Awaken *EDITING IN PROGRESS*

Chapter 29

Scott

My hunger was satisfied, I didn't kill, with Kaylin as my bonded Soul I was even more aware of my actions than before. Even the monster in me couldn't displease her if he wanted to.

It took 6 people to sate my rage, all were left to heal in public view so they'd be found and returned home with no trace of the night. Even with the new blood coursing through me I wasn't calm enough to return to Kaylin. Instead I found myself sitting on her side of the bed in my room. Her scent faded but enough remained to lay and bask in it.

My Kaylin. My Soul. My Angel.

I missed her already, I knew she was safe, felt like she was sleeping at the moment. Hunter would protect and care for her. If he couldn't Jeremy and Lena would. Gaining Hunter was a shock enough, but the addition of the Lena and Jeremy was even weirder. Jeremy's wolf was strongly attached, I couldn't describe it but it seemed familiar.

Inhaling and releasing a deep breath, I forced myself to move to the closet, acquire more clothes, documents, and items I liked to travel with. I wasn't really sure when I'd come back here. Hunter and myself would have to talk with Kaylin about where we should settle. I still wanted to travel with Kaylin, Hunter obviously would be welcomed but pack life didn't just pause. Especially with his status. Maybe Kaylin a I could join the pack, and when able we could travel together. Time would be on our side. Kaylin shifting would also be easier on her body if she was part of a pack. The world would have to wait.

My Soul's needs were greater than my own, I was ready to get back and create a plan and do all I could so she can have the life she wants and needs. Greedily I sped to get back to Kaylin.

Hunter

I had my head tossed back over the couch, Kaylin showed no sign of waking up after we got back so I made sure when she did we could eat. Now the weight of the last few days settled directly on my eyelids. I quickly was able to relax and drift off with Lena and Jeremy in the room alert, and the welcome new difference of Kaylin beside me.

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"We need to know more of the night Kaylin was sent away, and who they all looked into as the attackers. If we start there and compare to now maybe we can get some new leads," Jeremy's voice was further away than it was when I dozed off. Kaylin was still beside me but now her head was in my lap, when I fell asleep her head was at the opposite end and we weren't touching. I could feel my heart swell as a smile stretched across my face.

"Think you can get her up so she can eat, she's not use to consecutive meals yet," Scott's voice gently asked not to startle her or, me I assumed.

"Of course," shifting so I could bend over more, I pushed Kaylin's hair away from her face. I wanted to wake her but damn if she wasn't so gorgeous. Those full pouty lips separated as she continued to sleep. She didn't look so troubled while hidden away in her dreams.

"I hate waking her too," Scott offered as he sat on the arm of the other couch. "To pull her away from her self created sanctuary. We'll help her though, she'll be stronger soon, and with time the deeper wounds can mend," Scott continued as he lovingly took in our sleeping Mate.

"How are you okay with this?" my voice didn't hold anger anymore, Kaylin is who I wanted and I'd take whatever terms it meant with it too. Scott took a few seconds before he answered.

"I love her," he started, yet without further explanation I understood. "I use to hate myself for being what I am. I thought many times of killing myself or getting myself killed. Almost did too," he bit out. "If I never was turned, I'd have been dead before she was even born, I wouldn't have her, know her, be allowed to love her. It's the same for you I'm sure, you'd pay any price to be with her. Then there's other pros, it's twice the love, support, protection, and family. Also when she turns, she'll need you in a way I can't help," he finished.