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Peter’s pov I watch her run away, her speed amicable. For a none werewolf, she was pretty fast. But that probably had to do with her knowing her life was in danger.

People tend to have a speed they usually never knew they were capable of until they get frightened.

She stumbles, falling to the ground. I reign in a snort.

Clumsy girl.

I watch her, suddenly intrigued when she stays down longer than necessary. My palms push on the bark of the tree as she finally gets to her feet, seeming to be contemplating before deciding on what course to take then, runs.

I take a step forward, stopping when she slows down to take a look back. I hide in the shadows, not wanting her to see me.

My eyes fall to where her eyes were fixed on and my eyebrows shoot up in shock. Is that what I think it is?

Wolfsbane?

That witch Malia was right. She was right about everything. About all the events that happened tonight. She was absolutely right.

Which meant she was probably right about Essi’s true intentions.

My wolf howled in my head in pain, knowing that our mate was deceiving us in the worst possible way.

I stiffen when the scent of a rogue reaches my nose. That thing wasn’t supposed to be here.

It bounds out of the shadows, its fur matted and its scent nasty. I could tell it was female due to its size. Its yellow eyes are beady as it stares at me.

It snarls knowing that it had breached a territory and I could have its head. But instead of coming towards me, it runs in the opposite direction, towards Aurora.

I don’t bother trying to catch it, in fact, it would be a good thing if it manages to catch Aurora and kill her.

Shaking my head a little, I step out of the shadows and strut over to the blooming flower. I stared at it, utterly shocked that I was face to face with one. It had been years since I last saw one.

Not since our council destroyed every single plant.

Who would’ve thought Aurora could create such a poisonous flower?

The girl never seemed intimidating. In fact, she had seemed practically useless. Until now.

Did Raphael know?

No. If he did, he would’ve surely used her already. I don’t think anyone knew, well anyone other than Malia and Essi.

Her name brought on a wave of pain. I didn’t want to think that she was using me to get to Aurora. I didn’t want to think that she wanted to destroy my kind……me.

Angered by my wave of thoughts, I pulled out the plant from the earth, my intention set on confronting Essi about all of this. I need to know the truth. I need to know if she was using me all along. If she never intended to ever make me mark her.

I walked into the mansion, my eyes scanning everywhere. I clenched my jaw when I saw Malia already standing beside a wall, leaning against it as she regarded me.

She must’ve already seen me coming because she didn’t look the least bit shocked to see me burst through the door. In fact, she looked like she was expecting me.

Her eyes fall to the plant and she smirks. “Did I not tell you?”

My canines throbbed as I pictured tearing off her neck. “Where is Essi?” I snarled. I needed to know if she was truly just using me.

But before Malia can answer, Essi comes downstairs in a blurry flash. Her fangs jutting out as she looks at me in annoyance. “I thought I told you to come back when you have her!” She ground out, but then her eyes sweep low and they widen.

her

do?” She ground out, snapping

you want the wolfsbane Essi? What are you going to use i t for?” I asked tightly. Her

long fingers grab around my neck so quickly that all I could let out was a breath before I am slammed to the wall. I hear the sound of wind before more than twenty vampires

other emotion than disgust. “You were using me,” I whispered, hurt that I would’ve left my pack for her. I didn’t care that it wasn’t common to be mated

didn’t want

whines in

years I stayed back, waiting for that dumb girl to grow up. I’ve waited too long. Too long to get my revenge. I’ll wait no longer. I refuse to wait any longer!” She snarled, black veins crawling on her

adds pressure to my neck until I was nearly choking. I looked around, too outnumbered. “Now. Tell. Me. Where. Is. She?” She gritted

to speak. “She escaped. She’s heading to Alpha Xavier’s territory.”

flashed more. “Alpha Xavier! The most ruthless and cruel Alpha alive? You dumb mutt! How am I supposed

Malia suddenly speaks

sweep my eyes over to her.

angered. “You saw something, didn’t you?! Tell me what you saw!” Essi

stated blandly.

For someone who always cowered when Essi was near, as

this. You knew everything, didn’t you? You planned all of

have played my part. Everything I have planned is set. No matter what way you go, you’ll fail. She’s in the arms of her mate and he’ll fight demons if he has to for her. He’ll protect her. She has a pack now that will

beyond furious at the witch’s words plunged her fangs into Malia’s neck who only gasped but made no effort

dying, Malia whispered.”

doesn’t stop there, she starts to tear off every limb of her body while snarling. “This ugly bitch. How dare she trick me! How dare she fool

with Malia’s blood. When Essi seems to calm down, she doesn’t tum around to stare at me.

Essi’s pov

fell as he fought to pull air into his lungs. I felt

great things must come to an end. I’ll make it quick for you so it wouldn’t hurt

was one distraction out of

and from what I’ve heard Alpha Xavier is ruthless and

the blood off my fingers and removed my foot from Peter’s neck. Can’t say I won’t miss his warm

think clearly when I killed her. All I could feel was rage. Pure rage that I had been tricked by such a useless

to go after Aurora. She needed the girl old enough so she’d

this

one of her

tricked me for years but no more. I’ll get that

thing she didn’t see

would love the kind of power the girl could give. Someone who’d want to rule. Someone who would do anything for power. Someone who we can use to distract Alpha Xavier enough

this one coming you dumb

who?” Rick’s voice is

she possesses. If he has her, he can

to join forces with us. In fact, I think he’d kill

with them. Don’t forget I have roamed this earth for centuries. Longer than Raphael has. He doesn’t know what else pixies can do. He’ll need me if he wants to get

think this is dangerous Essi. Can’t we find another way?” Rick

him a glare. “Look around Rick. There is no other way! You don’t know how long I had been waiting for a pixie to be able to create the most powerful wolfsbane plant. What you fail to realize is that normal wolfsbane would be easier for the dogs to heal from. But the

the flower. “Just look at how

it up Travis. We’re going to need evidence for Raphael

genius to put two and two together. He’ll not

dumb, he’ll not see it coming. For all he knows I’m helping him get an opportunity to be the king of wolves. If he has her as a weapon every wolf, Alpha or not will fear him. I just

“Strike?” ….

“We’ll kill them all.”

(Aurora’s pov >>

*present moment*

looks over at me,

A pixie?

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