Chapter 135
Lorik, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke. Itis tone was key, his expression unreadable as he fixed them with a hard stare. Tentrusted you with Luna’s safety, and this is how you repay that trust? She is the most important person to me, and your failure is unacceptable”
His words cut deep, and I saw the warriors faces pale further. They both turned their gaze toward me, desperation and guilt etched into their expressions. Luna,” one of them pleaded, “we know we failed you. Please, grant us the chance to redeem ourselves. We promise we will not let you down again.”
could see the sincerity in their eyes, the shame they carried for their failure. And while they had indeed been negligent, I didn’t want their lives ruined because of it. Taking a breath, I spoke, my voice softer than Panther’s or Lorek’s, but firm. “They may have failed, yes, but I don’t believe their mistake warrants losing their identity as warriors. They should face punishment, but let them prove themselves by continuing to guard me. If they fail again, then they will have no more chances.”
For a moment, there was silence. Panther glanced at Lorek, who stared at the warriors with a cold. unyielding expression. Finally, Lorek’s gaze shifted to me, his brow furrowing slightly before he gave a slow nod. “Since Luna has spoken on your behalf, I’ll allow it. But know this – there will be no
second chances.”
Both warriors exhaled a shaky breath, their relief evident. They bowed deeply, their voices thick with gratitude. Thank you, Alpha. Thank you, Luna. We will not fail you again.”
With a wave of his hand, Lorik dismissed them. They limped out of the room, their heads still bowed- low. As soon as the door closed behind them, Panther stepped forward, his face still stern. He turned his attention to Lorik and spoke in a low voice. “The police investigation is ongoing. The group responsible for the robbery was made up of repeat offenders. They often target visitors, robbing outsiders before disappearing. The police know them well, but despite several arrests, they’re always released after a short time.”
“Is that so?” Lorik’s voice was cold as ice, and his eyes flashed with the kind of fury I knew all too well. “Typical. What about the vehicle? The one that sped away halfway through the heist?”
“The license plate was forged,” Panther replied grimly. “The police have no way to trace it.”
Lorik clenched his fists, a low growl escaping his lips. “I don’t care how difficult it is. Keep searching. I want every one of them found.”
Panther nodded sharply. “Understood, Alpha.” With that, he turned and exited the room.
As the door clicked shut. Lorik turned his attention back to me, his face softening slightly. He stepped closer and gently brushed a strand of hair from my face. “The group that attacked you will be dealt with by our people once they’re released from police custody. We need to be sure no one else was pulling their strings.
I hesitated, unsure of what to say. This place had proven dangerous, and I wasn’t sure if staying was wise. Lorik noticed my uncertainty and leaned in closer, his hand gently cupping my cheek. “You’re free to do whatever you need to.” he murmured. “But no harm will come to you. I swear it. As your Alpha, it’s my duty to protect you.”
His voice was soothing, but I could feel his body inching closer to mine. I tried to pull away, but his hand gently caught my wrist, holding me in place. My eyes flicked to the bandage on his arm, the wound that had only recently been stitched up. “Your wound,” I said pointedly. “It doesn’t hurt
kymore?”
He smirked, his dark eyes locking onto mine. “It doesn’t hurt when you’re here. When you’re gone…it
aches.”
1 rolled my eyes, though I could feel the warmth of a blush creeping up my neck. “If you’re well enough to flirt,” I muttered, “then we’re leaving the hospital tomorrow.”
His expression shifted, his smirk fading into something deeper, more serious. “It’s late,” he said. softly. “Rest now, and we’ll deal with everything tomorrow.”
I settled onto the small couch beside his bed, doing my best to get comfortable. But before long, I felt the weight of another body pressing into the already narrow space. Lorik, nearly 1.9 meters tall, had decided to squeeze in beside me.
“There’s no room,” I protested, trying to push him back toward his bed.
