Wolf Bait (Perry and Jonas)

Chapter 129

I don't know how to do that. I had a collar on before. I did things I thought the King wanted. I was following his lead,"

"So follow his lead. He's your husband," Bunny laughs.

"Your mate," Lillies brushes my hair off my shoulder.

"In exchange, we teach you how to Lycan," Bunny pops a cherry tomato in her mouth.

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"Why don't we finish eating and I'll sleep on it? We're headed back to Cliffside in the morning. I'll let you know what I decide once I speak with the King," "I'm not-" Bunny starts to argue, but Lillies covers her mouth to stop her.

"That seems fair. Given we kind of blindsided you tonight," she agrees. Bunny groans and then agrees.

"So, we're not bringing it up anymore,"

"I point at the two of them with my fork. They both agree and go back to their plates. "So, you're alive," Bunny squeaks. "Are we allowed to ask what happened?"

"I lost Crystal," I move the veggies around my plate. "I've never gone into hibernation the way I did. I was home, but I wasn't. Everything was right in front of me, but I couldn't reach it. No matter how hard I tried.

"She told me if I truly believed I deserved what was in front of me I'd be able to take it. All I could think about was all the mistakes I made. Everything I ruined and-I don't know. It sounded a lot like she said she sacrificed herself because she thought I could do it. She thinks I can make amends. I just wanted it to be over and now I'm not sure what I want,"

"I'm sorry for your loss," the two of them say in unison. It's a little unsettling.

"So, you wake up after a near-death experience that has shaken you so badly, you feel empathy for the first time and the first thing you do is break into a packhouse to gain information on your mother-in-law?" Bunny laughs. "She's a fugitive," I defend myself. The two of them laugh. "And those people are racist as hell. I get a double free pass," "Most Lycans are. You should Les nods. What about you and the King used to it," Lillies suddenly.

King?" Bunny asks

in modern history. When people learn the truth about Redwood, the Alpha King is going to take a hit. Not the new one. His

Former Alpha King Savage is going to love the opportunity to come out of vacation. The last time I saw him he was playing golf with his brother and the two were trying to find any little excuse to fight. Their pups

throat. "Would it be inappropriate for me to ask you to share that information

add Wolf General Education to your schedules this upcoming semester. I'll join you. I have to learn Lycirian and lycan law. This sucks. I actually have to

suddenly, you're in charge of f***ing race that's been in hiding for the past twelve hundred years. I am going to bed. I'll see you guys later,"

six hours unable to close my eyes. I slept last night after making our bond official. Neither of us gave each other a moment to think about it. I hold my hand up to look at the

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am way in over my head here. Me, a Queen? It has to be some

O go insane trying

all of this without Crystal? In the midst of hell, she was my only friend. The only being I've ever shared the

she started to lose herself in the darkness I've used as an excuse to just be the biggest piece of shit I could be. It's all I had ever known. All I could offer her. Laying here watching the blue night turn into daylight, I feel empty. Alone. Surrounded by people who don't know a single thing about me. People who are

quietly. At some point, Bunny falls asleep with her head on Lillie's shoulder. She's tapping away at her

you sleep?" she asks when she catches me glance

I reassure

whole," I glance back at her to see her running her fingers through Bunny's blonde hair. "I can't imagine

"Can I ask

I you something personal?"

know about you,

his parents didn't want him anywhere near you. I don't see why it's

sense. I guess if you put it into terms, we're you in Redwood City Peasants and

t without the other,"

and we're not as

came of age, it was up to me to fix this. And I couldn't do it,"

out all over my body. "I thought if one died you

premise of our safety. Jordan tries his best not to