Babysitting The Amnesiac Lycan King

King Novel 13

Chapter 13

Kallias's eyes burn holes into my soul, his piercing glare practically screaming "explain yourself And for a split second, I actually consider it.

Hut then again, what is there to explain when I was the one constantly telling him dot there's absolutely nothing between us anymore)

Until I remember I'm wearing nothing but Enoch's oversized shirt, and my explanation would probably sound a lot like a

confession.

Scrambling to my feet, I pull the shirt tighter around me, clutching at what little dignity I have left. "It's not what it looks like." I begin, but my voice cracks hallway though the sentence.

Great start, Taryn. Real convincing.

Before I can take another step to explain myself, Enoch's arm snakes around my waist, pulling me back against his chest.

My heart nearly stops. He's glaring at Kallias as if he just declared himself King of the Assholes, completely oblivious-or maybe indifferent-to the already awkward

air in the room.

Seriously? Now?

"Enoch," I hiss under my breath, trying to pry his arm off me.

It's as though I'm trying to wrestle a steel beam. His hold doesn't budge, his other arm coming around me as if I might bolt.

To make things worse, he's glaring at Kallias, who looks as though he might explode from sheer annoyance,

This is not helping

I shuffle awkwardly around the cave, Enoch still attached to me akin to a giant, overprotective octopus.

I grab my bag and shove random items into it, trying to ignore the incredulous looks coming from Kallias and his merry band of judgmental asshats.

"Seriously?" Kallias finally growls, his irritation sharp enough to cut through the humid air.

The vines over the cave entrance rustle, and Gamma Abel strides in, his frown so deep it might as well be carved into stone.

The judge, the jury, and the bitch of all.

His eyes sweep over the scene: me, in Enoch's shirt, his arms glued to my waist, and Kallias practically vibrating with irritation.

The disapproval in his eyes is worse than anything Kallias could have said.

Kill me. Right now. Just strike me down, Moon Goddess.

"Wonderful," I mutter under my breath. "The cavalry's here."

Gamma Abel sighs, his disappointment palpable. "Taryn."

I wince. He doesn't yell, but the weight of my name on his tongue is enough to make me wish I'd drowned in the rain carlier.

Gamma Abel exhales sharply. "What the hell is this?" he demands, gesturing vaguely at the madness before him.

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His gaze lingers on Enoch's possessive hold on me, and the crease in his brow deepens.

"Can we talk outside?" he says, his tone sharp. His eyes flick to Enoch, still glued to my side. "Alone."

Before I can answer, he fixes his glare on Enoch. "Let her go

Enoch doesn't move. If anything, his grip tightens, and for a second, I think he's going to challenge the Gamma.

Oh Goddess, I sure hope not.

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I twist to look up at him, trying to keep my voice calm despite the rising panic. "Enoch, it's okay. Just let me talk to him. alright?”

to

lets me go, stepping back looking

to Kallias, who's standing there with his arms crossed, barely resisting the

anything stupid," I snap at him before following Gamma

hasn't let up, and the leaves drip cold water down the back of my neck as we

but don't dare complain-not with the way Gamma Abel's frustration practically crackles

voice low but furious. "Do you have any idea the calls I've

flinch, crossing my arms over my chest. "It wasn't

cuts me off with a sharp gesture. "The Imperial Pack warriors are involved now. Do you know how lucky you are that someone in the market vouched for you? If they hadn't, we'd

hard, guilt

trusted you, Taryn," he continues, his

what happens? This." He gestures vaguely toward the cave, as if the sight of Enoch alone is proof of

holed up in a cave with him

necks? What do you think this makes our pack look like,

but the

hand over his face. "Sorry isn't going to fix this," he mutters. "We'll deal

as he turns back toward the cave. His words play

you.

as ever, while Enoch sits on the ground, fiddling with the bracelet I gave him as though it's the most interesting thing in the

argument. He points at

argue. I glance at Kallias, who's

own feet

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Gamma Abel says, already heading for the

avoiding everyone's gaze as I

the full, impening heat and caree follow, but Abel

"Stay here," he orders.

a sound that makes the hair on

quickly, turning back

going to be a long, long

is tense, the kind of tense that makes

back home in silence, every footfall on the dirt path as

broad shoulders radiating disappointment, while Kallias trails

it's not my fault Enoch decided to turn our morning into a

light for someone his size. He's practically

not to cause trouble," I whisper under my breath, glancing at

green eyes

if that's supposed to magically erase everything

of my nose. "No, of course not. The drama just follows you, doesn't

slightly: "Taryn, he barks,

speed.

start hesitantly,

want to crawl into a hole

before he exhales a long exasperated

practically a growl. "Kallias, let him

almost choke on my own

What?

narrowing into slits. "You want

even look at him,

for his shift. "You heard

glare flicking to me

fault.

best don't

He tilts his he, watching Kallias

in his

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wolf

athe

I swear he's radiating

be shocked if he

climbs onto his back, his hands gripping Kallias's for a

his bait." I warn, but Enoch just

This hile shit

the rest of the ride back home? My wolf murmurs as I let