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The Alpha and Her Hunter Chapter 22: Marking His Territory
Garin stood at the back of the crowd, watching his family's ridiculous display, marching in their cloaks as if they were some specters haunting the streets of Victorian England. He scoffed. He wanted to go home but the road was blocked. He hoped the parade would be over soon. He was going to pack and head back to school tonight. He didn't care what time. He already knew that there was going to be an argument tonight since he hadn't met up with his parents. The crowd began to thin, and he saw his chance. He pushed off of the building he was leaning against but saw that his way was blocked again by people, cheerily talking. He resented them immensely. He would have to cut through the wooded park to get to his car if he even wanted to leave today. He looked back over his shoulder once at Willow's cart, but it was dark now, the large window locked. The streetlights provided some guidance as he weaved around the playground towards the walking path that would lead to his car. It was eeri
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Willow looked desperately around for Garin but couldn't find him anywhere. She didn't think that he had marched with his family, but who knew. She hadn't counted, instead getting out of there as quickly as she could have. A howl sounded. She knew it was Lyall. She looked overhead at the full moon. He would be unstable tonight. He shouldn't be so close to town. He could shift at any time, hurting an innocent bystander. He knew better and yet…here he was. Flaunting their laws. The Red Hoods had made their message clear. She knew that they could hear the howls as well. They would be on guard tonight, possibly even actively hunting. How did everything become such a giant mess? She was frustrated with the entire situation and angry. Angry at them. At Lyall. At herself. At the stupid laws of her kind. She aggressively pushed her way to her car, not caring about being polite. The tourists were so deep in their cups they probably didn't notice. "Crap," she said as she looked down at Lyal
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"Goodbye, ladies!" Loriann called as she locked the door to the soup kitchen behind her. They had an incredibly successful night and raised enough money to send the sixth grade on their field trip to the Smithsonian in the spring. She pulled her sweater tighter around her frame, smaller than it used to be she noted. Her health wasn't ailing but she was feeling the inevitable tug towards her golden years. She turned the ignition of the old truck, waiting for it to heat up before she drove home. She heard the howls and frowned. They were closer to town than they should be. She had heard rumors of what the Brochades had down at the parade. Tonight, was not the night for Lyall being an idiot. A weird sensation swept her body, every piece of her tingling. Her heart began to race in anticipation as if she were falling in love. It pounded harder and harder. She felt as if she had been running for miles. The moon grew brighter, blocking out everything else except for the pure white light
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"I still don't know what to believe," Garin said, looking at her, his eyes pained. "It's bad enough that I am dealing with my family and their crazy beliefs but then I meet you and you're wonderful. But then you're apparently my sworn enemy and you kiss me while you're promised to someone else." He let go of her hand and stood, walking a few feet away. He put his hands on his head and stared up at the glistening moon. Willow sighed. She knew that whatever this was between them had to end. It was idiotic. It was suicidal. But she still wanted it. Wanted him. She walked towards him, keeping her distance. She still felt the moon song singing in her bones. "I know. It's a lot. I didn't expect to…ever feel this way, I suppose. I never wanted Lyall. I've been putting off the wedding for ages now. I didn't want to commit to him. I would've rather been alone." She wanted to reach out to touch him, but she knew she probably shouldn't. He turned to look at her. She looked different tonight
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Garin returned holding an armful of clothes a few minutes later. He was huffing from running. "I realized while I was digging through Audrey's room, that I still have those clothes that you brought for me when I was lost." He held his hand around the tree averting his gaze even though he wanted nothing more than to gaze upon her naked body in the forest. "Thanks," she pipped and snatched the clothes. She appeared a second later, looking like a rumpled college kid. "These are huge," she said laughing as she pulled the waistband out and noted that possibly two more people could fit in there with her. "I think you look cute," Garin replied, unabashed. "So, where were we? We can't be together because of an ancient law that was once jotted down and only the fanatics in both of our families uphold it?" he said reaching for her hand. It was too late to turn back now, she figured. She had already broken one of their most sacred laws. She might as well be happy for as long as she could
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Willow's hands clasped the back of Garin's neck, urging him closer. She kissed him deeply, passionately but with less urgency than their first kiss. Despite having even more at stake now than ever before, she felt less scared. Less like that she had clutched the moment tightly in her fists else it drift away but more like she was in the thick of the fire and happy to burn. His kisses were softer than hers but no less passionate. Where she was strength and fire, he was gentle and cool. He pulled back from her and gazed at her, a smile on his lips. "What?" she asked, her face flushed, and her lips bruised, turning a deep crimson. He shook his head, his smile suddenly shy. "It kind of just hit me that this time, last week, we had met for the first time. And I was incredibly rude to you. Now we are lying in bed together," he said with a laugh. "It has been a hell of a week," she agreed. He ran a finger gently down her jaw, causing her to shiver. "Are you sure this is what you wan
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"I'll call you when I get there. I promise," Garin said and leaned down, kissing Willow. They had been saying goodbye for nearly ten minutes, neither ready to let the other one go, worried the illusion might shatter as soon as they were out of sight. "Okay, I'll be at work, but we shouldn't be busy now that the tourists are finally leaving," she replied, not wanting to get back to her real life. They had spent almost two days sequestered in the cabin alone. She had told her grandmother that she needed time away after splitting from Lyall. Her grandmother hadn't asked any follow-up questions. She wasn't sure how she was going to face her now. "I really have to go," he said, looking at his phone. "So, go," she said, teasing since he had been the one dragging his feet on leaving. "Yeah, yeah. Alright, I'll call you. Seriously." He said getting into his car. "You sure you're okay to walk the rest of the way?" "It's only ten miles," she scoffed. "You wolf people and your enduran
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Loriann watched her granddaughter sleeping, her red hair spread wildly across her pillow. She had been sleeping better lately. She was usually up late and then up again early, out for a run. Now she was falling asleep soon after returning from the café and only rousing once her alarm sounded. She could smell the hunter's scent all over her. She wanted to confront her, but she didn't want to push her away like she did her daughter. Loriann closed the door and walked down the steps to the living room. She hadn't been able to sleep in her own bed since her husband passed. Willow would be up soon. It was Thursday morning. Loriann wondered if she would be leaving to see that hunter again. She didn't think Willow knew that she was aware of where Willow went every weekend and she wouldn't confront her…yet. It was only a matter of time before she had to act, before either the council or the Red Hoods. The creaking of the pipes alerted her to Willow being awake. She went into the kitchen
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He knocked lightly on her door. She opened it, clothed in a simple oversized white tee shirt and black leggings. Her long red hair dripped down her back, the tendrils leaving small drops of water on the floor as she vigorously brushed it. "I feel a thousand times better," she said with a smile as her hand grazed her lower stomach. The discovery had happened in the shower. She had noticed her stomach, usually relatively flat, now had a small, rounded bump. She knew that the pregnancy of her kind was faster than that of human women. She wanted to wait to tell him until the time was right. She did look the most relaxed that Garin had ever seen her. Her face was serene and still red from the heat of the water. It was scrubbed clean of any dirt, blood, or makeup. She seemed to have a glow about her. He wanted to just lay with her in his arms forever but instead, he had to tell her the truth about her father. "What's wrong?" she asked, seeing his drawn face. He motioned for her to sit o
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The bright white light seared into Willow's eyes. She quickly pulled the blanket over her face, groaning. A sharp pain shot through her side. With a gasp, she pressed her hands to her side. She felt a thick bandage and the night came screaming back. She struggled to sit up, blinking in the morning sun that was streaming through the high window above her. She was on a narrow wooden bed. The room lacked any personal touches and had the antiseptic smell of a hospital but she knew she wasn't in one. The floor was made of wide pine planks. She sniffed slightly and smelled a curious mix of wolf and hunter. Willow grasped the headboard and shoved herself to her feet, swaying a bit unsteadily. A wave of nausea hit her. She tasted bile in the back of her throat. If this was battle, she didn't see the glory in it. She felt hungover more than anything. Teetering unsteadily, she made her way to the door. As her hand wrapped around the knob, it was opened slowly from the other side. Garin's b
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The old woman's eyebrows knit together, her hands running the length of Willow's body. The gaping wound on her ribs was deep. The bullet had lodged itself into one of the bones narrowly missing her spine. She murmured quietly underneath her breath, and pushed a finger inside of the damage, fishing for the bullet. Willow's comatose body spasmed and fresh blood spurted onto the woman's hands. Garin jerked forward but was held back by Audrey and Cole. "Let her do her job. There is nothing you can do right now," she said to him underneath her breath. His eyes were full of unshed tears. His entire countenance looked helpless. "You need to give her space. You'll be able to see her once she is done. Come on," she tugged his arm and dragged him back to the fire. He sat heavily, his head in his arms. She rubbed his back and her worried eyes met Cole's above his back. #### The bullet hit the tray next to her with a crisp metallic thunk. Loriann was holding Willow's arms down while the wis
The Alpha and Her Hunter Chapter 46: Field of Blood
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"And you talked to Willow about it? Okay, I'm in. Whatever it takes," Garin hung up the phone and tossed it onto the kitchen counter as he walked towards the living room. He needed to change before he left. He didn't think his button-down and dress pants would work very well for running through the forest, especially since they were predicting snowfall tonight. He instead, pulled on a black thermal shirt and flannel-lined jeans. He might not be the traditional outdoorsy type, but he did hail from the frigid northeast. He stopped one boot halfway on. He thought he heard the sound of a door closing. He brushed it off, thinking it was probably just his neighbors. The walls were thin in these rentals. Completely dressed, he made sure he had everything he needed: wallet, keys. His phone was downstairs, he would grab that when he left. His hallway was dark when he left his bedroom. "Weird," he said aloud since he could have sworn that he left the light on. It was getting dark earlier n
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"The wolves are gathering," Silas stated, as he burst into his father's office. The high-ranking members of the Red Hoods were gathered around the long glass table and they all turned to face him. He bowed quickly, excusing his interruption. "Isn't it nearly the full moon?" a black-haired man drawled from the end of the table. Silas didn't like him. He was the father of the man intended for Audrey. Their whole family set Silas's teeth on edge. He didn't know why but there was something off about them. "Yes, but these movements are unusual. We haven't been able to see how many since we are not allowed on their land however, we have noticed many headed this way. Miles believes that they are headed for the alpha's which can only mean a pack meeting," Silas retorted. He sneered at the man. "They must have noticed our own increased numbers. Oh well, perhaps they are actually planning on putting up a fight this time. Good. I've grown bored with the hunt when it is only the chase and ne
