NovelFinishChapter 120 "Yeah, it's just a long day," he comments, passingto head into the shower himself. Shaking off his strange mood, I quickly dress and lay down in bed. Yet, Soren climbs in bed; he still says nothing, just flicks the lamp off while I'm staring at the ceiling, unable to shake the feeling of dread tightening in my chest. Soren is next to me, his breathing steady, but I know he's not asleep. There's a tension in the air, an unspoken weight hanging between us, and I can feel it pulling us into a conversation neither of us seems ready to start.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI turn my head, watching the rise and fall of his chest, the lines. of his face softened in the dim light. He's always so composed, so in control, but tonight there's something different. A vulnerability that feels strange coming from him.
"Soren?" My voice is soft, hesitant, but it's enough to break the silence.
He shifts slightly, turning to face me, his eyes searching mine. "Yeah?" I take a deep breath, my fingers fidgeting with the edge of the blanket. “Are you okay? You've been... quiet tonight." He runs a hand through his hair, sighing softly. "I'm thinking about the council." I wait, giving him space to continue. He doesn't usually open up easily, but tonight feels different. The silence stretches between us, thick with unsaid words.
III 0 < Chapter 120 Finally, he speaks. "You know, being king isn't just about ruling. It's... a constant pressure. Always making decisions, always weighing lives against one another. But there are days. when I can't be bothered, that I don't want to rule." His voice is low, almost like he's ashamed to admit it.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI blink, surprised by his honesty. Soren never lets his guard down like this. "You carry so much, but you're only one person." He shakes his head, a bitter smile tugging at his lips. "It's not that simple, Bree. I've made mistakes-big ones. And they've cost me. I never should have vouched for Rhett, and now it's caused this mess, I am worried it's going to cback on me, on Max and you," His voice falters, and I see the flicker of pain in his eyes. "My last wife... I didn't mark her. I thought we had time. I kept putting it off, waiting for the right moment. But that moment never came, and she was killed before I could save her. You are at more risk than she even was being a werewolf." I reach out instinctively, placing my hand on his chest, feeling the steady thump of his heartbeat. "I'm sorry, Soren." "Don't be, I never would have met you otherwise. I loved my wife, but..." He closes his eyes for a moment, as if gathering himself. “That's why I can't wait with you, Bree. I don't want to risk it again. If anything were to happen to you..." His voice breaks, and I feel the weight of his fear pressing down on both of us.
The idea of him turning me, of becoming like him, is something I've tried to avoid thinking about. But now, hearing the pain in his voice, the fear of losinglike he lost his wife, < Chapter 120 11-288 Vouchers" I realize how much this means to him. And yet, I still feel trapped by the lies I'm hiding, by the truth I can't bring myself to tell him.
"I understand," I whisper, though my throat feels tight. "But we still have time, right?"
He nods, though his jaw is tense, his eyes fixed on mine. "I know. But it's hard. The council has been asking questions. They're worried about the pack tensions, about the possibility of war: I worry about this causing wars, not just with the packs. And...” He pauses, searching my face. "They've mentioned not being able to find any records of you. It's strange for someone not to be registered with any pack or territory even if you were rogue."
My heart skips a beat, and I have to force myself to keep my expression neutral. I knew this moment would come-the questions about my past, about where I cfrom-but I still don't have the courage to tell him the full truth.
"I was never registered," I lie, my om voice steady even though. guilt is eatingalive. "My family... we kept to ourselves. There are no records ofbecause, in the system, I don't exist." 72.75%
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