NATALIE

“ Now we only have to make sure there is no evidence, no witness and there is nothing they can use— ”

Pacing around anxiously in our room, I gasp when I hit Ryker’s body. He catches me, his hands holding onto my upper arms to steady me.

“ Calm down. Stress is not good for your health. ” He whispers.

I pick my head, staring at him with my complaining eyes. “ How can I calm down right now? Did you really think it was necessary to shift the focus on you and get me on the council? ”

Ryker throws me a tight-lipped, unsure smile. “ It was the best way. ”

“ You used yourself as bait. ” I shake my head and step back.

Ryker’s hands fall from my arms, allowing me to step back until my aching back is resting against the wall.

“ Don’t worry, Babylove. There is no one testifying against me. They have no way to prove me a hybrid. Once you get on the council, the trial will only be a formality. We will know who did what and this war will end before starting. ” Ryker sighs, trying to convin