Chapter 116 My hesitation in battle leftvulnerable.
I suddenly felt claws digging into my neck, and the air rushed past my ears.
The world spun as my head slammed into the ground.
I groaned in pain from the tearing in my back, and abovewas a furious Lycan, straddling me, his hands around my throat.
I grabbed his wrists, trying to free myself.
[knew I could do itl could even summon the crows cawing in the distance.
My two massive black wings flapped around us, stirring up dust.
The sharp stingers could wound him fatally, but I couldnt bring myself to do it.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHis grip tightened, cutting off my air.
My lungs fought desperately for breath, and my legs thrashed against the gravel. Looked into his enraged, clouded eyes.
They were wild, incoherent.
Thousands of memories flooded my mind as if Id awakened from a nightmare.
Tears began streaming down my face.
Iwent from seething rage to sheer desperation.
This was my man, my Lycan, my mate.
Why were we doing this? How had we reached this point? I stopped struggling and extended my bloodied hand to caress his cheek.
He recoiled in disgust, growling at me, his enormous canines just inches from my face.
Aldric, its me, my love, its me, Valeria.
Recognize me.
No matter what I become, its still me, your mate," I pleaded, trying to reach his mind, which was filled with torment and barriers.
"DO NOT DARE TO MIMIC MY MATE WITH YOUR CHEAP SORCERY, MONSTER.
I WILL NOT FALL FOR THAT TRICK!" he roared in my mind.
Twas becoming increasingly certain had fallen into a vile trap, the fog lifting from my senses.
"Azarot, recognize me, wolf! Snap out of your rageits me.
They re deceiving you.
Trust me, trust your senses.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRECOGNIZE YOUR MATE!" But darkness was closing in, and I was running out of oxygen.
I didnt want to hurt him, but it seemed I might have to go to the extreme.
Iraised the two stingers, gleaming under the moonlight, aiming at his back in nonlethal spots. I prepared to strike, but suddenly, the pressure on my neck released.
I coughed hoarsely, still gasping for air, and although he hadnt completely e letgo, our gazes locked. For a brief moment, tseemed to freeze.
---- Iwished desperately to shift back into my human form quickly.
Would he forgive me, even if he realized it was truly me? aldric, my love, its me..." My trembling hand rested on on his, and my heart pounded as I saw a flicker of humanity deep within his ruby eyes. "No!" I screamed when he was attacked from behind.
Aldric turned to face his attackers, leavingfree.
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