FULL NOVELXO Chapter 124
Xade’s pov
Are you two dress yet? ‘ Xaden pushes into my mind, making me sigh and pull away from Avery’s stomach.
‘Yes,’ I replied.
Avery who stared at me for the longest, eyes shine in curiosity. ” Your eyes just glowed oddly! Like a haze of smoke brush through them.” she voiced in intrigue.
I smile, even with fear swirling in my being, she still manages to make me smile. “I mind linked my brother, it usually does that when I do.” I explained, my eyes can’t help to wander to her neck, her mark.
I swallowed, trying to clutch those threads of hope tighter.
Oh,” she gasped, her eyes shinning even more wonder. “It’s a wolf thing then?”
I nod just as Xaden reenters the room. He looks at us, dramatically sighing in relief. ” Thank God you two are properly dressed now. Nearly scared this old man half to death.”
His eyes stopped on Avery, worry set deep in his gaze as he approaches her, concern creasing his brows. ” Mind if I have a look at the mark little V?”
Avery gave him a small smile and a nod. When he got near, I growled low in warning, making Avery jolt a bit in shock. Xaden on the other hand spared me an amused glance, leaning closer to her to examine the mark.
He knew that growl was out of my control and was my wolf being possessive after he had just marked our mate. ” Calm down big boy, she’s all yours,” he joked, squinting his eyes as he looked closer and hummed.
Mind if you move your hair a bit to the side little V?” he asked.
I would have done it but I don’t think your mate would quite like me touching or being near you,” he snorted and I snarled low in warning which he didn’t take serious and burst out in laughter.
Avery eyed me with question and did as Xaden requested, pulling her hair behind her shoulder to reveal the angry raw bite. Xaden winced, cleared his throat and looked at me.” It’s inflamed.”
I raise a sarcastic brow. “Yes I know, I told you so. Remember?” Frustration creep in my tone as I glare at my brother.
His hand fist and he brought it to his lips to clear his throat. ” Does it hurt?” he asked her and she nods.
Burns. Like fire touching skin.” she elaborated.
He winced, looking at me warily. ” Is it suppose to burn?” he questioned, scratching the back of his neck in uncertainty.
I gave him an ‘Are you serious’ look and he cringed, shrugging. “What? I am not a marking mate expert. Especially when it comes to humans.” he argued, huffing a little.
My glare turn to steel, my teeth grinding against each other. ” Then what is your point coming in here to examine it!?” My tone is sharper than I intended, my frustration bubbling even more.
He is useless. When I thought he would help, he was more clueless than I am.
My hands itch to knock him across his head. “I thought you were exaggerating like you normally do!” he defended, squinting his eyes at the mark imprinted on Avery’s skin.
Exaggerating is what you do! Don’t mistake me for yourself!” I growled, turning to him. He didn’t have the answers I was hoping for. The fear I tried to bury comes back full force and my hands tremble.
I do not exaggerate!” He snapped, turning to glare at me. I am about to throttle him when Avery suddenly staggers forward and I barely catch her in time.
“Avery!” I shout in panic, my heart racing as I lift her in my arms. She groans, holding her head, her eyes barely open.
“What’s wrong baby?” I cried, my heart in my throat. Every worst scenario runs through my head like a wave as I stare at her pale face.”
Avery?” Xaden rushed over to us, his eyes deep with worry.
Avery squints, groaning as she holds her head. ” Head, hurts,” she grunts, her head rolling to press against my chest and I hissed when I felt the scorching heat of her skin. She was burning up!