Chapter 8

Lincoln

I wasn’t thinking when I suddenly marked Paisley, it’s like my wolf had jumped out and decided to do what he wanted. I had apologized to her, thinking that she might hate me, but she didn’t. She just got out of bed and went to the bathroom to clean herself up. I would have done that for her, and I felt like complete shit because I’m the one who had done this to her. I know I might not have a right to say anything, and I know she can basically just tell me to fuck off, but I have wanted to do everything for this woman. I want her to be happy and I want to make sure that nothing comes between us. Of course, I couldn’t be entirely sure of the things that wish to stand in our way but what I did know was that I wasn’t going to allow anything to touch her. If they tried to, I would have no qualms with destroying them.

I lay back in bed, just trying to calm my nerves because I have no clue where this is going to go. I couldn’t be entirely sure about what would end up happening between us but what I do know is that I’m not going to allow anything to stand in my way anymore and I hope that she realizes it as well. I purse my lips and shake my head because I continue to do things my own way and I hope that the only thing that comes to mind is I hope that nothing comes to bite me in the butt.

Sighing softly and running my fingers through my hair, I continue to just rest there when I hear the bathroom door open again. I thought that Paisley must be done so I just don’t bother moving, knowing it’ll be the best thing to do right now. But as the silence is more defining, something really doesn’t feel right and I’m barely able to dodge it as the knife comes straight for my heart.

I roll out of bed, facing my attacker and I am shocked to see it is Lauren. I’m gazing at him with confusion as he is looking at me like I am scum on the bottom of his shoe. My entire body is shaking from the intensity of my fear and confusion, having no idea that he would try to do something like this. I don’t even know why he is attacking me, and I don’t even know what to think at this moment. I thought that it had to be a joke and that this really isn’t happening but the hatred in his eyes told me everything that I needed to know.

“Lauren, you’re the one out to kill me?” I ask as Paisley walks out of the bathroom, immediately on alert, “Why? You’re my best friend. I can’t believe that you would do this to me…”

He laughs and shakes his head, the knife in his hand, “why am I doing this? You have had everything handed to you, Lincoln, and I have had nothing. I knew the minute you brought this witch in; I would have no choice but to do this quickly. I couldn’t have something like HER foiling my plans, you see.”

This still doesn’t make sense and I make sure he knows it, “I understand that you’re feeling like I did something to you, but I haven’t done anything, Lauren. I don’t even know why you’re so mad at me. You’re the one who is trying to kill ME.”

“And I would have killed you if you hadn’t moved out of the way already.” He grumbles, tilting his head to the side, and watches me through narrowed eyes, “Just be a doll and die already so I can take over. I would be a better leader anyways.”

He charges at me, and I have no choice but to defend myself. He knows that he can’t win against me when it comes to strength, so I have no idea why he is doing this. Paisley rushes forward as well, jumping on him and sinking her teeth into him. I have to be careful of the blade since he is intending on using it to kill me, seeing how he keeps swinging it in every direction. I can tell that he’s just going to keep trying everything to dispose of me.

I wouldn’t have thought anything about it but the next thing I know, he’s driving that knife right into my arm. I let out a grunting pain and I was going to do something until Paisley rakes her claws right across his throat. He stumbles back as she jumps off of him, clutching at his throat to stop the bleeding but it is impossible. His hatred-filled eyes are now full of fear before he ends up crumpling to the ground and bleeding out. I can’t help but mourn my friend though, holding on tight to Paisley as I know that this had to have happened for a reason. He wouldn’t have done this to me for no reason and I wish that he would have just been honest…

Unfortunately, it is too late now but at least I get to have Paisley by my side, that’s the best thing about it…

I just hope that she can remain as my mate for all of our lives…

“Don’t worry, I’m not going anywhere.” She assures me, running her fingers through my hair.

And I am honestly content with that.

Thank you so much for reading Paisley and Lincoln’s story. Unfortunately for Lincoln, he had to lose his closest friend but honestly, it more than likely worked out for the best because now he has his one true love.

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