Wolf Bait (Perry and Jonas)

Chapter 70

"You've been a wolf your entire life, Perry, How do I know you're not just showing me what you want?" he growl.

"If that is what you want to believe, then I'm in no position to stop you, my King. We both know how to solve the problem.

He moves around the desk and spins me around until I'm in front of him. His fingers dig into my cheeks as he takes me in. I have nothing to hide from him. I've told him the truth from the start. The wraiths were none of his business until now. He didn't have to know, but the Bellaires let the monster out of the bag and here we are. "Are you with me, Perry?"

Until my last t breath, Jonas, 1 answer without hesitation. "You promised me it would be yours and that's how I want to keep things. This has nothing to do with you. It will have nothing to do with you after I'm gone. I'll make sure of it," "Except I

I already know. He knows I already know,"

"He doesn't. He wants something and I am going to give it to him. I will tell him that Wilson was discovered and that Marie is in danger here. I will deliver her to him and he will take care of her as he sees fit," "She's a Lycan

"How much can you care for a girl who isn't allowed to have children anymore because her parents were criminals who chose death rather than to stand trial, my King? A girl you all sent away with her brother. Sure, you took care of them financially. But what your people did to them was far worse. That is how the Falcon came into your home. Through those who seek familiarity. The embrace of a family, To be loved and needed. To be a part of something more.

"You say Lycans aren't like wolves. You are. You're beasts, just like us. Pack animals. You can take care of someone and make them feel excluded. I know that because you're doing it to me. I am with you, but that's it. There is nothing else. I can't even embrace my father. I can't have real friends. I can't even try the food your people make without you handing it to me.

because you're the King. This broken system and outdated traditions are what kill packs and kingdoms. Not the lack of leadership or scandals. You're failing because you're walking in place. Never moving forward," "These things are not easy to break, Little Wolf," he kneels in front of me burying his face in my shoulder. I hear you. I've grown up

changes, my King. I don't matter. It's the people

are superior. You can be so much more. So much better. Your hold on the traditions of your people is going

away enough to

will turn you into an accessory. You are powerful enough to remove him if you take the proper precautions. If you get close to him now, when the other Kings find out about his existence, you will look like a traitor to the alliance you need to form for your people's survival. I know it's asking for a lot, but I need

do. I doubt I will ever inast

I trust you," he pulls away. I take his hand and stand with him. I still want to slap him for saying what

way the world works, Jonas. Everyone is looking out for theirs. As packs, as kingdoms, as families. You can't afford to mistreat those who look to

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could have been great. It could have been saved if it weren't run by a bunch of f***g

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have to be this way, Perry. But I need you to focus on me. Everyone else is still going to be here when you're gone. Maybe they will miss you

out what our deal was. Unless you change your mind you will remain separated from the others.

have an hour to go and return tomorrow. If you are not here when the timer runs out. I will go for you myself.