The Hunted Wolf – Chapter 24

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Adira fell asleep in my lap after crying for almost an hour. I hated seeing her that way. I hated that the parents she grew up with treated her so poorly. I was amazed at how she grew up to be such a strong and caring person when she was looked down on for something that was completely out of her control. I just wanted to hold her in my arms forever and never let anyone hurt her again.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t protect her from everything. All I could do was be there for her in any way possible, even if that meant holding her while she cried herself to sleep. I wanted to do something for her to make sure she knew how special she was to me and everyone else in the pack, but I wasn’t sure what to do or how to do it, especially with how many threats were looming over us right now.

ck Sallow, I wasn’t sure how I would be able to manage that.

hen there was this Son of Blood and Magic we apparently had to worry about.

uldn’t let him take her from me. I didn’t care how I would have to stop it. I just knew there was no other option.

nfused.

We’re not in a rush. You can sleep more if you want.”

the window. “It’s getting late, and the sun will be up for only a little longer. We should go back home

ed over and kissed her on the forehead before moving to the f

shville. She was quiet for the rest of the drive, but she seemed a lot calmer. Her eyes flickered around, and I could tell she was having a conversation with Moon, Shadow, or the both of them. I wanted to know what the

ks, especially because I knew Jori was not going to lend us help after we went behind that back.

ions my grandfather had if there were any packs out there that still recognized him as the man he actually was, instead of the one he was painted as after his death.

one who tried to attack again. We could put the sorcerers in their place, so they would stop coming after my mate. I would make sure this guy from the prophecy knew that just because Adira could possibly be part of a prophecy, it didn’t mean it was guaranteed

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wondered what she was so wrapped up about in her head.

r thoughts.

time had passed.”

much today.”

hungry right now. I think I’m just going to go upstairs and shower and then lie down for a little while.”

”

d. “I’m not feeling the greatest right n

er some food a little later and try to get her to eat.

o the room? I can have Zay take a look at you too.” I could feel my protective instincts kicking in, and they were hard to reign back, knowing my mate wasn’t okay.

y so hard. I knew she was pretending she was okay because she didn’t want to worry me. I would rather have her show her full feelings instead of hiding them, though. I didn’t want her to hide any part of her.

ax and recharge, and then I’ll be fine.”

Okay. You go take your shower. I’ll unpack our things and make sure everything is in o

dy until she was smiling again. I wanted to hold her until all of her pain went away.

way.

way.

want Cain to have any ammunition for convincing Adira to leave with him.

knock on the door. As far as I knew, we weren’t expecting any visitors. I set down the bag in my hand and opened the door. I froze, my entire body tensing

t completely unjustified for being on guard.

ds behind his back.

ut it was hard knowing his history with my mate. The way he just pretended like everything was okay when we were at his pack house rubbed me the wrong way as well.

could at least give me a chance to talk to you.” His demeanor was calm, despite my defensive nature.

d girl who was raised as a daughter.

de mistakes, mostly out of anger. I took it out on the wrong person. I’ve known that for years, but I didn’t know what to do. Seeing Adira today made me realize I had to do something,” Alpha Lyna explained.

r why you kicked her out.  I’m sorry if you suddenly feel sorry, but that’s your burden to bear. Adira has been through enough. If you realized your mistake, you should have reached out to her sooner. It’s too late now.”

na stopped the door with one hand. I could feel his power radiati

otion from the words coming from his mouth. I expected a form of desperation or pleading, but he had practice being a leader who had a strong image to maintain. He didn’t show simple emotions, since that could make an alpha seem weak.

ke a perfect picture.

nally said. I didn’t like this man being around Adira in any way, but maybe he could help us out. “If Adira doesn’t want you around, then that’s the end of it, no matter what kind of help you have to offer.”

ent. “Okay. What’s your second co

sing me.”

ed up ever so slightly. “That sounds more like a thre

t hurt my mate. Don’t hurt my pack. It’s as simple as that.”