72 You don’t have to be alone …

Lyla

“ That bastard is your Lycan Leader and you’re his subject .

What’s wrong with you , Nathan ? What with the vulgar words and the

r with which you speak ? ”

“ When you’ve been in prison for four years … you pick up certain language .

I won’t apologize for this .

I’m not sorry , it offends you !!

“ All this because I refused to kiss you ? ” I stared at him in incredulity .

“ Yes ! ” he nodded meeting my gaze , he didn’t seem like he was joking .

“ And why is that ? Because you went to prison for me ? I didn’t ask you to , Nathan .

If I was there , you know I would never have allowed you to walk into that dungeon .

“ Maybe ! ” he shrugged reaching for the cup of coffee on the table .

“ Is this mine ? ” he pointed to

the tray .

I was angry at how he changed the topic without giving me any closure .

“ Stuff yourself ! ” I drew a long hiss and walked past him to the bedroom closing the door firmly behind me .

I was so mad , that I wanted to break something but then I remembered Nanny’s words earlier and I paused , taking a deep breath .

Maybe I was being too hard on him .

Four years in that dungeon I couldn’t imagine what he’d endured .

I felt the anger inside me slowly melt into understanding .

I would be more tolerant , and patient It was the least I could do for him- little means to repay him for the sacrifices he made

for me .

Exhausted , I slipped into bed , willing myself to sleep .

I don’t know how long or when I dozed off but a few hours later , a groan – deep , guttural and filled with pain – echoed through the apartment jerking me awake .

The sound sent a shiver down my spine as I sat up , disoriented and still sleepy .

Heart still pounding , I switched on my bedside lamp and listened .

time more intense than the

, I threw back my covers and padded down

light and the sight that greeted me shattered my heart

beside the couch , the blanket I had

face was contorted in agony with eyes

unclenched , as if he was fighting an

… won’t tell you … ” he muttered , his

what you want … you can do worse

never tell you where she is

You don’t have to be alone …

as tears shimmered in my eyes

feel

a hand on his shoulder , trying to soothe

whispered ,

a

You’re safe now .

rubbed his

struggle intensified

muttering the same words

trying to

sharp gasp , his eyes flew

one fluid motion , his hand

and free novels

wrapped around my throat

, burning with a fear and

held perfectly still , I didn’t

said quietly , allowing my hand to cup his face

me … it’s Lyla … ”

a few seconds but slowly , his eyes cleared and recognition flickered in his

it was filled with horror , replacing the rage that was burning

him and scrambled backwards , shame darkening his features ,

his knees to his chest ,

I’m sorry ,”

,

me more than the dull ache I

had been taken him , leaving

torture him ? What did Ramsey

away

front of me

from

” I said softly , trying to get his attention before

“ It’s okay .

were having a nightmare

a word , I wrapped my arms

didn’t resist , his

hammering against his chest as I held

murmured , running my hand up and down his back

safe now

I’ve got you .

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