Chapter 84
“What?” The two turned in shock, only to see Brittany at the door, still in her robe.
She walked in, narrowing her eyes at the two before yanking Naomi’s hand for her to see for herself, though not exerting much force. Naomi gasped and stared at Brittany as she scrutinized the arm before turning to she and Barton.
“How is this possible p>
“What are you doing here? Where’s Royce p>
Barton quickly asked.
“He’s having breakfast and I wanted to come downstairs when I heard something like the glass jug smashing, then I saw you two and followed you up here p>
“Well yes. We just found out that she can heal and p>
“But how Naomi spoke up this time. “How can I suddenly heal…I don’t understand p>
“Kitsunes are usually seen in twos or threes because when they are together, they are stronger and the abilities of their powers increase. Encountering those Kitsune boosted up your immune system so it isn’t something you should worry about.” Louis suddenly said.
Barton noticed that lost look in that eyes and understood that she was talking with her fox.
“That’s why they want you back home. They can train you to get stronger p>
“Isn’t there a reason p>
“Yes. But… I’m not in the position to tell you. I apologize p>
With that, she went blank, cutting off connections with her mind.
’Barton, how’s Naomi’
It was Daniel using the mate bond.
’Why don’t you come and check for yourself. You saw what happened. You saw what Dora did, didn’t you p>
’I just want to know if Naomi’s fine p>
Barton sighed and watched Brittany cautiously sit beside Naomi wondering about the lost look in her eyes. It was as if her soul was transported somewhere.
’Like I said… If you really want to know, you have to check up on her yourself p>
With that, Daniel angrily ended the mind link by blocking him out.
Marcy suddenly came in.
“Barton your food’s going to get cold soon so please go downstairs and eat your eggs.” She calmly said.
“Okay Mum.” There was no point arguing. He was hungry anyways.
Once he left, Marcy climbed into the bed beside Naomi, sandwiching her between she and her daughter.
Naomi sighed when she began to fuse over her while touching her face and arms.
“Aunt, I’m fine p>
She started to say and Marcy breathed a sigh of relief.
“You got me so worried when you fell like that. You really need to be more careful Naomi.” The woman cautioned and faces Brittany.
“Good morning Brittany. I haven’t seen you all morning. Barton said you slept in late. How are you? What about Royce?” She said sacarstically before inquiring worriedly.
Brittany tittered nervously.
“I’m finand… He’s good Mum. He’s eating p>
“Why are still in your robe, aren’t you set to go p>
Brittany and Naomi exchanged glances before she said,
“Yes… we’re leaving today. I’ll get dressed once I’m done talking with Naomi p>
Marcy got the hint that the two girls wanted to be alone and she left after giving them wary looks, shutting the door behind her.
Brittany held Naomi’s look and when she turned, she saw worry and concern buried in her honey colored eyes.
“Why did… you change your mind about leaving p>
Naomi sighed and took off her mask, revealing her beautiful lower features.
“I didn’t change my mind, Brittany p>
“Then why are you here.” Her voice was pained and she could tell tears were going to be involved.
“Because I… Because I couldn’t bear to leave Dark Risers’s pack and the people I love in it p>
“Then why do you want to leave still p>
“Because if I don’t, the Kitsunes will come for everyone, they will come for the entire werewolf territory and they will Burn down everything into dusts.” Naomi grabbed Brittney and forced her to look into her eyes. “I don’t have a choice p>
Brittany held Naomi’s cheek and closed her eyes. A tear dropped and Naomi’s eyes widened on seeing the stray tear.
“You do, Naomi,” She opened her eyes and there was a new light of renewed determination in her eyes bound by the shackles of pain she had felt since yesterday night. “You can choose to let them take you away and do whatever they want with you or… you can choose to stay here and fight for your rights to be here p>
“T-They’re dangerous. I don’t want them to hurt you guys. Please Brittany. You have to just forget about me p>
“I won’t. I can’t and you’re not leaving. We will protect you Naomi. We won’t let them take you away p>
“And risk witnessing your deaths p>
“No one’s dying p>
“You didn’t see one of them fling Barton to a tree with so much force by a simple wave of her hand. What do you think their capabilities lie when they actually use their full unlimited powers p>
“We have powers of our own. We can fight together to protect you. All of us p>
Naomi looked down sadly.
“Who p>
Brittany’s grip on her hand tightened as she anxiously said,
“Me, Barton… Daniel p>
“Daniel?” She stiffled a bitter Chuckle. “He wants me gone p>
“He didn’t hesitate for a second before leaving the ceremony last night to come save you. I know my cousin and… forget the fact that he acts indifferent to you. I know he cares for you. He’s your mate and you’re his. The mate bond is pulling you two close and just when you think you’re drifting apart, you two are actually developing feelings for each other. You two never realize it because you’re both strong-headed p>
“I really appreciate your concern and willingness to help me but you three against the Kitsunes… I don’t think you’d stand a chance p>
“Then we can call for backup from other packs if necessary p>
Naomi chuckled bitterly.
“What will you tell them to actually convince them to do that. That I’m a Kitsune p>
Brittany was at loss of words until the door burst open and on seeing Daniel, Naomi quickly put the mask over her face but Daniel had seen her putting it on and froze at the door, his hand clenching onto the knob.
Naomi stared at him through her mask, her eyes as wide as saucers, her heart pounding as she thought he’d be this close to seeing her without her mask on.
Brittany caught Daniel gazing her way and almost fell back when she turned to see the fierce gaze of shades of swirling blue in his eyes.
“What?” She demanded harshly.
“You know,” He said and when Brittany raised a brow, he came in and shut the door behind him, his eyes not leaving his cousin’s. “I thought there was some other personal reason you were concealing your face AND identity,” he turned to Naomi this time and despite the restraint she put on herself to look away, she couldn’t and just stilled, gazing into his eyes like he did. “Turns out I’M the only one you’re hiding your identity from.” He advanced towards the bed with a fiece aura emenanting from his eyes.
“What are hiding p>
As Naomi scooched back on the bed in panic, Brittany got up in a flash and got in between his way, she being the only barrier between Daniel and the bed.
Daniel met her angry eyes, this sweet round honey-colorwd eyes of hers were imposing and shone with a glint of rebellion as she fisted her hands and stood straight and strong.
She was tall and faced him squarely as she lurnched at his chest with her finger before raising her chin to meet with eyes.
“Get. Out p>
Glancing down, He suddenly grabbed the finger lingering on his chest and looked up to level with her eyes which had widened in shock when he exerted force on her finger.
“You may be older than me but,” his gaze was dark. “Know where your limits lie Brit. I am THE Alpha. I will crush whoever gets in my way of whatever I want. Even if it’s family. Now. Move p>