Chapter 22 Grant One Wish

Bellatrix Sinclair

I felt indifferent towards him.

His evil soul was about to be revealed when he tried to force himself on me. I couldn’t control my emotions, overwhelmed by his cruelty. I hated that he saw my weakness. Regardless that he stopped when he saw my tears, I didn’t want to be around him.

Sitting another hour in his presence was suffocating and one we arrived at the palace; I wanted to escape him. Except, I awaited him to go back on his word, anticipating the collar. Dread seeped into my stomach, bile arising in my throat.

He was the Werewolf King; he can take what he wants from me because I’m his slave.

Releasing a shaky breath, my mind racing and unconsciously I spit out, “If you are going to put the collar on me, just do it already.”

Lazarus halts, shifting around to face me. His brows lowered, “I told you I wouldn’t.” He reiterated. “Why –“

“King Lazarus.” Christian interrupted, “I have something to discuss with you.”