Wolf Endangered (Willow's Forbidden Pack #2) - Avery Song Page 0,46

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"Tell Willow if she does that again, I'll pin her to the closest wall and teach her who's Alpha of this pack."

I snickered as Viktor's eyes slowly locked onto me.

"You're too late with the whole pinning to the wall," I hummed back, knowing my voice would carry to the earpiece. "Better luck next time!"

"You're so-"

Viktor blinked once and the line cut off. Now I was gawking like a fool as my lips made an 'oh shit' shape. "You didn't just hang up on him."

"I did," he replied, and I was left frozen as his lips suddenly pressed softly against my forehead. The beating rush of my blood thrummed in my ears, while I felt the tingles of desire run through me at the simplistic kiss that seemed to mean so much more.

“I only take orders from you, Willow.”

He moved away with a blink, his back now facing me as the silver walls faded - triggering the movement of the elevator once more.

"Jayce said we're clear. Let's not take too long," he announced. "Change your hair and eyes back," he reminded and whispered, "Your eyes look better blue."

I swallowed the lump in my throat while fighting to calm my racing heart and sweaty palms, and do whatever he'd just instructed while attempting to bring back my focus on what we were about to do and not on jumping my bodyguard.

Viktor is going to be the death of me.

"You could just bring him into this growing harem." I had to cover my mouth to not squeak at Neo's tranquil voice.

Neo?! You can't just slide into my mind DMs like that!

"Why, Sweetness?" This fucker sounded far too happy to catch me all lust-crazed. "Wish I was there to help you in the communication department."

No! I can communicate just fine! Ugh, Neo! I need to concentrate.

"Don't let me distract you then," he replied. "Dimitris is going to kick your ass when he sees you."

That made me eyeroll as I worked on fixing my demeanor and appearance.

Let's hope I'm William at that moment. I'm sure he'll rethink his decision.

"As he should," Neo suggested. "I wouldn't let him torture my mate."

Because you want to do the torturing.

"I enjoy how easy it is for you to understand me." His statement was genuine, as were the feelings thrumming through our connected bond.

Is it nice?

"Very," he whispered. "Get into your role, Sweetness. We'll be watching."

His statement meant The Forbidden Pack would be watching my performance, and it was like this was some sort of initiation to being fully accepted into their reign of terror. The way it made me smile put me back into the mood of vengeance, and my appearance returned to how it was as I prepared for the switch into William the moment we entered the car.

The elevator came to a slow stop, reaching the garage level. I knew the doors would open at any second, but there was one thing I had to do, or else I'd never get into my role. The elevator doors remained closed, far longer than they should.

"Willow," Viktor whispered. "Why are you holding back the doors?"

I didn't answer but moved until my arms slipped around his waist as I pressed my forehead against his back. He remained relaxed as if expecting my movement this time around, and we stood there in silence.

I'd reserved this perfect set of words that would express what I was sure the both of us were avoiding. I’d thought of it in the shower and was ready to confront this underlying issue, but now that we were in the prime moment, I couldn't grasp a hold of those expressive words.

"Sorry." It was the only word I could get out, and from the way he sighed, he knew it wasn't due to me holding the doors from opening.

"I can't ask you to guarantee that you'll never pull that again," he began with a tender voice. "But...I ask that the next time life feels like its crumbling all around you, you let me do my job, Willow."

He turned in my hold until his arms hooked around me in a tight hug.

"That you'll let me be by your side to protect you. Even if you need protection from yourself."

I nodded into his chest, and I felt the single droplet of water hit my left shoulder. It was the only one, but it was enough to confirm I'd hurt even Viktor with my actions.

"I'll always come to your aid when you need me the most, Willow. Don't forget that."

"I'll remember