AllFreeNovel
Share Us
That made me eyeroll as I worked on fixing my demeanor and appearance.
Let's hope I'm William at that moment. I'm sure he'll rethink his decision.
"As he should,"Neo suggested."I wouldn't let him torture my mate."
Because you want to do the torturing.
"I enjoy how easy it is for you to understand me."His statement was genuine, as were the feelings thrumming through our connected bond.
Is it nice?
"Very,"he whispered."Get into your role, Sweetness. We'll be watching."
His statement meant The Forbidden Pack would be watching my performance, and it was like this was some sort of initiation to being fully accepted into their reign of terror. The way it made me smile put me back into the mood of vengeance, and my appearance returned to how it was as I prepared for the switch into William the moment we entered the car.
The elevator came to a slow stop, reaching the garage level. I knew the doors would open at any second, but there was one thing I had to do, or else I'd never get into my role. The elevator doors remained closed, far longer than they should.
"Willow," Viktor whispered. "Why are you holding back the doors?"
I didn't answer but moved until my arms slipped around his waist as I pressed my forehead against his back. He remained relaxed as if expecting my movement this time around, and we stood there in silence.
I'd reserved this perfect set of words that would express what I was sure the both of us were avoiding. I’d thought of it in the shower and was ready to confront this underlying issue, but now that we were in the prime moment, I couldn't grasp a hold of those expressive words.
"Sorry." It was the only word I could get out, and from the way he sighed, he knew it wasn't due to me holding the doors from opening.
"I can't ask you to guarantee that you'll never pull that again," he began with a tender voice. "But...I ask that the next time life feels like its crumbling all around you, you let me do my job, Willow."
He turned in my hold until his arms hooked around me in a tight hug.
"That you'll let me be by your side to protect you. Even if you need protection from yourself."
I nodded into his chest, and I felt the single droplet of water hit my left shoulder. It was the only one, but it was enough to confirm I'd hurt even Viktor with my actions.
"I'll always come to your aid when you need me the most, Willow. Don't forget that."
"I'll remember from now on," I whispered, recalling these words from long ago – when I broke down to cry at being able to change into a male for the first time.
We shared our moment, and after a minute, we were ready to face the music.
"The moment you get in the car, switch to William," he reminded. "I won't be taking the highway this time, and if you feel uncomfortable at all, let me know. We have the Lambo on standby if we need to switch."
"Okay," I responded and let go of my magic that held the door closed.
We took a deep breath as if preparing for the ultimate fight.
"I forgive you, Willow," Viktor quietly stated, and began walking to the parked car, as if knowing I'd be frozen in my place at his words.
With another deep inhale, I let go of any remaining worries.
All those in my life that I deeply cherished forgave my foolish mistake. Maybe to some, it was a laughable desire to need forgiveness from those you purposely hurt with your own actions, but to me, it was what I needed to truly let go and forgive myself for my blind-sightedness.
Death had delivered rebirth, and with this new opportunity of life, I wouldn't let anyone fuck it up.
Destroy my reputation. Ruin my financial opportunities. But endanger my men, and you'll enjoy the sweet fury of my wrath.
7
No One Messes With The De Lucas
