Chapter 9 William tried to take my hand , but I coldly avoided it . From the moment you slept with Lucy , our love was over , I said firmly . Desperately , William explained , Honey , I was tricked by her . Lucy was an undercover agent sent from across the border , and I fell for her lies … Unmoved , I replied , So ? Thats your excuse for betraying me ? Williams breath hitched as he struggled to respond . Finally , he said with difficulty , Honey , Im sorry . Ill spend the rest of my life making it up to you , okay ? Please , give me another chance . I know youre still grieving over the child we lost , but we can have another . I know you still care for me lets start over . I sneered . William , youre right . I havent let go of you but I havent forgiven you either . Do you know how you managed to find this place ? I deliberately left clues , just so I could reject you face to face . His eyes reddened , and he lunged forward , wrapping his arms around me . No ! I wont let go ! he cried , his voice trembling . Youre the only one Ive ever loved ! Lucy meant nothing to me..nothing ! I struggled in his embrace , but he held me tighter . Then , a trembling voice interrupted . William … youre so cruel ! On the balcony stood Lucy , her face pale and furious , a gun shaking in her hands . her were several vampires , watching the scene unfold with predatory grins . William immediately moved to shield me . Altei Laking My Death . My Alpha fushared Went Mast 5.5 % Chapter 9 The vampire leader chuckled darkly . William , we owe you for this . If you hadnt gone soft and let Lucy live , wed never have found Caitlins hideout . William froze , guilt flashing across his face . I laughed bitterly . So much for your undying love . No , wife , you dont understand ! William pleaded . Lucy was in jail for the past six months . I only spared her so she wouldnt die immediately . Thats all ! Lucys lips curled into a twisted smile . Her voice trembled with rage as she raised the gun . William , I gave up everything for you . And this is how you repay me ? You tried to kill me ! Her aim wavered as her emotions consumed her , but the vampire leader growled impatiently . Shoot already ! The Bloodwalker Pack fighters will be here any moment . Didnt you say you wanted revenge ? Lucys hands trembled as she turned the gun toward me . Its your fault ! she screamed . If it werent for you , William would have loved me ! She pulled the trigger . The gunshot echoed , but it wasnt me or William who fell . Lucys body crumpled to the ground , blood blooming from her chest . An icy voice rang out . Looks like I arrived just in time . Blake stepped into view , his gun still smoking . cold gaze swept over the scene . The vampire leader , panic evident on his face , glared at Blake . How did you know wed h here ? Chapter 9 Blake smirked . Weve been waiting for this moment . The day you escaped , we planted rumors to draw you out . William turned to me , his expression a mix of shock and betrayal . Youve been working with him all this time ? Watching me suffer ? I met his gaze calmly . You … how could you be so heartless ? he whispered . I didnt hold back my disdain . Heartless ? Your lover is lying dead on the floor , and you dare to question me ? The vampire leader laughed maniacally , drawing our attention . He opened his coat to reveal a bomb strapped to his chest . Lets all go down together ! he roared . Blakes eyes widened as he lunged toward me , but he was too far away . The explosion ripped through the air , shattering everything in its path . Pain wracked my body , and my ears rang as I struggled to stay conscious . In my blurred vision , I saw William shift into his wolf form , using his body to shield me . from the worst of the blast . He let out a mournful howl , blood dripping from his wounds . Caitlin , he whispered hoarsely , I finally protected you . His voice cracked as he added , Forgive me … In our next life , let me atone . With those words , he collapsed . Blake reached me , his face etched with worry . He checked me over , his hands trembling . I shook my head to indicate I was fine , though my ears still rang . Chapter 9 William … had he said something ? The villa was reduced to rubble , and the vampirese lay lifeless . Emergency teams rushed in , carrying me away on a stretcher . Blake stayed by my side , gripping my hand tightly . His voice cracked as he whispered , You have to live , Caitlin . I cant lose you . Under the influence of tinnitus , I didnt hear what Blake said and just nodded subconsciously . In the hospital , When I was in the coma , I dreamed of Williams proposal .. He was so full of love that he brought the canister ring on my finger and made a promise to be faithful to me for the rest of my life . But that was a long time ago . 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