The Hunted Wolf – Chapter 33

ADIRA

I didn’t know what overtook me, but the moment I felt Mark against my body, I was desperate for his touch. I pressed my body into his, deepening the kiss. Mark responded eagerly, running his hands all over my body, sending goosebumps running down my arm. In return, I ran my hands down his chest, admiring every smooth muscle on his torso.

I continued running my hands down until I found the hem of his boxers. My fingers played with the elastic band, and Mark groaned in anticipation. I brought one hand up, running my fingers through his hair and cupping the back of his head. I pulled him into me, deepening the kiss.

is length. He gasped as I started pumping him slowly. I enjoyed how he twitched under my fingers, finding pleasure in my touch. I didn’t know what

before Mark grew impatient with me.

nipped and sucked on my skin, making me lose focus on my task at hand. I tried to focus on him, but he was making it difficult. Small moans spilled from my lips, and my core started to burn with such an intensity I had never felt before.

is hand, and goosebumps filled my body once again.

into me. He pumped them slowly at first, but he quickly sped up, making my eyes roll back in my head. I felt the energy building up

’t hesitate to pull down my panties and his boxers and position himself between my legs. His lips found my own before he started moving again. He brushed the hair off my

beautiful,” he whispered before kissing me again.

ent, we felt like one. I could feel his energy and his love for me coursing through his veins. I could feel the stress and the worry as well. I clung to his back, wanting to hold onto him for as long as I could. I was suddenly afraid that he would disappear on me. My grip tig

my eyes as I felt the explosion hit me again, only this time was more powerful than any other time with him. I cried out, and Mark captured my mouth. It wasn’t long before he was groaning as he finished himself. He collapsed next to me, and when I opened my eyes, I noticed my entire body was glowing

t my hands more closely.

nd.

a deep breath, trying to calm down. “Yeah, I think I just got over excited for a moment.

my hands as the

hands until the glowing completely stopped. “My magic seemed to be showing up more and more.”

even faster.

in, and I felt the buzzing in my body start fading even faster.

think this means?” he

y explanation I could think of myself, but I planned on asking Ginger about it more tomorrow.

arted drooping, and I knew sleep was starting to overcome him. “As long as you’re fee

mind still racing. There was something I wanted to talk to

wait.

–

r Mark, but he was nowhere to be found. He came to bed after me, so I was surprised he left before I was even awake. I was sure he was working extra hard because of our guests, but it made me wonder if I was doing enough on my end to support him.

ou hiding? I linked Mark

to meet more of the friendly faces. In the middle of the day, I was supposed to meet up with Ginger for more training. Yesterday had been surprisingly successful with the practice for my magical powers. I wasn’t sure what it was exactly, but I was able to pick up on new techniques faster than before.

to respond, so I was sure he was doing something important to not respond right away. There was a chance he was on another patrol and was too far for linking to work.

be something. I wasn’t really sure if there was anything to bring up yet, but I still wanted to talk to him.

, stranger,”

id, my eyes still searching the room.

eel like it’s been hard to talk to everyone with such a busy pack house.”

m just teasing you, Addy.”

eyes at him. “Have you been talking to Mason?

into his skin more than normal. “Continue to use that name on me, and I will hurt you. I’m going to have to hurt Mason for even bringing that up to you.”

but I like it! I like Mason, too,” Scythe noted. “He seems like a good fi

und myself looking for his face again, even though I knew he wasn’t here. I still kept hoping he would

s morning, so he asked me to tell you,” Scythe said, watching me watch the room.

again so early. He should have woken me up.”

houlder. “You really are a lov

uriously. “What are you talking about? I’m fine.”

our mate. There’s been a lot going on, so I know the two of you haven’t spent much time t

their time with their mate.

“How’

ses his pack.” Scythe’s expression fell. “I just wish I could make him feel more at home here. I love seeing him more, but I hate that he’s unhappy.”

could imagine how Percy was feeling. I had experience with getting kicked out of your home before.

. I think he’s just upset at how things went down. His life was suddenly turned upside down.”

right now. We hadn’t had a chance to establish a normal life here before everything had started, which made me feel more on edge. “Jori approached me.”

y didn’t you tell me this sooner?”

hat Jori was being truthful and everything would work out, but another part of me was telling me we still couldn’t trust him.

Scythe asked. I heard the skepticism in his voice. It sounded the same as Mark’s.

“I hope so, but I don’t really know. Something seemed to almost be off about him. I can’t put my finger on what it was exactly.”

,” Scythe suggested.

ad of me, but hopefully I’ll see you later.”

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CAIN

ould hate me, but she already hated me, so what did it matter? If it meant my daughter would be safe and alive, I would have to do it. One day she would understand. One day she would realize the depths of her ignorance and understand I had no choice. She gave me no choice.

d at me when I appeared in his room.

hink you have the right to come into my private space without an invitation lik

led my eyes at him. He was an annoyance to work with, but I knew I needed his help to achieve the next steps. “Get over yourself, will you? You need me as much as I need y

lp.”

that were the case, you would alre

at me. “Whatever. S

time.”