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 but

he lets me go, stepping back looking like a

to Kallias, who's standing there with his arms

do anything stupid," I snap at him

drip cold water down the back of my neck

dare complain-not with the way Gamma

starts, his voice low but furious. "Do

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

Do you know how lucky you are that

guilt tightening my

Taryn," he continues,

gestures vaguely toward the cave, as if the sight of

with him while the Imperial Pack

this makes our

stammer, but the words feel

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

the lump in my throat as he turns back toward the cave.

you.

as smug as ever, while Enoch sits on the ground, fiddling

argument. He points at Enoch. "You-stay close

narrow slightly, but he doesn't argue. I glance at Kallias, who's

own feet

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go, Gamma Abel says, already heading

avoiding everyone's gaze as I follow him out

to the full, impening heat and caree follow, but Abel holds up

"Stay here," he orders.

his throat, a sound that makes the hair on my arms

fine," I say quickly, turning back

is going to be a long, long

is tense, the kind of tense that makes

home in silence, every footfall on the dirt path as loud as a

while Kallias trails behind him, glaring

not my fault Enoch decided to turn

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

I whisper under my breath,

me, his green eyes wide

didn't," he says simply, as if that's supposed

pinching the bridge of my nose. "No, of course not. The drama just follows you,

head turning slightly: "Taryn, he barks,

speed. Inform

hesitantly, already bracing for

makes you want to crawl

shoulders stiffen before he exhales a

mutters through gritted teeth, the word practically

on my

What?

eyes narrowing into slits.

even look at him, already stripping off his

his shift. "You heard

furiously, his glare flicking to me as if this is somehow

fault.

him my best don't look at me, dude

He tilts his he,

in

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wolf

athe

and I swear

he throws off

climbs onto his back, his hands gripping Kallias's

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

This hile shit

for the rest of the ride back home?