The Hunted Wolf – Chapter 32

“My apologies,” I muttered, still trying to get my head on straight. I knew it was rude, but I didn’t want to talk to him. I ducked my head down and tried to walk around him.

Reyland blocked my path, holding his hand out. “Adira, you don’t need to run away from me. I don’t want things to be awkward between us.”

I took a deep breath and swallowed hard. “Things are going to be awkward. How can they not be?”

going to make things less awkward. We should face this head on, talk it out.”

this point in time, I don’t have an interest in rekindling this relationship. I have too many other things going on, and I don’t have the energy to discuss this with you right now.”

s still terrified. I leaned against the door and closed my eyes, taking a few deep breaths.

smile on my face.

I quickly said.

’t believe me. “Have you eaten dinner yet? We

done.”

“Nope. You need to eat. Stop pushing yourself so much. It

should eat. The food was set up buffet style, and even though dinner had started almost an hour ago, the dining hall was still filled with people. I shouldn’t have been surprised. There were now over fifty people at the pack house, which was a huge jump. Our kitchen wasn’t normally prepared for that large number of people eating.

relationship would be repaired.

silence between us.

e from across the table. “Oh, he’s running the first patrol. He wanted to make sure he was there to help everyone

who was able to win Addy’s heart.” There was a small glint in his eyes, and I knew he enjoyed teasing me.

turning as my mind focused on something else.

ng to stop,” Mason laughed.

f us. “So how long have you two known eac

rs,” Mason smirked.

berately not looking at Mason. “Mason was my best friend growing up.”

r at Mason, taking a moment to take him all in. The smile on her face grew.

er at Mason, taking a moment to take him all in. The smile on her face grew.

ve plenty.” I looked back at Mason and winked at him. It was my turn to tease him. “Let me just tell you, you’ll have your hands full with this

’ve been able to wow her,” he whined.

looking at the two of them. Even just looking at them, I could tell they would be a great couple. They would make each other very happy.

laugh.

we invite you to dinn

f this madness.”

ssment. I knew it wouldn’t be long before the two of them mated. I had never seen two mates fall faster for each other.

sudden shift in the buzz of the dining room, so I looked up. I saw Alpha Lyna walk into the room

standing up. “This has been a blast, and I appreciate you two making sure I ate, but I need to get going.”

ad.

we can help with?”

need to talk to her about.”

sitting back down.

range not telling him about everything, but I didn’t know how to broach the subject with him anymore.

wing Rie was his mate, but that would have to come with time.

ther. My steps were quick as I searched for the old sorceress.

and knocked on the door, making my presence known.

wn the salt,” I announced, entering the room. “What’s next?”

u are ready for anything.”

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MARK

ed to do my due diligence to get to know the people who were protecting my pack. I needed to get a real sense for the warriors around us if I was going to trust my pack’s life in their hands.

h him supporting me.

side, too. I wanted to support her in any way possible, since I knew none of this was easy on her. But we both had responsibilities to attend to.

k when I checked in with her before taking the extra patrol shift. She assured me it was okay, since she had to train anyway. The pack came first, she insisted. She was right, but she was also so wrong. No one could come before her in my heart, not even myself. I knew what my responsibilities were, though, and by ensuring the pack was safe, I was also ensuring she would be safe.

few weeks of their lives.

my beautiful mate.

climbed into bed, trying not to wake Adira. I curved my body around hers and draped my arm around her waist. I nuzzled my face into her neck and took in her mesme

started shifting underneath me, turning so she was facing me. Her eyes opene

ark

“Shh,” I hushed. “Go back to sleep.”

she didn’t close her eyes. “I missed you.”

rehead and held her face.

g anything, she leaned forward, kissing my lips. Instantly, a fire was ignited, and I could feel her need in the way she pressed into me.