Chapter 7 Miles didn't even glance up , his gnarled fingers still polishing the silver frame with tender care- as if the smiling faces within could still feel his touch . Sierra , however , lunged forward and struck Blake hard across the face . " How dare you ask about her ? How many times did I beg you to change ? If I were Lena , I would've slit your throat in your sleep ! " Her voice broke . He was her brother . Seeing him like this - broken , bleeding - should have torn her apart . But for seven years , she'd pleaded with him . Be kind to Lena . She loves you more than anyone in the world . And every time , he'd sneered , accusing Lena of manipulating the family , of using them as leverage against him . She'd even confronted Hannah once - only for the she - wolf to run straight to Blake . She'd never forget his wrath that night . " If you harass Hannah again , I'll never step foot in this pack ! You all adore Lena so much ? Fine . Let her rot as a glorified widow ! " Tears streamed down Sierra's cheeks . She couldn't forgive Blake . And she couldn't forgive herself . Those sweet girls had followed her everywhere , their tiny voices chirping " Aunt Sierra ! " as they shoved half - eaten candies into her pockets . Blake didn't resist the blow . Blood trickled from his split lip as he rasped , " I didn't mean I just thought they needed discipline- " DISCIPLINE ?! " Sierra hurled a crystal tumbler at his head . It struck his temple with a sickening crack , sending crimson rivulets down his ashen face . " They were perfect ! Lena raised them alone for five years , and they were kinder than you've ever been ! Who were you really punishing , Blake ? Them ? Or HER ? " Chapter 7 17.39 % D Dreame - Read Romance Stories Best New Adult Novels , Best Reading Apps Ever . Download to Read . 4.4 FREE Installed Open Blake didn't wipe the blood away . " I never wanted to hurt her . I just - I couldn't stand being controlled anymore ! My whole life , you and Grandpa dictated everything - even my mating ! " His voice shattered . " Lena's grandfather saved yours , so I had to repay the debt with my freedom- Miles's laugh was ice . " We forced you ? " The old Alpha's eyes held nothing but contempt . " You were fated mates . You pursued her first . All I did was bless what the Moon Goddess herself ordained . " " You chose her . And now you blame us ? " A disgusted shake of his head . " Even now , you're still a coward . " Blake froze . Then , like a puppet with cut strings , he crumpled to the floor . It was true . He'd loved her first . The rebellion , the cruelty - none of it had been about Lena . Only his own bruised pride . " I'm sorry , " he choked out , crawling to Miles's feet . " Please , Grandpa - just tell me where she is Miles stood , turning toward the staircase . " She doesn't want you . " Blake's forehead hit the marble with a dull thud . Silence . Then, slowly , he pushed himself up . His eyes were hollow . " Then I'll find her myself . " The words were a vow - and a curse . Chapter 7 17.39 % Dreame - Read Romance Stories 4.4 FREE Installed D Gn ) ... Best New Adult Novels , Best Reading Apps Ever . Download to Read . Open D