Red Moon Rising(67)

He snorted angrily. “There is no such thing as a helpful Lycan.”

He looked down at his side, his brow darkening with confusion, and touched the spot where the sword had pierced him. “I do not understand.” He muttered softly.

“We can explain everything.” Sophia said softly. “You need to – “

The door to the bedroom opened and Dani breezed into the room. She carried a bundle of clothing in her hands. “Sophia, is he awake? James is going crazy downstairs and Uncle Tristan – “

She stuttered to a stop, her eyes widening and her cheeks flushing brightly at the sight of Kaden standing naked next to the bed. Her eyes dropped to his penis and she bit at her bottom lip.

“Gods be damned…” She breathed.

“Dani!” Sophia said sharply.

The young woman tore her gaze from Kaden and gave Sophia a sheepish look. “Yes?”

“Go tell the others he’s awake and I’ll bring him downstairs.”

“I’m not going anywhere with you, she-dog.” Kaden spat.

Sophia’s eyes flared green and a growl erupted from her throat at the insult. She took a step towards the large, naked man and he grinned tightly at her. “I’ve killed your kind before. I can do it again.”

“Whoa, whoa!” Dani held her hand up and stepped between them. “Have both of you forgotten that Bree is being held hostage? If we’re going to save her, you need to stop fighting and start playing nicely together.”

She took a step towards Kaden and smiled at him. “I’m a human, just like you. My name is Dani. And you are Kaden yes?”

He nodded and she took another step towards him. “I know this is all very strange to you, and I’m sorry we don’t have more time to explain, but right now we need to save your sister. Once she is back with us, with her family, she can tell you everything.”

“Her family? I’m her family.” Kaden frowned at her.

“Aye, you are. And so are we.” Dani glanced at Sophia. “Bree loves Sophia’s brother James. He is a Lycan and he loves her. He is frantic to save her.”

Kaden staggered back and collapsed into a sitting position on the bed. “Bree loves a Lycan?” He whispered. “No, she cannot.”

Ignoring Sophia’s warning growl, Dani sat down beside him and patted his shoulder lightly. “Aye, she does.”

He put his hand over his eyes as a memory of Bree telling a redheaded man that she loved him surfaced in his brain.

“I’m sorry Kaden. I wish there was more time to explain but there is not. Right now, what is important is saving your sister from this Draken.”

He stared at her. “You’re a human? Are you a slave?”

“No, there are no slaves here. The Lycans will not hurt you.” She said softly.

She glanced at Sophia. “Go and tell the others he’s awake. I’ll bring him downstairs in a moment.”

“I’m not leaving you alone with him.” Sophia snapped.

“He won’t hurt me. Will you Kaden?” Dani said to Kaden.

He shook his head and she smiled brightly at Sophia. “We’ll be right down.”

Sophia hesitated and then slipped out of the room. She closed the door and leaned against it for a moment. Anger at his insult, worry for Bree and another emotion warred within her. She closed her eyes. She recognized the third emotion and she snorted angrily. Being jealous of her cousin’s ability to win Kaden’s trust was ridiculous. He had tried to kill her for the gods sake. He might be Bree’s brother but he had none of her sweetness.





Chapter 20




“Draken, we should not be making camp so soon. We are only a few hours from their home.” Terrence looked around nervously.

“I know. Do you believe me stupid? Do you believe that I can no longer tell time?” Draken said mildly.

“No, my lord. But they will come for the woman. You saw how the Red looked at her.” Terrence said.

“Aye, they probably will.”

“We should keep going then.”

Draken laughed. “You would have me run from other Lycans? Most of them are nothing but half-breeds. They helped the human escape from me, and now they must pay for it.”

“My lord, what is your obsession with this human? We should kill her now and be done with it.” Terrence pleaded.

He gave a single choking gasp as Draken turned on him and grabbed his throat. His eyes were a blazing, bright red and he growled as he forced Terrence to his knees. His fingernails lengthened, and he sunk them cruelly into the Lycan’s neck as he leaned over him.

“Do you question my command? Would you like to be leader of this pack Terrence? Is that it?” He growled.