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.

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 thumb running along her lower lip before capturing it with

molded against me, her fingers threading through my hair.

coming forward, wanting to claim his chosen. But I held him back,

When it's over, I am going to make you officially mine." She shuddered as my teeth grazed over the spot once more, and I

knock on the door pulled a feral growl from me as I tore my lips away from Joselin's skin. The sound cut off when I felt the pull of

she was included in the decision to send my woman away on a

that our goodbye was cut short, but I knew she could

my 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 my jeans. The queen's eyes widened when she looked over Joselin's shoulder

the smell of it, I knew it was dried meat and granola bars. Items that would last a

turning to the side and letting Natalie in. She liked Natalie and had no bad feelings for her. I think even Natalie knew Joselin's

wasn't until Ana showed up that everything changed. I broke away from them, and Killian and Joselin became closer than ever. I was initially jealous, but then I recognized their relationship for what it was. They had a sibling

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 Natalie. He had already messed up

about this mission they 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

than share it." Joselin snapped before schooling her features and dipping her head to Natalie. "I

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

following the two women. The door slammed shut behind me, and I watched in awe as

passing the group of wolves watching the mountain after she pushed through the front

she was happy

me?" Joselin yelled, lifting her hand as she spun to face the