Total pages in book: 104
Estimated words: 98082 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 490(@200wpm)___ 392(@250wpm)___ 327(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 98082 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 490(@200wpm)___ 392(@250wpm)___ 327(@300wpm)
“That’s fine with us. A full moon is coming. Unfortunately, the three of us will have to sit this out until then,” Dom says.
Full moons have been problematic for the triplets since they turned eighteen. A full moon shouldn’t be as painful as it is for them. However, it’s another part of the curse their father has chosen to hide from them.
“I’m aware of this. I would not ask you to participate in the search until then.”
“What about Taylor? Where will she be during the search? We can’t ignore the fact that she’s a target. Seraphina could circle back for her,” Nik says.
I snarl and bare my teeth. I’m well aware of this fact. Although, I don’t plan to leave my mate unguarded.
I’ve thought this through before coming here. While I think Taylor would be safe at the clubhouse, today has shown me there are kinks in our system somewhere. Her place is with me, but I have my head in a million places. Backup might not be a bad idea.
“I want to see the wolves of the she-wolves in her court. Something is different about Lola’s and Violet’s wolves. I would like to see if it’s a result of their new position as Taylor’s guards and servants.”
“I told you,” Nik calls out, looking between his brothers. “Those bitches have become as big as alpha wolves. I saw Tala and Nika on a run. I almost mistook them for two rogues. Hell, even rogues aren’t that big.”
“Yes, this is what I’ve noticed. I was taken by surprise at first. I’ve seen their wolves before and they weren’t that large,” I say and nod.
I was taken aback when seeing Violet and Lola in wolf form back at the clubhouse. I didn’t have much time to assess the situation as I had to focus on my mate and her would-be attacker. I grin at the reminder of Taylor kicking Seraphina’s ass.
“The entire pack has seemed healthier since Taylor’s visit. Almost like she’s the fire wolf herself,” Dom muses, breaking into my thoughts.
“Not a fire wolf. She has the spirit of one,” I say with a smile. “She will be with me. I don’t believe she would like it if I tried to leave her behind.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, Nika and Arcadia can accompany us as well; they are skilled warriors. As are Lola and Violet. That should be enough. My mate is lethal in her own right.”
“What do you want us to do about the mob boss?” Ace asks.
“Who? Ricci? What about him?”
“He’s been trying to get our wolves to come work for him. They know you’ve pulled us from transporting for him, but he’s been trying to circumvent our orders.”
“Are you fucking kidding me?” I seethe.
“Ignore him. Tell your packs to do the same. We no longer have any affiliation with him or the Ricci family.”
“We will pass down the order,” Dom says.
“Make it an alpha order. If anyone assists him or his brother, there will be repercussions.”
“Got it,” they say in unison.
“What about the stone?” Ace asks.
“Leave that to me. I will be tracking it as I hunt down that bitch. I’m not blaming you for its loss, so get that out of your head, brother. You have not failed me.
“I watched you try to protect it. There was magic more powerful than you at play that night. I will reclaim my stone.”
“I wish I had done more. If I had access to my lycan, I could have done more,” Ace says tightly with a scowl on his face.
“Trust me. You would not have.”
“Do you need anything else of us?” Dom asks.
“No, I will see you all after the full moon. Thank you.”
I turn and head back through time and space to get to my mate I left sleeping in our bed. In the morning, we leave to go hunting. I always find my prey.
Taylor
I wake and stretch in the bed lazily. Right away, I feel that Bradan isn’t here. I lift to my elbows and look around the room. That’s when he appearing as if stepping out of thin air. Right away, everything comes back to me.
Seraphina trying to corner me, me transforming into a flame, Bradan going to attack Kendrick, Bradan wanting to make love to me, but us ending up fucking for hours. I sit up some more and brush my hair out of my face. The sheet falls into my lap, exposing my upper body.
Bradan grins as his clothes vanish and he moves to the foot of the bed, climbing up toward me. I’m momentarily distracted from my thoughts. I snap out of it when he goes to take my lips.
“Bray, wait, I have questions.”
“Those can wait,” he rumbles.
“No, they can’t. Do you think she’s responsible for your missing stone? I mean, how did she get out? We weren’t paying much attention to her while she was locked away, maybe she’s been plotting and was able to escape before without notice.”