Chapter 35 - Running Out of Time
Teegan’s P.O.V.
I can’t stop smiling as I look at Scott and Brooke. From the way they reacted to each other when they first met, I know they truly need each other. She goes to pack her things, and Scott doesn’t try to follow, but she pulls him with her. I know what we did to the Blood Fangs got to Scott, and I can feel how distressed he is by it. None of us were happy to do what we did. However, knowing what they had done to countless cubs helped us push away our reservations. In the files we had sent to the palace, they found countless pictures of the sadistic things they did, not only to pups but to adults, too. They were sick, and it made me want to bring them alive just to kill them again.
We were able to find two more people who were taken from Silver Moon as pups and were still in this pack. They have decided to go to Silver Moon, so Logan is arranging for them to fly on a private plane. They’re both in their early twenties now.
When Scott and Brooke come down the steps, their faces are red. I think someone was doing a little kissing upstairs. They may be only a little younger than me, but they seem so innocent despite what they’ve been through. Joel comes over and puts his arms around me.
“I’m glad he found his mate.” I turn to look at him with my eyes narrowed.
“Why?” When he smirks and looks away, I already know what he’s going to say.
“Maybe now that he has a mate, you can stop thinking inappropriate thoughts about him.” He tries to duck, but I still slap the back of his head.
“I would never do that, and just because you thought I would means you deserve another slap.” Before I can hit him again, Joel pulls me against him and kisses me. Okay, maybe I’ll forgive him this time.
“Are you ready to go? The two going to Silver Moon have left. I’m so glad we’re here with you. We needed a day like today after what happened yesterday.” Emily smiles as she hugs me. She’s so sweet and kind. I can already tell she’s going to make an excellent queen.
“Yeah, we’re ready. We’re heading toward Dallas next. There’s supposed to be a pack there that took in some rescued pups a few years ago. They’re still young, so hopefully, we can reconnect them with their families without causing more trauma. They weren’t rescued that long ago, and if they’re comfortable where they are now, we may need their families to stay with them there for a while.” I tell her and Logan as we walk to the door.
We all load into the minibus with our newest addition. Brooke and Scott can’t stop smiling at each other. As we get settled, Brooke asks the question I was hoping she had forgotten about.
“What did Martina mean when she said she hoped I like mighty swords?” Before anyone else can say anything, the unfiltered woman answers herself.
“I asked a simple question about who has the biggest penis, and no one wanted to show us. Scott did, though, and if you haven’t seen it yet, let’s just say he’s not built like a warrior for nothing.” Brooke looks from Martina to Scott with her mouth open.
“You actually showed them your penis?” She asks in disbelief.
“No, it wasn’t like that. We had some people from the pack I was telling you about who tried to kill us. When I recognized one of the men, I shifted and forgot I was naked. That’s how they saw me.” Scott answers quickly while his face turns red. I’m pretty sure Brooke is wondering what she just walked into.
The Spy’s P.O.V.
I don’t like Eric snooping around so much. He almost caught me a couple times in Logan’s office, and once, I was coming out of Adrian’s office and had to make up an excuse. I don’t refer to them as prince and king because, in my eyes, they’re not. I’m going to make sure the true leader takes over, and then maybe he’ll up my status. Right now, no one notices me unless I screw up.
As I walk through the palace, I see the girl Adrian and Victoria brought back with them. She’s a nobody. She’s nothing but a worthless orphan, yet they treat her like a princess. What right does she have to come here and think she’s better than everyone else?
I don’t care about what happened to her. Obviously, her parents didn’t want her, so why should anyone else? Maybe I’ll kill her first just for being in the palace when she has no right to be. She has barely spoken a word since she arrived, but I can tell what she’s thinking. She wants what everyone wants: to be a royal and have status. When I walk past her, I glare at her, but she’s too busy looking at a book to notice. Yeah, she’ll die first, maybe sooner rather than later.
Wendy’s P.O.V.
Why do I feel like I’m being played? Richard has been all over me every time Mom leaves the house. Sometimes, even while she’s home, he sneaks into my bedroom and wants me to suck him. This isn’t what I had planned. I was supposed to be using him, but I feel as though I’m the one being used. He keeps sending me to the palace to try to entice the guards to let me inside. They have started to get tired of me and threatened to lock me up if I show up again.
I saw Logan and Emily leave soon after the king and queen returned. I wonder what that was about. Where are they going? Joel and his blonde bitch still haven’t returned, so until they do, I can’t try to get him away from her. There has been no announcement of them marking each other since they canceled the festival, so I believe I still have a chance. Just as I’m about ready to leave my room, the door opens, and Richard walks in.
“What are you doing in here?” I ask as if I don’t know. He shuts and locks my door while unzipping his pants.
“Your mom went out with friends, so we have a couple of hours.” He answers. Every time we’re together, he’s gotten rougher with me. I typically don’t mind a little slap and tickle, but sometimes it feels like he could kill me.
“I can’t. I’m getting ready to leave myself. Maybe when I come back.” I try to move past him, but he stops me.
“If you want to step foot in that palace again, you’ll do as you’re told.” He doesn’t put his hands on me, but the way he looks at me makes me know I don’t have a choice. If I want to be a princess, I have to make him happy. Giving him my body is a small price to pay in the long run. I smile and put my handbag down before slowly striping off my clothes.
“Whatever you say, darling. Let me relieve some of your stress.” I smile up at him as I get on my knees and take him into my mouth.
Alecto’s P.O.V.
I didn’t think it would take this long for Teegan and Petra to show up at Silver Moon. I found out the name of the wolf from Mystic Moonlighters by snooping around the pack. Everyone is so excited about Anton finding his real mate. Well, they aren’t ever going to get the chance to meet her. I’m done waiting. It’s time for me to get them while they’re on the road. I need both Teegan and Petra for my plan to work. If the others die in the process, so be it.