Chapter 26 - Kronos

It was horror seeing her in so much pain but she seems better now. It took her a day and a half to finally shift but she doesn't know it.When should I tell her that the eclipse is tomorrow? My wolf is purring in my head at the opportunity of finally seeing hers and not offering any answers... He just wants to mate as badly as her wolf does. It took everything in me not to mount her. She didn't understand what was going on though. He also wants to complete the bond so they can communicate with each other. It's driving me crazy how beautiful she is. Her wolf is a brilliant reddish brown and her eyes make my heart race with how brightly they shine. Maybe it's just the bond but I would do anything for her. She is more powerful than she knows though so, maybe I won't have to kill my nephew. He is a fool if he thinks he could take her from me. I can see what he's planning. He wants to hunt and claim her for himself. A growl slips past my lips at the thought and Silvia glances at me confused. The look on her face is adorable. My wolf wants me to confuse her some more to see that look again. I can't help but laugh and she shakes her head. Raven is glaring at me as we get closer but I can see the relief on her mother's face. I have to reign in my anger at the witch. There is so much of it for our past and what she made me do. I think Silvia's mother is just as angry. If the pack learned I attacked Ryder I'd be marked for death. As it is they think Bunny did it because of the war and the scar the blade left. I learned about the war when I was a pup. For one thousand years werewolves fought the witches. We'd hunt them and kill on sight. Ryder wanted peace and passed a treaty with the council. Ryder was at least one hundred. Nobody knows how old Bunny is. I use to think she was the original witch and I was scared of her. It's one reason I went to Raven instead...the other was my stupid crush because of her red hair but that soon turned to hatred. Our actions almost broke the peace treaty Ryder created but he claimed Bunny was his mate. I can't believe the council accepted that. There's no way it could be true. Bunny was horrified and fled to the woods. She has been hiding in her burrow ever since. Over the years we've seen eachother. She knows I was just a kid but I could've killed her too with that blade. I guess her desire for magic has made her less shy. I wonder if what we did will work and what will happen if it does... If a pissed witch made the Lycan what will she try to do? When we go inside I think of Ryder. His scent is everywhere in here. Does Silvia smell the faint grilled pineapple? He wasn't a bad guy and my guilt is eating at me. He was Silvia's father and we kept her from ever knowing him. His cabin is just inside the packs boarder and I'm pushing my luck staying here. I take a deep breath and smell my mate. It calms me and makes my mouth water. Melons and honey and the sweetness of summer. Sweetness? Why did my nephew have to call her that? He shouldn't even be enjoying her scent. I wonder if the potion will still work. My wolf whines at the thought of weakening her scent. What other choice do we have? Once the alpha learns of her he'll want her in the pack and unless I'm pardoned they won't recognize me. I hate to admit it but Emmett is right. They might pardon me because of her...that's a long shot. The other option is I challenge the Alpha. I don't think I could beat him in a fight. I wrap my hand around her waist causing the shirt to rise. My wolf won't let my eyes leave her ass. "What are you thinking about?" Silvia asks me and my knees feel weak at the sound of her voice. "Mating..." My voice is husky with want and she gasps with her lips slightly parting. I can't help the smile that spreads across my face. She's blushing...If she only knew all the dirty thoughts that were now going through my mind she might turn an even darker shade.