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“It won’t be enough until all of his children are dead. King Hastings’s blood needs to be erased from the earth.”
His words are so full of malice and pain that it hurts to even breathe.
“What did my father do to you?” Tears press against the back of my eyes as I look at Headmaster Graham. He’s desperate and so full of pain.
“He killed my mate and our daughter.” Headmaster Graham’s hand shakes.
“I’m so sorry,” I say, fully meaning the words.
He scoffs. “As if I will believe you, dark fae. Save your fake sympathy for somebody who cares.”
Just how many people has my father hurt? How many people hate me because of who my father is? Headmaster Graham isn’t the only one to feel this way. Jenna did too. And when I think about all the people my father murdered over the years… will they all feel this way about me?
But then I think about Devin and his family. King Hastings killed his parents, but he still accepts me and loves me. Dawson and Damian both accepted me too, without hesitation.
No, this is Headmaster Graham’s problem. Because I didn’t have anything to do with what happened to his mate.
“Iamsorry, even if you don’t believe me,” I say, standing up straighter. “But I can’t help what my father chose to do. Do you think you’re the only one he hurt? Hekilledmy mother, he tried to kill me, and he killed my younger brother’s mom, who was like a mother to me. If I could’ve stopped him, I would have.”
He moves forward, completely unaffected by my words. I know it doesn’t matter what I say. He’s already made up his mind about me. Talking won’t change it. He’s been waiting a long time for this moment.
He swings a knife at me and I back away from him, barely missing the blade of the knife.
“How did you move that fast?” He narrows his eyes.
“I’m ahybrid. Didn’t you know, my mother was a wolf shifter. I can move just as fast as you can, though I have advantages you don’t,” I say.
He snorts. “Advantages like what?”
Headmaster Graham lunges for me again. I grab onto his arm, twisting it until he drops the knife. He yells, his eyes turning gold as he turns his gaze to me. If looks could kill, I’d be a goner.
“This is your last chance, Headmaster Graham. Give up, or I will have to take matters into my own hands,” I warn.
“What will you do? Take away my wolf like you did for Jenna? Take away my memories? If you think that’s a punishment, you’re mistaken. It would be a gift.”
I can feel his pain.
Supernaturals don’t typically live through the loss of their mate. Maybe Headmaster Graham has alpha blood in his lineage. But I can feel that he doesn’t want to live. He’s hoping I will kill him.
I hear footsteps, but I don’t turn to look. I already know it’s Devin. Instead, I keep my focus on Headmaster Graham. This time, I know exactly what I’m doing. I pull at his memories, erasingeverything—his mate, his daughter, the entire supernatural society. I take away his wolf. He’ll never remember any of it.
He’ll be free.
By the time I’m done, I can feel the weight that has lifted off of him. The pain, anger, and hate are gone. The only thing he feels now is curiosity as he looks at me.
“Who are you?” Headmaster Graham cocks his head to the side.
Devin steps up next to me as I drop Headmaster Graham’s arm. I look up and see Damian walk into the room next. He still hasn’t left yet, which is a good thing. He’s going to need to take care of this situation.
Devin looks at his brother. “Will you take care of this?”
Damian nods, grabbing ahold of Headmaster Graham’s arm. He tugs him from my dorm as Devin turns to look at me.
“I can’t leave you alone for even a minute, can I?”
“Sorry.” I chew on my bottom lip.
He pulls me into his arms, squeezing me against him. It’s when I can feel my body trembling. My legs feel like noodles, but Devin supports my weight and keeps me from collapsing.
