And Then There Were Four (Lilith Carrie)

Chapter 0334

The moment I stepped out of Cassie's room, my heart sank into my stomach. For a moment, I had actually thought our bond was blossoming, but instead I was a fool to think I was anything more than a quick lay for her. Mate or not, she was adamant to keep me away at

Lucas.

every turn.

So of course, I showed her how much of an asshole I could be.

It wasn't hard to hear her scream once I left her room. I had stayed for a moment trying to decide if I wanted to go back in and apologize. Goddess knows every part of me wanted too, but my Lycan... he wasn't pleased. She doesn't deserve our mark...

had gotten louder since I came to this realm. I needed something, anything to quiet them, and as much as I wanted to sleep, I didn't see it happening anytime soon. Step by step, I stormed down the hallway with my room in sight, but even the thought of going there right now didn't seem comforting. The last thing I needed was to get into trouble with

company of a woman who was actually worth talking to. Not that I could actually do that. I had just laid with my mate, my fated chosen by the gods themselves, and in a way, I was rejected-even if she didn't say it. Passing the threshold of my door, I exited the same way I had come in with Cassie and ventured outside into the garden. The cool night air blew gently against my skin, and inhaling deeply, I tried to ignore the scent of my beautiful mate still lingering around the area. She was everything I wanted in a mate, and yet pissed me off more than anything. How was I supposed to complete a bond when she refused my mark? It was in our nature to want to be bonded at least, that was what I was told. Could I honestly have been

not how the

you okay?" The sound

and looking

the schoot a red-haired woman with glowing eyes stepped forth into

who she was, but I remembered seeing her around campus. Her long red hair blew against the breeze

its prey.

here or, better yet, near the dorms but shaking my head, I brushed her off and turned my attention back towards the moons above. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just getting some air." Turning away from the woman, I closed my eyes, and hoped she would take the hint to walk away, but instead, she stepped closer to me, causing

friend-" she said softly as if she was trying not to

to