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The Alpha and Her Hunter Chapter 33: When the Alpha Calls
Garin stormed out of his parents' house, enraged. He had never been so close to physically fighting someone in his entire life. His parents had always been a bit fanatical about the Red Hood legacy but for the most part, they had let him live his life. Now, now that he was finally happy, they thrust some vapid, blonde trust fund girl at him, expecting him to happily dive into a loveless marriage. He grit his teeth together, nearly wanting someone to follow him just so he had someone to unleash his anger upon. No one came. Everyone else was happy to play their parts. Well, not Audrey but she was subtler than him. She would find a way out of this. His parents didn't care what their children wanted. Audrey wasn't even attracted to men, for god sake! And yet, sitting there on the couch, a man for her. They couldn't at least extend the courtesy to choose someone she could at least tolerate. He drove faster than usual to the café. He needed to see Willow. She was a cooling balm to the
Last Updated : 2022-09-17The Alpha and Her Hunter Chapter 34: A Picture Tells a Thousand Words
"Would you like some tea?" Loriann asked her visitors. Rashida nodded. "That would be nice, thank you." She settled herself at the dining table tucked into the corner of the large kitchen. She motioned for her daughter and husband to wait in the living room. Loriann filled a white chipped teapot with the tea and carried it on a tray to them, adding some of her homemade scones and mugs. When she came back into the kitchen, she laid a similar spread between her and Rashida, but she didn't feel much like eating now. She knew there was no beating around the bush with her alpha, but she still deferred to her before speaking. Rashida was looking down at the strong black tea in her mug, letting it warm her hands. "I can imagine how many bad memories this brings up for you and I can understand your hesitation in taking action with Willow," Rashida began, her dark amber eyes looking over Loriann. Loriann had seemed to age before her eyes, she looked tired and worn. "It is only because
Last Updated : 2022-09-17The Alpha and Her Hunter Chapter 35: A Summons
Garin stared down at the people in the picture. He could see Willow in both of them. She had her mother's sharp features and jaw, but the shape of her eyes was all her father's. Her mother's eyes glowed even in the picture, aged by twenty years. He looked at her father. He was ordinary, his eyes a regular, human brown. There was something similar about him. It was as if he had seen him somewhere before, but he brushed it off, probably just seeing the similarities in Willow. "Why were they killed?" he asked handing the picture back to Loriann. She sighed, staring down at the picture. She caressed the photo with the tip of her finger before sliding it back into the box. "Because they loved each other. They ran away and got married. They had Willow. The council was going to punish them when they first found out that they were a couple. However, they left, and the council considered the matter settled. When they came back with a child, the council exonerated them. They did not want to
Last Updated : 2022-09-17The Alpha and Her Hunter Chapter 36: Set Into Motion
Willow drove home quickly after hurriedly locking up the café. Fat snowflakes began to fall as she tore down the road to her house. Her grandmother's truck wasn't there. She must still be visiting whatever random relative she rushed off to see. She would need to pack as much as she could fit into her few duffle bags. Thankfully, she wore the same few pieces all of the time so it would be light. As she opened her front door a scent hit her. The alpha had been here. Her thick musky scent lingered in the air. "Shit," Willow said aloud and ran to her room. She pulled her bag from underneath her bed and began shoving clothing into it. She was clearing out her toiletries when she heard the front door open. "Willow?" her grandmother's voice floated up the stairs. "Up here!" she called back and threw her bag into the closet, shutting the door. Her grandmother's face looks tired. Her eyes glanced around the bedroom, noting the half-open drawers. "They summoned you?" she asked and sat
Last Updated : 2022-09-17The Alpha and Her Hunter Chapter 37: So It Begins
"Are you okay?" Garin asked as Willow came bursting into the house, her eyes frantic. "Come here," he stood and wrapped her in his arms, smoothing down her braid. Her breath hitched against his chest. "I'm not okay. Shit just got serious. I got a summons," she said and pulled out of his arms, pacing around the living room. "A summons? To court?" Garin asked confused. She shook her head roughly. "Not exactly. The council, it is like a group of our elders that uphold our laws, sent me a message today. I am to be tried in a few days for our relationship. There are a few different outcomes, two of which at least still leave us alive." Garin watched her pace, his arms crossed in front of his body. "Your grandmother told me, well, sort of, about what our options are." Willow froze. "You spoke to my Gramme?" Her eyes were wide and wild, her scent grew stronger the more agitated she became. "She came by earlier. She…she told me about your parents. She said that we only have a few o
Last Updated : 2022-09-17The Alpha and Her Hunter Chapter 38: The Alpha Calls
A knock sounded loudly and startled Loriann from her baking. She wiped her hands on her apron and headed to the front door, wary. It was Keena. "Keena? What are you doing here so late?" she asked and ushered the woman inside. She glanced behind her and saw that she was alone. "Where is your father?" he usually accompanied her anywhere she went, acting as chauffeur and bodyguard. The girl was solemn as she let Loriann lead her to the kitchen. The warm smells of pumpkin pie drifted through the air, thick with spices and butter. Keena sat down, somehow still regal despite wearing a thick winter coat and jeans. "We've received a message from one of the scouts. There seems to be a congregation of Red Hoods assembling at the Brochade's. I am aware that they have arranged marriages for their children, however, something about this just isn't sitting right with me. Why would so many be here when the wedding dates have not yet been set?" she asked Loriann. Loriann's eyes took on a calcula
Last Updated : 2022-09-17The Alpha and Her Hunter Chapter 39: Answering the Call
Lyall ran as fast as his body will take him, fighting the alpha's call. He feels the pressure of her, pushing down on him. A whimper escaped his mouth, but he pressed on. He knew that in a few more miles, he would be out of her territory and away from her authority. He had thought that his plan would work. Show the family that Garin was still sneaking around with Willow. They would pack their things and drag him away. Instead, Red Hoods began flooding into town, and then he got the call from the alpha. It only meant one thing. The wolves would fight. He knew that it would turn back on him. He had to obey his alpha, especially in her presence. He couldn't challenge her. He would be killed in an instant. Lyall just hoped that his father wouldn't be held for what he did. There were only two people to blame, Willow and that hunter. As he pushed across the territory line into Canada, it felt as if he were trying to squeeze through a rabbit hole. His whole body constricted, and his lun
Last Updated : 2022-09-17The Alpha and Her Hunter Chapter 40: Pack Tactics
Willow felt as if everyone's eyes were on her as she walked up the gravel path to Rashida's home. This was the home of every pack alpha, consisting of a large lodge complete with various outbuildings to include guest quarters and a meeting center. She walked to the meeting center now, her grandmother beside her. Other wolves trickled around them, some giving her wary looks and others nodded their hellos. It would be a joyful occasion had they been there for any other reason. Willow had always looked forward to their gatherings. While she wasn't social by nature, her wolf side was and responded in kind when she was surrounded by her pack. She felt it now, buzzing through her veins. In spite of her trepidation, it felt good to be here. She had asked her grandmother if they would speed up her trial to tonight but Loriann had assured her that the Red Hoods gathering was more of a pressing issue. They followed the others into the large building and took their designated seats. The Bitte
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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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"So, what now?" Willow asked as Garin drove towards her house. She realized that this was the first time that he had ever been there, and she was feeling incredibly self-conscious. She groaned inwardly thinking about the posters that littered her walls. It looked like the room of a teenager not a woman in her mid-twenties. "Well, since my father and Silas are dead and my mother is missing, the estate falls to Audrey. She is going to handle everything. I think she has already listed the house on the market." He replied with a laugh. He had told her about killing his father. He said that he had no regrets in doing so but he had a haunted look about him. She reached over and squeezed his knee lightly. "Where will Audrey go now?" Willow asked, already feeling sad that she wouldn't get to know Audrey better. There was something about her that drew a person in and made them feel welcome. "She hasn't said. She owns a small clothing store, but I think she will probably sell that as well.
The Alpha and Her Hunter Chapter 48: A New Agreement is Forged
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
The Alpha and Her Hunter Chapter 47: Healing Wounds
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
The pack watched as the hunters made their way through the forests, their black shadows flitted through the trees towards the lodge. "Hold," Rashida commanded, her voice floating through their minds. A low growl rippled through the pack, each one adding their own rage to the rumble. The hunters moved closer; their scents trailed along the snow-covered ground. The pack held, their hackles raised, poised to attack. The hunters suddenly stopped, forming a v-formation. A confusion passed through the pack. Why had they stopped? A figure walked from the center of the hunters, a red cloak blowing behind it. Something glinted in the moonlight as it approached. Whoever it was, was small and petite. A gust of wind ripped the hood from its head and pale hair spilled out. "The Huntress," Rashida hissed, the venom in her voice causing the pack to wince. "No mercy, whatever it takes. We will wipe them from this place. Now!" She howled a blood-curdling shriek. The pack joined, their voices inte
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She saw his body, sagged against a tree, nearly the same one that she rescued him from a few months ago. His head was leaning forward, and she could see that his hands and feet were bound. There was a small layer of white flakes on him. He hadn't been here too long so he shouldn't be near freezing, but the temperature could drop at any moment in these mountains. Her snout raised; she sniffed the cold air. His scent was strong, but it mingled with others. She could smell the other hunters nearby. Knowing it was a trap, she forged ahead. She would save him, even if it cost her, her life. #### The Red Hoods gathered at the back of the Brochade estate. Dusk had fallen and the nearly full moon began to peek over the trees. They were all clothed in black, their faces concealed behind woolen masks. While all armed, they carried a variety of weapons, the ammo all silver tipped. Ava walked from the house, her bright red cloak trailing behind her. She was wearing a rather ornate outfit, c
The Alpha and Her Hunter Chapter 44: A Trap is Set
"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
The Alpha and Her Hunter Chapter 43: An Attempted Treaty
"Yes?" Audrey called the knock at her door tearing her away from her computer. She hoped it wasn't her mother. She couldn't stomach any more of the marriage pandering. She had already suffered through a few dinners with her intended husband and in-laws. She missed Cara terribly but hadn't had a chance to sneak away to see her since her house had been flooded with Red Hoods. The door creaked open and her "fiancé", Cole, peered around it. She sighed inwardly at the sight of him. "Can I come in?" he asked, looking awkward. She shrugged noncommittedly and shut her laptop. He closed the door behind him and stood looking around, his hands shoved deep into the pockets of his expensive, tailored trousers. "You can sit," she said, pointing to the small sitting area near her balcony. He nodded slightly and placed his large frame onto one of the velvet slingback chairs. She sat in the chair opposite him. "So, how can I help you?" she automatically slipped into her business tone. A year pr
The Alpha and Her Hunter Chapter 42: A Sudden Shift
"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
