The Hybrid - Chapter 6

Skye

Hunter leads me out of the house after telling me his father ordered everyone to go outside. When I asked why, he just laughed, saying that his mom is awake. As if I’m supposed to understand why that's funny.

“Can I see her?” I tentatively ask him as we walk aimlessly around the clearing. Hunter hasn’t let my hand go, squeezing it reassuringly every time I flinch at sudden sounds or when we're approached by pack members.

Thank god it’s dark already. During the last few days I realized that living underground for years really weakened my eyes, so walking around during the day was extremely painful. On the first day I got a really bad headache and couldn’t sleep at all. Hunter rubbed my temples with his thumbs, but even the slight tingles didn’t help much. At first I was terrified of him, but Thea’s words about him being my mate and the delicate tingles caused by his touch really helped with getting over my fear. He’s been nothing but caring and loving, letting me have my space whe