Page 56 of Marked By Moonlight
“Tell Ambrose where you are, and then don’t move until he gets here. I’ll go after Kael.” Gold fur splits through the air where Rowena’s soft pink flesh was before. She doesn’t look back at me as she runs full speed through the forest.
“Thank you,” I whisper after her, wishing I could shift and join her. But I trust her to do everything she can to save Kael. She’s as strong as any wolf I’ve seen, maybe even as strong as an alpha.
I start to search for that connection to Ambrose in my mind to tell him where I am and to come find me. But I stop before I speak to him. He’s back with the pack. They need him. I can’t be the reason that he’s not there for them again.
I listen carefully, but I hear nothing out of the ordinary. I don’t smell anyone or see anyone. I’m safe here. I want to run after Rowena, but my conscious stops me. My relationship with Ambrose is fragile, and I know he won’t forgive me for putting myself in danger.
The urge to flee after her is impossible to resist, though, especially when a deep voice surprises me from behind.
“Looking for someone?”
Chapter 23
Lumi
Ididn’t hear so much as a twig move before his deep voice trembled through me. For a moment, I don’t move as I process my next move. I should tell Ambrose I’m in danger. But if Nyx wants me dead, I’ll be dead long before Ambrose could get here and save me. Rowena is miles away. I’m all alone with Nyx.
Chills race up my arms, but I calm my breathing as I turn and face him.
“Where is he?” my voice holds demands an answer, refusing to let a drop of fear tremble in my voice.
Nyx leans against a tree casually, like he just went out for a stroll and came across me. He sweeps a strand of his black hair out of his eyes.
“Kael is safe with the Bloodmoon wolves.”
I glare at him with a deep intensity, trying to figure out if he’s lying or telling the truth. I’ve only ever spent a couple of hours with the man. I know he’s the only other alpha that Ambrose is afraid of, the only one that rivals his powers. I know there is more between Ambrose and Nyx, more than just two competitive alphas.
“Why did you take him?”Keep him talking.I decide that is the best way to stay alive. Keep him talking; let the rage flow through my veins. And hope my wolf finally decides to make an appearance today.
Nyx stares at me, seemingly confused as to how I don’t already know the answer to that question. But when I don’t balk, he finally says, “Someone needed to make sure there were no distractions for you before the next full moon.”
“Kael isn’t a distraction.”
Nyx narrows his eyes playfully. “Isn’t he? He’s the male you care most about. He’s the male you shared your first kiss with. He’s the male that you dream about at night. The one you want to fu—”
“Stop,” I growl. “Just stop. Kael is just a friend. He’s not my lover. And he’s not my mate; Ambrose is.”
Nyx stares at me, unblinking. A cold breeze wafts toward me, making me shiver.
“If you say so. But personally, I’m not taking any chances. I want the curse ended as soon as possible.”
“Then return Kael, or I’ll refuse to mate with Ambrose.” I grind my teeth as I speak. I’m not even sure if I know if I’m bluffing or not.
“Shift, and I will,” he replies.
My eyes widen.That simple, huh? Just shift. He knows full well I can’t shift.
I huff angrily, letting my anger at this man fill me. This man who could kill Kael with a snap of his fingers. A man who could take the last remaining person of my past.
I take a deep breath, then another, and another, letting the burning feeling flow through me.
He chuckles. “That isn’t going to work.”
I glare at him. “Take me instead.”
“I can’t do that. I need you to break the curse. Although, at the rate you’re trying to shift, Kael has a much better chance at breaking the curse than you do.”
“Then. Let. Him. Go.”
