The Four Beta Brothers – Chapter 115
JUNIPER
Axel extended his fangs, brushing them against my skin. My body shuddered in anticipation. I thought about the night under the stars and about the future we could have together. I wanted nothing more than to be marked by Axel.
I closed my eyes, ready for this moment. “I’m ready,” I whispered to encourage him to stop hesitating. This wasn’t how he wanted to mark me, but it was something we both wanted.
eassurance.
my body, sweeping away the pain and any remaining weariness. I sucked in a breath as I felt my body strengthen in response to Axel’s mark.
he same time.
ting to hear his voice in my head.
linked back, chuckling.
s, and Axel was watching me. His skin looked as if it was glowing with euphoria. I reached out and touched his face, wanting this moment to las
“How are you feeling?”
before. I still felt tired, but I wasn’t ready to fall asleep. “Thank you.”
you thanking me? I was only fulfilling my own desires.”
g he wanted too, but he wasn’t only fulfilling his own desires. “For being you,” I said. “Sometimes I don’t feel like I deserve you.”
and if it weren’t for the lingering pain in my chest, I knew I wouldn’t have been able to stop myself from diving into the moment.
e bliss from a moment ago was fleeing, and I knew there was something bothering him.
you,” he said. “It’s kind of a
el’s fear and frustration rose to the surface, and I knew this wasn’t just bad news
ust tell me.”
aken.
mall part of me had hoped he would have found a way to escape. I was the only one who knew what had happened in that moment, but I hadn’t had a chance to tell anyone.
go if your father promised to save Ethan and leave me alone.” I fisted the blankets, unsure of what to do about the building frustrations. “I told him not to go. I begged Nathan not to listen to his father, but I couldn’t stop him.”
ght was your fault, and from what I hear, you were incredible.”
opped Nathan,” I said.
till wish there was something I could
ut I still felt like there was a gap in my chest. It was like my body knew something was missing.
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out to me.
.
tart physical therapy. You’ve healed enough to start moving, and this will help you get back up to full speed f
“Okay, let’s get this over with.”
ed my other arm as soon as I was standing. The two of them were supporting me enough that standing wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.
rted recovering at an astonishing rate, according to the doctor. It made me wonder how much faster it would be if Asher marked me too. I wanted to talk to him about it, but I hadn’t had a chance with him one on one
nd the building, and then you can rest,” Asher said.
started moving, I had to focus all of my energy on walking. My muscles ached from lying in bed for days on end, and even though my
mall break?” I asked.
ultaneously.
to some chairs when I heard Ethan’s voice from across the room. My entire
Who’s that?”
“That’s Winston—the future alpha—and his mate, Kalli. Ethan has been working with them
ut Ethan’s been keeping her at bay while you recover,” Axel added.
phas and authority figures I had met, the majority of them made my skin itch, as if their very presence was too much to handle. I didn’t get that sensation at all as I looked at the couple talking to Ethan.
d until they both saw me. She didn’t stop until she was directly in front of me.
han’s mate! Juniper was it? There’s no doubt about it. Although he didn’t tell me how stunning you were. Your eyes are so captivating.”
d. “You’re Kalli, right?”
uess I get it. You are his mate, after all.”
w growl.
I bet that is to die for!”
.
looked at me with an apologetic smile.
e just going to have to talk deets when the boys aren’t around.”
on her, but it didn’t work.
pend some time together now while the boys talk strat
Axel said, tightening his grip on my arm.
second lady while I have time.
ther stay with the two of you, I will respect her wishes.”
ant becoming second to the luna, but I hadn’t thought about what that entailed exactly. This was my chance to find out.
It’s okay. I’ll go