#Chapter 123 – Favors
Drake
“What’s going on, Bastien.” I inquire urgently, eyeing Sophie where she huddles in the shower. Lowering the phone for a moment, I lean over and press a kiss to her cheek, “We’ll finish this later.” I promise, hoping she knows I’m not cutting our conversation short because of any lingering feelings for Selene.
Sophie nods, looking far too serious and gnawing her plump lip.
“I love you.” I remind her, relaxing slightly when a wide smile stretches across her lovely countenance, “And no more playing without me.” I order huskily.
Leaving my blushing mate, I stride out into my bedroom. “Go ahead.” I say into the phone.
The other man’s low voice sounds in my ear. “I’m on my way to the Calypso territory,” he explains, “I’ve left Selene and Lila behind, but things are far from resolved in Elysium.” “Then why are you going?” I challenge.
“I don’t have a choice.” He exhales heavily, sounding both ecstatic and overwhelmed with concern all at once. “Selene is with pup.”
Happiness for my friend washes over me, “Congratulations!” i tell him, truly meaning it.
“I can’t say I’m surprised the way you two were going at it, but I’m happy for you.”
“Thank you.” Bastien rumbles. “I don’t like leaving her at all, but especially not in this condition.”
“And especially not when you haven’t yet identified your enemies at home.” I reason aloud.
“Exactly.” He grumbles.
“What can I do to help?” I ask, amazed at how easy it can be to work together with my former adversary now that we’re both happily mated.
“I was wondering if you might be willing to visit Elysium while I’m away. Help keep an eye on things.” There’s a pregnant pause, and I can almost hear the grim gears turning in Bastien’s mind, “And if anything happens to me…”
“Is it that serious?” I press, the horrible image of Selene and Lila mourning the Alpha’s death forcing its way into my unwilling mind.
afraid it is.” Bastien
I’ll take care of
me wrong, I trust my Betas’. I just can’t stand the idea of leaving them this way. Having
and Sophie was alone, pregnant and vulnerable, i’d be going out of my mind. I’m actually incredibly impressed he has the strength to take his eyes off of them at all, given all the threats they face. Only the most powerful of Alpha’s could deny their instincts this way, even
Selene I’ve asked this of you.” Bastien continues, “she’s upset
I will make the trip at the end of next week. We’ll keep them safe for you. “Thank you, my friend.” Bastien
has a wary expression on her pretty face, and I have a bad feeling she overheard at least part of my call. “What’s
like to visit Elysium in a few weeks?” I counter, not truly answering her
My mate stiffens, Why?
Blaise Denizen, but there are still threats in the Nova pack.” I explain. Reading her persisting unease, I add. “I agreed only as a favor to him. He
and suspicious to soft and supple in seconds. “Of
you, sweetheart.” Offering her a tender smile, I say, “You know I only have eyes for you, don’t
twitches, and suddenly she’s seeming to find it very difficult to look
“Have I not proven it well
She flushes, looking like
coax, closing the
from beneath her lashes, “what I
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#Chapter 123 – Favors
her body. “What would have happened if you hadn’t interrupted me?” Sophie wonders,
innocence making my wolf rise to the surface so suddenly I have to use all my strength to reign the beast
never touched yourself just to feel
head, Sophie confides, I’ve never felt this way before, it’s like
lips in a
Blaise
is that strong?” I snap
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