The Unwanted Wolf – Chapter 31

“Don’t scream or alert anyone, or others will die as well,” Theron whispered in my ear.

My entire body was frozen in fear. I was supposed to be safe at the pack house. I was supposed to be safe with Mark and Jori. Did either of them see me with this strange man? Did anyone notice this man who did not smell quite right?

“You’re the one who has been trying to kill me,” I said flatly. My heart was pounding in my chest, and I could hardly breathe.

take things into my own hands,” he explained. His grip tightened on me and it started to hurt.

d with his, and I could see the pure hatred in them. This wasn’t just some random

. I want to take everything away from you before that happens.”

d try to signal for help with my eyes from anyone, but I couldn’t look away. I was scared, frustrated, and confused.

ter. You are the oldest in the Caspian Bloodline. You are to inherit the powers of the co

about inheriting powers. Just take them.”

ned the ways of sorcerers. You would be a weak leader.” There was venom in his voice.

al has been squandered for years. Even if you could release your power now, it would be nothing compared to what it could have been. Who knows if your body could even

ase let me go.”

e sure you don’t get in my way is to kill you.” Theron leaned in closer. “You should just accept your fate. No one will really m

’t let you escape.”

nly grinned. “How would they manage that when they’ve all been

ying.” I looked aro

k in.

e.

ht me and try to get away, I will make sure every last one of your friends dies. The choice is yours. Come peacefully, or let a bloodbath occur.” His eyes flickered black yet again.

nside of me only grew. “You’re a psychopath. If you touch anyone of them, I’ll kil

no chance against me. If you still think it’s a good idea to fight me, then go for it. I would happily kill all of your friends.”

ancers, but I thought about everything Rie, Scythe, Mark, even Jori and Percy had done for me. I thought about innocent little Eva and Cindy too. I didn’t know anything about Theron, but if he was as powerful as he claimed

hand, I reached up to wipe them away.

.

cing blue eyes. Mark. He was definitely staring right at us, but I didn’t have enough time to process what was going on in his face. Did he recognize I was in danger? Was he upset that I was dancing with another man? A part of me wanted him to come over and rescue me, but I knew he would only end up hurt, especially if his wolf was weak from wolfsbane

est. The hand that was on my waist was now pressed around my neck. I could still breathe, but it was much more difficult.

ng Mark flash in and out of my view. Slowly, people stopped dancing, realizing what was happening, and gasps echoed throughout the party. Once again, all eyes were on me.

directly at Mark. People moved away, clearing the space between Mark and myself.

r, I will kill you,” Mark seet

loser. Jori was the next to approach. His fingers were curled into fists, and he was rolling up his dress shirt sleeves to his elbow. He moved past Mark, heading straight towards us.

ur hands off my mate,” Jori s

ser. I didn’t want anyone making

o loosen his grip, but it was no use. Seeing this, Jori stopped in his tracks.

ned. “You have no control over this situation.”

use and threaten my mate. Do you really think you will get away with this unsca

is reaction as well.”

d, stepping forward to join Jori.

working, is it?”

f both Mark and Jori.

“I’m going to kill y

k to make it easier for me to speak. “Please don’t attack him.”

gain. This time it was Mark who spoke though. “Adira, we are not going to just let him take you like this.”

in exchange for all of yours.”

n’t sacrifice yourself for us.”

oned everyone here with wolfsbane. If you try to fight, then you’ll die. I can stand the idea of you dying, Mark. Please just don’t.”

. If that means I die in the process, so be it. You’re worth it.”

and rage. Why was this happening today of all days? This was my birthday. Everyone worked so hard to make me happy, and here I was, ready to give my life so everyone could live.

g too sappy for me,” Theron said. “I’m over it.”

i threatened.

kill you all.”

ch. The heat inside of me boiled over, and I could feel my skin burning. I looked at my hands, and they were glowing brighter than they had before. I could feel the dam ready to burst. Then I felt a sharp pain in my neck.

to suppress your powers, but I was wrong. It’s time for us to go. I’ve had enough of this show.”

lunged forward, but Theron disappeared wi