I took a long breath before turning around and watching him. Jackson
was with a towel at his waist and his hair was wet, was
almost painful to keep my attention on your face. The door of the
bathroom was open and he was smelling like vanilla, pulled the air
feeling that sweet odor.
-I...I didn’t know it was your room-I felt your gaze on me while
I talk-I need to talk to you, but leave it for later-murmurei
opening the handle behind me, I turned quickly opening the
door, wanting to escape from that awkward situation.
-Wait a moment-asked and I stood before the door, feeling
its movement on my back. I leaned my forehead on the wood,
feeling tense and apprehensive about being alone with him in his
fourth. -What can I do for you? I turned around and found you dressed in a
sweatpants, still no shirt.
He sat on his bed and pointed to the place next to him. I closed the
door and walked quietly to it. When I sat on the mattress, the
repulsive smell of Dianna reached my nostrils and my stomach
wrapped up, got up in a jump and did not hold the brutal growl that
escaped from the back of my throat.
Something wrong? frowned at my sudden reaction.
-The smell of his beloved is all over the corner twisted the nose distributing
my fury in my words and look, turned away from Jackson or
would fly around his neck.
Macho imbecile! If it wasn’t for your power and dominion that me
I’d have conceded after the union, killed him already.
-I’m sorry for my words in the cabin, I ended up acting on impulse
and I was a jerk to you-he muttered.
-Yes, you were. But it doesn’t matter now-I was thick and struggled to
swallow my anger. -I’ve come to warn you about something I’ve discovered is
happening in your territory-crossed my arms leaning on
wall.
-What would it be? -Wrinkled his forehead.
-The attack on Clary wasn’t the first time, so she
discovered...those wolves had captured some females before.
Jackson’s gaze darkened, as if the wild beast inside him
surface at that moment.
-Are you telling me that the females of my pack are being kidnapped
by my own wolves? Those I charged with protecting them and
keep them safe?
-You left innocent females under the care of sick males and
insane? I asked mortally low.
-That’s what my father did-he replied and I rolled my eyes.
It worked for decades.
Yes, when females were still submissive and inferior to males,
times have changed, supreme said coldly.
And what do you suggest I do, Hayley? He crossed his petulant arm.
Teach them to fight, to defend themselves and not depend on
no male protects them.
Jackson just stared at me, didn’t sketch any reaction and didn’t
I was able to decipher what was in his distant eyes.
-This could cause another rebellion among the wolves.
I giggled disdainfully, mocking him.
-Is concerned with the wounded ego of your wolves and not with the
safety of females? -inquired with ardor.
A deep sigh escaped him, he rubbed his face, exhausted.
-I know this is new and consider it absurd in our midst, but
such a radical change would not be seen with good eyes-it would be
rose from the bed and walked slowly towards me, arched. -
You know better than anyone the consequences of the last rebellion.
-They are different situations, I tried not to be shaken by your presence.
I know how you’re feeling, Hayley, but I can’t lose control over
the wolves, I can’t afford another rebellion like the one that almost
decimated our species.
-You made me a promise-murmured between teeth. Or break it
like all the others?
I promised I’d help you.
-And why aren’t you doing that? -I wonder. Why are you hiding behind
this mask, Jack? Why don’t you let people see who
you are, who cares about the safety of your people, believes in
females. Jackson stopped before me, but looked away, as if not
I could stand to look at my eyes. His forehead was slightly frown,
passed his hand in his wet black wires, saw the tension in his
stiff shoulders.
-It’s because of your father, isn’t it?-Your throat fluctuated and your breath
made heavy.
-For a long time I rejected his teachings, always found to be cruel
But after that rebellion,
to see a wolf as strong as he be killed, I realized that if I allowed
see my vulnerability, put our species in danger
again.
Just like me, Jackson carried a huge weight on his shoulders,
a responsibility that would not leave him alone and probably not
allowed me to sleep peacefully at night. I felt responsible for
security of my family, but he... saw his eyes sparkled with a
emotion never seen by me before.
They deserve to know-their look has found mine. May their Supreme be
matters to his people, who fight to keep them safe.
It would be seen as a weak fool replied.
I was finally able to identify what was going on inside him, fear.
Jackson Labonair, the Supreme Alpha, was afraid. For some reason
deep that I didn’t know, there was something behind it, the reason for
which he was so afraid of losing control over the wolves.
You’re wrong, Jack dared to touch your arm and felt it stiffen with the
contact. Showing feeling would not weaken him, but would make him a beloved Alpha respected by his wolves, and a feared and dangerous
for your enemies.
Her eyes seemed to shine like two emeralds, I admired
fervor, as if I were the most extraordinary creature there ever was
found. A slight chill in my spine made me tremble and
again felt that connection that shares we will vibrate.
-They will not follow her by her boldness and savagery-her timbre was
hoarse. -But I have no doubt that you will become the image of strength
and courage the females need to get back on their feet again.
My heart beat so fast that I had no doubt that he
I could hear and feel my restlessness.
-It’s time for change, Jackson, a revolution in our midst
that will strengthen us-I pressed my fingers on his arm. -The wolves were
separated after the last rebellion and it is our duty to unite them again,
make them one people, a loyal and faithful pack.
The air seemed to escape my lungs to feel your touch in my
chin, your thumb caressed my cheek.
-How will I do it without you? -whispered and had never seen such
vulnerability in Jackson like that.
I pressed my lips, not believing my words and what
I would promise him.
We’ll be together, I’ll stand by your side every moment hope
shone in your eyes. But as your equal and not inferior to you.
He kept holding my chin and with the other hand put a
lock of my hair behind my ear, caressing my skin and felt the
purr of my wolf in my mind, as if approving that
affection.
I see you will break our ancient traditions, wild wolf.
A smile pulled on my lips to see that he accepted my
proposal, the chance for change in our midst.
-Someone needs to do it-I shrugged.
-It will not be an easy task to convince my men to work with
you. I could use my dominion, but enforced loyalty is so weak that
will break with any problem that arises-your two hands
held my face. -They believed you to realize the cause
noble of her struggle and followed her by her bravery.
My chest burned and burned for the hope that I felt again
spreading through my heart. I saw the honesty in your eyes and
He wanted my forgiveness, he’d have to fight hard to get it.
-I think I better go away whispered. We will continue this conversation in
Another moment, Clary’s waiting for me.
I tried to get rid of your arms, but Jackson pushed me
slightly back and pinned me to the wall. Airless Arfei to see it
join our foreheads and close your eyes, still keeping my face
between your hands.
Hayley... mumbled my name.
I need to go replicated and swallowed hard.
I can’t bear the thought of losing her.
-We’ve talked about it-I tried to hold on. -Accept to stay with
you don’t mean I forgot what happened. Just like me
want for more power, I will use that power to my advantage.
He frowned and opened his eyes, a crease formed between his
eyebrows.
I don’t want her for power.
Laugh bitter.
-Say it like children with me wouldn’t make you more powerful-I replied
cheeky. I know I’m a source of power to you.
Where did you get that?
I ignored the grip on my throat.
If I meant anything to you, I wouldn’t have slept with Dianna.
He made a disgusting face.
I didn’t sleep with her.
I raised an eyebrow, discrediting him.
-Don’t lie to me I hit a slap on your shoulder.
I’m not lying assured assured convinced. I know you may not believe
on me, but I didn’t sleep with her, I couldn’t.
And why not? I asked bitterly.
I felt her hand come down and grab my waist, pulling me closer and gluing my body to yours. The warmth of her bare chest in
my torso made my legs soften.
-Because I want you-he stated. -Because you’re always in
my mind and I feel close to exploding every time I touch it. No
I want another wolf, just you.