Page 10 of Unloved Mate

“But you want to see him.”

“Yeah, but if he's still a danger to the pack, then no.”

“Don’t worry. I can protect us. I, uh, have to put Killian to bed before I show you to the basement where he is.”

“I can handle it.” I shrugged warily. I wanted to be the only one who would see him and talk to him.

“You should know it's the same dagger Shannon used on Logan that we used to put him down.”

“Only witches can take it out, right?”

“I’m really sorry, Valor. I know how close you were to him.”

“Yeah, I used to think that until he killed me. How did you guys find my body?”

“He brought you back home and put a spell to preserve your body. I guess he wanted to work on something to pull you back from the other side.”

“But that's not possible.”

“It is. But it's dangerous and if it works, you won't be a wolf anymore among other things. See it's better to resurrect a witch than a werewolf.” Frey explained and held her son,continuing the lullaby she was singing before I interrupted.

I found my way to the basement and saw the casket he was in. I pulled it open and glanced over at his body with a twinge of ache as to the unimaginable pain he was going through. I reached for his face and smiled, petting softly. Being here with him reminded me of the time that Frey was coming into her powers and we left the pack to find a way to pull her out of the dream state—when I put myself to save the Luna and

have the witches draw from the Delta spark.

Aiden ushered me into the house's kitchen and asked me to sit on the stool after I had tried to convince him I was alright. He didn't listen. Instead, he pulled out tissue paper and used it to stop my nose bleed, then he took my hands and muttered some enchantments that helped me regain my strength and hasten my healing factor. And the moment he closed his eyes, his beauty took me unawares, and I lost myself in it, and the way he smiled and talked. But I promised not to let myself think that way about him.

This man right here was the first to awaken a feeling in me, although we never really had a chance to explore that part between us, especially considering he was also a fuck boy. I rolled my eyes and chuckled, wiping of the tears that trickled down my cheeks. “I forgive you, Aiden. I need you to know that.” I professed and pulled away from him, shutting the coffin and turning on my heels.

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Kane

I saw images of some memories in Valor’s head and aflash of anger boiled in my blood. Just then, Valor reopened his eyes and a line of tears pooled from his eyes. I had no choice but to hide the rage with a smile, showing him affection by swiping off his tears and reassuring him that everything would be alright. That he had me now and I wasn't going anywhere. But what could he be doing with that monster, Kane Creed? How was he even alive? The last time I saw him, he was in his own pool of fucking blood. I needed to know more. I had to know how far that bastard had dragged him into his swindle. I placed my hands on his temple and for a moment, it was like the world stopped. His mind was open to me and I could see every single moment of his life, like movies playing on a television screen.

“Let’s see what you've been up to. Hmm, he calls you little wolf,” I chuckled, and he sat there oblivious to what was happening to him. “Just a little tweak and we are back on track.” I pulled back after implanting memories into his head. He regained his senses instantly and smiled, pulling me into an abrupt embrace.

“Zeke, you didn't leave.”

“I told you I wouldn't.” I answered and forced a smile, caressing his cheeks in the most pleasant way. My skin still crawled that somehow my nemesis had wound back into my life after more than half a year of losing contact. I would do everything and anything to get rid of every single memory of Kane in his head.

The buzz of my phone saved me from giving into the anger I couldn't bear anymore, and I rose to my feet and took three steps away from him, answering the phone call, completely surprised that one of the wolves from the Eclipse was calling me. “Hello.”

“How many times have you guys fucked?” The guy at the other end of the phone asked, and I rolled my eyes, certain thatValor heard him because of his heightened senses.

“Seriously, was this the reason you called me?”

“No. Just checking on you. I wanted to tell you what the leader said about you getting back on the team.” I walked farther from Valor because I didn’t want him hearing this either.

“Well, what's the news?”

“No luck, Ezekiel. I'm so sorry. I tried to be convincing, but he just wouldn't listen to me. Besides we're out of the country, not sure if we're ever going to come back again.”

“Yeah, I know. I won't miss it,” the realization that I just lost everything hit me and I instantly knew that the only person I had left was Valor. And Kane was coming after him. I wouldn't let him take him even if I had to manipulate Valor to keep them apart. I would do anything. I sucked in a deep breath, and hung up, turning to Valor with a sense of urgency lingering in my gaze. “Valor, I'm heading back to the Eclipse. They need me.” I shot at him and he bolted to his fist with astonishment bleeding into his eyes.

“What? You can't just leave. You haven’t even stayed up to a week.”

“I told you earlier. It's really important. We need to get together for something very important,” I declared. Valor just stood there watching me with an expression I couldn't decipher etching on his face. “I know we should talk about this, but…” I was saying, desperation seeping from my voice as he cut me off.

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