Caleb-
The next morning finally rolled around and I stood up from the floor, I had dozed off for maybe an hour. It hadn’t been very long, but I felt refreshed. Pressing my ear to the door, I listened for any commotion, I heard muffled voices but couldn’t make out their words. I could tell that it was the Alpha and some woman, but I couldn’t be sure.
Opening the door, as quietly as I could, I didn’t open the door all the way, just enough so I could peak my eye through the opening. That is when I saw her, Kyra, she was being dragged down the hall, it appeared as if she may be drugged. I tried to keep myself under control as all I wanted to do was go and take her right now, but I knew if I tried, we wouldn’t make it out.
My grip tightened on the door handle, and I felt it give way under the pressure. The sound of the handle must have alerted them because six pairs of eyes flew towards the room I was staying in. Taking a deep breath, I opened the door casually, t
Caleb- The moment has arrived. Kyra gave a subtle nod, and I knew she had enough of the drug out of her system now. Just in the nick of time too, the Alpha had started the ceremony and was just about to mark her, I leaped up onto the alter and rammed into his side, causing him to crash onto the ground. Aiden, Kelly, and Shawn had positioned themselves to stand in front to keep anyone from interfering. “She is not yours!” I bellowed, just before my clothes shredded from my body and I shifted into my wolf. The Alpha’s reaction was immediate, he shifted under me, and I was thrown back a few feet. Chaos broke out and a few got through to try to subdue me, I didn’t let them, Maddox and I were at one with each other, fighting off three of the wolves that had attacked, and it took no time at all before I was back at the Alpha, trying to tear into his throat. I heard howls of pain coming from the crowd and women and children screaming in terror as they attemp
Kyra- “There has to be something you can do.” I pleaded with the doctor as soon as we were in the vehicle. Caleb was laying with his head on my lap, while the doctor was trying to stop the bleeding, and stitch him up at the same time. Hunter was driving and his Gamma and Brett were in the vehicle as well, everyone else ran on foot to the nearest town to rent another vehicle, there just wasn’t enough room for everyone. I stroked Caleb’s head, running my fingers through his hair. I was trying to calm myself more than anything, but I wanted to give him comfort as well. I just hoped he knew I was here, I tried to get Alexia to reach his wolf, but she said she couldn’t sense him. I knew he was still alive, I could hear his heart beating still, but it was getting slower by the minutes. Hunter was speeding down the highway trying to put as much distance as possible between us and the Crescent Moon pack. He had said that he was only able to take care of the A
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