Screw My Childhood Sweetheart His Alpha Brother Marked Me First novel Chapter 117

Chapter 117

I lifted my chin. “No.”

Then we’ll test on you.” He brandished the knife in my direction.

n a flash, Kaleb was in front of him. “You push too far, Gregor.”

My bond was there in an instant, forming a wall in front of me.

If you think we’ll let you hurt Sen, you’re even stupider than you look in the fucking turtleneck,” Anson spat.

Gregor turned to Mason. “You allow this kind of insolence against the council? Against the Quad?”

Mason shrugged. “I teach my wolves that respect is earned. You haven’t earned our respect with your behavior on this visit.”

Gregor let out a low growl.

Caleb moved then, pulling his own knife from his belt. This one was smaller and much less dramatic than the showpiece Gregor had. Kaleb sliced the blade along his arm, blood instantly pooling there.

What the hell are you thinking?” Gregor barked.

Kaleb crossed to me, holding out his arm. “I’ll be your guinea pig.”

Jaughn and Knox didn’t move to let him pass.

placed a hand on each of their shoulders. “It’s okay. Let me try.”

eRivertantly they moved to give Kaleb about a foot of space. I looked up at him. “I’ve never tried to do this on someone who isn’t in ny bond. I might turn you into a toad.”

Caleb’s lips twitched. “I’ll take my chances.”

placed my hand over the cut and closed my eyes. My power was already dangerously low. It took all the force I could muster to pull n that pool of golden light. I reached out, trying to sense Kaleb’s pain. It was faint, as if I were receiving the message through a long innel. I pictured the gash in his arm and imagined the flesh knitting back together,

weat broke out on my brow as I pulled harder on my power. The knitting slowed, but I pushed harder on the golden liquid I nagined pouring into him. As the last piece came together, I wavered.

1y arm went out to steady myself. Voices rose around me. And then everything went black.

tried to roll over, but I couldn’t move. My eyes fluttered open. I was wedged between Caspian and Knox. Vaughn had one foot in his

ap and River had the other.

inson was perched on the end of the bed, worry lining his normally smooth features. “Sen?”

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Four other sets of eyes snapped to me. Knox pushed himself up against the pillows. “Are you okay? How do you feel?”

Caspian’s thumb swept back and forth against my hip. “You scared the hell out of us.”

‘Sorry,” I croaked.

River released my foot and crossed to the dresser, grabbing a bottle of water. “Here. Have some of this.”

sat up slowly, my muscles protesting the action. I took a sip of the cold water. It was heaven on my throat. “What happened?” Everything was a little hazy. I remembered the testing in flashes. Kaleb cutting his arm.

You drained yourself too far,” Vaughn said. His voice was completely flat, yet fire burned in his eyes.

You passed out,” Anson added. “We brought you up here, and you’ve been sleeping for the past few hours.”

‘She’s been unconscious,” Caspian argued.

Anson opened his mouth to say something else, but I held up a hand to stop him. “The terminology doesn’t matter. I was out of it.”

River brushed the hair out of my face as he sat down on the edge of my bed. “What are your power levels like now?”

closed my eyes for a moment, taking stock of that golden pool. “It’s much better. Not back to normal but close.” My eyes opened. “Is hat because you guys have been close?”

I think so,” Knox said. “Cass told us physical touch helps restore her.”

So you sandwiched me in between all of you?”

(nox shrugged. “Hey, it worked.”

I’m not complaining.”

Caspian pressed a kiss to my temple. “Ple

don’t do that again.”

searched his face, seeing so much pain there. He’d already lost so much. His parents. His brother in so many ways. He couldn’t andle losing me too.

brushed my lips against his. “I’ll do my best.”

knock sounded on the door.

Come in,” Knox called.

‘he door swung open and Kaleb filled the space. “Oh good, you’re awake.” His gaze swept around the room. “The Quad is leaving, but was hoping we could have a word before I go. In private.”

No,” Vaughn said, pushing to his feet.

pushed myself up higher on the pillows. “It’s okay. You guys can wait just outside.” Kaleb had brought an end to a situation that :ould’ve been catastrophic today. The least I owed him was a conversation.

Leave yourself open,” River ordered.

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I smiled at him. “Promise.”

Slowly, the guys filed out of the room. Vaughn was the last to leave, sending a glare in Kaleb’s direction.

When the door shut, Kaleb’s shoulders relaxed a fraction. He waved a hand and a breeze began circulating in the room

My head swiveled, trying to trace it. “What’s that?”

“A sort of wind tunnel. It protects our conversation from those who might want to listen in.”

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