The Alpha Queen And Her Chosen Mate – Chapter 43

Emmett

“We should take another way back, following the river. At least if we get chased down again we can lose them a bit more easily than before.” I suggested as Jonas gathered up his massive bouquet of flowers for Kelly that he insisted on bringing along.

“I couldn’t agree more.” He nodded, using a vine to tie the flower stems together.

lly?” I asked again.

ust that you, being the plant expert, will take better care of it than me.” He shrugged.

ike to be back before sundown.” Jonas said,

ll, it was a stressful journey back. We hardly spoke, both undoubtedly listening to our surroundings, trying not to get into trouble.

nd then leave the forest and find the nearest post office. Kelly could call her sisters and tell them to expect an overnight package and all would be well. We could go to the next part of our suicide mission. Overall, this part of it sucked, but it could have been much worse, if you asked me. I learned a lot about Kelly

sure we all carried some of her pills, just in case. I’m glad I followed my gut and made so many before we left. I didn’t know how long we would be gone for, so I made a full year’s supply in addition to what Kelly already had. They would get used either way, so I don’t see it as a problem. Now I realize how important it was.

uietly, as we got close to where we left Kelly and Thorin.

It was nearly sunset and we were both starving, evident from the sounds of our stomachs growling. Hopefully, Thorin was able to find enough dinner for everyone. I hate the idea of having to go out hunting now, especially now knowing there are other people w

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from the camp, thankfully. I could hear Kelly laughing as we approached, which was reassuring. Wait until she sees what we brought her.

Kelly

ng girl, playing with some dolls she had made from things she found in the forest. She was an innovative little thing, but very skittish. It wasn’t hard to imagine why. There were so many dangerous things in this forest and she was only a human.

we could to help them while we were staying here. We gathered firewood, Thorin killed some big game for them, I gathered some fruit, we even helped make weapons to offer them more protection.

y and a half now.

y the snapping of a few branches.

ep. I saw Jonas first, and gave him a big hug, despite still being slightly pissed at him. I was just glad he was alright and Keres didn’t kill him.

e said, hugging me back, our hea

y.” I nodded, pulling away from him, but still having him at arms length. “And you look okay, right?” I half lau

ed him playfully and he handed me a large bouquet of tropical flowers. “For you.” He smiled.

mile on my face feeling forced. I’m sure this wa

,” Emmett said, finally catching up with Jonas

found it?!” I exclaimed, running o

” He shrugged.

at Jonas.

ed and nodded. “We’ll talk later. But for now, why don’t you two come and eat? Tonight’s special is fire roasted all

moonflower before making a beeline for the campfire.

l a lot ahead of us.

it the night shift so that Emmett and Jonas could get some well-earned sleep. I was mesmerized as I watched the moonflower glow under the moonlight. It was so beautiful, I could watch it all night long.

whispered behind me, making me jump.

lk.”

more seriously.” He began, staring at the moonflower. “I had no idea what

ed.

for you.”

d, thinking back to all of the special days he plan

rough. I wish I had known sooner.”

.

k…what happened?”

killed him.” I sniffled. “I know he was a douche bag, but he was still my mate. And she killed him in front of me.” I shrugged. “She has always been a nightmare but that day it felt like everythi

it happened.” He said, pulling me close to him, my legs over his lap.

en. His hands wrapped themselves around me, pulling me closer. I deepened our kiss, savouring the familiar feeling, and was about to readjust myself when I heard someone clear their throat.

ving us a side eye. She quietly began scolding us, I think, and then used her walking stick to put a few more inches between us before goin

of that?” I laughed quiet

ing about a waisted fertility blessing?” He said, eyeing me up.

isunderstanding.”

laughed uncomfortably.

ter actually.” He winked.

some sleep before it gets too late.”

ayfully.

s.”