Kyra-
We were back on the road, this time with me in the front with Hunter. I had explained to him what had happened, and he didn’t say a word about it. Just told us all to get back in the car so we can put more miles between us and Maine. I didn’t know what was going on in his head, he hasn’t said a word to anyone since we got back on the road.
I wanted to apologize for everything, but I felt like it wasn’t the time. He didn’t seem like his usual self. I kept watching his hands that were on the steering wheel and his fists kept clenching around it. His knuckles were stark white, and I wasn’t sure how to calm him. I had asked him if he was mad, but he didn’t respond.
“It will be okay. It has just been a very long couple months for us all. I am sure things will get better when we get home.” Caleb spoke in my head, and it caused me to jump slightly.
I hadn’t realized that I would be able to link with him after the bond. Granted Brett and I could, but I
Hunter- The entire way home, my emotions were in a spiraling mess. I was relieved she was safe, I was angry she left, I was happy to have her back, I was annoyed that she was now bonded with Caleb and Brett, I was confused about her sudden change in demeanor, mostly I was pissed that I didn’t know if I had killed the Alpha of Crescent Moon. All I had wanted to do was pull her into my arms and never let go, but I had too much going on in my head. Never in my life had I ever wanted to chastise anyone so bad in my life. I wanted to yell and scream and throw things. Then she goes and plays the hero with Caleb and while I was happy, he was alive, she was now bound to him. Never in my life had I ever heard of a life bond. I don’t like not knowing what it is and knowing that if she dies, he dies, does that mean the same the other way around? With who we are and what we do, there is always a risk of us dying. What happens if Caleb bites off more than he can chew once
Kyra- Minutes ticked by and Hunter still hadn’t responded, I was beginning to think that maybe he no longer wanted to be my mate after everything I had done. I mean, not that I would blame him. I was even kind of mad at myself for doing it. With everything that has happened in the past twenty-four hours, I knew in my heart that I wanted to be with Hunter. I was done, denying it. A part of me still thinks that he would be better off if I just rejected him, so he could move on with his life and live a long and happy life. The other part of me thinks that is just plain ridiculous and I need to stop being selfish. Or maybe I was being selfish for not rejecting him, I didn’t know anymore. Only one thing I was sure of, I no longer wanted to be without Hunter. Sitting here now, as Hunter observed me, I started to feel uncomfortable. I could tell that I had shocked him with my request, but the silence was killing me. The nervousness I felt made me uneasy, I didn’t li
Hunter- It has been nearly a week since I got Kyra back and as much as I would like to say that it has been the greatest week of my life, I’d be lying. It has been complete Hell. Every time Kyra falls asleep, she is hit with nightmares so intense that I haven’t been able to sleep. Not to mention I have been woken up by a fire starting on the bed, twice. We have tried many things to try to ease her so she could get some rest, I have even let Caleb and Brett sleep in the room with us, just not on the bed. I haven’t been able to hold her at night like I had wanted to. By the time I get up to the room after working late every night, she has been sleeping already. The first night I tried to slide into be with her so I could hold her, she had shifted in her sleep, and it had been difficult to keep from killing me. Whatever had happened in Maine was tormenting her and even Alexia. They are both on edge, which is putting me on edge. Both Brett and Caleb haven’t been
Kyra- Excitement ran through every fiber of my body, I had been planning this surprise all day. I just hoped Hunter liked it. I mean it wasn’t exactly anything extravagant, but I was proud of it. With Anna’s help, I spent all day in the kitchen trying to learn how to make chili, which I found out from Hunter’s mother, that it was his favorite. After the first three tries, I had just about given up. Every time it had been a disaster, but I persevered and tried one last time. I was afraid to taste it, luckily Riley came into the kitchen just as I had finished, and I coerced her into being the taste tester. She had loved it so much, she wanted to take some home. I was still a little nervous Hunter wouldn’t like it, it had been the first real food I have made since my first try making chicken alfredo. Hunter had eaten it regardless, but I had known it had been horrible. I had been afraid to try the chili, so I trusted Riley and hoped that it was as good as she cl
Hunter- To say I wasn’t charmed by her reaction would be a lie. Kyra covered her lips with her hand and her eyes went wide as if she just understood the full extent of that kiss. She was so innocent, that I was loving every minute of the blush that deepened on her cheeks. Even her neck was turning a soft pink, she looked radiant. She took a couple of steps back and became flustered. After clearing her throat, she moved her hand from her lips, and I had to hold myself back from taking her back in my arms and kissing her until she begged me to stop. Kyra looked around as if she was trying to find something and when her gaze fell on the crockpot, she seemed to relax. “Oh, food. You need food.” She said, still slightly flustered. “Yes. I could undeniably eat something.” I told her, grinning as I thought of something else, I needed. “I made you chili.” Kyra informed me as she sat down next to the basket and pot that were placed in the middle of the
Kyra- Trying to swim as fast as I could away from Hunter, who was chasing me, I started giggling. I have missed being able to spend time with him and just let ourselves enjoy each other. I wished I didn’t have the issues I had, but I knew that in time I would be able to overcome them. I wasn’t giving up. I just needed to find a way to deal with the things, because I was sure that it wasn’t the last time. “I am going to catch you.” I heard Hunter say, his voice sounding slightly deep and more gravely than normal, so I knew that he had let Ace join in. “You think you are fast enough?” I yelled back at him as I continued to swim away. The benefit of living outdoors most of my life, I had spent a great deal of swimming. It helped me to dilute my scent, plus it had been a great way to cool off during some hot summers. Not to mention that I had to be able to get away from a lot of rogues and pack members that would try to attack. I had used rivers and lakes
Hunter- Listening to Kyra’s breathing, and the way it became deeper and shallower, I knew she fell asleep. I knew that I probably needed to wake her up, so at least when she has her episodes, she would be inside and safe. Yet I just couldn’t bring myself to wake her. Not only because she needed to rest, but because I was finally able to hold her. I have craved this more than I craved claiming her. Just being here with her was all I really needed at this moment. Eventually, the time would come for me to claim her, but for now, I’ll take this. I continued listening to her breathing, the arm she laid on started to tingle. I didn’t dare try to move it, it can fall asleep all it wants. Waking her just because my arm was going to sleep, just wasn’t an option. I will deal with whatever outburst her dreams bring, I just wanted one night to be able to hold her while she slept. Even if only for a short time. I felt myself drifting off to sleep and I tightened my hold o
Kyra- “I will always be watching over you, my Child.” Selene spoke, her voice like a melody being carried by the gentle breeze. To say I was at a loss for words was an understatement. Selene, the Moon Goddess, my mother, was standing right in front of us. Looking over at Hunter, his expression revealed that he was seeing the same thing I was. His mouth was wide open, and incredulity was written all over his face. Focusing my attention back on my mother, hm, that’s a little strange. I still couldn’t get over that my mother was the Moon Goddess. She was perhaps translucent, but here, nonetheless. Selene didn’t say anything else, just smiled at me. I wondered if she was giving me time to grasp reality, either that or I was still just dreaming. “Are you,” I cleared my throat, which had suddenly become dry. “Are you really here?” I asked her, still not sure what I was seeing. “In spirit I am Child.” She confirmed. I quickly stood up and wen