Torn: Reflections by Dean Murray & Clifton Satterfield

Author:Dean Murray & Clifton Satterfield
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Dean Murray
Published: 2012-08-18T14:16:23+00:00

Chapter 21

Rachel was waiting for us, happiness and concern warring with each other on her expression. I knew what was bothering her as soon as I got close enough to feel the energy surging out from the rest of the pack. I gently put Adri down as I prepared for the coming battle.

I vaguely heard the girls apologize to each other, but couldn't focus on anything other than keeping my beast from tearing free into my hybrid form and going for blood. A tiny fraction of me wondered at how much stronger my protective instinct had gotten when both Rachel and Adri were involved, but there wasn't time to explore the change.

I pulled the door open, only to have Rachel place a hand on my arm to stop me.

"The rest of the pack is back. Jasmin already told them what happened. It doesn't look good."

It was a confirmation of what I'd already known was coming, and I felt a growing distance settle on me as my power surged out in challenge. I turned towards Adri and offered her the best comfort I was able with my beast riding me.

"I realize it's unreasonable to ask you to trust me right now, but I'm going to need you to do so. Can you remain quiet for the next few minutes?"

The words she responded with were unimportant, I could smell her agreement, feel acquiescence in her heartbeat. Rachel shook her head at me, but my heightened senses knew she was agreeing with me whatever her body language might be indicating. I stalked inside the house and went directly to the East Drawing Room. I heard the girls follow behind me, but my attention was on Jasmin.

The rest of the pack was clustered around her, James and Jess on either side, with Isaac and Dom further back. I only just managed to focus on Jasmin's words. I had to. If there was a chance to head this off without bloodshed, then it was my duty to find it.

"She goes back to Brandon tonight. It's a long shot, but it's better than nothing. She brought it on herself so there isn't any reason to cry over what might happen."

"Unacceptable. She wasn't properly his. There was no bond of Ja'tell, and consequently we have no obligation to return her to him."

My voice already sounded like the transformation to hybrid had begun. It was enough to give Jasmin pause, but not Jess.

"Alec, we have to do this. None of us are stupid; we know what's going to happen. You killed two members of his pack."

"Still unacceptable. You've all aired your opinions; you can retire to your beds now."

James looked up. He was shaking so badly it was obvious he was even further gone along the process of losing control than I was. Dom tried to calm him down, but he shook her off with a roughness that was uncharacteristic directed at her. His voice came out as a near growl.

"You selfish jerk. You've been mooning over her for weeks.

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