Wolfe’s den(23)

“I knew the tensions between the families.I’m sheriff for a reason—to keep the peace.”

“Do you know where he would have taken her to?”

“It wouldn’t be too far from here. It hasn’t been long since I saw him. Hell, he still might be on the road. Did you check for tracks?”

“Yes, he carried her for a mile before getting into a vehicle, but I lost the tire tracks.”

Catherine, Cat, love, call to me. I need to find you. I begged her to answer. I was hanging onto my sanity by a thread.

Rocky…Property that you stole from his family.

Tears welled in my eyes, but I had my answer. I was already running to my truck before the guys caught up to me.

Stay calm, my love. I’m coming for you.

“He’s got her in the old house at Lakeland Prairie,” I roared.

“How do you know?” Smith said as he ran to his car for more guns.

I turned to all of them and admitted, “There’s something you don’t know about my mate and me. We can communicate with one another with our minds.”

“So, that’s normal for human and shifter mates,” stated Creed. “What? It’s one of the things I learned while I was away.”

“Is there anything else I need to know?” I asked as I started the engine and the men all jumped in the truck.

“In due time, my boy,” Creed patted my thigh. I knew he had his reasons not to say whether because there were other people in the vehicle or because I wasn’t ready for the truth, so I let it pass. I just needed to find my mate and focus on that. My emotions were a mess, so I needed to cut her off from my thoughts and emotions. I didn’t want her to feel my dread, but I could still her words of warning.

I informed the others, and we developed a plan of attack. I was going to bury that bastard tonight. The sun was setting and I could feel the moon’s pull on my wolf, summoning me to answer the call.

We all got into position. Creed had sprayed us with something that would mask our odor so Rocky would only get a slight whiff of our scent and think we were still far out. Gage and Creed were going to break through the front and Smith and I were going through the back.

As the moon rose, I shifted and wasted no time smashing the door down.

Stay calm and hide, love.

Just as I came through the back, Creed and Gage rushed through the front and gunfire opened up. I heard a howl as Creed fell to the floor.

I snarled and ran after Rocky. I caught his arm just as he swung around to fire at me, sending the gun flying out of his hands, but not before I felt the burn of the bullet hit my chest. He managed to kick me off and shift.

He snarled at me and I couldn’t focus on anything else but him. He hurt my mate, I felt her pain when she hit the wall and her sobs as she panicked. Rocky was going to pay for putting his hands on her.

I’m fine, love. You need to hide. There was no way I was going to let her know how bad it was. I didn’t have all my strength, so he was going to get an even fight.

I lunged at his neck, but he was prepared and moved in time for me to get caught in the ribs from his heel. I howled, and that’s the moment that everything changed.

Before I knew what was happening, I heard my mate howl loudly. I turned to look at her and Rocky made his move, lunging at my throat. He just made contact before he was thrown off me and into an old oak dining table. I heard the crack of his bones and his howling whimper.

I saw my beautiful Cat, as a tiny wolf with the most perfect eyes.

I’ve got this, my love. Please step back. I lunged at Rocky this time and didn’t miss, slowly ripping his throat out.

I felt her snout rub against my neck softly before licking my jaw. I absorbed her love and strength.

I love you, Hunter. Thank you for finding me.

Thank you for saving me.

There’s no me without you.

Me either, my Cat.

I heard the howls erupt from Smith and Gage as they looked down at the body of Creed.

We all started to bay at the moon, mourning and calling to our brothers and sisters of the pack to unite.

“There are several changes of clothes in my car. I’ll be back with them for you all,” said Smith.

“Thank you, Smith,” I muttered. He was smart because I didn’t want anyone to see my mate unclothed. It didn’t matter that they couldn’t have her. It was just my possessive nature where she was concerned.





Chapter 9—Hunter




“Damn, you’re a strong old coot,” I said as I entered Creed’s hospital room.

“Don’t be jealous because I’m badass even though I’m not an Alpha.”

“That’s hard to believe considering all that you do and are.”

“We all can’t be Alpha. I was selected as the historian. Hopefully one day soon I’ll find my replacement.”