The Unwanted Wolf – Chapter 54

“That was delicious,” I said, putting down my fork. I wasn’t exactly sure what we ate for dinner. It was some kind of meat with a tangy soup. After not eating all day, anything would have tasted good, but this was warm and comforting.

Ginger finished her meal and stood up suddenly, tossing her fork in her bowl, causing it to ring out. “I’m done. Clean up when you all are done. Don’t bother me for the rest of the night.” She walked out of the kitchen.

I jumped out of my seat and ran after Ginger, still holding my fork in my hand. There was something on my mind, and I wanted to talk to her about it before she left.

I have a question.”

s I need to get done tonight.”

that Theron could sense where I am be

ed her,” Ginger said.

ted for Ginger to answer my question, but she just stood there as if she already had. “So… Are we in danger of Theron finding us?

She looked me up and down. “I still haven’t figured out how you managed to find me and get through my protection spell.”

w of the cottage from the naked eye. But when I looked to the barrier, I sensed it. I knew it was there, and I just walked through. I didn’t do anything special, and I didn’t have any defense or explanation for Ginger.

ce with your mate.” Ginger turned and walked away.

idea if that would even be happening tonight. Mark was still asleep. I was tempted to go check on him, but I didn’t want

run to?” Rie as

d started washing them.

at did she say?”

houldn’t be able to sense us.” I said. I wasn’t worried, but I felt Rie tense next to me.

s us as a fluke too? We shouldn’t get too comfortable. We don’t even know if we can trust this lady. She seems a little off,” Rie said. She sighed and started scrubbing the pots used fo

doesn’t seem to be the type to lie about things. I think she would let it be known if she had an issue with us.”

ique. Maybe she was only worried. A lot had happened over the past few days. First I was taken, then Mark. I didn’t blame her for being on edge.

aniel offered. “I want to write down some notes and thoughts from today, and

red.” She turned to me. “You and Mark should rest tonight. If you are going to be training tomorrow, you need all of the rest

want you two to do all of the work.”

bastard to pay for what he has done to you.”

with powers. I just hoped I would be enough.

he wind from the small breeze flowing through.

took deep breath after deep breath, inviting the tingling sensation.

him in it. I wasn’t sure if I even wanted to go back to my old life at all.

s born from. I wanted to know what the full extent of my powers could be, and I knew I couldn’t do any of that working in a coffee shop.

urned around, coming face to face with a wide-eyed Mark. His hair was dish

n.

. I just had to see you to make sure you were okay.”

d and lifted up on my toes to give Mark

nd he grabbed my hand. “You’re freezing. What are you doing out here in the cold with such a light jacket?”

ring my head. I’m okay though. It’s not

y hands to his mouth and kissed them. “Your fingers are practically icicles. Come on. Let’s go

but I was hoping it would be cute enough to convince Mark.

ew minutes. I don’t want you to get sick.”

ay out here with me a moment longer. “Thank you.”

hands and turned around, so I could look at the sky. Mark wrapped his arms around me, pulling me against his chest.

r. “I only agreed to this so I could have the pleasure of warming you up later.”

me. “Are you feeling better?” I tried to deflect.

could feel his chest vibrating against my back. “I feel like I could run a mara

g day tomorrow.”

happy you’re in my life.”