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,

a tense minute, he lets me go, stepping

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

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

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

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

voice low but furious. "Do you

arms over my chest.

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

hard, guilt

you, Taryn," he

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

cave with him while

What do you think this makes our

but

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

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

you.

wall, looking as smug as ever, while Enoch sits on the ground, fiddling with the bracelet I gave him as though it's the

argument. He points at Enoch. "You-stay close and keep your

argue. I glance at Kallias, who's still watching me, waiting for me to trip

own feet

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go, Gamma Abel says, already heading for the

avoiding everyone's gaze as I follow him out of

impening heat and caree

"Stay here," he orders.

his throat, a sound that makes the hair on my

I say quickly, turning

is going to be a long, long

of tense that makes

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

broad shoulders radiating disappointment, while Kallias trails behind

can feel his irritation like a second shadow, but hey, it's not my

he's walking beside me, his steps unusually light for someone his size. He's practically glowing after that

not to cause trouble," I

eyes

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

the bridge of my nose. "No, of

pace, his head turning slightly: "Taryn, he barks, sharp enough

speed. Inform

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

you want

Abel's shoulders stiffen before he exhales

gritted teeth, the word practically a growl. "Kallias, let him ride on

on my

What?

narrowing into slits. "You want me to

doesn't even look at him,

his shift.

works furiously, his glare flicking to me

fault.

my best don't look at me, dude

looks delighted. He tilts his he, watching Kallias with

in

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wolf

athe

well form massive and imposing and I swear

shocked if he

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

but Enoch

This hile shit

of the ride back home? My wolf murmurs as I let her