Jessi's P.O.V. My screams are so loud they're the only thing I can hear. The pain in my chest that I can feel from the arrow in Wyatt's is excruciating. I see Ryder and Zoe, but I can't focus on them. I know the arrow is silver, and silver kills wolves. Wyatt can't be dead. We haven't had time to live yet. I see Zoe sticking a needle in his arm as someone with thick gloves pulls the arrow out of him. I don't understand why I can't hear anything until I realize I'm still screaming. I try to fight when I feel someone lifting me into their arms until I see it's Ryder. I cling to him as I sob. Why did this happen? Who took him from me? Looking back at Wyatt, I see people putting him on a gurney and rushing him inside the palace. Ryder carries me, following close behind. I'm so thankful for him because I don't think my legs will work. Where are they taking him? He was shot with silver to the heart, and there's no way to save him. I see them take him to
Jessi's P.O.V. After my impromptu meeting with Selene, I can't go back to sleep. I lie against Wyatt and listen to his steady breathing while I try to process everything that happened. I can't help blaming myself. This would have never happened if I hadn't been adamant about letting our wolves run. I remember feeling like someone was watching us when Wyatt threw me to the ground. He must have felt it, too. Was the arrow meant for me or him? I look at his face, and it looks ashen. I've tried to talk to Scar, but he's not responsive. I'm assuming he's feeling the brunt of the effects from the silver. Was it a rogue or someone else who shot at us? Just as the sun begins to rise, I hear a knock on the door before Zoe and Ryder walk in. "How are you, Jessi?" Zoe asks, giving me a hug after I sit up on the side of the bed. "I don't know, honestly." I quickly tell them about my meeting with Selene
Wyatt's P.O.V. I don't understand what's happening. I remember going for a run with Jessi, and then everything went black. Why can't I open my eyes? Where am I? I try to talk to Scar, but there's no answer. Am I dead? That can't be right because I wouldn't be able to feel if I was dead, and I can feel a burning pain in my chest. There seems to be a slight burn in my entire body, but the pain in my chest is the worst. I hear people talking, but I don't know where or who they are. Where's Jessi? Where's my mate? Is she okay? I try to mindlink her, but it's like there's a block that won't let me through. When I feel tingling on my forehead, I relax. I recognize Jessi's touch. She's here. She's with me, but why can't I speak or see her? I want to wrap my arms around her but can't move. I want to feel her silky skin and kiss her soft lips. Why does it feel like my mind is in a prison? I know I'm here, but no
Wyatt's P.O.V.My girl is lying beside me, and I can't be happier. That is until I realize I still can't open my eyes. I can feel Jessi against my side and her head on my chest. I want to wrap my arms around her, but I can't move. What happened to me? Why am I stuck in my head? I keep thinking back to our run, since it's the last thing I can remember. I feel like I'm missing something important. I can hear now, so that's something, at least. There's no noise other than Jessi's light snoring. I won't tell her that she snores; she'd probably deny it. I wonder how long I've been stuck like this. Has it only been a few hours or days? Maybe now that I can hear, I'll be able to figure something out. I feel Jessi moving next to me, and I want to tell her not to leave. Luckily, she's just moving closer. She's my light. I'm in the dark right now, but knowing she's out there waiting for me keeps me from going insane. When I hear her sweet voice, I want to cr
Jessi's P.O.V.I fall onto the mat from exhaustion. Gabe worked us so hard this afternoon I'm sure my body is now made of jelly. I just need to get enough energy to get into a shower, and then I can see Wyatt. "Do you need help getting to your room?" Trevor asks, standing over me. I don't like how his eyes run over my sweaty body when I'm wearing hardly any clothing."Nope. I can manage just fine." I respond, jumping up and ignoring the hand he's holding out to me. I'm still not happy with how he talked to me in Wyatt's room. He wouldn't have done that if Wyatt was awake. "Can I at least walk you to your room?" He asks hopefully as I grab a water and head for the door. I need to nip this in the bud now because he's really starting to make me uncomfortable. He went from being a jackass who was treating me like shit to a jackass who keeps testing my patience. "No. We're going in different directions. Besides, I want to check on my mate, and I
Jessi's P.O.V."What? Are you sure it was Gabe?" I ask Wyatt in disbelief. How could it be him? He's been training me for years. He was always a little gruff, but I figured that was because he had been a warrior for so long. Wyatt takes another drink of water when Zoe brings him a fresh cup."I'm positive. I saw him clearly, and that's not all. He had the arrow pointed at you, Jessi. He would have shot you if I hadn't moved you out of the way." I can't believe it. Why would Gabe want to kill me?"I don't understand. Why would he try to kill me?" I ask. Selene was right. Those I thought had my back don't, and those I thought were against me aren't. I don't know who to trust anymore. How am I going to take these men into battle when I have to look over my shoulder to see if one of them is trying to kill me?"Look at me. I need you to stay strong. If he thinks you're on to him, he'll disappear. He came to see me today, and I'm worried that he may
Wyatt's P.O.V.We approach the door to the dining hall, and I can't wait to see the looks on the men's faces. I look up at Ryder and Zoe. "Can you go in first and watch Jock and Gabe to see their reactions when they see me?" I ask them. "Of course. Give us a few minutes before you come in." Ryder says. Once they disappear inside, I look up at Jessi."Are you okay?" I ask her. She smiles at me, but I can tell she's nervous."I'm still trying to come to terms with Gabe trying to kill me and almost killing you. I don't understand. We can't pretend nothing's going on for long, or he'll try again." Jessi says quietly. "I agree. Let's go inside and shake some things up." I have the others watching Gabe and Jock, but my eyes will be on Trevor. No matter what he said to Jessi, I still don't trust him. I lean forward to open the door, and Jessi pushes me inside. I hear gasps all around, but I'm focused on Trevor. He looks between me an
Jessi's P.O.V. When we hear the mindlink, Wyatt and I jump up and run to the door. I stop him before we go out. "You can't be seen. If they see you're back to normal or even close, it could put you at risk. Stay here. I'll mindlink you what's going on." I can see the frustration on his face, but he nods. "Okay. Be careful; I love you." He leans down to kiss me, and I curse the damn rogues for interrupting my alone time with Wyatt. "I love you too. Hopefully, I won't be long." I tell him before opening the door and running out. I see the other warriors and guards running toward the front door in various stages of dress. The next attack shouldn't have been until tomorrow. Why the change in pattern? I reach downstairs as the door flies open, and the three rogues rush inside. I pull out my long knife as I run toward them. When I'm almost there, I leap in the