Elias POV The feel of her body relaxing against mine tells me she is finally asleep, and I let out a sigh of relief. "Thank the goddess," I whisper under my breath, gently resting my head on hers. My body too requires rest, but my mind and instincts are telling me to stay alert, for there could be danger around every corner. So for now, I'll stay awake so she can rest in peace, knowing I am keeping guard. The coach comes to a jolty stop to let more passengers on every so often until the vehicle is fully full. After which we don't stop for several hours as we travel through the night and eventually, I also surrender to my body's need to sleep. My dreams plague me with what could be a waiting us once we arrive home. I see blood and destruction everywhere I look. I hear the howling cries of those I love and care for, being overpowered and hurt by others I don't recognise. My home no longer feels like home, it's been claimed by them, her, him, and they
Winter packLeroy POVI can't get Erin off my mind, although why would I want to? She is my mate now, after all. But it's hard not to show my delight and happiness when thinking about her. I especially want and need to see her as I felt her pain through the bond, and it scared me, feeling all that fear and adrenaline, cursing through her body. I had to seriously fight my instincts to not run to her side then and there, but somehow, I stopped myself, knowing it would make our relationship known too soon. Anyway, she said she is fine and will fill me in later tonight, but that's not enough for me, I need to know now if she is okay, I want to go to her and check she is okay and kill who ever hurt her. "Yo, Leroy, you okay dude?" The man's question pulls me from my inner rant as I see the others around the table staring at me, as I tightly grip the cutlery in my hands, to the point my nuckles are white. Dropping the knife and fork, I quickly answer,"Erm,
Erin POV "Do you hear that?""What?" Luna asks as I push up against the bars to hear better as someone is barking up above, and I get the feeling Leroy is up there, too. Suddenly, I get a sinking feeling in my stomach as I yank on the door to my cell to create as much noise as possible. "What are you doing?" Luna hisses at me, "Erin!?" "Creating a distraction, help me?" I plead, as I open a mind-link with Leroy, 'Run,' I whisper, still trying to make as much noise as I can, 'Leroy, RUN!' Luna copy's me as the loud, angry footsteps stomp down the stares towards us. 'Erin?' I hear Leroy ask,'Yes, please, go, quick!' With that, I can feel him do as I asked and go. "What the fuck?" The guards howl at us for all the noise we've been making, "Shut the fuck up!!" The man's eyes are wild, as he stares at me hungrily making me shrink away from the bars. In a lower tone, he adds, "If you weren't to be Corbyn's mate, I'd come in there
Tears silently fall from my eyes as we run hand in hand from the cell and out of the building, too scared to look back. With the cover of night, we flee to the tree line unseen. Once there, we stop for a moment to catch our breath and to check that no one is following us. As I force myself to calmly take deep breaths, I pull myself together and scold myself for being emotional and for losing control at a time like this. Leroy grips my hand tighter in reassurance before pulling me further into the woods, "Come on, we've got to keep going. We can't stay here." I nod and follow suit as he leads me onwards. We run until our legs and feet can carry us no more, and by that point, we are miles away from the pack house. "Okay," Leroy pants, "think we can rest for a bit." "Thank the goddess," I sigh, falling to the ground in a sweaty heap, and with a laugh, he joins me. We lean on each other, and all I wish to do is have him, for him to take me in his embrace and to touch and
As we grind up against each other, I'm pinned between him and the tree, Leroy's lips have now travelled down to my neck as I relish in his touching and pleasuring. But I want more, I want him, all of him. His playing has driven me crazy to the point that I feel like I can take it no longer. As if sensing my hunger for him, he whispers in my head as he slowly pulls his hand from my jeans. 'Right here? Right now?''Yep,' I whisper and groan at the absence of his hand. But then use this opportunity to gracefully remove my legs from around his torso so I can slide my trousers off to show I want this as much as I can feel he does.'Are you sure? Are you ready?' He asks, still kissing at my neck, unable to stop touching me, but needing to double check I want this like this.'Definitely!' I confirm, feeling he feels it too, he neither, unable to prolong it anymore.'Good.' He says victoriously in my head, as neither of us can hold back our desire to consummate our
Chilli POV The sun has risen on a new day as we must be close to Timmington by now. Looking up at the clock, it reads,06:40Just then, Steve's voice comes over the announcer,"Good morning folks, the time is six forty am, and we will be reaching the first stop soon and then the last stop in about an hour to an hour and a half. So please make sure you have all your belongings together and with you. Thank you for travelling with us. I hope the journey has been satisfactory and have a lovely day." I can't help but sigh, an hour to an hour and a half still to go. Not knowing what to do with myself when Elias hands me a sandwich from the packed lunch Tina had gifted us. As I hold the food in my hand, I suddenly realise how hungry I am. I give him a thankful smile as I unwrap it and take a bite, we eat in silence, hoping time will not drag by too much.After not too long, it's our turn to depart the bus, and Steve bids us goodbye."B
Erin POV The sound of my blood pumping fills my ears as we keep running with Corbyn hot on Leroy's tail. I'm not one to normally run from conflict or a fight, but I also know when I'm beat or will be and even with two of us, Corbyn being bigger and stronger than us, we wouldn't stand much of a chance. Plus, I can only imagine the backup he has following close behind him, we would definitely be out matched and overpowered, resulting in our capture or more likely death. But that logic disappears when we come to an oval clearing in the midst of this forest, and Leroy says through our link to me,'Think we lost him.' A mixture of relief and dout splashes in my heart, just before a pain hits me in my chest from the bond. Leroy! I stop dead in my tracks, causing my paws to slide atop the damp, leafy ground. I spin to a stop, now facing the other way to see Corbyn's monsterous wolf attacking Leroy from the side. He must have somehow gotten ahead of us and flank Lero
Elias POV 'Chilli!' I rush over to her still body that is laying awkwardly on the ground, fear seeping into me as I imagine the worst, 'Chilli!' I scream at her through the link, scared and angry at her for putting herself in harms way and risking our pups life in such a way. Her once burning, glowing body has diminished and is barely shining. I skid to a stop next to the furry form and nuzzle my snout into her neck. 'Are you okay? Chilli? Answer me, NOW!' As my heart feels like it's about to explode, I hear a slight groan as she moves her head a bit, her eyes flicker open briefly. 'I'm fine,' she whispers, wincing in pain and discomfort. 'And ... the baby?' She nods her head slowly,'She's still here, safe and sound ... Ouch.' 'What? What is it?' I panic, searching her up and down to locate where she is hurt, but she just gives a slight giggle and licks my cheek, trying to dismiss the pain. This angers me even more, and I can't help but snap at her