Chapter 36


    Chapter 36 Thirty Six


    Killian''s point of view


    I felt a warm feeling on my lips as intense sparks kindled within me. Slowly, my eyes pushed open, and


    the first thing they found was She''s face, inches away from mine. Her warm, slender hands were


    over me.


    She pulled her eyes open and they connected with mine.


    Her eyes went round, her lips stole a smile. "Killian," she called softly, and I looked around to realize we


    were in my chamber.


    How did I get here?


    I couldn''t remember anything from the time I was in the cave with Thea.


    My eyes broadened, recalling the demon took control over me, but everything after that I couldn''t


    remember.


    The door squeaked open, Morgan came in, and beside him was Allen. Thea raced through the door,


    and in seconds she was in my arms.


    "Killian I''m so happy you''re fine." Thea''s tear-stained face pulled closer to mine, and she kissed me


    right in front of my mate. From the corner of my eyes, I noticed She be still, before exiting the


    room.


    My eyes drifted to my brother and Allen. From the grim look on their faces,st night went bad for the


    pack, and even worse, I lost control of the darkness within. I didn''t want to spend any second more in


    my chamber. There was a heap of things to be done. And also, some funeral rites for the wolves who


    couldn''t make it.


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    Necessary preparations had already been made by Valerie and my mate, She. We buried the wolves


    at the pack''s cemetery. Most of those who lost their lives were the younger wolves, and it was really


    hurtful. I looked around for She. She was around during the funeral, but I can''t seem to find her now.


    I mind-linked Riannon and I was informed she was back at the castle.


    After the funeral, Valerie met with me. Her deep purple eyes, as usual, fell on me sympathetically.


    "We need to put an end to this; it''s been happening for too long already," I said.


    We began walking out of the cemetery.


    "I know," she muttered slowly, st night was out of control."


    "Tell me about it." I really didn''t remember anything from the moment the demon took control. I had no


    idea what I had done. Frankly, it terrified me to even find out what my people had to go through


    because of me.


    Valerie was quiet, as she had been for the past few hours. "What is it that bothers you?"


    "I know you can''t remember anything fromst night when the demon took control, but back in the


    cave, was anyone else there besides you and Thea?" She asked.


    I ran my fingers through my hair, thinking deeply. "It was just Thea and me. No one could get inside


    because of the spell you ced, right?"


    Her eyes pulled away from mine. "That''s exactly what bothers me."


    The skin on my forehead creased, "What do you mean by that?"


    "With the spell I ced, no one could have left the cave, or entered as well, but you did." She stopped


    walking, concentrating hard on me. "When the demon took over, you left the cave, which means


    someone had lifted the boundary spell I ced on the cave."


    "A witch?" I inquired.


    "It can only be," she muttered slowly.


    "It could be the same witch that murdered Rowan in the dungeon, but you assured me it wasn''t from


    your coven," I said.


    "And it wasn''t. Remember, I did a cleansing spell to find out a possible traitor within the coven, but


    there was none, meaning—"


    "It''s someone else," I concluded, and she nodded.


    My rough hands fell on my face. "Another problem to add to the list."


    "The Luna knows everything," Valerie said, drawing my attention back to her. Before I could speak, she


    said, "I told her. She saw everything that happenedst night. There was no point in keeping the secret


    anymore. She''s your mate, and something about her feelspletely different."


    I stopped listening to Valerie, my heart picked up an insane speed within my chest. She knew


    everything. I couldn''t think straight. "How on earth did she see everything?"


    "I have no idea. The warriors and witches tried to find you. By the time we found you, the demon had


    her. It almost killed herst night. That''s all I know." She studied me. "No one knows what happened


    between you two, but by the time we arrived, the demon was gone, and I felt something. I swear I did,"


    She paused for a moment before returning her gaze to me. "I have a gut feeling there''s something we


    are not doing right, and I''ll find out,"


    Valerie left for her quarters, and I headed to the castle. To my mate''s chamber. Without knocking, I


    walked in and found her staring into the mirror in a daze. It took a long minute for her to notice my


    presence, and once she did, she slowly spun around, giving me the opportunity to gaze into her lucid


    blue eyes.


    "Killian," she said, softly. I could not even imagine what would have be of me if I had hurt herst


    night, or even worse, killed her. There was a stinging pain in my chest; even Ryker felt it too.


    She moved a step closer to me, her scent dancing in the air,pletely distracting me for a minute.


    "How are you doing? I heard you were all injuredst night," I voiced.


    She didn''t reply, instead, she sent me a gaze that held so many questions.


    "Why didn''t you tell me about the curse, Killian? I am your mate," Her voice vibrated. She was in pain. I


    wanted to run over to her and wrap her in my arms. I wanted to kiss away her pain and sadness.


    "There was no reason to," I said, my words hurting her all the more. But I didn''t mean it that way. There


    was no point bothering her with these things. What happenedst night made it crystal clear to me how


    much of a danger I was to She. It also reminded me that not only my life was at stake, but also the


    lives of every member of my pack. I couldn''t be selfish. Thea should be the one by my side. She should


    be the one I truly love.


    "I realize there''s no way I can help you and the pack with the curse, but," A tear slipped down her


    cheek as she struggled for her next words. Something deep within me churned at her teary sight. I


    hated seeing those sad tears escape her gorgeous eyes.


    I couldn''t hold back; I had to hold her in my arms, at least once more. Then I would back away, pretend


    she didn''t exist, but just this once was all I needed. Before I knew it, my god-damned legs were on the


    move, I approached her, but she took a step back.


    "Please, just don''t move," I said in a soft tone.


    To my surprise, she obeyed. I stood before her, leaving no space between us. I cupped her face, and


    slowly brushed the pad of my thumb on her delicate cheek, staring deep into her eyes.


    She leaned into my touch as my thumb traveled to her bottom lip, brushing against it. She released


    a subtle moan and absent-mindedly opened her lips in invitation.


    I found myself leaning into her, aiming for her luscious soft lips. My lips felt her warm ones, and I


    couldn''t help but moan softly at the tingles that erupted throughout my body. Her lips danced beautifully


    with mine.


    Her soft moans were music to my ears. I loved everything about her. With her sweet honey kisses and


    tender caresses, She wrapped her hands around my neck, and I wrapped my strong hands around


    her small waist.


    Her pristine body was pinned against mine as if it was in my warm embrace. In a quick motion, I hauled


    her body against the wooden dresser table and moved my way between her legs, my lips not once


    disconnecting from hers. I caressed her thighs beneath her dress.


    She made short sounds of pleasure and I froze.


    She was beautiful, but I couldn''t go on. I couldn''t lose myself. I pecked her lips one more time before


    pulling away from her.


    Ryker and I died, seeing the hurt in her beautiful, brilliant blue eyes. She looked so fragile and


    heartbroken.


    Her eyes held more questions.


    "Please Killian, stop doing this," she spoke. I could see the tiredness in her eyes. "Now I know the


    reason why Thea is here. She is the only one you love and the one you need. You have no idea how


    much it''s hurt me to know I will never stand a chance against her. It will always be her, and you''ll keep


    choosing her over me. I want this pain I feel to stop. I want to stop hurting, Killian." She said firmly, her


    words confusing me.


    She''s eyes closed, leaning into my tingling touch as if wanting it to warm her shattered heart. Then


    she pulled her eyes open, her gaze firm as she dered. "I, She Caso, reject you, Alpha Killian


    Reid, as my mate."