Chapter 5 Chapter 5 The walk to Gamma Abels office feels longer than it should , mouly because my brain wont shut up Why am I doing this again ? Im halfway down the hall when the answer hits me guilt . Stupid , nagging , bleeding heart guilt . It doesnt matter that I dont know who Enoch really is . It doesnt matter that his aura practically screams danger , even with the amnesia . My conscience has decided Im responsible for him , which is just great . Hell leave when his wound heals , and his memory comes back , I mutter under my breath . Thats the deal . Youre not running a charity . The sound of raised voices spills out of Gamma Abels office as I approach . I slow my steps , my stomach sinking when I recognize Kalliass sharp tone . … and arc and youre just going to let that rogue stay ? he snaps . Do you have any idea who he might be ? What his intentions I roll my eyes . Of course , Kallias is throwing a fit When I step into the office , hes pacing like a caged animal , his hands gesturing wildly as he rants . Gamma Abel , on the other hand , looks like hes two seconds away from throwing himself out the window . Gamma , Kallias says , slamming his hands down on the desk . This is a risk we cant afford to take . The Gamma doesnt respond . He just rubs his temples , muttering something under his breath that sounds a lot like a prayer for patience . Ill handle it , Gamma Abel finally says , his tone weary . No need , I chime in , stepping fully into the room . Im already here . Kallias spins around , his blue eyes narrowing when they land on me . You- Hi , I interrupt , brushing past him to stand in front of Camma Abels desk . Perfect timing , the Gamma mutters , rubbing his temples . We were just talking about you . Always a pleasure , I say dryly , sliding into the room . Kallias turns to me , all sharp edges and fury . Get that rogue out . Now I ignore him , planting myself in front of the Gammas desk . Enochs my boyfriend . The room falls silent . For a second , I think Ive pulled it off . Then Kallias laughs , sharp and mean . Boyfriend : Thats the best youve got ? Jealous ? I shoot back , tilting my head . He steps closer , his jaw ticking . Youre delusional if you think anyones buying that. Taryn , Gamma Abel is clearly stressed now . Please tell me you have a logical explanation for all of this . I do , I say , smiling sweetly . Ha , lets hear it , Kallias chuckles to himself . I ignore him , turning my full attention to Gammabel . He ran away from his p pack to see me , I say , my voice breaking 1/5 BUX slightly as I fake a smile . Its its so romantic Camma Abel looks suspicious . Kallias looks like he wants to punch something probably me . And where exactly is he from Gamma Abel asks , leaning forward . ThTcramble scramble for something , anything The Midnight Pack . Kallias barks out a laugh . The Midnight Pack doesnt have rogues . Try again , Taryn Oh , shut up , Kallias , I snap , spinning to lace him . Not everyone runs their pack like a dictatorship . Enough , Gamma Abel says , cutting through our banter . He eyes me for a long moment , his brow furrowed . Is this true , Taryn Time to pull out the big guns . I take a deep breath , letting my shoulders slump as I fake a sob . He loves me , Gamma . And after everything Ive been make up for it . through after Kallias rejected me- I shoot Kallias a pointed glare . This is the least you can do to Gamma Abel sighs , rubbing his temples again . Taryn The Gamma leans back in his chair , giving me the kind of look that says I dont get paid enough for this shit . You sure about this ? I nod , pulling out my best wide eyed , tragic expression . He loves me , Gamma . He couldnt stay away . And considering my track record with relationships- I glance pointedly at Kallias . You owe me one . Gamma Abel sighs , long and heavy , like hes got the weight of the world on his shoulders . Ill inform the Alpha and Luna , but this is on you , Taryn . One wrong move , and hes out . Understood , I say , already turning to leave . Not so fast , Kallias snaps , stepping in front of me . This isnt over . My parents wont allow it . Gamma Abels expression hardens , his murmur becomes low and dangerous . Accepting pack members is my jurisdiction , Kallias . If you go behind my back on this , youll be directly challenging my authority , The airin the room spikes , but Kallias doesnt argue . Instead , he storms out , slamming the door behind him so hard the walls shake . I wait a beat , then wipe a fake tear from my cheek . Thanks , Gamma . Youre the best . 1 He grumbles something that sounds suspiciously like , Youre lucky Im fond of you , as I slip out of the office . The backyard is unusually noisy as I make my way outside , the sound of murmured voices drawing my attention . of pack members is gathered near the fountain , their backs turned to me as they stare at something or someone in the center . What the hell now ? I mutter , pushing my way through . My stomach twists as I push through the crowd , shoving past bodies until I reach the front . When I break through the circle , my stomach twists . Enochs in the center , soaked in what looks and smells like mop water . Kalliass friends are surrounding him , smirking as one of them kicks at his leg and his bandaged stomach Shit . 2/5 11:39 Sat , 15 Mar Chapter 5 Who the hell is that one of them m He doesnt even have the Riverstone Pack mark , another adds , his tone laced with disgust . Enoch doesnt react . He just crouches there , one arm shielding his face , the other bracing himself on the ground . His expression is blank , numb , like he doesnt even register the pain . My hand flies to my mouth , a gasp escaping before I can stop it . Stop it ! I shout , stepping forward . All eyes snap to me , the crowd parting slightly as the group of bullies turns to face me . What are you gonna do about it , Omega ? one of them sneers . Something snaps inside me . I dont think I just move . Youre about to find out , I growl , stepping towards the bullies and Enoch , Enochs eyes flicker up to meet mine from afar , and for the first time , I see something in them . A spark I shove through the last row of onlookers as the last of Kallias friends leaves . I barely register their murmurs , and drop to my knees in front of him . I whisper , my voice cracking . My hands tremble as I reach out to him , wiping mop water off his face like itll somehow undo the humiliation . It doesnt , of course . Hes drenched , his hair plastered to his forehead , dirt streaking his jaw . He looks up at me , his expression blank , detached , like he doesnt even feel the kicks that are still landing on his ribs . Whats wrong ? His voice is so calm it almost sounds curious , like hes asking about the weather . I freeze , my throat tightening . Why are you crying ? he asks , tilting his head slightly , as if Im some puzzle hes trying to solve . I laugh , though it comes out shaky . Im not crying . Something just uh went in my eye . Enoch stares at me , unimpressed . Then , in that same neutral , detached tone , he asks , Should I just kill them all ? The atmosphere turns deadly in an instant . The murmurs from the crowd falter , replaced by an oppressive silence . Its the same pressure that made Kallias step back in the infirmary hallway, the kind of dominance that makes your wolf want to roll over and bare its throat . Im beginning to think what kind of man exactly have I let into our pack ? Its not just his words its how hes saying it the raw authority radiating from him . My chest tightens , my instincts screaming to submit . I dont know what monster he is , but hes a force no one should dare challenge . No , I say , sharper than I intend . His head tilts further , like hes studying me . You dont think like that . He says nothing , just watches as I stand and grab his arm . Come on , were going back to the room . He blinks at me , completely unbothered . I turn to the crowd , glaring at the pack members si loitering like vultures . What the hell is wrong with all of you ? 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Shes not wrong As much as I hate to admit it , I wouldnt have been able to stop him either Mill , I Milli grumble , guiding Enoch to sit on the edge of the bed . A little effort wouldnt kill you . I sigh , dragging Enoch to the bed , Sit , I mutter He obeys , sinking onto the mattress like a kid whos been scolded . I grab a towel from the counter and stand in front of him , my hands working through his mop water soaked hair . He stares up at me , quiet and still , like hes waiting for something Im so fucking done with this pack , I mutter under my breath , wringing out the towel before wiping his face again . Bunch of assholes who dont have anything better to do than bully someone who cant fight back Enoch doesnt react . He just sits there , watching me like a kid fascinated by their first snowfall . Im mid grumble , cursing every pack member under my breath , when I feel his arms wrap around my waist . My breath catches , my hands stilling in his hair . What are you He leans forward , resting his head against my chest , his ear pressed over my heart . Alive , he murmurs , the word soft , almost childlike . 1 freeze . My heart hammers against his ear , loud enough that Im sure he can hear it . Slowly , I turn to Dr. Lisa , wide eyed . Is this normal ? With , uh amnesia ? I whisper , gesturing at the man latched onto my waist like a lost puppy . Lisa finally looks up from her newspaper , a smirk tugging at her lips . Youre gonna have to train your wild dog , sweetheart , she says with a laugh before going back to her reading Thanks Super helpful , I mutter , rolling my eyes . Lisa picks up her paper again , completely unfazed , while I awkwardly stand there with Enoch clinging to me . His face is level with my chest , his eyes closed , and I feel every beat of my racing heart . Okay , buddy , I say , patting his shoulder . Lets not make this a habit . I shake my head , trying to process what the hell jushappened . Enoch doesnt budge , and I sigh , deciding to just roll with it . Chapter 3 I pick up the towel again , working it through his hair as his arms stay firmly around me Its not until Dr. Lisa suddenly bolts upright , her eyes glued to the paper , that my pulse kicks into overdrive . What ? What is it ? I ask , my voice sharp with panic . She turns to me slowly , her face pale . The Alpha King- W what ? I murmured . The Alpha King is declared missing . My mouth falls as I look down at the man before me . Missing ? E Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!