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 me, uncertain

tense minute, he lets me go, stepping back looking like a

with his arms crossed, barely resisting the

do anything stupid," I snap

down the back of my neck as we

complain-not with the way Gamma Abel's frustration

starts, his voice low but furious. "Do you

over my chest. "It wasn't my

are involved now. Do you know how lucky you are that someone in the market vouched for

swallow hard, guilt tightening my

trusted you, Taryn," he continues, his tone

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

holed up in a cave with him while the Imperial

do you think this makes our pack

but the

isn't going to fix

in my throat as he turns back toward the cave. His words play on a loop

you.

sits on the ground,

tone brooking no argument. He points at Enoch. "You-stay close and keep your mouth

glance at Kallias,

own feet

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go, Gamma Abel says, already heading for the

gaze as I follow him out of the

caree follow, but Abel holds

"Stay here," he orders.

in his throat, a sound that makes

turning

be a long,

kind of tense that

every footfall on the dirt path as loud as a gunshot

his broad shoulders radiating disappointment, while Kallias trails

second shadow, but hey, it's not my

his size. He's practically glowing after that cave stunt, blissfully unaware

not to cause trouble," I whisper

looks down at me, his green eyes wide with something close to

as if that's supposed to magically erase

groan, 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 your...

sinks. "About that," I start hesitantly, already bracing for the explosion. "Enoch........can't

want

shoulders stiffen before he

practically a growl. "Kallias, let

on my own

What?

whips around, his eyes narrowing into

him, already stripping off his

shift.

glare flicking to me as if this

fault.

giving him my best don't look at

his he, watching Kallias with

in his

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wolf

athe

well form massive and imposing and I swear he's

if he

his back, his hands gripping Kallias's for a

bait." I warn, but Enoch just flashes me a

This hile shit

think they're going to survive being like that for the rest of the ride back home? My wolf murmurs as I let her take