Page 28 of Beyond Fate

“That was just a taste of what the wolf is feeling,” Fate snarled, dripping with venom.

“Enough!” The Primal Source flashed in next to them, rage burning in his eyes. “You know damn well Panahasi unintentionally sealed their bond.”

“Do you hear Damon’s wolf howling in pain?” Fate jabbed a finger at Panahasi. “He is the cause, Aldrin! Should Life be given a free pass because it was an oopsie?”

“Brother, you need to get laid more often,” Aldrin said. “You’re wound too damn tight.”

Fate shot him a deadly glare. “And you need to stop being so soft on Panahasi. Coddling him is what made him careless.”

“Like you always get it right,” Aldrin argued. “Not every couple you destined to be mates is perfect for each other. Not every path you set is the right path.”

Fate balled his hands into fists. “So what am I supposed to do, just let him off the hook?” He narrowed his eyes. “And how will that teach your pet a lesson? He and Jaden have been interfering with my decrees since man first walked this planet.”

“And you’re just as flawed as the rest of us, dickhead. So get off your high horse before you fall off and break your neck,” Aldrin countered.

“One day your pet is going to kill us all.”

Aldrin grinned. “We all gotta die sometime.”

Fate curled his lip and shook his head. “I like you better as the keeper. At least then your twisted outward appearance matches your personality. This handsome version is a jackass.”

“Stop flirting. I’m mated, you moron.” Aldrin chuckled.

Fate arched a brow. “Gee, I wonder how that happened.”

“My mates.” Panahasi snarled as he rolled to his feet, breathing heavily. “Give me back my bond with my mates, or I will kill Death and end us all!”

Because his existence without his bond with Casey and Drake was unimaginable.

“I never severed your bond,” Fate spat. “As much as I detest you and your fucktard brother, I would never put your wolves through that kind of suffering. I just buried your connection to them deep inside of you so you would know the pain Damon’s wolf feels.”

Panahasi choked on a sob when he felt his bond with Casey and Drake pulse strongly inside of him once again. Several breaths shuddered out of him, nearly bringing him to his knees as he clutched his chest, thankful he felt it again.

Fate stabbed a finger at him. “Heed the Primal Source’s warning, Life. You need to be more careful how you wield your powers before you really do end us all.”

Panahasi growled at him. “Get me the fuck out of this place, or I might do it just to end you.”

“Will you two stop measuring your dicks?” Aldrin glared at them. “Life and Fate should not be enemies.”

Fate jerked his chin toward Panahasi. “He started it by interfering in my decrees.”

Aldrin sighed. “Just fix this. Destiny isn’t my department. It’s yours. Stop having a hissy fit and unlock the goddamn bond so the wolf can get in.”

Panahasi slowly tilted his head, tears still clinging to his eyes. “This was about some petty grudge you have with me?” His voice thundered, unleashing his powers in an explosive burst of rage. His fists clenched so tightly his claws cut into his palms, causing him to bleed. As the drops hit the grass, small flowers blossomed.

With a loud whoosh, his massive leathery wings unfurled behind him, at the same time his fangs extended to razor-sharp points, resting against his chin.

Closing the distance between them, Panahasi was consumed with pure hatred toward the petty bitch who had caused so much torment.

Aldrin held up a hand, locking Panahasi’s body in place. “You don’t have the juice,” he warned.

“Release. Me.” Panahasi snarled. “This tantrum-throwing toddler could have fixed everything from the start, but instead, he’s allowed Damon and Casimir to suffer this entire time! Unlock the goddamn bond right now, or I will end this entire fucking world!”

Aldrin shrugged and turned to Fate. “Man’s got a point.”

“There you go coddling him like a child again!” Fate’s jaw clenched as he glared at Aldrin.

Panahasi dug his feet in, shoving against the barrier as his wings flapped behind him, determined to break free from Aldrin’s hold. He had never hated anyone more than he hated Fate right now.

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