CHAPTER THIRTYCasey’s POVA gasp tore out of my throat as I watch him, wide-eyed, storm through the crowd heading right towards me.“Now what does he want?” Danny growled low beside me. As Carlos was getting nearer, Danny moved to my front, blocking Carlos from my sight.Now facing my uncle’s back, I stood on my tiptoes, peered over his shoulder, and saw Carlos standing taut with a scowl etched on his face.“Move.” His lips moved slowly, eyeing only me.I honestly don’t know how I did it. It was the voice in my head. The voice that kept calling out to him, kept purring whenever he was nearby.“No can do. Whatever you have to say to her, you can say it through me,” Danny snarled.There was silence, for a moment.Carlos and I locked stares and fear bubbled in my stomach. I knew what he was about to say.So, I give him a shake of my head. A desperate plea, and I hoped he could read eyes because at this moment, it was my only saving grace.“Be sure to prepare. We’re about to take our lea
CHAPTER THIRTYCarlos’ POVAs soon as I was at least a hundred feet away from her, I released a deep breath.Facing the other trackers gathered in a circle, I moved my gaze up to the bright orange sky. The light touching everything in the clearing.Yes, it looked just like this. That day.The tethers of a memory tugged at the back of my mind, dragging me back to a point of time I didn’t want to remember. My parents took us, me and my little brother, to camp out by the stream. His name was Lucas. Young, that’s what we were. We were just pups, after all.Lucas and I laid comfortably on the grass. My mother was cooking barbecue on the grill while my father headed out to get us some firewood for the night.Our lives were simple. We lived a life on the run. But at least, we had something pack members could only dream of—freedom.And at least we’re together. That’s all that mattered.Lucas got up and suddenly poked me on the ribs, giggling.“Oh, yeah? How you like that?” I poked him on the
CHAPTER THIRTY-TWOCasey’s POVThe books I have read about werewolves and the wonderful ways the so-called mate bond worked slammed hard into the forefront of my mind. I recall Danny’s words, how I myself have the blood of a werewolf with my father’s genes mixed in my DNA, which meant I could probably harbor abilities any werewolf could have.But who am I kidding? I was still half-breed.“Hey there,” a soft, feminine voice ushered me out of my thoughts.I looked up to see a petite girl with white hair and silver eyes smiling down at me. Large boobs bounced in front of me as she shifted on her feet, hand on her hip. I think she’s one of the trackers.Yes, she is. I confirmed after taking in her attire. But why is she talking to me?My head turns from side to side, making sure I am the only one seated on the log.Seeing as there was no one other than me, I hesitantly lifted my gaze to her.“Me?” I asked.The girl’s smile widened, “Yes, you. I heard.” Then her smile faded, “You’re that t
Casey’s POV“There, I think we’re done,” I said with a satisfied smile on my face.Nita leaned in, inhaling the aroma of the soup she watched me create.A grin crawled to her lips, looking over at me, “Can I try?”“Sure go ahead,” I shrugged.She takes the ladle, dipping it in the soup before raising it to her lips. She then sips, her eyes going wide the next moment.“Ohh that hits the spot,” she moaned, handing the ladle back to me.I smile, “I’m glad you like it,”Deep inside, I was rather nervous. I haven’t cooked this much food in a while. I’m not sure if it tastes any good.Nita thinks so. That’s a good sign, right?“Now, let’s see what the others think, shall we?” she tossed me a wink, and I gulp.My mouth shaped into an ‘o’ as I saw her pick up the hot, boiling pot with her bare hands, about to serve it to the others.“Wait!”Nita halts, looking over at me. Her brow raised, while my teeth clamp down my lower lip.“What if he doesn’t like it?” I asked shyly, gripping the hem of
CHAPTER THIRTY-FOURCasey’s POV“But if he’s aopted, then why…” my voice trailed off.“Well, he is older than Alpha Logan, and pack law states that the older sibling is rightful heir to the pack,”“But, he’s not the alpha…” I furrowed.“Bingo,” Nita practically exclaimed, before she stopped and purposely clasped a hand over her mouth.“Oops, I said too much, didn’t I?” She whispered and I just looked at her.Then suddenly, her eyes glazed over, which I now know mean she has opened up her mind-link.“That’s our cue, we better get going,” Nita muttered, hauling me to my feet while I was still buried deep in thought.“Nita,”Nita’s gasp hurled me out of my mind, her grip on my hand stiffens, as I raised my hand to meet Carlos’ glowing violet eyes. My heart thumped faster looking into those beautiful pair of eyes. Yet I still couldn’t believe he was a rogue.“This is not the time for you to gossip. Head back and gather with the others.” He clearly instructed. Nita swallowed, about to tug
CHAPTER THIRTY-SIXCasey’s POVSuddenly, he lets go, and I almost fall on my ass but gratefully, my back bumped against the wall, preventing me from embarrassing myself any further.“My name’s Theorem, what’s yours?” then he flashed me a smile that could have earned him extra points if he actually wanted to hit on girls.But surely, he isn’t hitting on me, is he?Giving my head a mental shake, I cleared my throat to answer, “I’m Cassandra, but I go by Casey,”His eyes flashed for one brief moment before tossing me yet another piercing smile.“Nice to officially meet you, Casey. I’ve been wanting to introduce since the first time I laid eyes on you,” he said, tilting his head to the side, watching me with a curious gaze in his eyes. It was starting to make me feel uncomfortable.“Yeah, I’m Carlos’ mate, by the way,” I admitted, not sure why I blurted it out, but for the moment, it felt necessary.He smirked, “We all know that,”I let out the breath I’ve been holding since he arrived.“
CHAPTER THIRTY-SIXCasey’s POVWhat has gotten into him? Oh you’ve got to be kidding me.“I’m not riding with him,” I say, but Danny gives me a firm look that told me I would be given absolutely no choice.“You are, and you will. Theorem here is one of the best trackers other than that…” I shot a look at Danny, causing him to hesitate on what he was going to say.“Anyway, I think the two of you could get along well together,” Danny beams, nudging me towards Theorem who winks at me with a sly smile plastered on his face.“Danny, I am not here to find a mate. I have one already, and you are not here to play matchmaker for me,” I linked Danny, who replies with a disapproving look on his face.“You mean cooking that delicious soup to grab his attention is not part of why you’re here?” Danny raised a brow at me, and I glared at him for saying that out loud, which had Theorem perking up in interest. “I know what you’ve been trying to do, Casey.” He adds, “I am very disappointed in you,”The
CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVENCasey’s POVWhat on earth was he thinking? Bargaining off his life just like that, is he insane?My uncle is a no-joke serious type of man, and I’m quite sure he will stick to his word even if it meant life or death.“Casey,” The sound of my name being voiced by none other than him had my mind trapped in a loop, spinning in circles.“Huh?” I turn slightly, still with my eyes shut as I tried to navigate my way around here.“You can open your eyes now, Casey.” He linked me. My arms are stretched out as I tried to feel around my surroundings. Still, I refuse to open my eyes.He might still be naked. And I don’t think I can handle seeing him like that without passing out, at least once.“No,” It was all I could afford to croak out.“It’s safe. You won’t fall, and I won’t drop you.” He assured me, but I wasn’t all that convinced.“How would you know? You run like you’re the Flash,” I mumbled.“Who?” he asked, I could hear the confusion in his voice, making me groan.“N