“Jayce, behave,” Raven warned as Liam comforted Renji.
“Renji is baby,” Theo added, only for Mom to try to distract him from making matters worse, but Renji had heard and began crying louder.
“I take it back,” Dante sighed as Sienna giggled from where she sat next to Maria. She looked pretty in a cream sequin dress, the multi-coloured sequins creating a green-blue shine to it.
Delsanra was sitting back in the armchair that had been placed near the table, and Rayhan was feeding her. The love they had for one another was obvious in their eyes. I smiled as Rayhan raised Delsanra’s hand to his lips, kissing her wrist. Even in the hardest of times, he was there for her.
I returned to my food, listening to the talking around me, when I felt a strong, intense rush of anger through me, one that was not mine. My heart skipped a beat, and for a moment, it felt like an out-of-body experience. Everything faded, and when I looked around, I could hear nothing but the raging anger that was consuming me. A flare of pain rushed through me, and my eyes snapped to the knife on the table. What was going on?
Alejandro,I called him through the link, my voice sounding panicked. I could feel my wolf’s agitation, and I stood up quickly.
He frowned, standing up instantly, and within seconds he was in front of me. His touch sent a wave of coolness through me, and I smiled smoothly, noticing everyone watching us and not wanting anyone to get worried.
What is it?He asked, his dark eyes piercing into mine.
I just felt emotions that weren’t mine,I replied, locking my arms around his waist tightly.
When he was close, those feelings were at bay. I could no longer hear the voice in my head since he had made me his once more, but something told me he still lingered within some part of my mind. Was that why every time Dante and I locked eyes, I felt something? Because the thing inside of me was afraid of him?
If that was so, then why did he want Dante? I wished we knew of a way to kill him; I just hoped Alejandro found the answer. I felt useless as it was.
“Want to go for a walk or something to clear your mind?” He asked quietly, cupping my face.
“Oh, no, I’m fine.” I was not going to ruin dinner.
“Alright.” He pulled me close, kissing my neck. I bit my lip, stopping myself from moaning loudly. When he pulled away, I felt calmer and took my seat once more.
Much later, Alejandro, Maria, Mom, and the rest of the men were heading out to the packhouse for a meeting. I found it a little strange that they weren’t using the home office or that I wasn’t invited. Did Alejandro not trust me? I mean, I didn’t blame him because I was beginning to get scared of the sudden surges of emotions and feelings that consumed me.
“We won’t be too long,” he said, coming over to me.
“Nothing important for me to know?” I couldn’t help but ask.
“It ain’t nothing too important. Enjoy time with the ladies.” He jerked his head towards the living room, and I nodded.
His black shirt stretched over his chest and arms, and I tried not to let my gaze linger on his pierced nipples. It wasn’t too important… but it was important, I could sense that, and the slight hesitation behind his words.
“Okay…” I said, “I’ll keep an eye on the kiddies.”
He nodded, kissing me hard. His enticing scent made my heart skip a beat, and when he pulled away, I gave him a warm smile. I wouldn’t let on that I knew he didn’t trust me, because if he was hiding something, it wasn’t because of me but the evil presence that lingered in the corners of my mind. Like a thief in the night, I was unable to pinpoint it unless he showed his emotions.
I watched them walk away. Mom gave me a small smile before I turned and walked back into the living room. The kids were happily playing, and as I watched Raven, I couldn’t help but smile at the sight of her with her five little munchkins. I could just picture them as these big alpha males with their tiny, bite-sized mama.
“Carter, baby, stop,” Raven said, watching him biting onto the edge of the table.
“How old are they now?” I asked, taking a seat next to Delsanra. I placed my hand on her leg and let my healing pour into her.
“They will be three in a few months,” Raven replied, turning as she watched Azura scanning the curtains. “Zuzu…”
“What? I’m not doing anything,” Azura replied in a scandalised voice. “I swear.”
“No one trusts you,” Dante remarked.
“What’s not to trust?” She replied, watching him unblinkingly.
“Did you know psychotic killers tend not to blink?” Dante stated.
“I’m no killer, and that isn’t true.”
