Shifted Fate Novel

Chapter 257 That made me stop .

He always forgets .

Just like he never saw my emails .

My texts or calls .

I close my eyes and drop my head to my knees .

I am stupid .

What do you mean ? Wendy crouched .

He hasnt seen any of my calls , my text , my emails all disappeared .

I turned my face towards her .

I thought it was just someone hacking his stuff .

But what if its more ? More how ? What if its magic ? Or what if it is someone close to him and magic ? Because Toya is right .

I have made it clear I like him , and now hes questioning who I want to be with .

It doesnt make any sense .

Unless magic is involved … I nodded and wiped my face as the door opened again .

I closed my eyes and took a breath before I faced him .

Its me .

His words were soft , and I just nodded .

He staggered closer .

Toya said you told me you liked me … I bit back a moan as the heat came surging back .

I drew in a shaky breath and up , slipping deeper into the water .

Yeah , in a way .

He looked confused as he came to the edge of the tub , sinking to the floor next to me .

Explain .

When you were here last … I had to stop for a minute , dunking under the cold water to clear my head .

You told me you liked me , but your wolf wanted someone else .

And I told you that you were mine , and I meant it .

I dunked myself again .

But my wolf also wants someone else .

And we both decided forcing our wolves to settle for each other would be cruel .

Who does your wolf want ? I dont know who the human is , just the wolf .

I struggled as the heat ate away at my sanity .

Who is the wolf ? Er- I tried to answer .

I did , but the heat surged and I was lost to it .

My mind shattered with need and I was left panting , moaning , splashing the water everywhere .

I slipped deeper into the tub , water closing over my head , cutting off my air .

I tried to scream , but the water slipped past my lips .

O Amy .

He grabbed for me , pulling me from the water before I could drown .

I coughed up a mouth full of water .

Then the heat was back , and my mind left me again .

I grabbed his collar , using it to help me gain purchase on him .

I wrapped my arm around his neck and then my lips were on his .

My chains were a passing inconvenience , but I felt him shiver as the wet metal slid against his skin .

His groan was filled with need , and it gave me access to slip my tongue against his .

His lips were heaven , and I moaned as I felt his hands move over me .

I needed him ; I needed him more than air.

He pulled back and I cried out .

Please .

He stared at me , and I saw him warring with himself .

We cant Amy .

I started crying .

He was right .

I knew he was right .

Im sorry .

I tried to push him but his hands tightened on me .

Put me back in the water .

He shook his head .

I cant put you in there .

away , If you cant touch me , if you cant help relieve me , then put me back in the water .

I looked up into his eyes .

I cant think with you here .

I want you .

I need your touch .

I watched his eyes widen .

I crave your skin against mine , your lips , your tongue .

I will die without your body against mine , and I know its not what you want .

I angrily swiped at another tear .

I know you dont want me .

So please , put me back into the water and leave .

I cant .

He sounded unhinged .

This is torture .

Do you not understand that ? This physically hurts me .

I ache for you , and you are refusing to help , and I know in my mind it isnt fair , but right this second , Im not fair , or rational .

And you are right .

I might regret it in the morning .

Not waiting for my mate, but I wouldnt regret being with you .

I grabbed his face and kissed his lips one more time .

Then I stood on shaking legs .

Now , before the heat takes over again , I need you to leave .

Because you would regret being with me .

And that is okay .

But it hurts .

I climbed back into the tub and gasped as the freezing water wrapped around my heated skin once again .

I … I … I just held up my hand .

It wouldnt be like that , Amy .

I looked at him with tears in my eyes , and I watched him track the b that fell .

You dont have to lie to make me feel better .

You just have to get out .

Then I sank under the water , leaving only my nose above the water .

And I waited to hear his steps fade as the heat took me under again .