The Hunted Wolf – Chapter 35

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We expanded our area of patrol to see if the person scouting out the packhouse was still there, but we didn’t find anyone. There was only the one scent, too, which I wasn’t sure what to make of it. There was no proof that the scent belonged to a person with malintent, but I knew that was the case. There was no other reason to scout out this territory if they weren’t planning anything. I needed to know who it was exactly and more about their plan.

After another hour of patrolling, we still didn’t find any other clues about who this was or where they currently were. The next set of patrols arrived to take over, and part of me wanted to stay on patrol to keep looking, but I knew I needed to take a break and talk to others about what we had found.

nd searching. I kept an eye out for Adira as I moved through the house. I wanted to say hi to her since she was still sleeping when I had left. I also wanted to let her know what was going on. Even though there were warriors everywhere right now, I wanted to make sure she was on high alert. She was strong, and I knew she could take care of herself in a fight.

Do you want to get some food? I linked her.

ade my way to the bathroom after grabbing cl

s to finish up with Ginger, and then I’ll be free, she responded.

hores, checking in as frequently at the end of the day. At the end of the day, we would sit in front of a fire, reading as she sat in my lap. It would be quiet, but as long as I was with Adira, I knew I didn’t need any outside excitement.

ngry mouths, so I knew we would get no privacy there. I wanted to take advantage of the few minutes I had to spend some quality time with my ma

om and waited outside to make sure I didn’t disturb their training. I heard some noise inside followed by cheering. I loved hearing Ad

later, the door opened, and Adira poured out. Her eyes widened when she saw me, and the next thing I knew, she jumped up, wrapping her arms around my neck. She planted a deep kiss on my lips, pressing into me. I could feel her energy buzzing, so I knew good things were happening.

neck.

ppy.

e dig really deep, and something just clicked inside of me.” Adira wasn’t breathing as her words spilled out of her mou

you do?”

eath and smiled with a closed mouth.

”

become someone who can protect the people I love.”

ith her eyes filled with wonder and possibilities.

er face and moved her chin so she was looking at me.

ifted into something different.

e in your hand t

time together,” I said, slipping my hand onto her lower back. Sometimes I wished I could read her mind. She was so complicated at times, but it only made me want to learn everything about her.

e twisted her face. “I don’t think so.”

ughed, trying to brush off my nerves.

ou.”

. I wanted to make sure to spend quality time with my mate outside of the bedroom, even though just being with her sent my mind into a spiral.

and based on the glint in her eye, her mind was on the same pat

go down the stairs, we almost ran into Darian and Scythe.

need to talk to you about the patrols.”

I asked. I finally had a moment with Adira, and

r patrol.”

d over at Adira with apologetic eyes.

ain check?” she said before I could say anything. She smiled

cheek. “Do what you have to. I’ll see you later.”

her at least.

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ADIRA

of making him feel guilty for doing what he needed to in order to protect the pack and myself.

e. I wanted to make sure I was included in that.

I knew my magic would be one of the most powerful fighting skills I would have, I wanted to make sure I had hand to hand and weapon combat skills as well. It was impossible to predict what kind of situation we would end up in, so I wanted to be prepared for everything. I didn’t want

, and it was easy to see where the training session was being held. The werewolves were working on leg sweeps currently. I looked around, trying to figure

g in front of everyone, tall and proud. “Great job everyone. We are going to move onto the next technique. Do I have any volunteers for a demonstration?”

pha’s request. His eyes searched over the crowd, and when they met mine, his demeanor shifted.

mine.

ost desperate.

erves.

d to.”

acing him. I found myself actually considering his offer.

ever wanted me to fight when I was youn

suffer because of me.” Reyland stood tall and clasped his hands behind his back. He was nervous as he waited for my answer.

deep breath. “Okay, I’ll stay.”