Chapter 19%
“Well. You won’t ever forget this companion Jareth sent you to bring to this legendary land, would you?”
Foggy just grinned and shook his head. “Oh, rll get used to it, don’t worry. Now, how about we head back to the ship?
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I was still catching my breath, but I nodded. “Fine, let’s go. And I know you’re planning something. What did you take from the pups?” Foggy’s grin widened. “Oh, nothing much. Just a little something to remember them by.”
I couldn’t help but roll my eyes. “You’re hopeless E
And with that, we made our way back, my heart still racing from the chase. Even if he was annoying. Foggy had a way of making things interesting.
And I hated myself for not vanishing since.
I stumbled back onto the ship, my legs sore from running
nothing had happened. But I was exhausted.
with Foggy. He was already bouncing around, looking full of energy like
The screen on the ship suddenly lit up, calling me. I walked over to it, trying to stay awake, I was so tired, but I had to know what it
A voice came from the screen. It was an Omega. “Damon, your parents sent for you,” he said. “It’s about Lilith’s pup.”
I wasn’t surprised that Lilith expecting a pup was the talk of the town. Lilith had no shame.
It seemed like she was always in the middle of everything, causing trouble. Damon was too smart to let her get under his skin, but I knew she had a way of worming into his thoughts.
you come immediately. They demand you make a decision.
The message continued, the Omega’s voice steady. “Your parents insist you co They’re calling you back to the territory.”
Damon. I could feel my heart ache just thinking about him. But what would he do? I glanced at the screen, my fingers tense. “Your pack’s problem is one complicated one” Foggy yelled, not bothering to come closer. He went out again.
My eyes locked onto the screen yet again. Watching everything with the little patience in me.
Damon hesitated, I could tell. The message had barely ended before he stood up, his eyes narrowed in determination. I knew his mind was working fast, fighting against the weight of his responsibilities, but also the bitterness of everything Lilith had done.
He didn’t want her. Not anymore when he saw her real colour.
And still, it seemed he was being forced to make a choice. A warrior reduced to nothing.
He didn’t want Lilith But he was still walking, leaving his place. His steps were quick, like he was in a hurry 8
Then, the scene changed. Damon was at his parents‘ house. His father stood tall, looking mad. I could feel the anger coming from
the screen
Without warning, his father slapped him hard across the face. The sound echoed in the silence of the room. Lyca howled in satisfaction. She never liked him. D
any allies have turned their back on us,
“Why did you bring shame to this terntory?” his father growled, the anger clear in his voice. “Many Damon, all because of you and Lilith’s abomination.“}
His father wasn’t done. “You’ll mate with Lilith, Damon. You’ll make this right. Mate with her, and we can save the remaining allies. You’ll stop them from withdrawing their support. Is that clear?”
Damon didn’t flinch. His father kept talking. “Many wolves are turning their back on us, Damon. You’ve made us weak. We want you to mate with Lilith. You’ll fix it. You’ll save the pack“?
Damon’s jaw was tight. His fists were clenched. “No,” he said, loud and clear. “I won’t mate with her. I don’t want her”
I felt my heart race. He didn’t want her. I wanted to cheer for him, but I knew his parents weren’t going to like this. They wanted him to do it. They wanted him to fix things.
“Poor thimg” Lyca growled.
“Yea. He deserved way worse” I nodded in agreement with Lyca.!
Damon’s father didn’t say anything for a second. Then, he pointed to Lilith. She was standing behind his mother, smiling like she had won something.
“Lilith is here,” Damon’s father said. “You will mate with her, Damon. You’ll fix this. You have no choice.
Damon looked up. His eyes locked onto Lilith’s. She stood there, her smile fake, like she thought she owned everything.”
“What are you doing here?” Damon growled.
Lilith’s smile didn’t fade. She took a step closer to Damon. Tm here to make things right,” she said, her voice sweet but cold. “We belong together, Damon.”
His eyes were full of anger “No. I don’t want you. You’ve ruined everything.”
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Lilith’s smile stayed in place, but I could see her eyes flash with something dark. “You don’t have a choice,” she said. “You’ll come back to me ”
Damon didn’t flinch. He stepped back, shaking his head. I will never be with you.”
I felt a fire in Damon’s words. I could hear his anger. But I could also hear the pain. Something that felt oddly satisfying
Lilith took another step forward, but Damon didn’t budge. “You don’t control me,” he said, his voice strong now. I’m not yours.”
And with that, he turned and walked away, leaving Lilith standing there, her smile gone, her eyes full of hate.
