The Hunted Wolf – Chapter 43

MARK

When I entered the room, I saw Ginger and Daniel sitting at a table next to each other. Daniel was nose deep in the history books Reyland had provided. It was a rare occasion to see that man not reading. Ginger, on the other hand, had her eyes closed, and she was perfectly still. She looked like a peaceful statue, used in a zen garden.

I hovered in the doorway, afraid to disturb their work.

e was one of the most perceptive people I knew. Even without the use of her eyes, she knew exactly what was going on in a room.

giving me his full attention.

hello Alpha Mark. I didn’t even see you come in,” Danie

cused on things that didn’t seem to matter. Adira always knew how to talk to him, though. Even though they had very different personalities, she was always able to bring out the best in Daniel. It was an incredible talent of hers.

tive of one of the werewolf leaders. They talked about how they overcame the struggle with dealing with some of the stronger sorcerers. The lesser ones didn’t matter too much, since they used simple magic. It was the ones with the greater magic that became an issue.

letely different issue though. They were silent and fast, which gave them a different challenge to face.”

too fast.” Ginger finally opened her eyes as she scolded Daniel.

too excited sometimes.”

re was a lead that could help find my mate, I had to explore it.

Mark.” Daniel looked down at the books, his frown deepening.

ng hard to bring her back showed a lot about her character.

nce, please let her know.”

person more resistant to a vampire bite. I have never come across this kind of thing before, though. Boy, make sure to tell me more about this too. I may even be able to assist that doctor lady of yours.”

ould be

’s magic yet. I’m searching, but there’s no trace of her

that mean exactly?” My heart raced at the thought. I hated not being able to sense our mate bond, but I knew the

” Ginger said.

ively being poisoned, I felt the urge to rush everything even more. “Does belladonna have any lasting or har

normal. I haven’t done enough research on long-term effects, though.”

question in a more subtle way, but I couldn’t think about how to do that.

ned a little at the question. “So you know then?”

you know?”

lay this game. We both seem to know the truth.”

two of us.

swept up in alpha duties, but I still didn’t like the idea of her telling someone else before me.

ink she even truly knew.”

e two souls. It’s pretty easy for a sorcerer to sense, especially if they are attuned

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REYLAND

ys, but now it was clear how much I had been suffocating. My marriage to Freya was a sham. I had barely spoken to my wife sin

r longer than I had realized. Spending time with Pack Aphelion made that clear to me. I was still able to do my alpha duties with my warriors there, but I didn’t feel the consta

keep living this life, es

it was me, her expression changed.

the documents on her desk.

behind me. I moved to her desk, but I made a point to stay standing. I wanted to come across as str

st temporarily. We need to talk,” I

it quick.”

.

she tucked it into her lap. “No.”

ou will tell me what I want to know.”

ever cared about this before. Is it because of Adira?”

ife, not my daughter.” I stared down at Freya, but she didn’t even seem phased by my words.

u?”

ent Adira away, but Freya should have never let me, either.

me what you wish about Cain.”

nd sat down, despite not wanting to. I knew this woman too well, though. She would refuse to talk to me if I didn’t do as sh

someone if he was holding them captive?”

t me for a moment. “What kind of question is t

hide or go to be away from the world?” Even if she didn’t know where he would take someone, she had to know where he came from or some of his favorite places. Anything was better than no

ake something from you?” Freya sat back and

re yet, but there’s a chance that he took Adira.”

tensed at this statement. “Interesting. I wonder what is going through his head.” She leaned forward and rested her head on her hands. “I may

m the situation.

r. “On the contrary. I have something you want. I’m in the perfect position to negotiate.”

ne, what do you want?”

there to see him.”

e him?”

e leaned back, oozing confidence.

member Freya always being like this. There was a time she was kinder and cared about tho

formation. “Fine. We have a deal.”

he grabbed a piece of paper and wrote something down. She passe

n the paper. There were more locations than I had expected, but it was still useful information. I folded the paper, put it in my pocket and then stood up.