Chapter 63
Three days. That’s how long I had been stuck here with Maximus, trapped in a penthouse that felt too big and yet suffocatingly small.
Three days of silence so thick, it pressed against my chest like a weight I couldn’t shake off.
We didn’t talk. Not even a word. He stayed in the lounge, stretched out on the couch, his head tilted back like he didn’t have a single care in the world.
When he was not in the lounge, he was in the guest room, but always away from me, while 1 hid in my room, pretending I didn’t notice how the silence between us only seemed in grow heavier with each passing hour.
Every morning, there was food waiting for me. Carefully prepared meals, too perfect for someone who claimed he didn’t care.
But the sight of it only annoyed me. It wasn’t gratitude 1 felt when I sat down to eat alone at the table- – -It was imitation, a simmering frustration I couldn’t quite expbin. He didn’t ask if I was hungry, didn’t even look at me when I passed by. He just – – -did his thing in silence.
I spent most of my time pacing in my room or lying on the bed, scrolling through the phone he had left for me on the second morning. It was brand new, shiny, and still wrapped in its packaging when I woke up to find it sitting on the desk by the window.
No note, no explanation Just there. Like him. Always there, yet somehow always out of reach.
At first, I told myself 1 wouldn’t use it I didn’t want to give him the satisfaction, whatever satisfaction that might be. But the boredom had become
unbearable
So. I gave in. I used it to scroll mindlessly, to drown out the thoughts that kept circling back to him, to his quiet presence, to the maddening way he filled every corner of my mind without even trying
The clothes delivered for me on his order—dresses, shoes, even lingerie- – -remained untouched in the closet. I couldn’t bring myself to wear them. They weren’t mine. But his shirts
Those I wore. They were soll, oversized, and smelled faintly of him–a mixture of maskwood and something that was just him, that cling to me no matter how much I wanted it gone.
The phone buzzed in my hand, pulling me out of my thoughts. Tara’s name flashed on the screen. My thumb hovered over the answer button for a moment before I pressed it
Zia. “Tara said, her voice a mix of relief and frustration. I was starting to think you have vanished off the face of the earth.”
I sighed. I had sem her a message before to let her know about this number and she was only contacting me now.
“Not yet.” I replied, Seaning back against the headboard.
“You haven’t called in days. “she accused, and I could almost picture her frowning on the other end of the line.
* I did send you a text. “I sighed again.
Where are you!“Her voice carried a hint of something I couldn’t quite place.
I didn’t answer. Instead, I shifted the conversation. How is everything the Pack?”
Shit! Why did I even care!
Her sigh was heavy, weighed down with more than she wanted to say. Not great. Alden has been on edge since you left. He has snapping at everyone, throwing tantrums like a child.”
“That’s not new. “I rolled my eyes,
* He yelled at Emily.“ Tara continued. “In the middle of the Pack office. She ran out crying. ”
Now that was new.
I clenched the phone tighter. He yelled at Emily! Why!
Because the talks with Alpha Rhys are not going well, and something seems to be going wrong. She said, her voice trembling slightly.
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My stomach dropped. War! Aiden is not trying to wage war because he feels the talks are not going well, is her
That’s what he is saying. He is convinced it’s the only way to protect the Pack.
“No.” I said firmly, shaking my head even though she couldn’t see me. We can’t go to war. We are still recovering from the last one. Does he not remember what happened with Alpha Nathan! *
Bela and
and Gamma
have told Alpha that already but- “Tara trailed off softly.
I closed my eyes, pressing my fingers to my temples as frustration bubbled under my skin–War is not an option. If Aiden keeps this up. I to get everyoпе
Filled
Tara didn’t respond, and the silence stretched between us,
‘I am- – -pregnant, Zia, “She whispered.
My thoughts came to a halt, as I sucked in a sharp breath. “Ah, wow.
he is going
I didn’t know what to say. Maybe a congratulations would suffice? My heart surged with delight as I smiled, and opened my mouth to tell her that but she beat me to it.
*And I don’t want to lose my mate in an unne
an unnecessary war. I can’t. So, please, just for the people who still need you, please don’t abandon us.” Her voice was most as if she was crying now.
My heart sank, as I rubbed my temples. I understand. I will figure something out. Don’t worry. Innocent people won’t get hurt over Aiden’s foolishness. –
I am—counting on you.” She whispered before hanging up.
The phone slipped from my hand onto the bed as I leaned forward, burying my face in my hands.
Aiden’s recklessness, was not new, but the stakes felt higher now. The pack couldn’t survive another war- -not when they were still recovering from the losses we suffered in the last one.
Suddenly, 1 picked up my phone and decided to call my Heta but hesitation made me pause.
Two days ago, I had called Jack, asking him about the Crusher family. His report had not brought any clarity.
It turned out, the Crushers were not even from our region. They had belonged to a pack in the far lands and had only recently shown up here. I had told him to trace their origins, to dig deeper and find answers quickly.
I didn’t call him back since.
There was no point in contacting him while he was busy doing so much work
It seemed like this was a problem I had to handle on my own, alone. I had to return to the Fack.
I got down from the bed, my legs shaking slightly as I moved to the closet.
I pulled on a blue dress that I hadn’t bothered to touch before and fixed my appearance before stepping into the lounge,
Maximus was not there.
My heart raced as I walked to the guestroom, the door slightly ajar. He was lying on the bed, one arm draped over his eyes, his chest rising and falling in steady rhythm.
For a moment, I hesitated, my fingers curling into my palms. I didn’t want to break this silence, yet I couldn’t leave Reluctantly, I walked inside the room and stood by his side, staring at his pursed lips.
I didn’t know what to say, or how to say it so I just stared for what felt like an eternity.
A family. His words echoed in my ears. Had not managed to get rid of those thoughts.
What do you want!” Maximus mumbled and pulled his arm down from his eyes.
1 flinched at the sound of his voice, but I forced myself to blurt.” Aiden is causing trouble in the Pack. I think Alpha Rhys and he will end up
rausing
His sharp eyes blinked open and landed on my heated face. This was the first time we were locking eyes after he had forced me into a cold shower that day. My insides melted and ached as I swallowed
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ing a step closer. “Hired to go. I need to check on them.”
movements dow and deliber (the sheets pooling around his waist as his hare chest came into view.
His boir was missed from steep, and his eyes were dark with exhaustion, but his wire was steady when he asked, “Why do you still care about
Because if Aiden kreja reigning freely, he will get everyone killed.” I said, my voice freaking despite my best efforts to held it together. ” I wanted Therm to suffer. Ewanted them to know what it felt like to lose everything. But found…. Fran’t let them die. Not like this. “
1 sighed and murned my back to him. I didn’t want to see the mockery in his eyes that would make me love my courage
I heard hâm move, thar hed creaking muder his weight as he stood. When I turned luck, for was towering over me, bis expression unreadable.
I stumbled back instinctively, but he stopped, taking a step away to put space between us. His eyes softened, and he sighed. “I will go.”
“What!” Laserl, blinking up at him.
– I will go and deal with it. Make sure Aiden’s head is screwed right.” Maximus said, his rope husky but firm.
You will really do that? “1
4 whispered, Janelly ale to believe bin
He mudded, though there was a flicker of anger in lils gaze. “Yes.
Before could focus on the weird anges, be betsshed past me, heading for the closet.
On impulse, I called on. “ Maxlinu.“
He stopped, turning to look at me with curiosity and that rage etched across his features,
Before I could second–guess myself, I stepped doser, rking onto my toes. I meant to kiss his lips, hot my heart betrayed me. It beat too fast 25. [ recalled his words, and at the last second, I lost my nerve and pressed a kiss to his check instead.
This is the only way I know how to pay you back.” I uil, my voler trembling
dlackened fell to my heels, Instantly, his hand dropped to the small of my waist and pulled me to his chest, His face dipped, and our lips almost hushed Int be passed.
He was hungry for so much more, yet he stayed back and, mapped
breathed in my scent
my scent as if pr
promising dire consequences when the thread finally
If you really want to pay or lack, give me everything. “His breaths warned my moist lips, sending a shudder down my back.
What I gaspril
“All of your Give it to me. And I will consider us eveni, deat surged throughout my body at his words, and then, he was gone, leaving me struggling with that painful ache again.
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