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?”

flick to

go, stepping back

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

of the Goddess, don't do anything stupid," I snap at him

hasn't let up, and the leaves drip cold water down the

with the way Gamma Abel's frustration practically

hell were you thinking?" he starts, his voice low but furious. "Do

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

involved now. Do you know how lucky you are that someone in the market vouched for you? If they hadn't, we'd be

guilt

trusted you, Taryn," he continues, his tone

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

find you holed up in a cave with him while the Imperial Pack

do you think this makes our pack look like,

sorry," I stammer, but the

a hand over his face. "Sorry isn't going to fix this,"

back toward the cave. His words play on a loop in my head:

you.

against the wall, looking as smug as ever, while Enoch sits on the ground, fiddling with the bracelet I gave him as though

Gamma Abel announces, his tone brooking no argument. He points

at Kallias, who's

own feet

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Abel says, already heading for

my bag, avoiding everyone's gaze as I follow him out of the

and caree follow, but

"Stay here," he orders.

his throat, a sound that makes the hair on

quickly, turning back to him. "Just...

be a

tense

help that we're trudging back home in silence, every footfall on the dirt path as loud as

up front, his broad shoulders radiating disappointment, while Kallias trails behind

not my fault Enoch decided

his steps unusually light for someone his size. He's practically glowing after that cave stunt, blissfully unaware of

told you not to cause trouble," I whisper under my breath,

green eyes wide with

didn't," he says simply, as if that's supposed to magically erase everything

pinching the bridge of my nose. "No, of course not. The

head turning slightly: "Taryn, he barks, sharp enough to make

shifting for speed. Inform

I start hesitantly,

want to crawl

stiffen before he

the word practically a growl. "Kallias, let him ride on

choke on my own

What?

eyes narrowing into slits. "You

look at him, already stripping off

shift.

works furiously, his glare flicking to

fault.

best don't look

meanwhile, looks delighted. He tilts his he,

mischief in

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wolf

athe

I swear he's radiating pure malice

wouldn't be shocked if he throws off Enoch along the

his back, his hands

but Enoch just flashes me a toothy

This hile shit

survive being like that for the rest of the