Angel Blackwood(94)

“Come, Angel.” His voice is firm. I look to Talon and he nods his head. “Let’s go, Angel.”

“Lex- Angel.” Jax shakes his head running his hands through his hair. “Angel, don’t leave like this. Please. Just give me two minutes.”

I look to Talon, because I know I have no way in hell getting through to Tyler right now.

“Please can you two give me a few minutes alone with Jax.” Talon’s jaw clenches and he looks from me to his brother.

“No fucking way. That is not gonna happen, Angel. We’re leaving now,” Tyler says. I look down at my feet knowing that would be the answer; I don’t even have the energy to argue with either of them.

“Tyler.” Talon’s firm voice has me looking up. He glares at his brother. “Angel needs to speak to Jax. After everything she’s been through tonight, I think she deserves whatever the fuck she asks for.”

Tyler lets out a sigh of frustration, then points at Ronny.

“If she stays with the two of them, I’ll agree to wait outside of the room,” he says, looking back at Talon.

“I know she won’t let any-fucking-thing happen to Angel,” Tyler says.

Ronny nods. “You know it.” Tyler heads straight for the door and leaves.

Talon looks back at me, then back to Jax. I can tell he’s reluctant to leave, he wants to say something but he doesn’t, he just quietly leaves the room shutting the door behind him.

Ronny leans against the door looking at her feet.





“Don’t leave Lexi. Stay with me, stay with us… be part of this pack.” Jax grabs my hands and holds them within his.

I look up at him and shake my head. “I can’t, Jax.”

“Is it because of Drake? We will get him help, he won’t hurt you again.” I frown at that and pull my hands away from his.

“Get him help? Are you fucking kidding me right now, Jax? Drake has completely lost it, there is no helping him. He can’t control his wolf, he’s out of control and no amount of help will fix that. Can’t you see that? Maybe once he finally kills me, you’ll open your eyes and see what he’s become!” I yell at him, shaking my head.

“What do you want me to do, Alexia? Lock him up? Kill him? He’s my brother, blood or not… He’s my brother.” I stand there quietly looking at him.

“Say something!” He roars, making me flinch. Luckily the office is sound-proofed, otherwise the twins would have brought that door down by now. I see Ronny at the corner of my eye take a step forward.

“You’re the Alpha now, Jax. It’s must be hard, but these are decisions you’re gonna need to make.”

“You don’t have any fucking idea!” He yells, using the back of his hands to wipe at his eyes. He turns around, tilting his head up to face the ceiling; he doesn’t want us to see the tears and his struggle not to break down right now.

“This is exactly why I can’t stay here, Jax,” I whisper, pulling the jacket tightly around me.

He turns around. “You’ve already made up your mind.”

“You don’t see what Drake has turned into. You still see him as the person he once was, the happy go lucky boy next door who was like a brother to you. The gentle Drake that everyone loved and adored. You need to wake up, Jax. Stop the parties, stop the drinking and see what is going on around you! You’re the Alpha now, you’re going to have to make some tough decisions. I know you love Drake, but you need to think of the safety of your pack.” I walk up to him slowly and take his hand in mine. Opening his palm, I close my eyes and place a soft kiss to the centre of it, taking in his scent one last time.

He stands completely still as I whisper the words, “You were born to be Alpha of this pack, Jax. I want you to find happiness and someone to love. I forgive you for rejecting me, I don’t ever want you to think this has anything to do with that. I’m making this decision because I know I could never leave my pack; my heart truly belongs with them. It is where I belong.” I pull away from him. He knows I won’t change my mind, the slump of his shoulders tells me he knows that no matter what he says it won’t change anything.

“I have to go, Jax. Be safe.” I turn and head for the door.

Ronny has tears running down her cheeks. I need to get out of here before I break down completely. I grab Ronny’s hand as I walk past, giving it a squeeze.

“Be safe too, Ron. Tell Chloe I said goodbye. If you guys ever need anything you call me, anything at all,” I whisper then quickly leave the room.

Tyler paces the hallway and Talon leans against the wall, his eyes fixated on the door from which I just came through.