Chapter 27: Torn Between Two–1
Sebastian’s POV
“Alpha?” Kestrel’s voice through the mind link was uncharacteristically shaky.
I lifted my head from Aurora’s embrace. We were watching a movie at her place, finally getting back to normal after my recent behavior. I wanted nothing more than to stop hurting her, to return to the simplicity we once had. But honestly, I had no fucking clue what I was doing anymore–dating one sister while kissing the other.
The ghost of Thea’s kiss still lingered on my lips. Like everything else about her lately, I forced it down deep where it couldn’t mess with my head. I’d waited years to be with Aurora again. She was my world, always had been, right after Leo. I couldn’t let anything screw this up.
“What is it?” I growled, annoyed at the interruption. Tonight was supposed to be spent at Aurora’s. We’d chosen to stay in, watch movies, maybe more.
He hesitated–unusual for him.
“Spit it out, Kestrel. I don’t have time for this.”
Aurora looked at me questioningly, but I shook my head. Standing, I moved a few steps
away while she continued watching the film.
“Someone broke into Thea’s house. I think it’s the same person who’s been trying to kill
her.”
“What?” My wolf and I roared in unison.
I didn’t hear anything else he said. My heart started racing, terror clawing through my
chest. My body moved on autopilot, shoving feet into shoes, grabbing my jacket.
“Sebastian, what’s wrong?” Aurora’s worried voice barely registered.
I saw her lips moving but couldn’t process the words. My mind focused on a single
thought–get out, make sure Thea’s safe. My wolf was already trying to take over, ready to
run.
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“I have to go.” The words tumbled out as I yanked open the door.
I heard Aurora calling my name, but I couldn’t stop. Everything in me focused on getting to Thea as quickly as possible. It felt like someone else was controlling my body.
Moving robotically through the underground parking garage, I got into my car. My heart clenched repeatedly imagining worst–case scenarios.
How the fuck did the intruder get past security? Where was Kestrel? If Thea had even one hair out of place, I’d beat him bloody before kicking him out of the pack.
Breaking every speed limit, I arrived just as police cars pulled up. Neighbors were emerging from their houses, probably wondering about the late–night commotion.
When I entered and saw her condition, my heart nearly stopped. A gash marked her forehead, her lip was split, and her left cheek was swollen and bruised like she’d been
struck.
Rage consumed me. She’d barely recovered from her hospital stay, and now this. I swore whoever hurt her would beg for death before I was done.
Sitting down on her right side, I turned my fury on Kestrel. I wanted to bury him alive. I’d trusted him to keep her safe, trusted him with this one fucking job, and now look what
happened.
“Are you okay?” The words caught my attention.
Kane was holding her hand tenderly. The urge to separate them hit me hard. What right did he have to touch her like she belonged to him?
“My head hurts,” she whispered.
I knew Thea well enough to recognize when she was fighting tears. I couldn’t imagine how terrified she must have been facing the attacker alone.
She closed her eyes, leaning back against the couch.
“Hey, stay awake. Talk to me… what happened?”
“I’m really tired, Sebastian. I just want to sleep. Her voice was small.
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The vulnerability in her tone nearly brought me to my knees. I wanted to pull her into my arms and hold her. The urge felt strange–I’d never wanted to comfort Thea like this
before.
