The Hunted Wolf – Chapter 16

MARK

I sat there quietly, listening to Adira explain the conversation with her father. I bit my tongue, waiting for her to finish how he just showed up and saved her from Haley, and then told her that there was some magic council that wanted her dead. My blood boiled hearing this. I knew Ginger said there was a greater darkness Adira would have to face, but I wanted to live in ignorance for as long as possible and enjoy my time with her before anything came along.

Our relationship was still so new. I barely had time to fully appreciate having a mate, and now there was another threat that wanted to take her away from me. At least Haley was no longer a threat, but I felt like we couldn’t catch a break. There was one thing after another that stopped us from truly enjoying our life together.

said the only way to stop the council from going after me is to give up my life here and go with him.”

nyone. She cared deeply about everyone around her.

o search her face for her thoughts about it, but I couldn’t tell what she was thinking. She was stressed and overwhelmed. We both were. We barely had any sleep sinc

ant to go

I don’t want to go.” She walked over to me and sat in my lap, holding my face. “I couldn’t possibly leave you.”

warm and still gave me butterflies.

and want you for the rest of my life.”

body responded, pushing into me harder. My blood started to flow, and suddenly I felt extremely warm.

after me. I don’t know how strong they are.”

at least tell us what to expect.”

nt me to see him again?”

er if he had done that to me.

. You don’t have to.” I didn’t want to make her do anything that would make her uncomfortable.

be willing to help. He said he was trying to protect me.”

gested. “If that would make you feel more comfortable.”

ght be a conversation best for the two of us, but I don’t even know how to contact him. He just showed up.”

abandoned her at a young age, and his son tried to kill Adira. I was worried that this was just a trick, and he wanted to cause her harm. But I trusted

ehead before hugging her tightly.

I could feel her calming down in my arms. “You were so strong and brave last night. I hope you know that.”

el like a mess right now, though.”

enough and meeting your father has to be extremely draining. Give yourself a break and rest for today

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ADIRA

re affected at all.

ep easily overtook me when he was around. He must have fallen asleep when I did.

strong in front of the rest of the pack.

ains, slowly sinking to its slumber. It was quiet around the packhouse, and I imagined it was because most of the residents were either recovering from the fight or helping those who were injured.

had sat outside of the packhouse and just enjoyed the sounds of nature. There had been something or other going on since we moved between unpacking and the hunters threatening the pack. It was peaceful outside, and I took a deep breath, inhaling the stillness.

ly the biggest fight of my life would take place.

?”

planning for the fight with the hunters, but it had felt much too long since the two of us had sat down together and just enjoyed each other’s company.

chest to protect against the cold air.

eat next to me. “Crazy night, huh?”

t all of the details about what transpired when I was off my own, but I wasn’t prepared to rehash all of

He was looking off into the distance, and he seemed pretty far away mentally.

by how many hunters there were.” That thought sunk into me. Jori’s stubbornness could have cost the lives of most of this pack if we had decided to go after the hun

e said. “It could still make things difficult for us for a while.”

anything Mark or I could do to mitigate the situation, don’t hesitate to ask.”

k. They were just two stupid lovers fighting against the odds. As much as I despised the characters, I find myself in a position just like them.”

me town, but I knew it wasn’t easy. They had to split time between the two packs and balance their own duties.

ust like Romeo and Juliet. You don’t have to keep your relationship a secret from us, and we are rooting for you two all of the way.” I lightly punched Scythe’s arm, trying to cheer him up a little.

on,” Scythe chuckled, showing the smile I loved from him.

you here.”

his smile faded. “I know. I just wish thing

s. “I wish we could merge the packs, too. I doub

hated the idea of Scythe leaving us, but him being unhappy was worse than him leaving.

t wide. “Adira, you know I could never do that. Mark needs me, and you all are my family. As

rooting for you.”

I’m leaving after that. Besides, how could I leave a pack with such a caring and understanding luna

a yet,” I reminded.

t the thought.

I’m pretty sure a wave is going to crash down on us soon.”