The Hunted Wolf – Chapter 14

ADIRA

The man swiped his hand, sending Haley flying backwards. She landed with a thud and went limp at the ground. I waited for her to get up, but she didn’t move.

“Is she dead?” I asked, staring at her.

d a complete stranger at the same time?

to take any unnecessary risks. I refused his hand, standing on my own. I moved so I could see this man and Haley at the same time. I didn’t want either to get the jump on me.

ked.

.

d. I kept looking back between him and Haley, expecting one of them to attack me at any moment.

. I felt uncomfortable waiting for his answer. I shifted back and forth, waiting. Still no response.

unsettling feeling in my stomach.

tion. The world around me seemed to almost be on pause, and I felt uneasy because of it.

re affected. I could still move normally, but that made things feel worse.

dy swaying, and I lost my balance.

to steady me. “It’s my magic specialty. It can be nauseating to those who haven’t been accustomed to it.”

red at the ground, trying to regain my balance. “Are you controlli

ht. “In a way, yes. I can slow things down in controlled areas.”

ach still felt queasy.

urrounding us and the time around us is slowed. Take a few deep breaths, and it’ll help the feeling subside.”

his eyes once again. “Who are

nd of message?”

of magic wants you dead. They think a half-werewolf and half-sorcerer is much too dangerous to have in the world. You are a threat to all of the sorcerers.

. I felt like I couldn’t catch a break.

you ever heard of

my thoughts to think about a war.

e many who didn’t agree with this, but everyone complied, knowing it was the only way to rebuild our societies,” he explained.

early age.

. It was centuries ago, when humans were still trying to figure out their lives. There’s a reason we are in the tales of humans as mythical creatures. We went into hiding ever since, and the different species s

t understand. What does being half-sorcerer and half-werewolf have to do with this war? If this all happened centuries ago, what does it matter if one girl is of mixed

f you wanted to, you could take revenge on the Council of Magic,” Cain said. His voice almost seemed sad at the thought.

even that strong. I’m not a threat to a

n said.

snapped towards Ca

all too much.

’t a great place to sit here. Haley was also still lying on the ground, her chest rising up and down, telling me she was still alive. I couldn’t sit down with her right there. If she woke up, I would be too vulnerable.

ilize me, but I stepped back, out of his reach. I didn’t want his help.

of my father. “You abandoned me. I didn’t even know you existed until my half brother tried to kill me. Did you know what Theron was trying to do?”

e because I want to protect you.”

t know. I didn’t know until the council called me in to tell me that they knew about your existence. I’m here becaus

’t even know me.” I never thought about how I would feel if I met my real father. I didn’t even think about it being a possibility, but as

l you for existing. This is my mistake, and you shouldn’t be punished for it.”

went dry. “I’m a mistake.”

knew he was getting flustered with the conversation.

owe me. I don’t need you in my life.”

life if you give up your life with these werewolves and come with me,” he said.

e ridiculousness of his statement. “So you want me to give up my life with my mate because you decided to show up in my life for the first time, claiming that you are trying to protec

ound you have been to protect you. You will be killed if you don’t come with me.” Desperation leaked through Cain’s voice, but it didn’t make me feel sorry for him.

you to leave,” I said

fine before ever knowing you, and I don’t need you in my life anymore.”

d the others and help in any way that I could. That was what was important right now.

released the time bubble around us, and the world seemed to move at a normal pace once again. I could feel the breeze on my cheek, and I could hear the rustling of leaves once again. Suddenly, a chill overcame my body,

tanding there, watching me, but there was something else there. I looked to where Haley had been lying, but she was now gone. My chest tightened, and the hairs on my arm rose. I looked around for her, but didn’t see her.

l appeared out of nowhere. It jabbed right through Haley’s chest, freezing her in midair. Blood started pouring out of her body, and she went limp in the tendril’s grasp.

r, and she fell to the ground with a thud. The black