The Hunted Wolf – Chapter 2

MARK

I watched as Adira chatted with several members of my pack, and I couldn’t help but smile. She was so beautiful, and her voice was like a song. I could listen to her all day. And the way everyone took to her was absolutely incredible. I knew she was still shy around everyone, and I couldn’t blame her. It was hard joining a pack full of people who had known each other for a long time. Everyone already knew the rhythm of the other pack members, but people didn’t really know Adira.

They liked her, though. They clung to her presence and her smile. She didn’t see it. I could tell by the way she tucked her hair behind her ear and looked at the ground as she spoke about herself. It was so obvious to me. The way Darian leaned in a little closer when she spoke. The way Callie asked Adira to tell her another joke. They were falling in love with her one by one, and when she was ready, Adira would become the official lune of Pack Aphelion.

side the pack house, Julian linked me. Julian was on patrol right now.

ome here as soon as possible, Julian linked.

inking feeling in my stomach. Of course today

aid.

brows. “What’s going on?”

enjoy the rest of your breakfast. I’ll be back soon enough.”

s already standing.

table and gave them such a sweet smile. “I had such a great time this morning. Enjoy the

made her even more beautiful.

nt. If it wasn’t, I knew he would’ve been able to handle it without the help of his alpha.

ow that she had kept out in front of everyone.

r hand. “Maybe you should wait here, just in case there is trouble.”

wolf. If anything, I would be an advantage if there’s any issue.”

stop me from wanting to keep her safe from the world.

just be on guard,” I finally said.

ow who the three strangers were, but I knew they were trouble.

rouble. Please just leave,” Julian said.

ved into Pack Sallow’s territory.”

d the group. These men were from Jori’s pack. I stood tall as I approached.

s presence behind me, but I didn’t dare look back at her. I didn’t wan

id. He seemed to be speaking for the two men slightly behind him, but they also looked ready to start trouble.

he didn’t have as much control over his pack as he thought.

e him more courage.

ack where you came from,” the man said. He puffed ou

rd. I could feel his nerves, but I was proud of him for standing up for the pack.

n moved forward, shoving Julian in the chest. “Until you decided to leave with this traitor. He tried to steal the alpha seat from Jori. You’re just as bad

u leave our territory right now.”

lenged.

e nature easily. He was the type to talk big, but he wouldn’t be able to back it up when it came down to it.

e you don’t want to look weak in front of that b***h of yours.” His eyes moved to Adira. “You are a pretty little slut. Do you only go for alphas, or will you take anything that moves?”

to completely choke him.

growled.

soothed me.

fore the same thing happens to you.”

l a werewolf simply for being an ignorant a*****e. “You’re lucky my mate stopped me,” I said, looking down at the man.

ied to stand up, but Adira stepped on his chest, pinning him to the ground again.

around here again, insulting our pack, unless you’re willing to face the consequences,” Adira warned.

ground, but she was protective and firm. She was going to make an excellent luna.

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ADIRA

so infuriating!” I complained. I had tried to keep my cool in front of Julian and Hunter, but the moment Mark and I were back at the pack house, I lost it. My hands were shaking from th

for the sake of Scythe and Percy. You’d think he’d control his pack better.” I fell

Mark said.

could he be so calm at a moment like this? His pack was just insulted. If something like this happens again, it could result in a fight or someone getting hurt. I couldn’t stand the idea of someone picking on sweet little Callie just because her mother chose to follow Mark as

mething about this.” I ran my fingers through my hair.

urt today. That is the most important thing.”

ng at the same time. “I know. I just don’t like that something like this even happened. Also, why are you smiling at me?”

place.” His smile turned almost devious.

lips at him. “Don’t tease me. That was nerve-wracking.”

ven more before.”

s wasn’t a joke. I lifted my hands up to Mark. “I

lting her pack, no matter how terrifying it was.”

be true. I wanted to be a good luna to this pack, but part of me was still worried I wasn’t good enough. I wasn’t even a full werewolf.

h out for a meeting with Jori to let him know what happened today,” I said. “He needs to know that kind of behavior will not be tolerated.”

. “That’s an excellent plan, Luna Adira.”

yet.”