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 me, uncertain

go,

his arms crossed, barely resisting the urge

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

up, and the leaves drip cold water down the back of my neck as we step

dare complain-not with the way Gamma Abel's

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

crossing my arms over

are involved now. Do you know how lucky you are that someone in

swallow hard, guilt tightening my

Taryn," he

This." He gestures vaguely toward the cave, as if the sight of Enoch alone is proof of

cave with him

necks? What do you think this makes our pack look like,

I stammer, but the words feel

his face. "Sorry isn't going to fix this," he mutters.

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

you.

inside, Kallias is leaning against the wall, looking as smug as ever, while Enoch sits on the ground, fiddling with the bracelet I gave him as though it's the most interesting

He points at Enoch. "You-stay close and

I glance at Kallias, who's still watching

own feet

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says, already heading

gaze as I follow him out of

and caree follow, but Abel holds up

"Stay here," he orders.

throat, a sound that makes the hair on my arms

quickly, turning back to

is going to be

tense that

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

broad shoulders radiating disappointment, while Kallias

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

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

you not to cause trouble," I

eyes wide with something close to

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

of course not. The

slows his pace, his head turning slightly: "Taryn, he barks,

for speed. Inform

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

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

shoulders stiffen before he exhales

practically a growl.

choke on my

What?

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

doesn't even look at him, already stripping off

shift.

furiously, his glare flicking to me as if

fault.

him my best don't look

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

in

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wolf

athe

his well form massive and imposing and I swear he's radiating pure malice

he throws off Enoch

his back, his hands

his bait." I warn, but Enoch

This hile shit

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