Wolf Bait (Perry and Jonas)

"You've been a wolf your entire life, Perry, How do I know you're not just showing me what you want?" he growl.

"If that is what you want to believe, then I'm in no position to stop you, my King. We both know how to solve the problem.

He moves around the desk and spins me around until I'm in front of him. His fingers dig into my cheeks as he takes me in. I have nothing to hide from him. I've told him the truth from the start. The wraiths were none of his business until now. He didn't have to know, but the Bellaires let the monster out of the bag and here we are. "Are you with me, Perry?"

Until my last t breath, Jonas, 1 answer without hesitation. "You promised me it would be yours and that's how I want to keep things. This has nothing to do with you. It will have nothing to do with you after I'm gone. I'll make sure of it," "Except I

I already know. He knows I already know,"

"He doesn't. He wants something and I am going to give it to him. I will tell him that Wilson was discovered and that Marie is in danger here. I will deliver her to him and he will take care of her as he sees fit," "She's a Lycan

"How much can you care for a girl who isn't allowed to have children anymore because her parents were criminals who chose death rather than to stand trial, my King? A girl you all sent away with her brother. Sure, you took care of them financially. But what your people did to them was far worse. That is how the Falcon came into your home. Through those who seek familiarity. The embrace of a family, To be loved and needed. To be a part of something more.

"You say Lycans aren't like wolves. You are. You're beasts, just like us. Pack animals. You can take care of someone and make them feel excluded. I know that because you're doing it to me. I am with you, but that's it. There is nothing else. I can't even embrace my father. I can't have real friends. I can't even try the food your people make without you handing it to me.

"You never have to feel that because you're the King. This broken system and outdated traditions are what kill packs and kingdoms. Not the lack of leadership or scandals. You're failing because you're walking in place. Never moving forward," "These things are not easy to break, Little Wolf," he kneels in front of me burying his face in my shoulder. I hear you. I've grown up here. I see the same things you see. There's just nothing I can do about any of it with the way things are at the moment,"

"I know," I slip my fingers through his hair. "I'm not the one asking for you to make these changes, my King. I don't matter. It's the people who demand change. The people who need you to stand up for them when no one else will.

"The wolves under your patronage are your people as well and they are being treated like pets. Just because you are stronger, doesn't mean you are superior. You can be so much more. So much better. Your hold on the traditions of your people is going to get you all killed if you don't change things, You're watching it happen to Red Wood City and they're not going to be the first to be overthrown,"

"I can ask Silas for a vile of his blood," he pulls away enough to look at me. "How much more can you tell me?"

"I didn't want to tell you at all, my King. This man is dangerous. You are a King. This man will turn you into an accessory. You are powerful enough to remove him if you take the proper precautions. If you get close to him now, when the other Kings find out about his existence, you will look like a traitor to the alliance you need to form for your people's survival. I know it's asking for a lot, but I need you to trust me or this,"

"I do. I doubt I will ever inast someone

one as much as I trust you," he pulls away. I take his hand and stand with him. I still want to slap him for saying what he d**d. ***k.

This is the way the world works, Jonas. Everyone is looking out for theirs. As packs, as kingdoms, as families. You can't afford to mistreat those who look to you for guidance. I am the perfect example of what happens when you f***k up 08:26

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someone you should have kept close from the beginning. Red Wood could have been great. It could have been saved if it weren't run by a bunch of f***g idiots,"

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"I understand," he places his hand on the top of my head. Slowly it ends up on my neck and he pulls me to him so he can his lips to my forehead. He lets out a heavy sigh and pulls away. "I'm sorry things have to be this way, Perry. But I need you to focus on me. Everyone else is still going to be here when you're gone. Maybe they will miss you more, but keeping you away from them, it's best. For you and for them," "I might have days left before I leave him," I sigh.

"It changes nothing, Little Wolf. You're mine. Body and soul. It's best you disappear without saying goodbye. I saw it when he found out what our deal was. Unless you change your mind you will remain separated from the others. I will not share the pain you will cause me with anyone else. That is for me and me alone. Do I make myself clear?" "Yes, sir," I nod.

"I will get you what you require. You will have an hour to go and return tomorrow. If you are not here when the timer runs out. I will go for you myself. You don't want that, Perry. Get out. It's almost time for dinner. You're not allowed in here seven."

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"I can't make the run from here to Southwest Redwood in an hour. You can drive me and it'll be a quick exchange. i.o. 2 is his negociator. She's not a woman of many words," "Then I'll drive you,"

"And Marie. I can give her something to put her to sleep,"

Without another word, he steps out of the room and waits for me. I gather my things and leave the room. I stop in front ofMaterial © of NôvelDrama.Org.

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door and watch as he continues to the elevator. He doesn't look up at me as the doors shut.