EverestI went to bed that night with my mind racing. How would he feel when he found out I was coming? Would he be mad at his sister for talking to Caleb? Probably…the man seemed to be able to find anything to get angry about. I curled up in a ball and tossed and turned until I finally feel asleep.My dreams were filled with faces of Wendigos and Rougarou’s and other nameless monsters. I ran from witches and would catch glimpses of my golden wolf dead on the ground, a pale, winged beast chewing on my flesh. I fled from one nightmare to the next, calling out for help, calling out for anyone…but the darkness was swallowing me, and I couldn’t breathe. I was gasping for air but there was no air to breathe. Black smoke was choking me, and I couldn’t move. I was paralyzed, gagging on thick tar when a pair of icy hands grasped either side of my head. I tried to scream but I couldn’t. I felt 10 spear-like claws pierce my skull and then I woke up.I was gasping for air and my heart was racin
Finn My paws thundered against the forest floor as I ran point on a security patrol. So far nothing out of the ordinary had caught my eye, but I was determined to be thorough. I slowed to a stop, feeling my breath heavy in my chest. The sun was shining on Onyx today. It broke through the canopy in a spatter of dappled light that lit up patches of the soft green moss. The old growth forest was peacefully silent aside from a few birds chirping here and there. I inhaled deeply, breathing in the clean, damp air. Life was simpler in this form…more legs, less problems. ‘Finn?’ Lupins voice cut across the mind link.‘What?’ I replied, annoyed at the intrusion. ‘Just wondering what time you’ll be back from patrol?’ she asked sharply. We hadn’t really spoken since the whole mate bond discussion. It was clear that we were not back on regular speaking terms quite yet… ‘Probably an hour, why?’ I quipped back. ‘Just curious.’ She shut the link off. She was probably planning to ambush me about
Finn I set the table for three and poured some wine. I had prepared to eat in the smaller dining room so that we were less likely to be overheard should the conversation turn to Everest. It was light sandy wood, with a black table and six black plush chairs. It had a view of the forest out of the floor to ceiling windows, which slid open to allow fresh air in. I’d changed into a fresh light blue shirt, since I’d spilled on the white one while cooking. I’d made a slow-cooked braised beef with roast potatoes and carrots with Yorkshire puddings and a caprese salad to start. I was no iron chef, but cooking was something mom and I used to do together, and it always calmed me down. It was an escape for me and something I’d hoped to do with Lupin as she grew up…however the girl could burn water, so it didn’t exactly pan out. But she loved what I’d made, so we would sit in the kitchen together while I cooked, and she would eat her body weight in food. Food was a ritual for both of us, me mak
Finn It was messy now…no doubt about it. I mean, it was messy before…but now it was worse. I couldn’t deny my feelings for her. Everything about her drew me in, and everything in me needed to resist it. I would have to figure out some way to stay away from her until I rejected her. I knew it was what I had to do, but every time I looked into those molten gold eyes, I just couldn’t say no to her. I didn’t want to hurt her, and I knew that every minute I delayed, the mate bond grew stronger. I’d gone there with the intention to reject the bond and she had pulled me back in with just her simple touch. I was pissed off at the whole situation. But the was right, she did have the right to decide for herself. She was young, and she deserved the chance to get to know own feelings. Who knows, maybe we could be friends one day? Walking back to my room I was getting angrier and angrier. At the end of the day, it wasn’t Everests fault at all. This was entirely one person’s fault and I planned o
FinnIt surprised me how intent she was on visiting the attack victim. She would have made an excellent Luna. She was compassionate and caring, but more so, she was strong. Her energy was powerful and bold, and she knew how to command herself with integrity and strength…yet she was sweet and silly. I can’t say I’d ever met anyone like her. We walked to the hospital, and she talked about her research with an intensity that impressed me. She was determined to figure out what was going on and she wasn’t to be underestimated. “…there’s just so much to go through. It could be from anywhere. If the girl can tell us more about it hopefully, we can narrow it down at least. Thank goodness you arrived there in time though…Its so strange that it doesn’t have a scent.” “I know, I was confused at first when I only smelled the blood…maybe it’s got natural defences against us…if its venom can stop us from healing, maybe it can prevent itself from being smelled? There are so many possibilities, but
Finn I checked on Everest every few hours throughout the evening. She slept like the dead, barely moving at all. I couldn’t stop thinking about what I’d seen earlier. Did she have magic in her bloodline somewhere? Obviously, there were stories about gifted wolves, but they were extremely rare, and nothing like what I’d seen her do. Even stranger was that she didn’t remember it. She had glowed like the sun. Her whole aura had burned with light and fire. I hadn’t been able to get close to her to help her, and the fear I’d felt at the idea of her getting hurt was nearly unbearable. It was after midnight now, and she’d been asleep for over half the day already. I crept in to check on her again and saw that she’d kicked off her blankets. I walked over and pulled them up, tucking her back in and she stirred and started mumbling. “Finn…” she said softly. My heart leapt thinking she’d woken and caught me there, but she was talking in her sleep. I couldn’t help but smile. I liked the idea of
Everest Every nerve in my body was on fire. Finn’s fingers sent lightening sparks across my skin. I was already soaked at his touch, and my core throbbed for him. His lips pecked and sucked down my stomach, leaving marks. My toes curled and my back arched at the feel of his teeth grazing my skin. His hands gripped my hips as his lips moved to my inner thighs. The sensation on the sensitive skin there made me moan. “You like this, gorgeous?” He said huskily. “Yes” I gasped, as he continued to nip and suck on my inner thighs. His claw suddenly grazed across my skin, shredding my panties, leaving me bare. His fingers made their way up the back of my thigh, leaving goosebumps, to my clit. He began to massage me, making my juices flow and my core throb. “Oh, fuck yes” I moaned. His eyes flashed with desire. His lips replaced his fingers as he buried his head between my legs, sucking and licking every inch of my folds. My back arched as pleasure coursed through me. He gently sli
Finn Everest passed out almost immediately, but I couldn’t sleep. My mind was racing. She was incredible. I was hard again at the thought of how wet and tight her core was. Her scent engulfed me as I laid next to her. There was a moment where I nearly marked her. My wolf wanted to claim her as ours. It made my heart race thinking about. I began to panic that I’d just made a mistake. Would she expect that to change everything? Had it changed anything? It couldn’t. I sat up gently so I didn’t wake her and dressed as quietly as I could. I left her in her room. It was nearly three in the morning now, but sleep was the last thing on my mind. She was on my mind. Ugh no. I ran my hands through my hair. I needed to shake her from my thoughts, and I needed to stay away from her now. This was getting too close, and I couldn’t risk it. Fuck. I wandered up to my room and straight into the sh