His Nanny Mate By Eve Above Story

Chapter 190: Stalling for Time

Moana

“And now, I’m finally going to get it over with,” Ethan said as he clicked the safety off on the gun.

During that moment, it felt as though everything froze in time. My mind began to race with a million different things, a million different outcomes. In the corner of my eye, Ella continued to sleep peacefully, oblivious to everything around her. Kelly laid motionless in the corner, and the spotlight that was beaming on my face blinded me so that I couldn’t see anything beyond it.

“Mina, I need you,” I thought, searching for my wolf’s presence. “Please… I know you’re scared, but we have to do something. We can’t let him kill Ella.”

My wolf, who had been hiding in terror as it seemed as though Ethan would surely kill me, showed her presence slightly.

“Keep him talking,” she said, her voice echoing in my mind. “Edrick will find us soon. Just keep him talking.”

I swallowed, hard, and suddenly turned my head to stare straight down the barrel of the gun. Upon seeing my face, Ethan hesitated. His finger, which had been on the trigger, moved away. I felt as though something in him softened when I looked into his eyes, as though the sweet and gentle artist who I had come to call my friend was still in there somewhere. It was a tiny spark, but it was there.

least let me ask some questions so I can die in peace,” I pleaded. “Please. I just want some answers before I

long time. As he did, I felt as though the gripping sensation around my heart lessened, and I could breathe

voice low

“When I talked to Olivia, she said that I’m the Golden Wolf,” I

nodded. “Yes,” he

you know?”

as an oracle, she didn’t seem

“Yes,” I begged. “Please tell me. Whatever

look at me. He didn’t want to look his prey in the face. There really was still a shred of humanity in there that didn’t want to be a killer; I was sure of

Michael has always hated humans. The idea of a Golden Wolf, someone who would bring humans and werewolves

Michael Morgan… Killed my parents? Was that why they left me at the orphanage?

police lights through one of the broken windows of the

Witch was sure of it? Can she prove

can’t prove it now, because she’s dead. I

Mother Witch was known by

did you do what?”

that I couldn’t let the Mother Witch live? She was an oracle, after all. My charm and my wit can only take me so far with someone like that, so of course she started to sense that something was wrong. But

the approaching lights. Thanks to the spotlight around us, the red and blue police

raced for another few moments before I suddenly

leaned my hand into Ethan’s palm. I softened my eyes as I looked up at him, and bit my lower lip. Ethan may have been a monster, but he was