Free Web NovelChapter 17: Chapter 17 The Fear of Losing Her
Renzo’s POV
I stared at the book in front of me.
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My eyes skimmed the same sentence for the tenth time, but none of the words made it into my brain. I pushed the book away and dragged a hand down my face. I was supposed to be in school today. We all were. But I couldn’t do it. Not with my head this messed up.
Ever since that night, the night the mate bond snapped into place, nothing has been the same. My mind hasn’t been the same. My damn wolf hasn’t shut up about her once.
And Linda...
We spent the whole weekend at her bedside after she collapsed. She’s been sick, weak, barely able to sit up without trembling. She kept begging us to stay longer, but we finally left her last night even though it clearly upset her. And honestly? I do feel bad. Linda has always been good to us. Sweet, loyal, supportive. We all thought one of us, maybe even all three, would end up mated to her.
But the Moon Goddess must have a sick sense of humor because instead....
Instead, Jade is our mate.
Jade, the girl I’ve despised for years. The girl who infuriates me with every breath she takes.
And now I can’t stop thinking about her.
My wolf can’t stop thinking about her.
It’s not just the feral lust anymore, though that alone is maddening, it’s everything else. Her scent is engraved in my senses. Her presence etched deep into my memory. The memories of her eyes locking with mine. It’s driving me fucking insane.
I shoved the chair back, but before I could stand, a sudden sharp wave slammed through me.
A jolt of panic.
Fear.
Desperation.
So strong it nearly knocked the air out of my lungs.
She’s in danger.
My wolf snarled inside me, pacing frantically.
Our mate is in danger. Move. Move now. Save her.
I pressed my palms against the desk, trying to calm the rising frenzy.
“It’s nothing,” I muttered. “She’s probably fine. You’re just acting up.”
But the panic only intensified. My wolf growled so loudly in my mind it was almost painful.
Save her. Renzo, save her now.
My heart was beating too fast. I couldn’t sit still anymore. I shot to my feet and stormed out of the room.
The moment I swung the door open, I collided with Ryder and Ronan in the hallway. Both of them looked pale, tense, eyes glowing faintly.
“You felt it too?” Ronan’s voice was sharp.
“Jade is in danger,” Ryder said, breath uneven.
My throat tightened.
So it wasn’t just me.
This wasn’t some ridiculous overreaction from my wolf.
This was real.
“Where is she right now?” I demanded.
“Probably in school,” Ronan replied.
I turned to Ryder. “Get the car key.”
He didn’t ask questions, just sprinted down the hall. In seconds he was back, tossing me the keys.
We bolted out of the house, piled into the car, and I floored the gas pedal the moment Ryder’s door clicked shut.
My grip tightened around the wheel.
It’s not like I’m worried about her.
I am not.
I hate her.
I’ve hated her for years.
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She’s everything I never wanted in a mate.
She’s a liar, a betrayer, a cunning slut.
But she can’t die. Not now. Not before she pays for betraying us. Not before I decide what to do with her. She doesn’t get to escape that easily.
We screeched into the school parking lot, barely stopping before all three of us jumped out. We didn’t even bother closing the car doors. Students stared after us, whispering, confused.
We didn’t care.
We followed her scent, sweet, warm, familiar, and it led us straight to the training ground. My pulse hammered harder with every step.
Then we saw her.
On the ground.
Blood everywhere.
Deep claw marks slashed across her chest.
My entire world stopped.
“Jade!!!!” Ronan’s roar ripped through the air.
Ryder was already running, dropping to his knees beside her limp body and screaming at her not to dare die on him.
And me?.....
I couldn’t breathe.
I couldn’t think.
My wolf howled inside me, a sound of pure anguish.
Jade was loosing consciousness and bleeding out right in front of me and yet, I couldn’t bring my muscles to move.
I stood transfixed as a ringing sound echoed in my head and the world blurred around me for a moment.
And for the first time in my life....
I felt fear. Real fear.
Fear of losing her.
