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

minute, he lets me go, stepping

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

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

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

dare complain-not with the way Gamma Abel's frustration

low but

my arms over my chest. "It wasn't

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

hard, guilt tightening my

trusted you, Taryn," he continues, his tone

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

with him while the Imperial

this makes our

I stammer, but

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

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

you.

wall, looking as smug as ever, while Enoch sits on the ground,

Abel announces, his tone brooking no argument. He

eyes narrow slightly, but he doesn't argue. I glance at Kallias, who's still watching me, waiting for me to trip

own feet

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Gamma Abel says,

avoiding everyone's gaze as

and caree follow, but Abel holds up

"Stay here," he orders.

growls low in his throat, a sound that makes the

quickly, turning back to

is going to be a

kind of tense that makes your

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

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

irritation like a second shadow, but hey, it's not my fault Enoch decided to turn our morning into

of Enoch, he's walking beside me, his steps unusually light for someone his size.

not to cause trouble," I whisper under

green eyes wide

says simply, as if that's supposed to

of my nose. "No, of course not. The

pace, his head turning slightly: "Taryn, he barks, sharp enough to make me straighten on

for speed. Inform

stomach sinks. "About that," I start hesitantly, already bracing for the

of silence that makes you want to crawl into a hole and never

Abel's shoulders stiffen before he exhales a long

mutters through gritted teeth, the word practically

almost choke on my own

What?

narrowing into slits. "You want me to

him, already stripping off his

his shift. "You heard

jaw works furiously, his glare flicking to

fault.

him my best don't look

He tilts his he, watching

mischief in

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wolf

athe

imposing and I swear he's radiating pure malice

be shocked if he throws off Enoch

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

but Enoch just flashes me

This hile shit

to survive being like that for the rest of the ride back home? My wolf murmurs