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

a tense minute, he lets me go,

turn to Kallias, who's standing there with his arms

do anything stupid," I snap at him

up, and the leaves drip cold water down the back of my

with the way Gamma

his voice low but furious. "Do you have any idea the calls

my arms over my chest. "It wasn't

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 they hadn't, we'd be facing

swallow hard, guilt tightening my

Taryn," he continues, his

told you 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

cave with him

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

but the words feel

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

back toward the

you.

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

leaving Gamma Abel announces, his tone brooking no argument. He points

he doesn't argue. I glance at Kallias, who's still watching me, waiting

own feet

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go, Gamma Abel says, already heading for

gaze as I follow him out of the cave

full, impening heat and caree follow, but Abel holds up a

"Stay here," he orders.

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

say quickly, turning

going to be a

kind of tense that makes your teeth

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

front, his broad shoulders radiating disappointment, while Kallias

shadow, but hey, it's not my fault Enoch decided to turn our morning into a pack-wide

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

trouble," I

me, his green eyes wide with something close to childlike

simply, as if that's supposed to magically erase everything that just

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

turning slightly: "Taryn, he

shifting for speed. Inform

"About that," I start hesitantly, already bracing for

you want to crawl into a hole and never come

he exhales a long exasperated

practically a growl. "Kallias, let

almost choke on my own

What?

whips around, his eyes narrowing into slits.

even look at him, already stripping off his shirt

for his shift. "You

furiously, his glare flicking to me as if this

fault.

shrug, giving him my best don't look at me, dude

looks delighted. He tilts his he, watching Kallias with

mischief in

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wolf

athe

imposing and I swear he's radiating pure

shocked if he throws off Enoch

climbs onto his back, his hands gripping Kallias's

I warn, but Enoch just flashes

This hile shit

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