Wolf Endangered (Willow's Forbidden Pack #2) - Avery Song Page 0,155

poor man didn't even try to stop him as he moved out of the way.

Willow was smiling like she'd won a damn Grammy award, her hand reaching for Onyx's while she was still in Nico's grasp. She pointed to something, and one look from her eyes that softened mischievously told me enough.

"They're not going to be back for a while," I concluded.

"So they're fucking," Aurelia got to the point. Saint and I looked at her as she shrugged. "What? Jealous?"

"Very," Saint muttered and boldly stated, "If you two are stealing Willow for some time, you better let me walk her home. This was supposed to be our date, remember?"

The way Saint said it actually emphasized how annoyed he was, and my concern was beginning to migrate to the potentially threatening issue of Saint fighting with Nico.

There was a moment of silence before Nico chuckled darkly within the pack bond. I couldn't ignore the goosebumps that ran across my skin.

"If a chocolate fountain and strawberries lead to sex, I certainly won't be bringing her back," he vowed. He was definitely not afraid of Saint. "But Sweetness is keen on sharing her night of festivities with all of us, so I guess I won't be too selfish this time around."

He paused as he let go of Willow as she tugged Onyx along to what I could only assume was this chocolate fountain with strawberries. Nico, on the other hand, slid his glasses off and looked down at us with his opened eyes of deadly, hollow white with red spinning circles that glowed menacingly.

"Threaten me again, devil's boy. I'm not afraid of a little hellfire."

None of us moved, but Aurelia rolled her eyes. "He ain't going to do shit with Willow around. Stop being mentally bullied into submission. Tell him if he doesn't go occupy Willow like Onyx is, I'm coming up there to steal her myself."

We didn't need to relay the message as Nico chuckled and slipped his glasses back on.

"Feisty, crazy bitch. Hmph."

He left. He’d completely muted his connection, which was probably why I couldn't sense that Neo was in the same building as us.

"I swear, one day you're going to start a fucking war, Saint," Jayce noted. "My flames can't handle that."

"He's coming out too fucking often, that's what," Saint replied.

"Does Nico always show up so often?" Aurelia asked, drawing our attention to her as she was still viewing the upper level.

"No," I replied. "Once a year, probably."

"Hmm," Aurelia actually seemed concerned.

"What?" Saint questioned.

"Something stirred him to come out this time," she whispered so quietly I barely caught it. "Someone or something is nearby."

"Why do you think that?" Saint inquired, but his expression proved he was taking her words seriously.

"When Nico came out the first time, he happily flaunted his power. Our environment here wouldn't stop him from doing the same. He loves attention when he's in control. At least, that's the obvious vibe I got. However, he barely let it free, and the glimpse of energy he did leak off just wrapped around Willow as if branding her.”

"Branding her?" I quietly questioned because he hadn't left a physical mark on her flesh at that moment.

"Magically branding her. It's a warning to anyone close to his level to not touch what is his, or they're essentially fucked," Aurelia explained. "So you're not out of the woods yet."

I exchanged a look with Saint and he nodded in understanding.

The party mood was over.

"Wait here for them to finish. The moment they're done, take Willow home on the walking route. When you're close, Jayce can pick you guys up. Jayce? I need you to heighten security. I want us to find these potential rats tonight. Secure us getaway transportation if necessary. I'm going to make a few extra connections. When Neo and Onyx are done, let them investigate the area."

"Got it," Jayce replied.

"Guess I'll order another drink," Saint announced. "Aurelia, you staying?"

"Nah," she replied, her eyes on someone else. I couldn't help but follow the trail, noticing a man in black whose vivid eyes were clearly locked on Aurelia's. Their shared look was intense, almost as if this man we'd never seen before was her destined mate.

"I’ve got a few things to take care of. Let me know when you all arrive home.”

With that, she was walking away, heading further into the dancing mayhem. The man was clearly following, but I didn't feel anything malicious by it.

"Guess we're all dealing with shit," Saint concluded, bringing my attention back to him.

"Promise me you'll be