Chapter Fifteen : A Heart- Stopping Twist NICOLE The words Blood for Blood haunted me . They were more than a memory they were a promise . It wasnt over . It would never be over not until Nadia was found . And now I had been forced back to ask for Nathans help . Gerald had been the pack s anchor through the hardest times my fathers long sickness and his eventual passing . When I stepped into my fathers role , Gerald had stood unwaveringly by my side .. And now he was dead . This time , I decided I wasnt letting go . 50 % 11:40 1/6 Chapter Fifteen : A Heart Stopping Twist Daniel had been the only fragile thread but now we both shared the desire to see Nadia brought to her knees . Nadia would suffer . She would bleed . She would pay for what she had done to my family , my pack , and to me . The only problem ? Nathan . He had made his intentions painfully clear he wanted me back , and he wasn t one to give up without a fight . Which is why I was now standing in his dining room , glaring at a table set with an elaborate spread of food and softly glowing candles . You said we were going to discuss new strategies to find her and put all of this behind us , I snapped , my voice sharp with irritation . What is all of this ? Nathan smiled , that same infuriating smile that used to make my heart race . I figured we could discuss things over dinner . 50 % 11:40 2/6 517 Chapter Fifteen : A Heart Stopping Twist I had to bring Daniel here and leave him with the guards for this ? For what , some cheap scheme ? I crossed my arms tighter . I already told you , Nathan . Whatever we had is over . You dont get to make up for the past with dinner or a dozen other pointless gestures so just go back to being the heartless man you are . The smile slipped from his face , and for a moment , I saw a flash of anger in his eyes . It was gone just as quickly , replaced by a cold , measured tone . Dont eat the food . Ill have dinner by myself . Lets just get this over with . For a second , guilt gnawed at me , but I shoved it aside and sat across from him . I ignored both him and the food but his scent cedarwood and something uniquely Nathan wrapped around me like a trap . It had always been this way . Even when I hated him , my wolf never fully did . When he cut into his steak , I gave in . 50 % 11:40 3/6 11:40 614 Chapter Fifteen : A Heart Stopping Twist He looked up , surprise flickering in hist eyes . Youll have dinner with me ? I rolled my eyes . Im already sitting here , arent I ? And I dont just mean dinner . Ill try to be … more open . For tonight . But dont mistake this for anything more than cooperation . Ive moved on . As I picked at the food , I couldnt help but notice he had prepared all my favorites . It was infuriating but I couldnt resist commenting . So , you remembered . Nathan paused mid bite , his expression softening in a way I hadnt expected . You re hard to forget . No matter how much I tried to convince myself I hated you . The air between us changed , thickening with an electricity that made my breath hitch . His eyes locked on mine , and I couldnt look away . For a moment , the years between us melted away . I saw the man I had loved before everything fell 50 % 11:40 4/6 11:40 Chapter Fifteen : A Heart Stopping Twist apart , and I hated how much my wolf ached to close the distance between us . I tore my gaze away , standing abruptly . Excuse me . I need to use the restroom . I didnt wait for a reply . I needed space , needed to clear my head before I did something reckless . My wolf pushed against the confines of my mind , demanding I go back to him , but I shoved her down as I stepped into the hallway . Thats when I felt it . The hairs on my neck rose as my wolf went on high alert . The faintest trace of a scent familiar and wrong hit me . I whipped around , and there she was , standing in the shadows with a silver knife in her hand . Dont do anything stupid like try to shift , she said , her voice low and venomous . I told you I had my hands 50 % 11:40 5/6 Chapter Fifteen : A Heart Stopping Twist deep into the pack and I have guards everywhere . One wrong move , and precious little Daniel pays the price . My wolf snarled , clawing at me to shift , but I forced her back , keeping my voice steady . What do you want ? Her smile widened . I told you before . Blood for blood . Or wasnt the message clear enough ? Then , from behind me , another voice spoke a voice that made my blood run cold . I believe it was . My eyes widened as I turned around to face him , with only his name able to register through the shock , Gerald ? 50 % 11:40 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!