The Werewolf's Chapter 166: The Elis

Chapter 166: The Elis.

Beau.

"Are you worried?’’ I ask Lanis because I don’t know what he is thinking. He looks at

from the passenger seat in the car. It doesn’t seem like he is but in my mind, I am kind of freaking the fuck out. If my bite, did that to Cassius, could it hurt Lanis in so way?

’’No, this is not sothing to be worried about,’’ he tries to assure .

I raise a brow, slowly glancing at him with my side-eye. We are on our way to the hotel. Once we et up with the Elis, we can figure out what to do with Cassius. He doesn’t have a lot of ti left. The bite is slowly eating at him and pretty soon he will be dead and not my problem anymore.

’’Why not, what if this affects our relationship?’’

The fact that vampires might likely react to my bite could affect our relationship. How will it work if I beco venomous to the vampires—especially when my mate is one? I am thinking of worst-case scenarios. The things that could go wrong. I know I should be looking at the positives. I an, through all the bad, there have been magnificent good. So why do I keep thinking of what could go wrong instead of what is already right?

’’Babe, I think we have established that our relationship cannot be broken. Take the last hour for example.’’ He winks at

and my cheeks redden, completely being a shy ss right now. This man can make

into a gooey ss without even trying hard. It drives

insane.

I look away from him and back to the road because right now, I need to stay focused and no matter how much I might like to deny it, Lanis is a distraction. I want us to just be able to forget about all the drama and problems but I know I can’t just yet. We might have Cassius but Fallon is still sowhere on the loose and he might think I have forgotten about everything he did but it will always be at the back of my mind and he will have to be punished for all his wrongdoings.

We get to the hotel and the sa lady that took us to the room does the sa. Once inside and next to each other on the couch, he smiles at

and my heart lts. ’’You know you got this... right?’’

I nod, suddenly with his words of encouragent, it feels like I can do anything. I almost feel like I am on the top of words. Is this what it is to be confident?

Atieno walks into the room, he is dressed in black slacks and a white shirt that looks way too loose for him. There is a smile on his face as he sits down opposite us ’’Thought we were on for today?’’ he questions.

We agreed to let them co to the community, as today was supposed to be the day that Cassius ca but plans changed and I feel like they changed for the better. Even with his surprise and his witchcraft, things went okay.

’’We have Cassius.’’

He opens his eyes wide. I can tell why he would be surprised. Cassius has been tornting everyone for so long, and now his reign is over. ’’He ca early?’’

I nod.

’’Is he...’’

I know what he wants to ask. He wants to know if he is dead. It irritates

that they care about him to that point that they don’t want him dead. They want to protect a man that has killed thousands of people. How does that even make any sense?

’’He is not dead.’’

’’Why are you here, I thought you made it clear that you weren’t going to spare his life.’’

’’I am not sparing him. Cassius cannot survive after everything he has done. He needs to suffer for all his cris. I need to pay him back in ten folds.’’

’’How do you plan on doing that?’’

I take a deep breath because there is the chance that they will not lend

the only person that can get him to feel all the remorse and guilt that he needs to feel. I know how I can find all the vampires. Eligio can get into Cassius’s head. Once we know where there are, there will be no reason to keep him alive. I will not be content until I see that suffering. The pain that will co once he realizes.

’’I need Gyles.’’

He frowns and then I watch him as his brows furrow in confusion ’’the boy has done nothing. He doesn’t even know what is happening.’’

I think he is misunderstanding

’’I don’t plan on causing any harm to him. I just want to make Cassius see that everything was for nothing. I want to give him the chance to actually regret all his actions.’’

’’And you think Gyles is the person for that?’’

I nod.

’’The boy doesn’t even speak. How is he supposed to help you when he doesn’t even know who he is? I don’t think you should involve him in all that.’’

As usual, he will be difficult, it is not like I expected him to just hand over Gyles. These are the sa people that said I shouldn’t kill Cassius. They think differently from us.

’’I think he at least deserves to see him before he dies. You said it yourself, Cassius lost his humanity the day he lost Gyles. Let him die human—at least.’’

’’You still want to kill him?’’

I nod. ’’He is already dying.’’

’’How?’’

He must be wondering how soone that is ant to be immortal could possibly be dying. Vampires can only die when their heart is ripped out of their chests. It is instant, so to say a vampire is dying is weird. I get his confusion.

’’Will you give

Gyles for the day?’’ I ignore his question because I don’t think he needs to know the details. The Elis didn’t do anything to help us. For years, Cassius has been tornting my people. For years, they didn’t involve themselves, so I don’t think they need to know anything about him and how he is going to die.

’’If you think this is a good idea. I cannot refuse you, after everything you and your family has been through.’’

This is the first nice thing this man has said to . I appreciate his kindness, the fact that they have not tried to control my pack in any way. They not being involved helped us capture Cassius and now I will be able to watch him die. There is a relief that cos with knowing he is going to die. He will not bother

and my family after everything he has done.

’’If Gyles rembers and you use him. What happens then?’’

I think about his question because it is not like I think the guy deserves this but maybe this will be good for him too. ’’He will get to say goodbye to him. I think this is a win, win.’’

’’Okay Beau, in all this, I see that you are a man of adversary. It has been a pleasure knowing you.’’ He stands up and walks over to us. We both stand up from the couch as he smiles at us, outstretching his hand to . I take his hand in mine, and the coldness of the touch catches

off guard. He laughs at my reaction ’’I have lived too long, cut

so slack,’’ he winks and this ti I smile back at him. Atieno is not as scary as Lanis makes him out to be. In fact, I think he might be the friendliest of his siblings.

Maybe it is a good thing that I didn’t get to et them ’’Let

go and get him, he shouldn’t be a problem. As long as he is fed blood.’’

I nod as he leaves us in the room alone. Lanis grabs my hand in his and pulls

closer to him. ’’See, wasn’t so hard,’’ he winks. I kiss him on the lips and this makes him smile almost proudly.

’’Why does it feel like they want to save him. it seems like I am doing sothing monstrous.’’

He shakes his head ’’this is the right thing to do. Even If he wasn’t dying, he still needs to. Soone has to pay for all the hurt he has caused. He can’t just go scot-free.’’

The door opens before I can respond to him and Atieno walks into the room with Gyles at his back. The man still looks exactly like he did all those years ago. It is uncanny,

’’My sister wants to go with you, she wants to say goodbye.’’

His sister. The one that knew where Cassius was and didn’t do anything. I don’t know how I feel about that ’’Please give her the chance. Cassius is the only man she has ever loved. Please.’’

I take a deep breath and look at Lanis.

What is the harm?