Chosen By The Moon (Dylan) novel Chapter 382

Gilliard POV.

"King Josh has Lewis!" Oliver's words made my own blood run cold, as I looked at the hurt wolf in front of me. If Lewis really had been taken by Josh, then he wouldn’t last long at all.

"What do you mean?" My voice was the first to break the silence that Oliver had caused. I stole a small quick glance at Dylan who seemed to mimic my shocked facial expression's, however she also appeared to be fighting back tears. It’s taken her so long to let Lewis in properly, and now she knew it was a very real possibility that she could lose him forever.

"King Josh turned up with his warriors in tow. Then Alpha Shawn came out of nowhere to let him into the borders…” The guy looked like he was about to pass out as he steadied himself on the wall with one hand. “Me, Lewis, and the few men that were there… we didn't stand a chance.” I wasn’t buying it. Knew I never should have trusted him the way we did, but Lewis often saw the best in people. Hell, I wasn’t even sure my cousin could even fight the king without trying to talk him round first, but he definitely felt a rage unlike anything else every time he mentioned what Dylan had gone through. I still don’t think he had told me the full extent of the incidents.

“How is it that only you magically get back here, and practically unscathed I might add?!” I didn’t even think about my actions as i instantly squared up to the man in front of everyone. My claws extended and my teeth bared along with a small anger filled growl, causing heads of lower ranks to bow at my authority.

“Olly?!” My thought process was cut off by Vee who, ignored the growing audience and ran straight past me in order to get to her mate. The mark and bond between them was extremely fresh and so her need to be with him could pose an issue. “Oh my god, what the fuck happened?” He betrayed us, is what I desperately wanted to say. Instead command left my mouth, leaving no room for arguments.

“The king has arrived earlier than planned, he’s taken one of our own as a hostage. Prepare for battle.” Everyone’s heads bowed lowly while Vee remained by the side of Oliver, now dabbing at his head wound with the sleeve of her sweater. “You two!..” I turned my attention to two of my warriors who instantly showed their attention and respect to me. “Escort the lord beta to the dungeon where he will remain until further questioning.”