Traded To The Lycan King by MG Wattsons

Chapter 94 *Merikh*

Caspian groans as he lowers himself against some rubble, his hand on his back and a wince on his face. It's clear he is injured, but the stubborn fool won't allow anyone to look at the injury. Not that any of us can heal him, but assessing it is probably better than hoping for the best.

"How bad is it?" I ask. He looks away and sighs heavily.

"It is not life threatening, I don't think. Just painful." He admits. "I didn't see him sneaking up on me."

"Yeah, well, it was chaotic, and they got me good, too." I give him a reassuring smile. “It was highly unlikely we would all make it out of here uninjured."

Caspian snorts and nods his head in agreement.

"If we are lucky, we will all make it out of here alive.” He amends my statement.

"I have no intention of losing anyone, Caspian." I tell him. "Not if I can help it."

"That is comforting." He smirks.

"How long do we have to stay here?" Percy asks, pacing as if he is looking for his next hit.

He has been on edge since he joined us, but this is a whole new level of it. Percy looks like he may take off on his own one moment or break down in tears the next. He is struggling hard, but I need him to focus. We all need to be one step ahead this time.

"Sit down, Percy" I insist. He physically frowns, his nose scrunching as he follows my command, but not terribly willingly.

"Are you sure she said to stay here and wait for her?" He asks, his knee popping up and down as he lifts his bloodied hands and behind to chew on his nails.

"Percy." I say sternly, commanding his attention as he seems to snap out of his mind and looks at me. "Are you questioning me?"

His eyes grow

wide and he swallows roughly as he shakes his head no.

"We will be fighting again soon enough, Perc. You just need to be patient." Hayes assures him and Percy drags his hands through his hair, his face looking away.

"Are you sure it was even Colette?" Hayes asks, sitting next to me. I frown at him and he gives me a pitiful look. "It's a fair question and you know it."

I hate that I never even took the time to consider it. Lily has gotten in Colette's head before using her memories to distort her dreams. Granted, that is a usual practice of dream walkers, but who is to say Lily hasn't twisted the magic she uses? What keeps her from doing what she wants when laws and order mean nothing

of her voice in my head, the way she felt like her. It was more than just someone in my head using her against me. It was the full bond, the way I could feel her, and I knew she could feel me. The way I still feel her now, even with this distance. It's a nagging in the back of my brain

is Colette, I am certain." I say,

being controlled." Caspian offers,

life that she is in control of her own mind and actions and that it is her." I tell them emphatically. "There is nothing I know

I look at Leandra, who seems distant sitting across from us, her knees tucked to her chest with her arms wrapped tightly

you want to volunteer as tribute, huh?" Hayes

voice again. That reassurance she is safe, for real. My lycan stirs, whining as we wait for her response, even though we can feel that she is able to

mind as my eyes fall closed and a smile flashes over my lips. My heart races at her voice, my stomach knotting as if I am a fool waiting outside the princesses tower for

soon enough-I tell her

It won't be long, only a few hours.-- she

sure you trust him?-- I ask

strong word. But I have faith his hatred for Giselle will win out against

wasn't a prince of the species holding my mate captive and torturing her. But I

-Did

you

broken, and I know immediately she is

tell her,-Percy is, of course, taking

right now, aren't you?" Percy asks, leaning forward. "Does that mean it is time to go? I'm

I tell him, pressing my lips

out of nowhere-She

hold you while you mourn her-I breathe and I can hear her quiet hum of approval.-Any news of what you

take it away.

think we can manage a distraction.

tingle of amusement through

me?-- She asks, and I

you

will be in touch soon-She says suddenly before I feel her just out

exhale, dragging my hand over my face before looking down and checking out my leg.

heal quickly." Leandra says softly. "We learned

used to hurt you?” Hayes asks, his rage unmistakable.

pink in embarrassment. "It's complicated. Most of