The Beast And The Blessed

Twenty-Four: Tobias

Tobias's P.O.V.

For a moment, I wondered how much time we would have to run if I were to rip off Aurora's head. Could we make it into the city before the guards rained down on me, or would one of my childhood best friends, Killian, rip my throat out before I could make it that far?

I kept myself calm and in check, but as soon as Joselin's tower door slammed shut behind me, I was in a fury. I couldn't help but pace momentarily with my hands in fists at my sides. They wanted to take her away from me. I just got her, and they were sending her away. I knew it came with being in the guard. We were sent out on patrols and missions all the time. I even knew Joseline had tackled a beast or two in her time. But I wasn't happy about it.

"Is this what you wanted to talk to me about?* I asked as Joselin grabbed a backpack, looking adorably angry and lost as she tried to figure out what she needed to bring, like a flashlight and a lighter. She was out of her element. She would typically take things related to magic. That had always been her primary weapon.

My heart beat painfully at the idea of her going alone, and I wouldn't stand for it.

Aurora was not my queen. She could not order me. Until Killian or Natalie used an alpha command on me and ordered me to stay, I would follow my woman to the end of the Earth.

"Yes,* She said, pulling a few knives out of her closet and strapping them to various places on her body. It might have been the adrenaline pumping through my system, but the sight of her placing her foot on her bed while she strapped a dagger to her thigh made me want to tie her to the frame and drag the metal tip across her skin until she squirmed and begged for me to take her.

I could do a lot of things to her with her restrained. The idea of her tied to my bed, giving up complete control to me, allowing me to indulge myself in every fantasy I have ever had about her, had me growing hard.

"You wanted my opinion on it before you answered?" My hands tightened into fists to keep me from reaching out and grabbing her. She had a job to do, and I wouldn't get in her way, but I would give her a proper goodbye just in case they did stop me from going with her. I wanted to give her so much pleasure that she would be willing to fight through a field of demons to come home to me for a taste of more.

Her choice to include me in the decision told me she was healing and growing. She saw us as a team.

"Yes," She replied again, not sparing me a glance as she threw the bag over her shoulder. We would need to stop by the kitchen for supplies from there, but beyond that, she seemed ready. Angry but ready.

help myself as she walked by. Her expression was fierce, prepared for battle, but as I slid my hand to the small of her back and pulled her into my chest, I watched her relax. My other hand cupped her face, my

fingers threading through my hair. I fucking adored this

moan she let out as my tongue touched hers had me gripping her tighter. I felt my beast coming forward, wanting to claim his chosen. But I held him back, tearing my lips from hers to pepper kisses down her neck until I landed on the spot where

you officially mine." She shuddered as my teeth grazed over the spot once more, and I smirked as her hands gripped my

me as I tore my lips away from Joselin's skin. The sound cut off when I

my beast felt a pull to her as our leader that overpowered everything. But knowing she was included in the decision to send my woman away on a dangerous mission with no intel made me lose a bit

groaned in annoyance that our goodbye was cut short, but I knew she could sense Natalie too. She had a unique aura and

lips together in anger as my witch walked away to open the door, and I crossed my arms in front of my chest, not bothering to hide the erection in

from the smell of it, I knew it was dried meat and granola bars. Items

She liked Natalie and had no bad feelings for her. I

close as kids, then Joselin came along, and we made the perfect trio. It wasn't until Ana showed up that everything changed. I broke away from them, and Killian and Joselin became closer than ever. I

relationship the past few months had hurt her. It was as simple as that. They needed to get used to the new dynamic in their relationship, and he needed to remember that his family included more than just

are sending you on. Killian and my mother discussed it this morning, but I wasn't there for the full conversation. I can only assure you that you

that could be useful to me. They would rather risk my life than share it." Joselin snapped before schooling her features and dipping

just your life, Josie," Natalie said as Joselin walked past her through the doorway. "The walls have ears, and some things can't be said just yet. Once you

slammed shut behind me, and I watched in

Joselin muttered, passing the group of wolves watching

tell if she was happy to give Joselin such a hard time or was excited about whatever

lifting her