Warrior 190

Chapter 190

RYN

Breaking the kiss, our foreheads touched. “It’s time to let go.” I whispered.

“Not now.” He kissed me again. “Let’s talk.”

‘About?”

Another kiss.

“About what happened today.” He panted softly. “I heard people were talking shit about you online. How are you?”

I met his eyes, remembering how just a few minutes ago, all I wanted to do was die

“I’m fine.” I swallowed.

Theon’s lips set in a thin line as his gaze cut to my lips. He kissed me again and just when I thought this discussion was over, he bit my lip hard. I withdrew from him, startled by pain. When I touched my lip and checked my finger, I saw blood on it.

“What did you do that for?!”

swept over his teeth that had grown into sharp fangs, answer my question or my

“That’s for lying to me. Now, His tongue teeth will be sinking in your shoulder next”

Igaped at him in surprise. “You’re a psycho”

His brows pulled together in confusion. “Are you just knowing that now?”

My jaw dropped, and he smiled and I think my brain left the room at the sight of his dimples.

He held my chin, bringing my focus back to him. “How are you. Ryn?”

I shook my head, those fountains of tears gushing to my eyes. “I’m not okay.”

Theon nodded. “I know. Tell me more.

“I am tired. Exhausted” Tears fell down my face and he wiped them. “I miss my parents, so so much. I can’t remember the last time I was truly happy. I wish I could just disappear into the woods, even if it’s for one day, just shut off my phone and sleep and wake up the next day not worrying about shit. I keep going from drama to drama and no one likes me.

“I like you.”

I paused, looking at him. “You’ll feel differently once the Moonstone is gone.”

“I didn’t hate you before giving you

the Moonstone. I’m not about to start now.”

I gazed into his eyes firm, set, certain. “You never asked about the Billie video. If I really did it or not.”

That doesn’t matter

“Why?”

Because I know you as the girl who jumped in front of a moving car to save me. You’re also the girl who degraded herself on camera to save my cousin. You’re the girl who endured pain for weeks because you didn’t want to put my life at risk. You’re the girl who chose to help her colleague during a competition”

14:45 Sat, Jan 4

Chapter 190

Another tear streamed mul.

“There are so many things I know you to be, Ryn, and it all boils down to one thing you’re a good person. Your first instinct is to save rather than destroy and if you were put in a position where you have to maul somebody, then they must have really had it coming.”

This time around, I was the one who slid my hand behind his neck and pulled him in for a kiss. My lips had healed by now, so I kissed him with everything I’ve got. The overwhelming urge to unbuckle his belt and zip down his pants came over me and I wish I could do it here. I wish I could lose my V–card to the man. I don’t care if he hates me after. I can’t see anyone else I’d rather do it with.

“Don’t put tempting thoughts in my head, Ryn Theon’s voice went down many octaves, giving a predatory vibe to his voice. Sorry, I can’t help it. I laughed against his lips. I think he laughed too, because his body shuddered against mine. We broke apart again, leaving just inches between us in case one of us needs to steal another kiss.

“I know you for who you are. Question is, do you know who you are?” He asked and I had no idea hwo to reply. “Take your time and think about my question and never let anyone’s opinion of you define how you really see yourself, understood?”

I nodded in response. Then he rose to his full height and walked to the sofa to pick up a brown paper bag. Upon reaching me, he pulled a small bottle out of the bag and handed it to me. The bottle had a dark greenish vial which gave me the feeling that it’d be bitter.

I raised my head to look at Theon, my mood souring again. “This feels like a break–up.”

That’s because it is.”

“I can’t live with that witch.

have your !

“I know. Sadie’s parents have agreed for you to stay with them. I have your things brought over tonight.”

“I’m sorry I’m the reason you

married her

Theon gave a wan smile. “I’m just glad you’re okay.”

Silence.

“Can I ask a favour?”

“Sure.”

“Can I take this alone?” I asked. “It would

uld be

awkward to take the antidote and

d then

walk away from each other.”

Theon nodded. “I understand.”

He came closer, bringing out his hand from his pocket and placed my pendant on the table. Then he held my face, his lips hovering over mine in longing. I thought he would kiss me again, but instead, he kissed my forehead and with that, he grabbed his jacket and left.

Tears rushed to my eyes but I stopped myself. I have to let him go. If he’s mine, he’ll come back to me.

With that said, I closed my eyes and after counting to fifty, I drank the vial.