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Violetta is present at the exchange, just a Pome predicted I watch her movements around Alpha Barnes through my scope, and I wonder if she’s told anyone that she’s found her mate. I can’t bring it up with anyone around because if word gets out to Perry, she’s going to be hurt that she wasn’t the first one to find out
1 understand why she would want to keep it a secret. Even if the wraith is gone, we don’t know what comes next. We went home because it’s where we would start if we were taking out those who fucked up a world domination–type plan. I’ve taught my team of roques how to function within the city limits, and they’re around my family all day long. Not a single thing has been strange it’s both a relief as well as unnerving What the fuck are they waiting for?
Roman leaves the location, and I turn on my laser to show Wy that I’m here. She looks back in my direction and says one last thing to Alpha Barnes. His nose flares as he watches her walk to her car. He looks up in my direction, and I push my shades up the bridge of my nose with my middle finger. He smirks and turns around to head into the garage.
There is a whole lot of biker shit around him, but what catches my attention is the wiring padded down around the compound. They lead into the garage he went into I’ve been in there before. Nothing requires the kind of power that fat cables imply
I know those cables. When Perry was first recruited, I had to help set up her fucking supercomputers. Violetta pulls up to my position as i finish putting my sniper away, I get in the car with her and wonder if I should bring it up now.
You really let Amold take Phoebe and the twins with him she smirks. Nah, I’m not waiting. It also feels good to know that I know something Her Majesty know-it–all doesn’t.
“So, Arsen, huh?” I clear my throat. She tries to hide the spike in her heart rate, but it’s too late.
“Don’t tell gargantuella; she sighs.
“You should have told her yourself already. Does anyone know?”
“No, and I’d like to keep it that way,
“Vy, he’s
“I didn’t give you shit about you walking away from Phoebe. I expect the same courtesy, Knight,”
“I’m not giving you shit. I’m warning you. He’s got a lot going for him. Not just with the powder but with him as the Alpha of his pack. He has little brothers, a mom, people look to him for guidance. Be careful. That’s all I wanted to say?
“What gave me away?
“You didn’t. He did. It’s the same look all newly mated males get. We’re always the first to feel it,”
“Are you sulking because Princess didn’t mark you?” she smirks.
“I’m not sulking”
“You got sulky vibes,” she laughs. “I know. I told him what he needed to hear to keep this between us for now. Aside from Vince and him trying to rip each other apart, we don’t know what the fuck is going to come after us yet. I don’t want him to be in the shot when it’s fired,
“But you’re okay with Vince being in the shot? You linked with him,”
“Vince and I can’t be killed unless we’re getting murdered at the same exact time now. You know him. The only person who‘ s gotten close enough is Arsen and the idiots don’t want to admit why, she rolls her eyes.
“Why?” I ask, not understanding.
“Vincent and I are two vessels for one dual–sided spirit. Gemini. Did you think we were this powerful because we were friends? He’s more fem than I am,” she scoffs.
“Wait,” I turn my body to face her. She’s not implying what I think she is, is she?
“I’m going to stop you right there. You’re not allowed to ask questions. I don’t have answers for you. I don’t think this will happen to your kids unless they have a single–track mind. Vince and I are two sides of one coin. Born for one thing, and it’s
this.
“Barnes is an interesting man. A lot like your Phoebe. I want him to remain the evil fucking genius that he is for as long as I can keep him chasing after me. He’s kind of good at it. Once everything cattles, everything is going to change.
“I’m still processing our freedom. I love being t Successfully unlocked! unfolding. I’m trying to enjoy the way things are. I’ve been thinking about what Perry said at your place ones nyt it its not us, someone else will come for it. There have to be others out there that know what we do,”
“I’ve been restocking the safehouses. I gave Phoebe some coordinates,” I don’t know what to say and now it’s a concern I have for my kids. It’s a problem for a different day, I guess.
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“Good I’d tell you to go underground for a bit, but this whole Pogue King shit is a good start
“I wouldn’t be doing this if I had any other choice
“You know what I’ve learned since coming home?” she asks as she pulls into her dock tower, the geage opens up and me pull forward. This is a big ass garage. The reason I hate my father is because he was always right t’ve seen fighting him for so long that I forgot why even resisted in the first place
“If you want to be the King, Knight. Be the fucking King. So, what if the old dog was right? You are a monster. You are sick in the fucking head. You are everything you were ever accused of being. There’s resing wrong with that. Just don’t go into this thinking that you’re going to be like him.
“I hate to say it because i hate admitting that she’s right. Bitch has always had the ego of a fucking lycan. But go to therapy Nathanial or whatever your name is. There, in fucking Lycan paradise I don’t know what they did to her or how they were able to turn her into whatever the fuck Perry is now, but they did it. I’ve never seen her happier or healthier Not even when Darren was around. I’m glad that whole fucking family is out of her life
“Nathan,” I correct her.
“Nathan,” she scoffs. “You look like a fucking Nathan,
“What the fuck is that supposed to mean?” I ask as she climbs out of the car. She laughs as she heads over to the metal staircase. “Vy
“Make yourself at home, Nathan. Don’t touch my Labubus, you shit she calls back
“What the fuck is a Labubu?” I grab my bag. The garage opens up, and Roman pulls in with Baby in the passenger seat. “Knight,” she jumps out of the Jeep and skips over to me.
“Hey, I give her a side hug.
“Where are they?” she jumps up and down excitedly.
“With Perry at court. Phoebe asked my dad if they could visit. The twins are off the hook from school for a bit after their placement tests,”
“You should have them take the curriculum exam in Redwood. That shit hole spit out Pernicious, Mackenzie, and Darren Phurry. If anyone knows genius pup placement, it’s those fur bags
“I hadn’t considered that. Thanks, Rams,
“I am starving. Do you guys want to order in? I’m gonna get washed up for a bonfire later, she skips to the stairs.
“We got it. If it doesn’t go past your fingertips, you’re not wearing it,” Roman growls at her.
“Okay, Dad,” she says sarcastically.
“Don’t smirk, Nathan. You have a daughter, and if she’s half the alpha you were at Baby’s age, you’re cooked, man,” he slaps my shoulder. “I’m ordering pizza. Be cool with that,”
