137 If only looks could kill … L I jolted awake .


    My body was trembling as I gasped for air , my vision was blurry and my head pounded .


    Nathan had been trying to pull me from Xander before someone whose face I couldnt see tackled him to the ground .


    In my desperation in between Xander pulling me and Nathan struggling .


    I had felt that familiar anger .


    It started small , the thought that Nathan would be hurt because of me had burned through my heart , coursing through my veins … thest thing I remember was screaming ..


    But now , Nathan was perched on the edge of my bed , in an unfamiliar room .


    Nanny hovered at the foot of the bed her eyes were swollen and she was trying to hold back her tears .


    The High Priestess was there too , there was a wispy smile on her face and Ramsey ….


    He was leaning at the wall , our eyes met and held ….


    Oh , gods ! Nanny cried as she ran to me engulfing me in a hug .


    Youre back … oh … I was terrified .


    I feared the worse , oh … My body still felt faint , and my vision was unstable but I allowed her to rock me .


    There was no Xander and I wasnt in that old house .


    It must have been a dream , only it was too vivid .


    What happened ? I asked weakly .


    You fell into some sort of sleeping state for a week and a few days now .


    Do you still remember that cleansing that was supposed to be done at the White Lake ? The priestess asked .


    I stared at her nkly , trying to sort through my memory before I remembered and nodded weakdy .


    You just slipped into it from there .


    Weve been trying to bring you back , I didnt think this would .


    work , the priestess chuckled .


    But Im happy youre here .


    Do you want to tell us what happened ? Nathan had stood up and was standing awkwardly next to the priestess scratching his head and then he started bleeding through his nose .


    Youre bleeding … I said slowly pointing towards Nathan .


    What was that dear ? Nanny pulled back Did you say something Nathan ! I licked my dry lips pointing to Nathan Hes bleeding .


    Nanny turned .


    In the next few minutes , she and the priestess tried to stop the blood .


    They hovered over Nathan despite his protest that he was fine , making my head ache more and my vision to swim .


    After several attempts , the Priestess sighed .


    We need to go to the pack healer to see if he has some healing herbs .


    We need to take care of that bleeding .


    Its likely a result of the strain you < It only looks erudia kili put on yourself to help L .


    I told you to pull back if it was too much ? Tll be fine Nathan said waving his hand .


    The bleeding will stop soon , I used to suffer from nosebleeds asionally ? This is different .


    Cmon , lets go , Nanny said .


    But … Nathan began , his gaze darting back to me .


    No arguments , the Priestess insisted , cing a firm hand on his shoulder .


    Youll do her no good in this state and shes not running away .


    Miriam ,e with us ? Nanny nodded , her worried eyes lingering on me momentarily before following the Priestess out of the room with Nathan in tow .


    As the door clicked shut , the room became silent .


    My gaze shifted to Ramsey , who was still at the wall and our gaze met again .


    There was no awkwardness between us , just quiet tension .


    He moved away from the wall and moved closer to the bed , crouching beside me , as his amber eyes searched mine .


    Are you okay ? he asked softly .


    I nodded weakly , my hands clutching the nket tightly .


    My mind still felt foggy , my thoughts scattered .


    For a moment , neither of us spoke again .


    Then , hesitantly , Ramsey reached for my hand .


    His touch was warm and gentle as he rubbed soothing circles against my skin .


    You should rest , he murmured .


    Youve been through so much .


    I shook my head , trying to keep my eyelids open as my voice trembled .


    No … Im scared .


    What if hees back ? It had felt so real .


    He locked me up and wanted to use me for something before Nathan showed up .


    Im d he did … I think I was able to use my power to pull back The Priestess did say something simr to that .


    Something about anger and fear being a catalyst to use your power but she doesnt know whats making you do all of that since you already lost your powers .


    Do you know ? For a moment , I remembered the conversation I had with the wolf and wondered if it had something to do with her .


    I closed my eyes for a minute , focusing , wondering if I could hear it speak but silence as usual .


    I shook my head in reply .


    Youre safe now , okay ? he said gently .


    Arent you busy ? I decided to change the discussion .


    What are you doing here ? He lifted his bands to my face and stroked my hair , tucking them delicately behind my ear .


    TH leave soon : Thats not what I wanted you to say, I grumbled , ring at him and surprisingly , heughed .


    Producing a rich baritone sound that stunned me .


    His smile was beautiful , lightening up his face in a way Id never seen him .


    His right cheek was dimpled , why hadnt I noticed that ? I guess youre back with the way youre ring at me … if only looks could kill .


    137 If only looks could kill … It wouldnt hurt to be more expressive , I fired back .


    No one will reward you for keeping things to yourself .


    Do you know how frustrating that can be ? I only say whats necessary , he shrugged .


    Why are you angry at me already ? I havent done anything wrong I sighed , turning my gaze away from him .


    Xander is the perfect one for me : I murmured before I could stop myself .


    The Dark One ? his brows arched .


    Yes ! I turned to face him now .


    He has treated me better than you ever did and even more than Nathan .


    He treats me like a queen … I sighed deeply If only we were not supposed to be enemies .


    I should have loved to keep him .