Chapter 121 – Oh For Mates Sake Novel Free Read

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“You are taking him away from us?” Sion asked, and I glanced up to look at his concerned face. I tightened my fingers with his and looked at Sam.

“Yes, this is the best chance you can give him.” Sam’s gaze softened when he looked at me. “He may be there for some time, but don’t worry. He will be in the best of hands there.”

“He will be in the hands of the ONLY ones who can do something. Well, someone that can help… I doubt you can find a high-ranking demon to help us here.” Epona said as she looked back at Kai.

“How will you transport him?” Conner asked.

“They will probably fly him out. Either with hippogryphs or maybe one of the dragon shifters will come.” Sam looked from me to Sion, studying our concerned faces.

“He is no longer in eminent danger.” Stilts spoke up and I looked down at him. “You have a job to do. And then you will need to unite the packs. Kai will be safe in Elysium. They can send messenger fairies to keep you up to date on his condition.”

My stomach twisted and churned when I realized there was no other option. We couldn’t help Kai. Right now, he was staying alive through Epona. My brows furrowed as I thought about what she had done.

“What exactly did you do with Kai?” I asked warily, my brow creasing. Epona lifted her heavy gaze to meet mine.

“That will be a discussion for Kai and I to have once he has recovered.” The intensity of her stare left no room to argue, and I knew something big must have happened. It was more than saving his life. I couldn’t think about that though. He was alive and would be getting the help he needed. This is what was important.

“Kai…” I said, squeezing his hand. “If you can hear me… we love you. You had better keep fighting. Sion and I are going to put an end to all of this… so when you have recovered you have a place to come home to.” I noticed Epona shifted uncomfortably but she didn’t say a word. I stood to my feet and released his hand from mine.

“Please take good care of him.” Sion said, his voice strong and firm. Epona nodded her head silently. “Let’s finish this.” He said, his gaze turning down to me.

We left the room with a heavy feeling in our hearts. Kai was fighting for his life, and Epona was the only one who could help him. We couldn’t do anything to help him, except wait and hope for the best. He had to leave us and we weren’t sure when we would see him again.

Sion grabbed my hand firmly, tugging me into his embrace, his strength radiating through my body. I looked up at him and saw a fire burning in his eyes. There was something we could do though… fight.

“We need to talk about our next move.” Logan’s voice cut through the silence, low and full of authority. He and Conner had caught up to us, their eyes were dark with rage and their faces hard set in determination. I could feel the anger radiating off them as they stood there, no doubt eager to do something to avenge Kai.

I watched as Sion stared at the two of them. The creases of his lips pulled down as his brows knitted together. He let out a heavy sigh and ran a hand through his hair. I knew what he was thinking, and I didn’t blame him. I could feel the tension in the air, thick as molasses. We all knew that things were about to get ugly and we were terrified of losing more people. However, the moment his eyes flickered down at me, I could tell he had decided. I set my jaw, already anticipating I wouldn’t like what he was about to say.

“The plan is for you guys to stay with Clover and protect her.”

Yep… that was exactly what I thought he was about to say. But I didn’t even get a second to respond to that when another voice interrupted from the side.

“That is our job,” Demetri said with Odell by his side. “Your officers should stick by your side. We will stay near Clover.” Well… at least that makes more sense. I listened as Sion sighed loudly.

“We are wasting time. You planning to rally the troops? No, right? It will take too long and that bit.ch will slip away from us. Whether you think you need us or not, we are coming.” Conner said with a low growl.

“It isn’t that I don’t want you to come with me – I plan to take down the fire demon and can’t risk losing any of you,” Sion pursed his lips, his face falling into an expression of worry. I smiled and gently leaned into him.

“That is the way we all feel. We aren’t losing anyone else.” Demetri promised as he looked at me.

“I would also feel better if Conner and Logan were with you,” I said as I looked up at Sion.

Sion’s expression softened as he looked down at me. “Are you sure, love?” he asked, his voice gentle.

I nodded again, giving him a reassuring smile. “I’m sure. I’ll be safe with Demetri and Odell.”

Sion leaned down and gave me a quick kiss on the forehead. “Okay. If at any moment you need my help—“

I snorted, my head thrown back arrogantly, and lightly pushed Sion’s shoulder. “Against Sinister Snyde? Hardly. You just let me know if you need my help.” Logan snickered quietly in his throat, trying to muffle his laughter. Sion’s eyes lit up in amusement as he squeezed me tighter against him.

With a small smile playing on his lips, Sion leaned his head down against mine. “I’ll need your help later.” He promised me as his lips gently kissed the tip of my nose. “Alright then,” Sion said as he straightened up. “She fled in the direction of the Chance pack… let’s see if she was foolish enough to stick around.”

Logan and Conner both nodded in agreement, their expressions still hard and determined. “We take down the doctor and we take down that fire demon, no matter what it takes,” Conner said, his voice low and fierce.

Sion led the charge as we made our way through the dense forest, each of us keeping our wits about us as we moved stealthily towards our destination. The mood was tense as we walked, we were all lost in our thoughts. I could feel the adrenaline coursing through my veins, my heart pounding with each step we took. My veins simmered beneath my skin like molten lava, each step bringing me closer to the end of whatever lay in wait for us. I desperately hoped that it would be a resolution but I knew better than to get too confident. We were on the brink, the unknown looming before us like a beast ready to consume. Soon enough we’d see what fate held in store.

I felt Sion’s body tense as the Chance pack came into sight. The last time we were here felt like a lifetime ago. So much has changed. I looked up at his conflicted hazel eyes. This was his home, and he was about to reclaim it. The soft gray light of early morning broke through the trees as if welcoming our return.

We made our way closer to the pack, our pace slowing down as we approached the outskirts. Sion gave us a quick glance, a signal to be ready, before he led the way towards the pack’s territory. We moved in a tight group, our steps silent as we navigated through the dense foliage.

Sion’s eyes scoured over the land as his nose took in gentle whiffs of the breeze. I could smell the doctor’s scent. She was close. There was another scent though… one of sulfur and smoke. The amber glow of Sion’s eyes alerted me that his beast was on edge.

It only took us seconds, but it felt like an eternity, before we reached the main entrance. We crept quietly, keeping our footsteps light and measured. We stopped abruptly as a gust of cold air filled our lungs – it was Dr. Snyde, but not from within the building – her scent was leaving! The trail was heading away from the pack. So… she decided to run after all.

No words were spoken. Instinctively, we all sprinted in that direction. Our hearts raced as we dashed towards the scent. Our breaths were hot and labored, as if a noose w as tightening around each of us. We could feel an invisible force pushing us, urging us forward faster and faster. So many emotions were racing through me. I kept thinking about Kai, fighting for his life. And I couldn’t help but think about Denny and Jude. How I would never see them again. These thoughts fueled my growing anger. Like a raging tempest, it was bashing against my insides demanding to be released.

Confusion washed over me as we dashed through the forest. The trees blazed with a yellow light from thin cracks in the canopy. The air was cold at first, then hot and humid, before turning unbelievably cold. Confusion grew until it was nearly impossible to breathe. It felt as if someone had punched me in the stomach, my muscles seizing up, making me doubt my own instincts in a heartbeat. I shuddered violently despite Sion’s grip around my waist.

Having broken through the trees, we burst into an open field where the smell of sulfur would soon overpower every other scent that could be perceived around us. Despite the sun hiding behind the clouds, the sky was a pale yellow, an eerie combination of yellow and golden. There was something off about all of this that made me feel uneasy.

Scanning the area, there was no sign of the doctor. Her scent was lost in the bitter stench of sulfur. It was thick, so thick that it shocked me. It was as if someone had poured a can of yellow paint on the ground and the more we walked through it, the deeper the sulfur seeped into our flesh.

Seconds passed, Sion’s body stood tense and rigid in the clearing. My heart pounded against my chest. I could feel Sion tensing and relaxing as he struggled to control his animal side. His amber eyes gazed towards the horizon, shimmering with an intensity that pierced me to the core. A low growl escaped his lips, a warning to anyone who wanted to start this fight that he didn’t plan on backing down. There was no turning back now.

The wind blew in our faces, covering my skin with a thin layer of sulfur that felt like dry ice. There was no sign of the doctor, but we all knew she was near. We knew it by the way the air was suddenly charged with tension.

“This is disgusting. I can taste it in my mouth.” Logan grimaced and smacked his lips together. “It’s like I am swallowing fart.”

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