Hex Bound by Ben Alderson

Author:Ben Alderson [Alderson, Ben]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-02-14T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Savi

I shout for Will to stop, to think about what he’s doing. Briefly, his gaze meets mine, but it’s not long before he’s back staring at the wolves, bouncing on the balls of his feet as if the beasts will pounce at any moment.

I call off the wolves, but they do not listen. Why would they? I’m not their alpha, and Will is part of the organization that killed so many of their pack members. In their eyes, he deserves to die for what his people did. And are they wrong to feel that way? Even the humans agree an eye for an eye is acceptable.

As I wonder if Will should pay for his crimes—because I’m sure I’m not the only vampire he led the hunters to—I find myself rushing forward and standing between the wolves and their prey.

“I don’t need your protection!” Will shouts.

I roll my eyes. Men are always so sensitive about women racing to their rescue. “I think me protecting you shouldn’t be your biggest concern right now.”

“You’re right. My biggest concern is how supernaturals can turn on each other in the blink of an eye! This is why we…”

He stops, and I turn on my heels to face him fully.

“This is why you what, Will?” I say, daring him to finish that sentence.

He swallows heavily.

“Say it! Say the words!” I shout, but he simply averts his gaze, refusing to look me in the eye. “Look at me and tell me that this is why you murder supernaturals.”

Anger boils in the pit of my gut, threatening to spill over, and I let it. I don’t ignore what I am or how it makes me feel. I just… be. I let myself be who I am now. And right now, I’m one pissed off hybrid.

I begin my transition before I even realize it’s happening, but I don’t want to fully change. I want him to hear my words. He needs to know how messed up his life is, how wrong it is. Of all beings, I shouldn’t judge him. I was just as clueless only weeks ago. But I learned my lesson, and it’s time he learns his.

“Supernaturals are not the problem, Will. Your people are the problem. Sure, we need a treaty in place and a government to police our actions, but we don’t go around torturing and killing others just because we can.”

“Really, Savi? Are you sure you should be the one who talks to me about what’s right and what’s wrong? After all, we met during similar circumstances,” he counters.

“I have never let one of my victims feel even an ounce of pain. I compelled them into a happier life. They were grateful during their final moments with me. Your people never offer such reprieve.”

I’m inches from him now, jabbing my index finger against his chest so hard he winces. The moment my claws extend and I slice his skin, I realize just how out of control I can be when I’m angry.

“What are you?” Will asks.

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