Wolf Bait (Perry and Jonas)

Chapter 48

He looks around and decides to move toward the center space. It's a good strategy for a triangle formation. He stops right in front of us and I finally get to take him in. His scent is a little similar to the king's, except he has a hint of flames to it. Like burning potpourri. It's intoxicating. Pleasant even. His eyes are lighter than the King's. Colder. But they share a lot of their similarities. Like what you see, Sweetheart?" he asks. The King growls pulling me back towards him. "Come now, she's allowed to look,"

"She's allowed what I say she's allowed, the King growls at him. When James' eyes move back to me, I wink at him, and he smirks before moving on.

"Of course, my liege," he scoffs, "Like I'd be caught dead f*****g the help,"

"Right, you're into gold diggers." I shoot right back..

The Kang tenses but he doesn't say anything as he reaches for his popcorn. James turns around, his nose flaring the same way the king's does. His eyes spark to life and begin to turn black. What did you just say to me?' he growls.

"I didn't stutter, number two," I flip him off.

I

Before I can step back his hand is around my throat and I grip his wrist with my left hand placing the tracker on him. I dig my nails in so he doesn't suspect anything. When I look up wondering why the fuck he hasn't squeezed I see the King had his left hand around his throat. roat. "Release her," he orders. "Before someone gets hurt,"

James stares back at the King for a moment and then smiles. His hand opens and I step back without taking my claws back. His eyes move to where we're joined. I retract my claws and he growls but doesn't try to come at me again. -Hey, Jake-

-This is weird-he answers immediately. Sweet, we're still connected. I wonder if he can hear the King? -Come over. Bring your shotgun-

Why?

it for my wall-

I need

right. I'm on

"Now

and watch the movie, Mom asked

and glares over

take it personally, Jamie. She attacks everyone she sees, Andromeda says

not special, little prince, I add. "No matter

King growls

beanbag chair and take a handful of cookies James looks at me with disgust when I stove one in my mouth. I chew it a couple of times before I open my mouth to show him. He groans and finally turns his back to us. -Holy s***t. That worked-the king's voice whispers in my head. reach for my phone and see that

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Chapter 48

other two. He obviously trusts them enough to back

girl- he agrees

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tension in the air fades, I reach out for my drink and

and I say at the same time. We both put our bands on it, but I stand faster giving my

it. I got it," I say tugging it toward

you more snacks," he

her across the face as I hit the floor