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I decide to ask the question that Rik didn’t want to discuss last night. “Dad, what don’t I know about Eli Gunnar?”
Dad looks at me intently. “What makes you think there is something you don’t know?”
“I’m not stupid Dad, something is going on, what is it?”
Dad sighs and leans his head back, looking up at the ceiling. “I’m not sure I should be the one telling you, but I do think you should know.” He looks back down at me. “When you were taken and we realized that it was Eli that took you, Liam gave us some surprising information.”
“What kind of information?”
Dad looks me straight in the eye when he answers. “Eli is the one that killed Liam’s mother.”
My hand flew to my mouth and I gasped. “What? How does he know that? And how is Eli still alive?”
“Apparently, Eli was found with Luna Estella in his arms and he was covered in her blood. When he was found, he ran and escaped. Apparently, he is good at that, as he escaped our warriors and Liam when they found you.”
He paused before continuing. “He’s been hunting Eli most of his life. Now he’s close and I’m afraid that this will consume him. Anders is talking to him daily, making sure he doesn’t lose himself while he searches for Eli. He may need a friend during this time Cara.”
“Of course. Liam is a good friend and a great Alpha. I will do anything I can to help him.”
Dad nods just as Dr. Harris enters. The news is good. The amount of venom in my body continues to decrease, Artemis will continue to get stronger and I should recover with no lasting effects from the Beta’s venom.
When we return home, there’s a stack of books on our porch. I realize they are books from my school and there’s a note. I pause. Could this be from Rik? He’s the one that has been my secret admirer writing notes to me.
I smile as I read, and I laugh outright when I get to the part where it references that he doesn’t want me to get bored with nothing to do. The smiley face lets me know he’s referencing me watching him this morning.
My heart flutters when he says he misses my smile and my smart mouth. And then he had to go and sign it Yours, Rik. Is that intentional? I have to think that it is. He’s been very clear about his claim on Artemis and me. He wants me, and while I’m not sure exactly what it is that he wants from me, he has surprised me. Not only has he always known who I am, but his respect for me and my family warms my heart. He appreciates and values everything that my parents have done for him.
An idea begins forming in my mind as I pick up my books and take them inside. I think through my plan of action before looking at my list of assignments that I have to catch up on. Ugh, I’ll be studying all weekend.
I crawl into bed early. I’m about to turn off my lamp when I see the flowers from Rik sitting on my desk. The flowers that started it all. They are dead now, but I can’t make myself throw them away.
I get back out of bed and head downstairs. I find some card stock paper in a funk drawer in the kitchen. I take it back upstairs and write out my note.
When I sleep, my nightmare returns to me. I’m trapped, handcuffed, Eli is coming toward me with his canines elongated to mark me. Out of nowhere, Kai jumps on him, taking him down and ripping his head off. He then jumps on the bed and lays on top of me, protecting me.
When my alarm goes off, I find myself tangled in my bed linens. I must have been tossing and turning when I was dreaming of Eli. I get up and go to my window. I want to watch Rik again. I want to see if he’ll look for me, if he’s missing me as he said.
He doesn’t disappoint. As soon as he arrives, he looks up into my window. When he sees me, he smiles and nods his head in acknowledgement. I smile back at him and then watch him in training again. He really is good. A natural leader, a natural fighter.
When training is done, he waits while the other warriors leave ahead of him. He stays, watching me before pointing at me then making a fist with his hand and thumping it over his heart. The message is clear. I have his heart.
He walks backward, keeping his eyes on mine, his fist remains over his heart until he reaches the forest line. He stands still for a moment just looking at me before turning and running into the woods headed home.
I rush to get ready for school. I know my father wanted me to take this week off, but I have no intention of sitting around the house for days. I need to get back into my routine, get back to my normal life.
As expected, Dad argues with me, but he’s always taught me to push through, to fight whatever is making me weak so I come out stronger on the other side. That’s what I intend to do. After he finally concedes that going to school shouldn’t cause any regression to my recovery, and I promise that if I start to feel bad at all, I’ll call him, I grab my things and head to school.
I have to stop at the front office first to let them know I’ve returned. The school is aware of my situation, and happy to have me back. I get a note for my first class, since it’s already started.
It’s mid-morning before I see Rik. He’s in his usual position of being surrounded by every female on the planet. A twinge of jealously tries to rear its ugly head. It’s Artemis that tamps it down. ‘He’s shown us and everyone here that we are important to him. He is an Alpha. Wolves, both male and female, will always be drawn to powerful wolves. It’s not his fault that they want to be around him and what kind of Alpha would he be if he pushed his pack members away. Look closely, he’s not giving any of them special attention. He almost looks bored.’ I look again and realize she’s right. I take a deep breath and strengthen my resolve. I start to walk toward him when his head whips up and he makes eye contact with me. He immediately pushes through the throng of females and hurries over to me. his
“Cara! What are you doing here? Are you ok? How are you feeling? Shouldn’t you be at home resting?” His hands are going up and down my arms, eyes tracking over my body as if checking for bumps, bruises or breaks.
I laugh at his barrage of questions. “I’m here going to class, yes I’m ok, I’m feeling better everyday and if I have to stay home and rest another day, it won’t be good for anyone, least of all me.’
He smiles down at me. “I wasn’t expecting to see you today. This is a really nice surprise.”
I hand him the card I wrote up for him last night. “What is this?” He asks, taking the card in one hand but leaving the other on my arm.
“It’s an invitation.”
“An invitation?” He asks and looks down at the card then back at me, his brows pulling together.
I’m second guessing myself and this whole idea. Maybe it was stupid. ‘Just ask him.” Artemis pushes me.
He’s watching me intently, waiting for me to answer.
“Well,” I’m squirming under his gaze. “You mentioned that you’ve always wanted to have dinner with our fathers but your father would never let you. So, that’s an invitation for tonight if…”
He didn’t let me finish. “Yes! A thousand times yes.” His smile lights up his face. He looks down at the card, his frown returning. “Will your father let me in?”
I smirk at him. “Are you afraid of my father Alpha?” I ask him teasingly.
“Fuck yeah. Your father’s a beast! I’m not stupid enough to take him on.”
“Then, lucky for you, I’m YOUR Guardian. I’ll protect you from my father.”
The smile remains on his face, but the look in his eyes becomes hungry, intense. ” Yes, I’m a very lucky man.”
I feel the blush spreading across my cheeks. “Well, I have to get to class…” I point my thumb over my shoulder in the general direction of my class, but I’m locked in his gaze, unable to look away.
He skims his fingers across my cheek, gently pushing my hair behind my ear. His voice is low and deep, “I’ll walk you to your class Cara.” Him saying my name in that voice sends shivers up and down my spine.
I lick my lips and I see his eyes darken as they move to my mouth. He leans in and whispers in my ear. “Unless you want me kissing you senseless in front of everyone in this school, I’d suggest you stop licking your lips.” He pulls away but makes sure to graze his nose across my cheek. When he stands up, he smirks at me. Oh, how the tables have turned.
He slides my bag off my shoulder and pulls it over his own. “Let’s go. I don’t want you to be late my Little Guardian.” He puts his hand on the small of my back as I lead him to my class.
I realize I’m no better than my wolf. I’ve become a puddle of desire for my Alpha.
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They are so cute,when is cara turning 18 ?