Chapter 97: Jeremy Stanton vs. Ryan Hicks ~ Feral attraction in the midst of hatred… Reuniting with the beta!

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Eventually, Ryan composed himself long enough to finish the story. The look on Jeremy’s face was priceless. He looked so shocked he couldn’t utter a word after Ryan told him how Reynard’s life had ended. He then finally told him what he’d done when their bond got broken by the warlock.

“I would appreciate it if you don’t rip into Paige or anything like that when you see her,” Ryan said shakily. “Much as her method was dangerous, it worked. So please…”

“Shhh…” Jeremy folded Ryan into his arms again. “She’s not the one I want to kill right now. How the fuck did Phillip even think it was okay to expose you to all that violence?”

“I insisted, Jeremy,” Ryan said hoarsely. “You know how difficult it is to try to talk me out of something once my mind is made up. If I hadn’t gone, you wouldn’t have had anyone to come back to.”

“That doesn’t make it alright,” Jeremy growled stubbornly. “Fuck, I’m so sorry for everything.”

Ryan nodded. “I’m sorry I made out…”