’re going to drive me crazy, aren’t you?”
‘Probably.
Darrell’s POV
The ashtray overflowed with cigarette butts, filling the car with stale smoke. Empty coffee cups littered the passenger seat.
I’d been sitting outside this apartment building for three hours.
I reached out to all my contacts and finally found out that Sable was in Blackwood. So I came here right away. I didn’t expect that as soon as I checked into a hotel and was about to keep looking for Sable’s exact address, someone had sent me Sable’s exact address.
Who knows I’m looking for her? How did they get my number?
The number wasn’t saved in my contacts. No previous message history. Just this single text appearing out of nowhere.
Confusion mixed with desperate relief. I didn’t care who’d sent it or why. All that mattered was finding Sable.
She’s probably just playing hard to get. Making me work for her forgiveness.
That had to be it. Women did this kind of thing all the time. They said cruel words when they were hurt, but deep down they still wanted to be pursued.
She’s testing me. Seeing how far I’ll go to win her back.
I took another drag from my cigarette, watching the apartment building’s entrance.
When she sees how much effort I’ve put into finding her, she’ll realize I really do love her.
Then I saw her.
To Queen
But then my attention shifted to the driver.
Even from this distance, I could see the man was tall, broad-shouldered.
Some rich asshole trying to impress her. Probably thinks his fancy car will win her over.
Anger burned in my chest. How dare some stranger take advantage of Sable’s vulnerable state? She was hurt and confused, easy prey for men with ulterior motives.
I watched them talking inside the car. Sable was laughing at something he’d said. Her face was animated, happy.
Then the man’s hand reached out to touch her face.
My vision went red.
Sable leaned into his touch instead of pulling away. Her eyes drifted closed as his thumb stroked her cheek.
No. No, this isn’t happening.
They moved closer together. His head tilted down toward hers. Her lips parted slightly.
They’re going to kiss.
MY Sable is about to kiss some random man!
Rage exploded through my system like napalm. My foot slammed down on the accelerator.
The car shot forward like a bullet. Twenty meters. Fifteen. Ten.
I’ll kill him. I’ll fucking kill anyone who touches what’s mine.
Five meters.
Three.
At the last possible second, sanity crashed back. I stomped on the brakes with both feet.
The tires shrieked against asphalt, Rubber burned. The acrid smell filled my nostrils as my car skidded to a halt.
Less than ten centimeters separated my bumper from theirs.
For several heartbeats, nobody moved. Then both car doors opened simultaneously.
The man stepped out first. When he turned toward me, his face caught the streetlight.
Every molecule of air left my lungs.
Caelan Blackwood.
The Lycan King.
My brain refused to process what I was seeing. This had to be some kind of mistake. Some terrible, impossible coincidence.
Sable can I be with HIM. That’s insane. That’s…
But there was no mistaking those features. The commanding presence. The cold fury radiating from every line of his body as he stalked toward my car.
Sable emerged from the passenger side, her face pale but blazing with anger.
How? When? Why?
I got out of my car on shaking legs. My whole world had just turned upside down.
Caelan stopped three feet away from me. When he spoke, his voice could have frozen hell.
“Explain. Now.”
The Alpha authority in his tone made my wolf whimper and submit before I could stop it. I found myself straightening, hands at my sides.
I’m sorry, Your Majesty.” The words tumbled out in a rush. “But I came here to find Sable.”
Sable stepped forward, her voice sharp with accusation. “Darrell, how did you know my address? Who told you where I live?”
I fumbled for my phone, showing them the mysterious text. “Sable, I miss you so much. Can we talk privately for a few minutes?
Caelan’s eyes never left mine. “I don’t agree to that.”
Desperation made me reckless. “I think as King, you shouldn’t interfere in other people’s private matters.”
Something deadly flickered across Caelan’s features. “I’m not other people. I’m Sable’s fianc?.”
The words hit like a sledgehammer to my chest. My legs nearly gave out.
“When did you… when did you two… I couldn’t finish the sentence.
Sable’s voice came out perfectly calm. “That’s none of your business, Darrell.”
That’s when my gaze dropped to Caelan’s wrist.
That watch. Sable claimed she was buying it for her “future husband.” I’d assumed she meant me. I’d been so fucking blind.
More Kickass Werewolf Reads
Dive into our collection of free werewolf romance novels—where fierce Alphas, daring heroines, and heart-stopping twists await. Every story burns with forbidden desire, loyalty, and destiny. Don’t wait—here’s a world where love bites hard and nothing is stronger than the call of the mate.
Leave a Reply