Chapter 168: _Cullen The Gossiper
"So, how’re you feeling about your father’s decision?" I asked, fiddling with my fingers awkwardly.
Kylo tilted his head, shrugging with a defeated look. "It’s not like I have much of a choice, Isleen. This order isn’t just from my dad. This whole thing has the blessing of the Alpha too. I can’t simply ignore that and risk banishment. And besides, I’d be honored to serve the Raven wood pack in battle."
I bit my lip. He was right. Moon knew I would’ve loved to join in this battle as well. But alas, pack traditions and my stupid Omega status got in the way of that.
"Hey." Suddenly, Kylo held me with both hands on my shoulders, shaking me softly to get my attention. "Thank you."
I frowned, blurting out without much thought. "For what?"
Kylo smiled, looking into my eyes, searching. Searching for what exactly? Tripedation? Anger? Or... something else?
Kylo parted a stray strand of hair gently with his fingers, causing me to involuntarily shiver. He inched closer to me, his mouth lingering close to my ears.
"For caring so much about me." His breath prickled my skin, causing me to tense up. "I kinda wish we’d never broken up. But right now, I feel like I no longer deserve your care. Your affection. Your..."
He trailed off. Why did he stop? He didn’t deserve my what?
I blinked awkwardly, flushing red when my eyes caught some passersby staring at us. I gently pushed Kylo away, and immediately felt like I’d been given new air. Phew!
"Oh, stop that Kylo! We’ve been together since high school. Broken up or not, I’ll never stop caring about you." I gave him a little punch on the arm, trying to ignore whatever Kylo the awkward air around us.