The Four Beta Brothers – Chapter 109
JUNIPER
“Wait, so am I dying?” I asked. I kept my hands pressed against my chest, hoping any bit of pressure would slow the bleeding. “I have to be if I’m seeing you.”
The Moon Goddess cupped my cheek. “You will die if nothing changes, yes. That silver bullet has invaded your system, and it’s poisoning you. Either that will kill you or the loss of blood will.”
of person would I be if I wasn’t there for them when they returned?”
time. I have plans for you.” Her touch was gentle, which kept the t
d of plans?” I asked.
they need you to keep them strong.”
tes?” I asked, hoping I’d finally get the answer I had wanted for too long.
ugh I couldn’t save him, I could grant his wish.”
on Goddess, the less pain I felt. Just being in her presence felt healing.
and kissed my forehead, like a mother might do to her child. “I will wait for you to join me, but take your time.”
ight faded, an
***
ETHAN
in my chest as if it was my own after hearing Juniper’s cry, and something inside of me broke free. My wolf roared, and Craig’s strength no longer mattered. I clamped my jaw around his throat and ripped my head to the side. Craig let out a cry unlike his other ones.
The wound was too large.
to my human form
d, using every bit of wolf tone I had.
e I tear you to pieces.”
urried away, but I no longer cared about her. I aimed the gun at Craig and shot him three times to make sure he wouldn’t get up again.
she belonged in this dirty basement filled with blood.
gun pointed at her. I didn’t know if she was a friend or enemy, and I didn’t care. I
that instinct, refusing to
nable sadness. “Your parents really messed with your abil
The woman pushed the gun to the side and cupped my cheek.
y.”
are you?” I asked. Her to
h she needs to survive this. Your mate bond is the only way you can save her.”
own, but everything was too complicated for that. “She hasn’t given me permission t
do this now, or you’ll lose her, Ethan.”
as no reason to listen to this woman. I didn’t know her. She showed up out of nowhere, and I had no idea if she worked for the Clandestines o
uniper’s side. Her hands were covered in blood. She looked at me with bewildered eyes. “Ethan. You’re okay.”
trength.”
ou have to get out of here,” she said. Her breathing was labored, and her eyes were fluttering open and close
they get back.” I slowly lowered Juniper to the ground, allowing me to put more pressure on her wound.
for now. As long as the silver was in her system, she wouldn’t be able to heal. Even if I managed to take it out, I had no idea what kind of drugs were in her system to prevent her wolf f
, and I wanted to enjoy it.
mates with someone. I would never get to wake up with her in the morning and see her sleepy smile as she saw
and her body jolted under my touch. When I pulled away from her, blood dripped out of the holes pierced into her neck, and I licked the wounds to help the healing process. I kept constant pressure on her wound, knowing I had to stop as muc
eneath my hands, and I knew it was working. I felt my own strength returning, and all
ate we were weakened. I pulled Juniper closer to me and inhaled her scent. I could feel her strength growing as well. I just hoped it would be enoug
losing my mate washed over me. I prepared myself for the possibility of not leaving
You have to make it out of here.” I closed my eyes,