EASTONI paced back and forth, impatient as I awaited Eleanor’s arrival. It's been less than 24 hours since I last saw her and it already felt like years. My body aches for her's same as my wolf yearns but I could do nothing but pace uselessly. I couldn't believe this was my life. I finally found my mate after so long and I couldn't do the one thing I've always wanted to do, rightfully claim her because of fucking Zane, that bastard. I always knew he had it out for me, but I'd never had believed he'd be getting at me in such an absurd way. As the clock ticked, minutes flying by, my patience grew thin. I was crazy about Eleanor and couldn't believe how I'd survived this long without her. Goddess knows I was dying to have her, mark her and announce to the world that she was mine, but I couldn't…. Atleast not yet. I almost lost her when she rejected me outright and I knew I wouldn't survive a repeat of that, so I was determined to respect Eleanor's wishes but this was actually killing

EASTON“Black!” I called out as I stepped into the room, smiling as I moved closer, “it's so good to see you again, I thought you had finally bailed on me and decided to stick with that bastard instead. It would've been such a shame to have to spill your blood alongside his because I actually like you.” I joked and Black barked out an amused snort before his features tightened with seriousness just as fast. “I swore an oath to you, to never back down.” Black said, his eyes firmly fixed on mine as he continued speaking, “I would never go back on my words, especially not for that bastard who has done nothing to deserve my loyalty. I'd be more than honored to see to his end by your side.” He finished and I nodded in understanding.“Good to know that we're still on the same side, all the more reason why I like you.” He hums and I continued, clapping my hands together in urgency, “So tell me Black, what brings you here? You never appear unannounced, unless, of course, it's something urgen

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