Chapter 6 11 seems you are getting well though . Caspians voice was gentle , like that of a protector , instantly putting me at ease . My wolf instincts sensed he was safe . But I still need to pay you back . After all , you took the risk to challenge the Black Rock Pack alpha . I tried to offer something in return , a standard practice in the werewolf world . He quickly shook his head . You saved my life , remember ? If you really want to repay me , then just come to my place and eat dinner with me every night . He said , a hint of hopeful anticipation in his eyes , making an unexpected request . I considered it for a moment . It would work . Its part of the wolf pack dynamic , and itd give us a chance to connect . After an afternoon of sea breeze , reality was still waiting for me . The only thing I could escape was my own heart , I couldnt outrun the turmoil within myself . As soon as I switched my phone back on , Riley and Liams messages flooded in , like two wolves vying for territory , throwing out threats and pleas . Seraphina , is this what you wanted ? Riley has been banished from our territory . Lizms message was tinged with impatience , still trying to assert his alpha dominance . Stop playing games and come home , back to where you belong . He spoke as if I were his property . I scoffed . Just how arrogant was he , thinking that no matter what he did , all he had to do was call , and I would come running back like a mindless , lovesick wolf ? I used to be too meek , too subservient in my love . Maybe Ive never really understood the meaning of love . Tve made myself perfectly clear , were done . Our Blood Oath is null and vold . I replied coldly . My wolf had completely severed ties with him . We no longer had any connection whatsoever . Youre the one who tore our oath to shreds . After sending that , I blocked both of their mental link and messages . I didnt want to hear from them , I was disgusted by everything about them . The next morning , I found Liam outside my apartment looking exhausted and holding a breakfast tray . he said , trying to use food to soften me , as was his usual way of trying to win me over . a low growl . You must be hungry , he said , As he began to walk inside , I blocked the entrance . My wolf reacted to his presence with a His face took on a hurt expression . Seraphina , do I not even have the right to enter your territory anymore ? He was still playing the victim , trying to play on my sympathy . I rolled my eyes . What do you want ? Were not bound together in any way anymore . What gives you the right to enter my territory ? I said , making the boundaries clear . We had nothing to do with one another . His face went through a series of emotions before he grabbed me and pulled me into a tight embrace . Seraphina , I refuse to nulidy our Blood Oath he whispered , his voice pleading , unable to accept the reality of losing me . I laughed , incredulous . He had betrayed our bond , and yet here he was , declaring his refusal to nullify it . I told you , Riley is just family , nothing more . Now youve gone and aired our dirty laundry and our packs land control has plummeted , so are you satisfied ? He blamed me for everything , without a shred of self awareness . 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His gentle nature always gave me a setite of calm . I knew he was constardly thinking It was a coincidence that we had ended up living on the same street , him in the apartment above me . So we decided to take turns cooking and I had grown accustomed to his presence , his loyalty and his friendship . I texted back , Tm fine . Dinners almost ready ; come downL During our meal , he mentioned in passing that Liam was still outside , looking like a lost and abandoned beast . But I no longer cared . He could stand out there for as long as he liked ; he couldnt intrude on my life anymore . I needed to move on . Shortly after we finished eating , I got ready to head to the packs medical clinic . I needed to fulfill my duties as a pack doctor . Public opinion had settled and my position had been reinstated . I needed to get back to work and assist more members of my pack , I avoided his gaze , pushing away all thoughts of him . At a red light , his car pulled up next to me . He lowered the window and said , Seraphina , riding that thing is too dangerous , get off and let me take you to the clinic . He was trying to draw me back into his control , into his cage , to contain my wild instincts . I looked at my newly customized motor , ignoring his lecture . I loved the feeling of freedom , the thrill of the wind rushing in my ears . At the next intersection . I easily shook him off . I guaranteed that he wouldnt be able to catch me ; I was too quick and agile for him . He couldnt possibly know where I worked . It was almost laughable that after three years of our Blood Oath , he had never once taken me to the healers clinic . Once , during a storm . Id been unable to get a ride and all the beta guards from our house had been taken by Riley to test out her new car . His world revolved around Riley , leaving no room for me .