Chapter 166 – Dungeons
–SHEILA’S POV–
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Aaron’s arm was warm around my waist, his fingers tracing lazy patterns on my stomach. I sighed, eyes fluttering closed, and leaned into him, letting my head rest against his chest. His heartbeat was steady. So steady. Just like him.
“I could stay like this forever,” I said softly.
“Me too,” he whispered, pressing a kiss into my hair. “No patrols. No drama. Just you and me.”
His voice was low and scratchy, the kind of voice he only used when we were alone. I smiled and twisted a little to face him. He
looked at me like I was the only thing that mattered.
“I mean it,” he said, brushing his knuckles across my cheek. “I’d throw the whole pack away for this. Including Zane.”
I chuckled. “Shh. Someone could hear you.”
“Let them. Zane would do the same for Lia.”
“You’d be the worst beta if you did that.”
“I don’t care,” he replied, running a hand through my hair. “I’d rather be a good mate than a good beta. You’re the most important thing in this world, Sheila.”
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His lips met mine again, slow and familiar, and I felt that same stupid flutter I always did when he kissed me. Like the whole world narrowed to just his mouth and his hands and the way he always made me feel safe.
Knock knock.
Aaron pulled back with an audible groan. “You’ve got to be kidding me.”
Another knock.
He sat up, running a hand through his hair. I frowned. “You want me to get it?”
“No,” he muttered. “I got it.”
I watched him climb out of bed and pull a hoodie over his head. But something shifted in his expression just before he reached.
the door.
“Derek,” he snapped.
I sat up straighter, confused.
“I told you not to bother me tonight.”
“I’m sorry, I was just–” Derek began.
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Aaron stepped half out the door like he was ready to fight. I had never seen him like that. Not with Derek. Not with anyone.
“I just came to inform you that Alpha is back. He is with Warner and Ajax.”
“I don’t need to be informed of their whereabouts all the time, alright? Now don’t come back unless it’s something important.”
I
Within seconds, he returned inside, his eyes black with anger. stared as he turned to the door, muttering something under his breath, before slamming it shut harder than necessary. He stood there for a second, his back facing me, fists clenched at his sides.
“Aaron?” I said quietly.
He didn’t answer.
I slid out of bed, walking over to him. “Hey,” I said softly, reaching for his hand. “What’s going on? That wasn’t like you.”
He finally turned to me, his eyes slowly shifting from black to normal.
“What’s wrong?” I asked again. “Why are you so on edge?”
“What happened with you and Warner,” he said, voice tight, “that was just a glimpse, Sheila.”
“What do you
you mean?”
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“The Order isn’t just messing around anymore,” he said. “They’re planning something. Something big. And it’s coming soon. We’ve had skirmishes before, but this feels different. They’re smart. Quiet. Organized. And we’re still trying to figure out what they’re after.”
I grabbed his arm, moving closer to him. “Aaron. It’s gonna be fine. Nothing’s gonna happen, alright?”
He stared at me, his gaze intent. “I’m scared, Sheila. I can’t lose you again. Not to them. Not to anything.”
and
My heart tightened. I offered him a smile, reaching up brushing my hand against his cheek. “You won’t, baby. Blake just took us by surprise that night. We weren’t expecting it. But now we’re prepared. I’m stronger than you think.”
“I know,” he sighed, wrapping an arm around my waist and pulling me into a hug. “I know you’re strong. But I’m not.”
I laughed. “Shut up. You’re much stronger.”
“Not when it comes to you. I don’t see sense when you’re in question, Sheila.”
“Because you love me. It’s okay. I’m your mate.”
“I wish I’d taken that bullet that night, and not you.”
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“And I’m glad it was me.” I pulled away from him, cupping his face in my hands. “I’m not going anywhere, I promise. No matter what happens, I’m yours. You’ll never have to go through anything without me. Always and forever.”
His eyes softened, and his shoulders dropped as he exhaled.
“I mean it,” I whispered.
He pulled me into his arms, hugging me like he needed it to breathe.
“I love you,” he murmured.
“I love you too,” I said. “And we’re gonna get through this. Together.”
We stayed like that for a while, after which he lifted me up into his arms and carried me back to bed. He placed me down carefully, before climbing in with me, straddling me.
His gaze
lowered from my face to my chest, where the scar of the
bullet was.
His thumb traced my skin, sending a shiver down my spine.
“I hate this,” he whispered.
“I think it looks cool,” I muttered.
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“I don’t mind how it looks,” he said. “It’s just a reminder than I failed to protect you.”
“You weren’t there, Aaron. It’s not your fault. And you still protected me. You found me in time and got me treated. Give yourself more credit, darling.”
He met my eye again, just staring for a long moment.
I smiled up at him. “You can’t control everything, Aaron. You did your best that night. Some things are just meant to happen.”
He slumped on top of me, burying his face in the crook of my neck, sniffing deeply.
I laughed. “Hey, it tickles.”
“Shh. Let it.”
I laughed harder as he spoke, lips brushing against my ear.
Aaron chuckled as well, wrapping his arm tighter around my waist.
“Are you trapping me here?” I asked, gently pushing at his hand.
“Maybe. It’s not like you can’t free yourself.”
“True, but I don’t want to.”
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“Good. Then stay still and let me breathe in your scent. Let me feel your presence, and remind myself that y
you’re
re okay.”
I traced my hand over the back of his neck, playing with the hair at the base of his head.
“I’m right here. I’m not going anywhere,” I reassured him again.
“I wouldn’t let you if you tried.”
I smiled. “Mhm? What would you do if I tried to run away?”
Aaron pulled away to meet my gaze, his eyes black.
I sucked in a breath, surprised.
“I would catch you and drag you to the dungeons, then chain you to me so you can’t even move an inch away.”
My heart gave a flutter in my chest, stomach twisting.
I smiled. “Why the dungeons? Why not the bedroom?”
“So no one hears you if you scream for help.”
“Oh, okay,” I nodded, narrowing my eyes. “You’re evil.”
Π
“Am I?” He raised a brow.
I scrunched my nose. “Nah. Not really.”
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Aaron chuckled, burying his face in my neck again, tickling me with his lips.
I laughed, grabbing onto his hair, as warmth spread through me.
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