The Hunted Wolf – Chapter 63

ADIRA

“Adira,” Rie whined, dragging out the second syllable of my name. “Take a break and come pick out dresses with me. You clearly are tired.”

Sweat was dripping down my face, and I was exhausted, but training with Ginger wasn’t going well. The heart monitor on my arm was also beating, which meant it was time to take a break, but I still didn’t want to. Zayla only agreed to let me train if I wore this heart monitor and took a break whenever it beeped. It felt like overkill, but her and Mark insisted it was for the best, and the last thing I wanted to do was hurt the baby.

day. We’ll pick up training again.”

ooked at Ginger, feeling exasperated. I wanted her to help me train hard, but she was strict with having me take breaks. I knew it was a g

We had such a short time before the Council of Magic

use, giving me no choice but to relax.

uted out after her with a smile. Ginger and Daniel had a surprisingly cute dynamic. He loved her like a grandmother, and she acted like he was annoying. I knew she secretly loved the attentio

a*s for a moment and closed my eyes. It felt nice to just relax and breathe, even though there was a slight chill in the air. I probably was pushing myself a little hard, so it was good the people around me were keeping me in c

d to spend time with me. We both agreed to make time for each other, even with our duties and busy schedules.

er told me no more

me to try on dresses.”

It’s dress day.

at’s a death sentence.

the mood to rush, especially not when it meant trying on dress after dress.

up unless you move.”

back and then helped me to my feet. “Finally! We have a lot to do! The ceremon

on us.” I still wasn’t sure if this was the best idea, but Cain was still cooperating, and Freya insisted that we were going back on our word to let her see Cain. At thi

r, and I probably always would. That didn’t mean I had to put up with her behavior and put her in a position where I had to be around her.

ou should have told that woman to just leave and never come back. She’s awful to be around and treats everyone around her l

ars. The resentment for her decision long ago was burning a hole in her soul, making her worse for it.

anageable to be around her in the brief seconds I passed by her.

ing me with his mouth. I completely melted into his touch, all of my worries fading from my mind.

ared her throat and placed her hands on her hips. “Excuse me. I have dibs on Adira right now, and must I remind you

on’t have to remind me. That’s why I wanted to capture my future luna while I had the chance.”

e it harder to part with him every time. I leaned my head against his chest and closed my eyes for a moment, just taking in his scent.

a back.”

e was much softer than the hungry one he attacked me with earlier.

I

was the constant reminder of what I was fighting for, but I could do more for longer when Mark was nearby.

up at him, purposely trying to look sedu

s pack and Jori’s.”

h and convince him to keep fighting, and then he would wake up like he was napping. That had just been a fairytale, though. In reality, his body and mind needed time to heal and get back on the same page.

pouted, sad Mark wouldn’t be joining me for every training. I knew it wasn’t realistic, but I still hated being away from him in a way that wasn’t there before Cain kidnapped me. I fought through the need to be with him all of the time, since I knew it wasn’t he

able to resist it,” Mark laughed. “You’re too cute.”

bottom lip even more, trying to emphasize the sad look even

denly took my bottom lip in his mouth, nipping it in the process. He pushed me against the wall and then swirled

I was unable to use my mouth.

d me up. He started carrying me up to the bedroom, reframing from kissing me again until we were in privacy.

ned our door,

were caught.”

fire. “Damn.”

ou two wouldn’t be able to control yourselves.”

throat.

n five seconds later, there would have been no stopping us.

rk purred in my head, making me smile like a lovesick school girl.

e lounge, where several people were already waiting for me to get started. I was pleasantly surprised to see Cindy and Eva in the crowd. All of the girls from Pack Aphelion were also in

to actually look forward to it.

d blushing. Everyone, except the two children in the room knew what Rie was hinting at, making me feel embarrassed. I should have had better control when it came to my mate, but now that Mark and I were mated, it was nearly impossible to resist him.