Chapter 121

Chapter 121 RYN

For a moment, I couldn't breathe; it was as though all the air had been sucked from the room, leaving only a crushing silence that drummed in my ears. My heart pounded, each beat painfully loud, thudding with a mix of disbelief and betrayal.

I opened my mouth to speak, but nothing came out.

How

can this s be?

My mind raced, darting between fragments of memories and realizations, each one cutting deeper.

Theon shrugged off Chelsea and took a step forward to me. "Ryn, I can explain."

I stumbled back from him, needing to put some distance between me and the awful truth.

Tears I thought were depleted rose like a fountain behind my eyes. My wolf whimpered in the wake of them. Memories of giving myself to Theon flashed before my eyes. Memories of Sadie and Miro warning me echoed in my mind. This was worse than anything I've ever prepared myself for-a twist of fate that felt like a cruel joke, leaving me raw, exposed, and utterly shattered.

Hooked at Sadie. "You were right all along." I whispered.

"Right about what?" Theon queried but I was walking towards Miro, ignoring him.

"I saw your text. You said the antidote was here?"

"Yes, but you need to listen to Theon."

"Where's the antidote?" the and

Suddenly,

I was grabbed by the arm, and whipped around. Refusing to look at Theon, I fixed my gaze elsewhere, feeling numb.

"Ryn, look at me." Theon ordered, but I refused. "Everyone, out! Now!"

The power in his voice sent deadly shivers down my spine, making my wolf feel the need to submit, but I refused. I heard the reluctant shuffling of feet as Sadie and Chelsea left the room but Miro stayed put.

"That includes you, Ro." Theon said, his gaze fixated on me and mine, staring into space.

Miro approached us, hesitating by my side before leaving without a word.

Now it was just us two.

n." Theon said. "Look at me."

"Ryn." Still, I refused. Still,

to himself, then he dragged me to the table. In one move, he swept everything ott, including

both hands on either side of me, his

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easily force you to look at me. Theon said, releasing a shaky breath. "But I don't want to. I want it to be However long it takes you, I'll stay here. We'll both be in this position until you're ready." choice. I blinked, hating the fact that he meant

phoenix flower plan didn't work out so I had to go to Chelsea as a last resort. She

letting his words sink in, then I looked at

world of

and that's when I believed him. I touched his face and he leaned into it, closing his eyes as he sighed in relief. For the first time, since I'd known him, he didn't look like a god,

just

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and kissed it. Then he kissed down my arm, and traveled to my face. couldn't s him. I

his lips captured mine, I shuddered. How did I forget he tastes like

he had all the time in the world to explore me. I didn't like that. I wanted him to kiss me like it's goodbye because I know for certain that after I take the antidote, things will change. His other hand travelled to my

laying me down

For a brie

and would gladly

foreheads touched. "It's

"Not

He kissed

About?"

Anoth

kiss.

softly. "I heard people were

his eyes, remembering how just a few minutes ago, all I wanted to do

"I'm fine." I swallowed.

just when I thought this discussion was over, he bit my lip hard. I withdrew from him, startled

sharp fangs, answer my question or my teeth will be sinking in your

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gaped at him in surprise. "You're a

pulled

just knowing that

I think my brain left the room at the sight

bringing my focus back

those fountains of tears gushing to my eyes. "Im

nodded. "I know. Tell me

so much. I can't remember the last time I was truly happy. I wish I could just disappear into the woods, even if it's for one day, just shut off my phone and sleep and wake up the next day not worrying about

at him. "You'll feel differently once the Moonstone is

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