Chapter .48.
Of course I loved him.
You don't give people you don't love,
the power to destroy you.
***
The man sat at the table with his head bowed. Hands folded. Breathes shuddered.
In.
Out. In.
Out. One inhale at a time to maintain his shaky composure. Eyes closed. Blocking out the world. Blocking out everything that was wrong with it in that moment. He heard the door open and raised his head, taking in the form of the stranger that stood across from him. "Where is he?"
The strange scent invaded his nose. He did not know who she was. She was not a member. Not a part of the pack. Intruder. He rose, a threatening growl escaping his throat, "How did you get in here?"
"Where is he."