Chapter 20
APOLLO
1 almost killed the bastard for laying a hand on my done to her
nate. Ive never felt such rage
fore. All I wanted to do was protect Lana after seeing what he’d
Since Isabella was around, I could not show my true emotions. I did not want her to have the slightest clue that Lana was my
But fuck, it was hard to pretend that I was okay.
mate.
I wanted to pull her in my arms and tell her that I was sorry for not protecting her. If I hadn’t stopped to talk to my father about my mother, I might have gotten here in time to stop everything from happening.
I can’t believe that actually happened, Isabella whispers, tears flowing down her face. “You took all the attacks to protect me. I am so sorry I did not protect you, t06.”
She definitely feh guilty that Lana was injured from trying to protect her.
if This is
“No!” Lana whispers as she hugs her sister. You do not need to apologize. I am the one who told you not to interfere. Do not blame yourself definitely not your fault at all.”
I don’t understand,” Jabella whispers. “Who was that man? What did he want? And why did he keep asking for Apollo!”
I close my eyes as I feel the pain from her question travel within my body. This was all my fault. We defeated the White Wolves clan and didn’t think they would come for revenge.
I never had something like this happens in the past. No one has ever come for my step–sisters or any of my family members, for that matter. The last thing I expected when I came looking for Lana was to see her on the ground being assaulted by an asshole.
Damn. I should have killed the bastard instead of calling my pack fighters to hold him hostage.
“I’m sorry.” I apologize sincerely. This is my fault. My pack recently defeated the White Wolves clan. I didn’t think they would seek revenge like this but they were obviously plotting this for a while. Or maybe it was just him since he came alane. I can’t tell for sure until we torture the truth out of him
it hurt to know that this could have been avoided. I should have been more prejured for something like this.
I would never be able to forgive myself for making such a mistake, As soon as Lana got home, I would meet with my pack. I needed to make sure that there were no more threats surrounding my family.
it is not your fault. Lara whispers. It isn’t anyone’s faut.”
I wasn’t sure why she was defending me. I’ve been a complete hole towards her. She shouldn’t be trying to make me feel better.
“Look at what happened to you,” 1 growl. “That bastard hurt you. How is it not my fault? He wanted revenge on me! Why did he need to take it out on you?”
Tharely got any injuries.” She lies. “I am fine”
My jaw clenched, “you are bleeding”
She gets quiet, and I look at her from the rearview mirror. It bothered me a lot more than I ever knew it would Feared plenty about Lan; I’ve just gotten so used to pretending that I didn’t care about her that part of me didn’t even acknowledge just how much she meant to me.
She catches me looking at her, and I tummy attention back to the road.
My hand tightens on the steering wheel. I felt like I could break it with the kind of rage 1 still had bottled up inside of me from seeing that asshole hurt my mate
The second I pulled up to the house, I jumped out of the truck and searched the perimeters, ensuring it was clear of all danger.
Then I returned to the vehicle and opened the door so that Isabella and Lana could exit
“It feels so good to be home,” Isabella says as she rushes inside without another word.
Lana stays back, and 1 see she has plenty on hier mind.
“Aren’t you beading inside?” I ask her.
I couldn’t leave unless I were sure she was safe and away from danger.
wanted to say-” she pauses and looks around like she’s nervous about saying whatever is on Iser mind.
11/2
Chapter 20
“What is it?” ask gently, worried that she is hurting somewhere. I would never be able to get over this. Seeing her this way made the guilt much
“Thank you.” She whispers as she rubs her arms without looking me in the cyes.
Why the fuck was she thanking me? I was the reason that everything happened to her in the first place. I didn’t deserve any thanks from her.
I take a step closer to her, “Do you understand that everything that happened to you was because of me?” I ask her. “Why are you thanking me when
She bites her lip and finally looks me in the eyes. “I wish you would stop blaming yourself. You not only protected me today but also protected my younger sister. If you didn’t show up when you did, there is no telling what could have happened to both of us.”
I knew that once again she was only trying to make me feel better. Why was she trying this hard for someone that didn’t deserve in
My eyes are suddenly drawn to her braised lip. The lips I was lucky enough to kiss just a few days ago My eyes darken as I lift my finger and gently rub it over the bruise.
Lana gasps from the contact
I could feel my control beginning to slip once more. I had to get out of here immediately. We were home and I didn’t need our parents seeing us this dose. I shouldn’t even be touching her lips out in the open like this.
“Ehave to go,” I tell her as I rash back into my truck.
That was too mky.
It couldn’t happen again
2/2
