Take Me Once, I'll Bleed You Twice novel Chapter 174

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Take Me Once, I’ll Bleed You Twice

#hapter 174

BEATRICE

Beatrice turned to her fated mate. She couldn’t stop the grimace that plastered itself on her face at the sight of him being a mess but like hell was she going

to do anything about it.

Claire sauntered over to the two Bluemoon wolves. “Alright, Hendricks Bluemoon. You’re going to reject my friend, your fated mate, or we will annihilate

your pack, one wolf at a time, until only you remain alive.”

A snarl came from the Alpha as his lips curled into an expression of disgust. “I will… never… reject… my mate…”

Beatrice glanced at Benedict, wondering what he thought of the situation, only to find him staring at Claire with a look she knew all too well. Oh fuck no. Turning, she tugged on Riaghaire’s sleeve to get his attention. He leaned down just a little so she could whisper without worrying others would hear. “Don’t

let the Beta get near Claire.”

He gave her a small nod before looking between Claire and Benedict. Did he see it? Did he know why she wanted to keep them apart? She planned on explaining later, because right now just wasn’t the time to add more problems to an already complicated situation.

“So you’re willing to sacrifice your entire pack for some human who doesn’t even want you?,” continued Claire, raising her crow.

“I will… never… reject… my mate…”.

“His wolf is in control,” Benedict explained, sounding frustrated. He was carefully maneuvering his body to stand between them and his Alpha but the look on his expression showed there were conflicting thoughts bouncing around in his head. “You won’t be able to negotiate with him in this state.” His eyes flicked to Beatrice, as if pleading with her to have mercy or something. Yeah, fat chance of that. “Right now, taking it out on the pack won’t do anything. If… if you can wait until he’s back to himself…”

“Don’t make me laugh,” Beatrice snapped, drawing everyone’s attention. “You expect me to be lenient after everything he’s done? You’ve done?”

“He’s not lying, Beatrice,” Alpha Donovan interjected as he made his way over, his wounds nearly healed. One of the giant wolves was tracking his movements, a low growl rumbling the air, but didn’t move from where it stood. The other, the one who’d ran into Claire’s invisible ward, was attempting to snatch a giggling fae that flittered about. It was a comical sight, like watching a dog attempting to catch a fly.

“His wolf is what’s preventing him from rejecting you and, in this state, there’s no point trying to change his mind,” Donovan explained as he drew level with the group, “The wolf won’t negotiate with anyone except the person who shares their body. You need Hendricks to be in control so he can talk the wolf into doing it.”

“So even if an Elder commands it, he won’t do it until he’s in his right mind?” Marlow frowned. “That sucks. How long will it take for him to come back?”

Donovan raised his hands in a ‘who knows’ gesture. “That depends on the person. With everything that’s happened, I’m betting Alpha Hendricks is exhausted from holding his wolf back. Denying the fated mate bond and agreeing to the execution would have taken a lot out of him.”

“I refuse to feel sorry for making him suffer,” Beatrice retorted, causing the Mchezaji Alpha to shake his head.

“I’m not asking you to feel anything. I’m just explaining what’s going on. I don’t care how you feel about the man, just keep me out of it.”

Beatrice scowled. “This sucks. I’m never going to be free from this bullshit.”

Riaghaire touched a lock of her hair, tucking it behind her ear after a moment. The simple gesture made her heart skip a beat. It will be done,” the vampire assured her with a small smile. “I promise you that. One way or another, you will have your freedom.”

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