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?”

green eyes flick to me,

me go, stepping

with his arms crossed, barely resisting the

of the Goddess, don't do anything stupid," I snap at him before following Gamma Abel out of

cold water down the back of my neck as

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

low but furious. "Do you have any idea

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

Pack warriors are involved now. Do you know how lucky you are

hard, guilt

Taryn," he continues, his

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

a cave with him while the

think this makes our

I stammer, but the

isn't going to fix this," he mutters. "We'll deal with this when we

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

you.

on the ground, fiddling with the bracelet I gave him as

leaving Gamma Abel announces, his tone brooking no argument. He points at Enoch. "You-stay close

glance at Kallias,

own feet

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says, already heading for the

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

impening heat and caree follow,

"Stay here," he orders.

growls low in his throat, a sound that makes the hair

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

to be a long, long

kind of tense

help that we're trudging back home in silence, every footfall on

while Kallias trails behind

feel his irritation like a second shadow, but hey, it's not my fault Enoch decided

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

cause trouble," I whisper

at me, his green eyes wide with something

he says simply, as if that's

nose. "No, of

"Taryn, he barks, sharp enough to

speed. Inform your...

sinks. "About that," I start hesitantly, already bracing

kind of silence that makes you want

he exhales a long exasperated

word practically a growl. "Kallias,

choke on my

What?

whips around, his eyes narrowing into slits. "You want me

at him,

for his shift. "You

glare flicking to me

fault.

him my best don't look at me, dude

meanwhile, looks delighted. He tilts his he, watching Kallias with a

mischief in

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wolf

athe

imposing and I

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

hands gripping Kallias's

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

This hile shit

going to survive being like that for the rest of the ride back