The Hunted Wolf – Chapter 58

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I started getting ready for the day, unable to just sit there while Adira was having breakfast with Rie. I knew she would be safe with others around, but I still wasn’t a fan of leaving her side for very long. I didn’t want to hover, though, so I took the time to shower, and then I went over to the infirmary to check on the patients.

As I walked in, I saw Reyland was getting dressed and Zayla was walking towards the door. I stopped her on her way out. “Reyland’s being released?”

but his wounds have completely healed now. He’ll just face some residual lack

hat’s excellent news.” I looked over to the other patient’s bed. “Any updates

first to know when there is any update.” Zayla grabbed my arm. “Alpha, I see that look on your face. You are not to

ed back at her. Zayla had known me since before I left Pack Sallow, years ago. She knew me when Jori was

rs ago, but I just wrote it off as he had changed. I was too wrapped up in wanting Adira to choose me that I didn’t see what he was going through.” I looked at the groun

” Zayla tightened her grip on my arm. “Don’t let yourself get stuck in the past. Look forward to what you can do now.”

of while he was incapacitated at the very least. “Thanks Zay.”

um that will help make werewolves immune to magic. If that council does decide to come after Adira, we will be ready.” Zayla left the room quickly.

my shoulder. “You have a heavy mind right now, son. An

I took a deep breath and looked at Reyland. He had surprised me time and time again since he came back into Adira’s life. I was grateful to have an older alpha around as well. Since my parents died when I was at such a young age, the only father figu

ry with them, I don’t know what else I can do.” Even if I tried to help, I was sure I would be met with resistance of some sort.

strong line of alphas, and you have one of the biggest hearts out of every alpha I have ever met. Follow your h

will work.”

d so unlike himself while he lay there in the bed. He was always a strong force, whether good or bad, so to see him so still and unmoving was unnerving. Even though I wasn’t sure I could still consider him a friend, I still didn’t wish this upon h

he could, I doubted he would want to be friends again. I sat there for a moment longer before standing up.

l as ever.

om, it was starting to calm down, and only the stragglers for breakfast were still remaining. Adira and Rie were sitting in a corner booth, and Adira burst out into laughter, her eyes crinkling as her lips pulled up. She was glowing, and my heart warmed to see her so happy.

look at my sudden presence, but Adira turned and pecked me.

,” Rie said. “This is a girls-only conversation.”

issed my mate and wanted to see her. So you can continue your girly talk with me here or change the topic.”

mes. You get her more often than I do.” Sh

for that. Don’t you miss Mason?” I raised my eyebrows at her, and she simply glared in r

Okay, children, no need to fight over me. Rie, we’ll figure out a time to find a dress for the luna ceremony soon, and we’ll have more time together.” Adira shifted closer to me and rested her head on my shoulder.

s shopping, are you?” I didn’t like the idea of Adira going out right now, especially if I wasn’t going to be with her. I knew Rie wouldn’t want me there if they were picking the luna dress out.

to that, though.” Rie made sure to emphasize the last part. She took this responsibility much too seriously, but I was also happy Adira had someone like her.

, I’m okay with that.” I felt better, knowing Adira would be here. I knew the pack house could still be infiltrated, as the Son of Blood and Magic proved, but we had more patrols in place, and I knew it was safer here than anywhere else.

ch other’s company for now.”

or me,” Adira teased.

quick, “Bye!” ringing out.

arms around mine, holding me tightly. “They make such a cute cou

around Adira’s waist and pulled her onto my lap, needing her to be even closer. I nuzzled my nose against hers. “Not as cute as you.”

ng.”

py my mate makes me.” My voice was deep as I whispered to Adira.

hed with embarrassment, but then I could feel her squirming in a d

know she was my mate, but I also missed having her voice in my head.

sure?” I needed to be sure she was up for it, because I wasn’t sure how much I would be able to hold back again. If her body needed more recovery, I didn’t want to hurt her.

rty places. She pressed her lips against mine, moving slowly. This only hardened me more, and I knew if we didn’t stop this, I wouldn’t care who was watching me take my mate as mine again.

ht now.

re. I took my time on her neck, taking pleasure in every little noise she made. I needed more of her skin, so I held her with one hand and leaned back.

her body into me more. I could smell her arousal growing, which only made my own desire grow more. It took everything I had not to toss her down and fill her completely. I wanted to make sure she was enjoying everything as much as possible, and I still wanted to be careful with her.

to me that I didn’t even fully understand. I started undoing my belt while running my tongue up her neck again. I found her mouth and brushed her panties to the side. I slipped my tongue into her mouth while filling her up with m

been much too long that I had been in her like this, and I wasn’t sure how much longer I could last. I stopped thrusting and moved her away from the door, still inside of her. I lay her on the bed