Chapter 114: Pain And Suffering
Zayn stood in the doorway, his eyes wild and his chest heaving. He’d left the packhouse earlier for a breather, to clear his mind. But something pulled him back.
When he did, his wolf grew restless and worried. When he heard Lily’s heavy breathing through the door, he knew something was wrong.
The scene confirmed his worst fears. Lily was hyperventilating, gasping for air as if she couldn’t breathe. Her face was pale.
“Step away from her,” Zayn growled at Alva, who was crouched next to Lily.
“I know how this looks, Alpha. But you have to trust me,” She said calmly, “I asked about her past, it appears to have triggered a traumatic memory.”
Zayn didn’t wait for further explanation. His wolf was clawing at his insides, demanding he protect their mate. Before he could say anything else, Zayn felt a hand tugging on his pant leg.
He looked down. She was clutching the fabric of his pants tightly, as if it were her only lifeline. Through the fog of the nightmare, Lily seemed to know he was there.
This was her cry for help.
“I think you’ve done enough for today,” Zayn said coldly to Alva.
Despite her protests, Zayn crouched down and carried Lily in his arms. She was burning up; her skin was hot to the touch.
“Ezra!” Zayn bellowed over his shoulder. His Beta appeared immediately in the doorway. “Arrest her,” he ordered, jerking his head toward Alva.
“Yes, Alpha,” Ezra replied, moving to restrain the human healer.