The Hunted Wolf – Chapter 51

CAIN

A wave of powerful energy washed over me, and I instantly knew something was wrong. I ran to Adira’s room, needing to check on her. When I got there, a wave of fury rushed through me. I stood there staring at the hole she had created to escape. I underestimated her abilities. Even with the belladonna lining the metal walls, she managed to dig deep and use her magic to escape. No wonder the Council of Magic was afraid of her.

It took me most of my life to be powerful enough to use magic, even in the presence of belladonna. I trained my body to get used to the drug, and slowly it didn’t affect me as much. There was no way Adira had training like that. She barely had training in using her magic in any manner. It must have been her wolf side that made it easier for her to break past the barriers of the drug. It was still impressive that she figured it out so quickly.

of. Maybe then, just maybe, my insolent daughter would understand that my actions were to save her from a force that would take more than her mate away from her.

to the front of the prison, and I was surprised to see the two guards standing in the front like no

“Where’s the prisoner

which is why they needed to be outside.

had found another way out. I had to get her back before she made it back to the werewolves. If she returned home, I had a feeling I would never have a chance to save her again.

dark shadowy tornado spinning in the distance. I could feel the immense power all the way from here, and I recognized the da

ing, the whole reason I couldn’t be with my soulmate would be for naught. I had to do something. I

ADIRA

the mark.

go of him again. I had spent more than a fair share of time away from him. It was almost overwhelming having him here again, and I could feel the emotions building to tears, but I swallowed them down. We weren’t safe. I could let myself fall apart

Mark. I easily deflected it again. I let go of Mark’s hand and stood in front of him. I wouldn’t let him harm my mate.

t this now,” I said. “I won’t let you hurt my mate or take me.”

f.

esire to protect my entire family filled every cell in my body. This was no longer about getting home to my mate. I had to make sure we all left here in one piece.

ingly, or I could just kill all of you,” Xavier said. His voice shook with anger, and I knew this w

ake on whatever attack came our way.

t of it. It hit Reyland and sent him flying. Reyland hit the ground and rolled to break the fall.

ier’s side.

ention from Reyland. I knew Reyland’s wolf was strong, but Xavier was on another level, and I was afraid Reyland wouldn’t be able to survive if he continued getting attacked.

corner of my eyes, I saw Mark change into wolf form. Reyland and Mark then ran at Xavier from the opposite sides while I continued hitting Xavier from the front.

from either side, but Xavier suddenly disappeared, causing the two of them to knock into each other instea

ar.

. Here I was, finally reunited with the love of my life, the only man who never tried to push me to do something I didn’t want to do. He was patient with me from the beginning, giving me time to open up to the love he knew I deserved. He always fought for me, finding me no matter what happened. He worked with Alpha Lyna to bring an army to protect me and the pack.

restrained my hands in anticipation of my resistance.

sweetheart,” he whispered into my ear. A wave of disgust washed over me with his words. Being touched by his magic made me feel absolutely sick, and I needed to get away from him. I needed to sav

screamed as I tried to break free. Mark’s eyes latched onto mine, and

ast of magic was about to hit Mark, Reyland jumped in the way, pushing Mark out of the way at the last second.

d moving. From where I was, I couldn’t tell if he was still breathing from where I was. My body went cold at the thought of Reyland being

ad just happened. He rushed over to Reyland’s side to check on him. He pressed his hands against Reyland’s side, and I could see blood on Mark’s hands. This wasn’t good. I had to get to Reyland and do what I could to heal him.

ng me from his grasp. I turned and kicked Xavier in the chest, adding a blast of light energy into the attack. Xavier fell back and landed on his back. I quickly shifted over to Reyland’s side to see what the situation was.

as still breathing, but his breath was ragged. Mark pressed his hands onto Reyland’s wound, trying to stop the breathing.

ked out.

and disappeared, and I just felt sad. I felt sad for the time we lost together, for the pain we both had to endure. I couldn’t stand the thought of our re

aling energy to Reyland’s body to slow the bleeding and give him a chance to move on, but before