RYKER

Her eyes become wide. She stumbles back, her jaw hanging low. I reach out and grab her hand again.

She wanted to know.

“ And while I do it, you must stand by me. That’s what being mates with me means. For you. Right? ” It comes out as a hiss, vicious and cruel.

“ What are you saying? ” She blurts, her eyes watering up.

“ You know I am at war with your pack. It’s because they have a connection with the attack on my pack. ” I disclose.

Her mouth closes before she opens it again, trying to say something but unable to do so.

A tear rolls down her cheek and the headache worsens for me. It’s all pain, not mine but Natalie’s.

“ I wanted to let you have a little we—are—all—ignorant—people—party with your friends but you wanted to know so bad. Are you satisfied now? ” I take a step back, rubbing my face.

“ I am not going to forgive anyone. Even for you. ” My voice lowers a few octaves.

Natalie’s face turns pale, her eyes burning again. Pain and anger triggers her wolf to come o