Chapter 192 A DANGEROUS FAVOR
Edeline
"Oh, wait! Just one more thing..." I said, leaning back in my seat and looking up at Conor with a pleading expression. "If I can somehow spring a certain someone from the cellars, can he tag along? Darius isn’t exactly in a safe spot here... he’s bound to face some serious challenges, and he happens to be my closest buddy."
Conor squinted at me, clearly skeptical. "Didn’t he, like, try to mate and mark you?"
I waved my hand dismissively and shook my head. "He was completely under Anita’s control. It wasn’t really him. He was being poisoned, and it seems like nobody is considering this. Tatiana got away without any consequences for poisoning him before Anita even arrived, and it's disappointing that not even William is making an effort to clear his name!" My eyes were steady, filled with conviction, and my tone was resolute. "Darius is going to face serious challenges after what he’s been through, and William can’t do anything about it. That’s just the way things are. I really hope we can take him with us. He’s apologized to me countless times, and now that the poison is out of his system, he’s back to his old self!"
Conor paused, lost in thought. He tapped his fingers on the counter, his deep blue eyes fixed on mine. "Okay. But if he starts causing any issues, he’ll be kicked out. He’ll have to handle it himself."
A smile spread across my face, and I nodded enthusiastically. "Thanks! He won’t cause any trouble. I swear." I leaned in and planted a quick kiss on his cheek, which made him blush once again.
Conor’s gaze softened as he looked at me, as if trying to understand something deeper. "You remind me so much of her," he said softly.
I stood up from my seat, feeling a bit unsure of how to respond to his comment.
"Well," Conor said with a sigh, breaking the lingering tension as he stood up. "We’re heading out tomorrow evening. Just make sure you’ve got everything sorted by then." He flashed me a reassuring grin.
I nodded, making my way toward the door. I glanced back at him. "Thanks... once more."
"Sure thing," he replied, nodding and clearing his throat. He seemed a bit unsettled.
As I walked out, I could sense a wave of relief washing over me. The dusty path felt lighter beneath my feet, and I felt a sense of calm settling in. Everything seemed to be falling into place.
I no longer had to worry about my wolf’s wild instincts. The thought of Percival’s pained face was tough to bear, but I knew my parents and Mirabelle would be upset and try to stop me if they knew. So, I planned to write them letters explaining my departure and slip away unnoticed, like a shadow in the darkness.
Next on my list was coming up with a plan to bust Darius out of the cellars. I knew exactly who to turn to for assistance—someone who shared my disdain for William and might be willing to help.
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Edeline
I felt a surge of joy lift my broken spirit, making each step feel lighter than the last. It was as if a weight had been lifted from my shoulders. Turning down Conor's offer had felt like the best decision. Deep down, I knew I would have regretted it sooner or later.
Percival really does care about me, I can tell. But it seems like he and his wolf are so focused on their own problems, specifically losing his pup with Tatiana, that I have been pushed to the sidelines. That realization stings. I wish I could spend more time with him, like she does. It feels like I deserve better treatment than what he has been giving me all this time.
His words, when he tells me he loves me, seem sincere, yet they frustrate me. I cannot help but have feelings for him, even though I find it hard to admit. I am so tired of wanting him when it is clear that this is not working out. I just cannot continue like this.
It is painful to see how he gazes at Tatiana. He insists that he does not love her, but she is carrying his future. In a strange way, this has made me anxious about the possibility of losing his pup due to their bond.
I simply cannot understand how his obsession with that pup keeps him away from me. It has reached the point where he prioritizes her over me. I know that guys, especially those with alpha blood, are naturally fatherly. Wolves are excellent parents in general, and Tatiana has clearly developed a deep affection for the little one growing inside her. They are both deeply concerned about the pup, and that concern has made them disregard everything else. He spends all his time with her, hoping for a positive outcome.
It makes me wonder if life would be simpler if she lost the pup. Do they both truly want it? Maybe I am just not very emotional, or perhaps I am not familiar with those kinds of feelings.
It really stings to remember how crushed I felt when I told him I no longer wanted to be with him. I am fairly certain he did not take me seriously. He probably thought I would keep my distance only to let him back into my life later on.
Not this time.
I have been let down by him far too many times. I have a big heart, and that is why I tend to develop feelings easily. It is also why I keep finding myself in these painful situations.
It makes me think a lot.
I know he does not have feelings for her, but he needs to care about her because of the pregnancy. They have shared experiences, gone through this journey together. They even had a tender moment once, which only makes my wolf even more agitated.
It is really tough not knowing what is going on inside his head. It feels like a constant ache. I could delve into his thoughts if I wanted to know the truth, but I am too scared to do it. I have not really explored the mate bond yet. It just feels too intimidating.