The Hunted Wolf – Chapter 21

ADIRA

I hovered over my empty suitcase, unsure of what to pack exactly. It was only an hour to my hometown, but I didn’t know how long I would be there. I wanted to pack extra just in case, but I imagined it being just a day trip. I wasn’t sure if my mother would even agree to see me, and if she did, I couldn’t imagine being there for very long. I knew this was something I had to do.

“Are you ready?” Mark asked, entering the room.

even started getting ready.

’t want to.”

.”

aving a hard time going to sleep.

I wanted to show them I was plenty capable without them in my life.

will be right by your side the entire time, and if you change your mind anytime between now and at the doorstep, we wil

rk’s hands and leaned into him. “Are you sure you can leave th

pens, we won’t be that far away,” Mark said. “The pack should be fine for a day. I think you need me more for today.”

me.” I turned my head and kissed Mark.

k pouted his lip as my body separated from his.

n five minutes. Meet you by the front door?

nutes.” Mark raised his eyes up.

ay I didn’t have the same thought. “You know very well w

ted it to go away. I feared that moment. I didn’t want to fall into a boring routine where we were just going through the motions of being a couple. I wanted to always appreciate Mark and the love I felt for him.

avagant life, just a happy one with him would be enough for me.

whatever reason. Packing didn’t take long, but before I left the room, I grabbed a piece of paper and started writing a note.

I was hoping my mother could confirm Cain’s story and maybe help me out a little, I knew I would n

ear Ginger

s me dead after finding out about my true nature. I need your help. I know this is a lot to ask, but if you can come to our pack, I will give you all of the details.

Sincerely,

Adira

rewed the lid and pulled out the dropper lid. The liquid was thick and blue. I held it over the envelope and carefully dropped a single drop onto the paper, making sure to have the intention of sending the letter to Ginger.

ifted small objects to the location the user intends when touching the liquid onto the object. We had been sending letters to each other back and forth this way. She gave a similar bottle to Daniel, and I knew the

as sure I had taken longer than five minutes to finish everything.

I linked to him.

go over a last-minute plan with me. Go ahead and go to the car, and I’ll meet you there, Mark explained.

I was prepared to fight for it.

ooked up, expecting Mark to walk through the door. I was surprised to

ut of breath when she stopped in front of me.

as suddenly worried there was an issue with the pack.

our face. I promise it’s not a bad thing,” Rie said

good. What’s up then?”

right now, but I still want to take you dress shopping for your luna ceremony,” Rie said. “You’ll be back tomorrow, right?”

mony is a good idea right now,” I said.

ing brightly as ever.

now seems almost wrong.”

k out a few dresses for you to choose from. How does that sound?”

hat sounds great,”

ow, I hope your trip goes smoothly, and if you n

that. Ready?”

ever be.”

, and I was grateful for that. I wasn’t sure how well I would be able to concentrate on the road with my nerves creeping in. The drive went surprisingly fast, and it wasn’t long before we were entering my hometown.

this interaction to go the worst way possible, which made it even more difficult to move.

rabbed my hand and squeezed. “I’ll be right here next to you the entire time, and no matter what happens, just remember that

d. Leaning in, I gave him a small ki

Mark just a step behind me. I took a deep breath before knocking on the door. Footsteps approached the door before it o

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CAIN

e looked less than pleased.

s leaning back in his chair, completely uninterested in what I had to say. I was a little surprised he even agreed to meet me with the attitude on his face.

help you get what you want.” I didn’t like going this route, but I felt like I didn’t have a

w what I’m interested in?”

ht?” I slid a picture over to the man across from me.

do you plan on helping me get what I want?”

me keep my daughter safe

nd to me. “You have a deal.”