Chapter 349 Den of Thieves

Ella

The crisp air bit at my cheeks as I walked the familiar route to work on Monday morning. The city, with its towering buildings and crowded streets, was awake and buzzing with the day’s promise.

I felt well-rested after my exciting weekend, and ready to tackle whatever else came my way. Even though memories of what had transpired at the wedding shower and what-ifs about the potential meeting with my parents whirled around my head, I felt at least clear-headed enough to get started on figuring it all out.

However, the moment of tranquility was disrupted by a sudden commotion-yelling, to be precise.

“My purse! Stop! My purse!”

Without a second thought, my feet veered off the path, following the source of the distressed cries. It was an old woman, clutching her bag while a Rogue tried to wrestle it away from her frail hands..

“Shut up, old hag!” the Rogue snarled, his fists clenched as he advanced on her. “Give me your purse. Now!”

The old woman shook and whimpered, her shaking hand beginning to hold her purse out. But I wasn’t about to stand by and just watch this happen. Feeling a growl rumble in the back of my throat, I called out.

“Hey!”

The Rogue’s eyebrows raised as he turned to face me. “You want somethin’, sweetheart? Mind your own goddamn business.”

“Oh, I’ll mind my business,” I snarled, taking a few more steps toward the Rogue. “Once I’m done with you.”

like you? I’d crush you in an

cut her off, whipping the

bitch!”

I had enough.

want to feel his

I let my wolf take over. My body surged, Ema’s powers fuelling my limbs with strength and agility, and in a blink, I was by the old woman’s side. My claws extended, my ears growing to points

growled, clenching my hands into fists. “Before

His sinewy neck, tanned and leathered from days spent in the sun, was covered in faded tattoos.

“Yeah, I’ll bet.”

other. But while the Rogue’s movements were erratic and out of balance, I found my feet

spot between his shoulder blades. He groaned, whirling around to face me, and made another move for me. This time, moving on muscle memory alone, I looped my arms around his neck and under his armpit, brought my leg around behind him, and

to

Now.” My voice was stern, a final warning resonating in the air. Without another word the Rogue slipped away, disappearing into the labyrinth of the city before I could give him

the older woman, concern lacing my words above all else. “Are you okay,

with the tales of many years, softened in relief. “Oh,

smile. Before I could leave, her hand grabbed mine and gave it a squeeze. I felt the familiar sensation

really don’t

old woman said, waving me off. “It’s the least I can do for such a kind soul like

my hand. It was

such a wonderful place. It was peaceful, friendly. But it has

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