" And where are we going? " I asked and looked at James. " Well, the first time I ran here, it was in a forest further away, almost out of the pack territory. It's a great place. There would be no reason for the wolves here to run so far away if there are forests closer. If they run today. " He concluded. " Got it. " " We will have to take a bus and get off at a stop outside the city. It will only take a few minutes. " " What a complication... " " No, it'll be fun, you'll see. " He smiled. We proceeded to the nearest bus stop and took the bus that went to the neighboring city. The bus we took was almost empty, so it was not a problem. We got off at one of the roadside stops just like James said. And just behind the bus stop, there was a small trail leading between the trees. I followed James in the rain and couldn't wait to get there soon. After about five minutes of walking, we arrived at what looked like a small shack where there was a water pump. " It's okay, no one's com
I growled and moved into position. Sarah was right behind me, but I soon felt the air change. I knew she couldn't hold her dominance for long after seeing a wolf challenge us. It was the same way as when she first saw me, but now she seemed to be able to hold her anger a little.The wolf began to walk toward me slowly. Its paws sinking into the puddles, its head bowed as it growled harshly. Probably trying to find a perfect moment to attack or prolong the moment until the others arrived. He wants to challenge me. I can't stay here with Sarah for long.I growled and stared at him with the same intensity. I knew that Sarah was watching our surroundings because she remained silent.The gray wolf was a little smaller than me. I could just as well blow him away and still dominate him, but someone next to me wanted to do the same and I couldn't let him. I heard Sarah's heavy breathing and looked at her. The she-wolf was heading in his direction as well, but before she could get past me, I s
He looked around, seemed to observe the situation carefully, and when he saw some of his injured wolves, he stared at James immobilized by his more dominant wolves. Then he laid his eyes on me. Those orbs were so red and wild that they could frighten anyone in my place. I had never seen a wolf with eyes that color before. And that... that was not of this earth. I felt my breathing become heavy and my body tense up like it had never been before. But I still managed to bar my teeth at him and face him with hostility. James was closer to him than I was. It must have been hell. I looked at the lone man, who looked back at me worriedly. He was all bruised up, but he was still trying to get loose. He was shaking his head at me, but I didn't know what he meant by that. He growled and let out air through his nostrils and tried once more to bite the wolf beside him, but he couldn't loosen his grip. Alpha began to transform, and I lost the air in my lungs at his human form. He was tall, had
JamesSarah finally decided to do as I said and ran like never before through the forest. The she-wolf took off like a coppery bolt of lightning without even looking back. And I was much more relieved now. Because luckily she was fast enough to lose them. As for me, what they were going to do now didn't matter. I had been through this before. Not with a sizeable pack like this, but I already knew how things would work out. And Sarah was still their major focus. I would just be an unexpected tool for them to find her. And they would probably do some pretty nasty things to get me to open my mouth."Take him away." The damned Alpha said. "I'm going after her." I saw a damn smile appear on his face."You won't be able to catch her, you know that, right?" I said. The more I roll him, the farther away Sarah will be.He looked at me and his smile disappeared."You don't know me, loner." It turned and transformed without even giving me time to say anything else. Skin tearing and reforming int
James"Is that any way to treat a guest?" I whispered, spitting out the blood that dripped from my mouth."You are not a guest. We just want to know where the she-wolf is.""I said. Why don't you look up your butt?" I looked at the dark-haired wolf and then turned my face to face the other one holding the chain. My voice was no longer as strong as I had imagined. I am destroyed.My skin was all burned because of the silver. The idiots made a point of leaving it raw."Will you continue playing with us?" he asked. "We don't want to kill you. Your female left the warning."The T-shirt that used to be white, was washed with blood."She is not my..." I stopped talking and spit up some more blood. These guys were getting rough. I think I'm getting a little dizzy, but I'm not going to fall for their teasing. "Why don't you call your Alpha here? I need to talk to him, not you.""He will still talk to you, lonely. You don't have to worry about that now. And believe me, it will be far worse if
SarahAfter I finished my shower, I went straight to bed. It was a little chilly, so I quickly wrapped myself in the covers. The twinges in my ribs were completely keeping me awake and the smell of James on each sheet fiber only made me wonder more.I rolled from side to side and after long minutes and many twinges in my body, I finally managed to find a slightly less uncomfortable position and dozed off. Yes, nap. I was in too much pain and my head was full of worry that they would let me sleep well. The only good thing knew that I was in James's room, but the uncertainty of not being completely safe bothered me.I woke up to a soft noise coming from my backpack. I looked at the window and realized that it was morning. And I was a wreck.Shit... I didn't even look like I slept. I let out a grunt of irritation and stood up slowly. The stinging in my ribs didn't even seem to improve and when I moved, I wanted to scream in pain. And that was making me worried.I stretched out on the bed
Sarah In fact I still wasn't sure about meeting that man. However, he was going to trust James words. I had no choice but to risk it. As I always have. "But I'm not going to talk to him today, all right? I need some time to think. To recover and to formulate my words. "He looked at me fearfully. "If Stanley is what he says, he will understand my side. "You're not thinking of running away, are you? "What? "Oh, I don't know... Maybe you... "I thought about the possibility, but I wouldn't leave you here. James gave a lazy smile. "I would find you anyway. "He raised an eyebrow. "I would find you in some cheap hotel or maybe working in some diner. No matter where you were. "I'll write that down. "I laughed. "But Sarah, are you sure you don't want to settle this today? "No. I'm not prepared to face all of this today. I still haven't prepared my head to see Stanley. I need to practice some ready"made phrases. I think "Have mercy and let me stay" is a great one, don't you? "I tried t
Sarah James got up and I soon saw the three of them look at our table. For me it was as if time had stopped and my heart could be heard from miles away. The irises were no longer crimson, but now had a bluish cast and were turned towards me. The taller, dark"haired man's gaze was fully focused on me. The same black wolf that I saw on the side of the road through the bus window was there a few meters away. Close to my only escape point. "If you want, you can wait outside. I'll pay and then we'll leave. "I agreed and got up too. James headed towards them and I headed towards the exit with steady steps. I passed two meters away from the Alpha and could feel the heavy air. The scent of mint and musk was evident. I had sensed that same essence in the forest when he appeared. I couldn't even look at him properly when he walked in. Up close he looked even more intimidating and all the words of hate that had been stored inside me melted away. And I waited. I waited for him to stop me or sto
AmeliaWhen Abell finally lay down, I was relieved. He had drunk too much and on top of that he had made me accompany him too. The only reason I didn't drink as much as he did was because Abell rolled over before that happened. Just as well. I hope he won't wake up until tomorrow. I put my hand on my head and sat down on the chair in the bedroom. I took a deep breath and stared at my brother's body on the bed. His back calmly rising and falling. "Peace, finally... " I whispered, sliding my body on the seat until I could rest my head on the backrest. I stared at the window. I was so worried that I didn't even realize it was getting dark. The sky was already dark and I quickly remembered last night. That wolf wouldn't come here again, would he? He wouldn't be so stupid as to do that... I turned my gaze to Abell. 'I'll do this until you change your mind.' His words soon came back into my head and my body stood up quickly. "He can't..." my feet moved toward the door. I still helped
AmeliaThat place was already making me sick. Abell didn't do anything to make this place the least bit presentable and I was tired of trying. Bad people came in and out all the time to talk to him, sometimes they left bottles, butts, and the smell of cigarettes was the worst. So I made a point of going into the room and staying there, reading an old magazine or anything I could find lying around, far from it all.It was more interesting than bumping into criminals and loners who every now and then entered the territory to ask a favor of Abell. And at that my brother was great. He loved leaving others in his debt.The deal proposed by Stanley was that he would let us stay if Abell stayed out of trouble. In other words, the lonely. But of course my brother put on a holy wolf mask as he continued with all his dirt under the covers. "We are not born to follow orders." He always yelled that at me when I tried to remind him of the arrangement. I had gotten tired of it all. Abell is sly and
He walked beside me with his hand clutched in mine. His smile spread across his face as he guided me through the trees. The forest was taking on a yellowish landscape and the ground was already lined with dry leaves. It was a beautiful season, to be sure. And a unique moment in the company of my Alpha."What did you think of Liane?" He looked at me."She's a sweetheart.""I hope she didn't say too much." I took one look at him and smiled."We talked a little and she was great." I smoothed her hand with my thumb as we walked. "I'm sure what I want." His words came into my head and I looked at him. I still wonder when exactly was his decision to claim me...After walking another two minutes in the silence, I found myself near a small clearing. Stanley stopped and looked around for a few moments. He had a neutral expression on his face and seemed to be thinking about something."This is where I first shifted." I glared at him as his words broke the silence. I saw a sly smile appear at th
EthanIf I said that Liane hadn't pissed me off about calling Stanley, I'd be lying. Ever since she said they were at the store, she hasn't stopped asking questions. How she was, how Stanley was, and a hundred more after that.It was obvious that Stanley seemed to have a great deal of attention directed towards that solitary one. Which made me curious, after all, if there was one thing he hated the most, it was lonely. Then why? Was it because of that cunning female?No, our Alpha wasn't shallow like that. There was something else.And when I said that to Liane, she was speechless. She didn't ask any more questions. She just left and came back with two bottles of wine. And when I saw that, I almost had a heart attack. Where have you seen a pregnant woman drinking?"Not for me you idiot!"It was a relief to hear that from her."Do you think it's too boring?" She asked inside the car. Holding the cases of wines in a bag on her lap. The round belly taking up most of the space, the black
After Stanley made delicious sandwiches, we ate and he went back to his room. He said he needed to call Lucas back."So…" I raised an eyebrow at James upon hearing him. "You agreed to stay in Stanley's pack after all."Well…" I took a deep breath. "I actually haven't thought about it. I just...accepted Stanley. "Even though my mate came with a 'pack' package with him.I sat next to him on the couch."And what do you intend to do now?" He looked at me seriously. “Are you comfortable with the idea?” I took his hand and played with his fingers."I don't even know what they're going to think about all this. About me. It must be pretty crazy, right?"Sarah... They don't have a choice." He whispered to me and winked. "If you're Stanley's mate, they'll understand. And you think you're a lousy wolf, but...you're amazing," She smiled and I felt my chest warm at the sweet words. "I'm sure they'll be surprised just to know that you won the Alpha's heart." I looked away when I felt my face heat u
SarahI woke up with my body incredibly calm and relaxed. It was hard to have nights like that, and I don't think I've ever slept so well in my life. When I took a deep breath, I soon smelled my wolf's favorite scent.I smiled snuggling closer to that soft and warm place. Feeling a light caress from my waist to my shoulders. I frowned and blinked slowly. The still blurry image of those pale eyes almost took my breath away. I was leaning on his strong arm, my leg wrapped around his. His welcoming warmth and his smile spreading as he looked at me."Good morning, wolf." He said, still stroking me."Stanley..." I lifted my head off the pillow. Memories of last night flooded my mind again. I felt my cheeks heat up quickly. "Stanley!" He smiled wider and squeezed me into his body. He was stunning with just one leg hanging out of the blanket and his abs defined under the touch of my hands. The image of him stoking my mood first thing in the morning. "We really…" I whispered appalled. "I thou
JamesI had left that restaurant extremely irritated after I saw that woman. My temper has never changed so much after taking a simple whiff before. That Abell guy had something very strange about it, as Stanley had told me, but that woman...Amelia, isn't it?She was alone at that table. Sarah had gone to the bathroom and Stanley ended up leaving to go find her after taking five ages to get back.That blonde woman looked at me from time to time. His cold blue eyes somehow stirred my wolf in a way I still couldn't tell if it was good or bad.I looked toward the restrooms for a moment. No sign of either. Abell isn't at her desk either. There's something going on, isn't there?A minute later I saw Abell walking through the front door of the restaurant. He went to his table and talked with his sister before they hurried out. Her eyes were wide as he grabbed her wrist and practically pulled her away.What is happening?I glanced toward the restrooms and back at them as they left. What's g
"Thanks." I put on my clothes with Stanley's watchful eye.He ended up making great sandwiches. I ate it all too quickly. It was the middle of the night and James hadn't come home yet. I tried not to worry too much, but it was impossible. He had helped me a lot so far and we had created a very strong bond with our wolves. What if he needed help? What if he ended up getting into something really bad with that Abell chasing after his sister?"You're putting on a straight face again." Stanley woke me from my thoughts."Are you sure Abell or Amelia won't cause any problems?" Stanley studied me and ended up pulling my stool closer to him. A nice view of his shirtless body."Yes. Not now that I've brought it to his attention. He needed to. I suspect that bastard has been doing illegal things and getting into trouble on the outskirts of town."On the outskirts?" I swallowed hard as I remembered the day I went there. "What kind of mess?"Street fights." My eyes widened when I heard him."And
StanleyShe looked at me with those wide, magnificent amber eyes as I held her thighs open for me. I couldn't help myself as I rubbed against her hungrily with desire. My wolf was worried that maybe she wasn't ready enough. "Sarah?" I said resigned. I wanted her so much it hurt. Hell, she was so sexy in my bed. And her smell... I was completely itching to tag her. "Is everything okay?" I took aim at her beautiful breasts rising and falling with her uneven breathing. Moonlight bathing your body. As if to bless her. "Everything, I just forgot it was that big." I looked at her and raised an eyebrow as I looked down. My dick? Are you afraid I'm going to hurt you? "My wolf..." I let out a light laugh and leaned my forehead against hers. "I'll be careful. If that's what you're worried about." She nodded, glaring at me. I smiled condescendingly and glued our mouths together again trying to reassure her. I could feel her warm body under mine despite the fear. Her nails her nails lightly g