The Hunted

Chapter 53

Multiple POVs

Kota's POV

I stared at the timeline until my head ached. I felt like a dog chasing my own tail (no pun intended). The answers had to be here but damned if I could find them. I felt like such a failure.

Brandon's arms came around me as he kissed my neck, "You'll figure it out, Kota. You're the smartest man I know."

I leaned back against his chest and sighed, "Thank you. I just feel like it's staring us in the face." Nate came up beside us, kissing both of us. "How are you holding up?" I asked him. He had been shaken up after his experience, and now, two hours later, no one had been pulled under. It was making all of us nervous, but especially Nate.

"I'm holding it together, but I really want to punch something," he grimaced. "North and I are working with Owen to try and get a lock on where Sang and Lisette ran off to. I'm convinced she knows what is happening to Callie. And if I'm right, then she's coming for her soon."

I let out a low growl at the thought. My wolf knew Callie was our mate, but even so, the situation with Sang hurt us both deeply. I felt my body shiver as my vision started to fade. The last thing I heard was Nate's voice calling out to me.

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The most amazing scent filled my nose as I reached across the bed. I rubbed against her, licking at her neck where my mark showed. "Ronan," she moaned as she wiggled against me. "Again? Really," she giggled.

In a single motion, I flipped her over and sank my canines in her neck along with my cock in her core. She let out a lusty cry as she bucked against me. The scent of her heat was enough to make me lose control. I pulled my teeth back hearing her growl as she clamped onto my neck. "Kait," I moaned. We nipped, licked, and devoured each other for hours as we climaxed repeatedly. Just when I thought we were done, I felt myself begin to knot inside of her. Our eyes met while our bodies continued to move in rhythm. Her pale eyes shifted amber as she came, calling out my name when I filled her womb.

We collapsed onto the bed, panting heavily. I nuzzled her neck and chuckled, "So how do you feel about kids?"

Her eyes went wide, "No, really?"

I put my hand on her stomach and nodded, "Really."

She laid her head on my chest and sighed. "Well, I mean, I guess since we're mated and all that, it's okay," she teased. "Just don't expect to make this a regular habit there buddy."

I let out a loud laugh and kissed the top of her head, "Yes my love. But you might need to stay with friends during your next heat if you want a small family."

She snorted, "Yeah, like that's gonna happen." Kait leaned up and looked into my eyes. "I love you, and I'm thrilled to start a family with you Ronan."

I leaned forward and kissed her gently, "I know beautiful. I love you too. Besides, I can't wait to see you waddle." She gave a playful growl and slapped me with the pillow before dashing toward the opening of the lodge.

Callie's POV

I'd left Ronan with a kiss and grin as I headed to the marketplace. The open-air market was filled with wolves, travelers, and several vendors. I'd just picked up some herbs and bumped into a body. "Oh, I'm so sorry," I muttered looking up into soft green eyes.

I felt my wrist being grabbed and heard her voice, "Tokia trukatu, bizitza ezabatu." (Trade the place, life erased.) I stumbled and felt strong arms grab me as she let go. I felt confused and my mouth moved as I tried to speak, but couldn't find the words.