Unheard: Book 3 of The Bound Trilogy

Chapter 4

Chapter 4 

~Leah’s POV~

I was tired all the time.

I have survived being beaten and abused my entire life.  I survived being hit by a car,  physical therapy, mating, kidnapping, and traumas no one should ever have to endure.  But nothing ever stole the energy from me as much as being pregnant.

It was strange knowing there was something growing inside of me.  I was ignorant of just about everything to do with the world I now lived in.  Nothing so much as being a mother.

Most of the time, I tried to ignore the fact that I was going to have to take care of another living soul in a short amount of time.  Instead, I tried to concentrate on finding my missing sister.

It took forever to convince my mate, Devin, to follow my brother across the country to track her down.  It took even more to convince Jack to stay with the pack to take care of them.

A frown marred my face as I thought of Jack, how he must be suffering.  I know that he wants to be here, but he would not be any good for his mate, Emily, if he was.  He would be going crazy wanting to do something instead of finding out all that we can about those that took her.  We need more information.  The last time we went on a hunch and busted down doors looking for her, the place was empty.

Now we had a lead.  I did not want to lose it.  Apparently, the spy from the raid that took Emily had an idea as to where she was being held.  My new-found-brother, Alexander, went on ahead to talk to him.  We were only about an hour behind him.  I just hope we could get there soon.

I loved watching the different scenery fly past the car windows.  It was amazing the things that were out in the world.  There was so much I had missed out on being kept in the dark, locked away my whole life.

I wanted to get out and experience everything that life had to offer.  I just had to convince Devin that it was okay to experience it with me.  Ever since he found out we were having a pup, he has been even more protective than usual.

I love him like crazy, but I feel like I am back in that dark cell, chained to the walls, never allowed to go where I want.  I know he does not mean it that way, but it is how I feel.  Even my wolf is getting frustrated with our mate.

We have been snapping at him at the worst times lately.  I feel bad after it happens, but I cannot help it.

The car pulled to a stop.  I looked out the window, recognizing Alexander’s car, but little else around us.  There was a small house and what looked like toys thrown about the ground.

Devin opened my door for me and helped me out.  I wanted to growl at him that I was perfectly fine getting out of his car on my own, but held it in.  Instead, I ignored him as I slid past toward the front door.

‘Leah, honey, what’s wrong?’ his voice slid into my mind.  ‘You haven’t said anything to me almost this whole trip.  Please talk to me,’ he pleaded.

I knew it was mean to ignore him, but I was fed up with his overprotective attitude.  My wolf and I were stronger than him.  We were his mate, not his possession.  We wanted to be loved, not coddled.  I know I should tell him all of this, but instead I said, ‘Nothing is wrong.  I am tired from the trip.’ I didn’t look at him as I continued, ‘Can we please see if anyone is here so that I can rest?  Maybe get some tea?’

He immediately, rapped his knuckles on the door in front of us.  ‘Leah, please tell me what’s wrong.  I don’t like being shut out.  It hurts when you are upset with me, or when you won’t talk to me.  Please?  Just tell me?’