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,

table. In one move, he swept everything ott, including the hemlock plant and then carried me to sit

side of me, his gaze burning me

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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 what he said, still

Ryn." Theon explained. "The phoenix flower plan didn't work out so I had to go to Chelsea as a last resort. She wouldn't

words sink in, then I looked

prepared to see the world of pain and hurt in

and that's when I believed him. I touched his face and he leaned into it, closing his eyes as he

who just

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caring about me." I said to him, and he held my wrist and kissed it. Then he

captured mine, I shuddered. How did I

gentle, as if 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

me down on the table

For a brie

no self-respect and would gladly spread my legs

touched. "It's time to let go."

"Not

He kissed me again.

About?"

Anoth

kiss.

happened today." He panted softly. "I heard people were talking shit

how just a few minutes ago,

"I'm fine." I swallowed.

lip hard. I withdrew from him, startled by pain. When I

Now," His tongue swept over his teeth that had grown into sharp fangs, answer my

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gaped at him in surprise. "You're a

brows pulled together

just knowing

jaw dropped, and he smiled and I think my brain left the room at the sight of his

chin, bringing my focus back to him. "How are

my head, those fountains of tears gushing to my eyes. "Im

"I know. Tell

disappear into the woods, even if it's for one day, just shut off my phone and sleep and wake up the next day

feel differently once

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