Lycan Prince Hunter
We ran all night and finally made it to the exit by mid-morning. The entrance was well hidden, and all the warriors had cover until we needed to attack.
Thomas and I made our way out of the tunnel. We were looking at the back of the pack house. The wind was blowing toward us, so I knew the warriors wouldn’t be able to smell us. We were just scouting out the area when Kailen was dragged out of the house by Marcus. I wanted to rush in, but Thomas put his hand on my shoulder.
She was dressed in a short sweater dress that didn’t cover enough and I could almost see the bottom of her ass. Marcus pulled her into another building, and I wondered where he was taking her.
“That’s the clinic,” Thomas whispered. And I started to panic. Why would they need to go to a clinic? She looked okay, from what I saw. I know he touched her but I couldn’t see any bruises, but we were pretty far away.
We sat there and watched until they came out of the clinic and walked back into the pack house. Thomas grabbed my shoulder, pulling my attention to him. He motioned me to head back, and I reluctantly left with him, back to the tunnel. It was killing me slowly, not rushing in there and killing that bastard who touched my mate.
When we were back in the safety of the tunnel, I was finally able to speak with Thomas.
“Why was he taking her to the clinic?” I asked him and he sighed.
“He wants her to have his pups. I can speculate that was the reason why he took her there.” He said. And my heart was pounding in my chest.
“What if he finds out she can’t have pups?” I rushed out.
“The doctor is a good friend of mine. He would never give that information. He knows his alpha is a piece of shit.” He told me.
“He would lie to his Alpha?” I asked him skeptically.
“He would for his Luna, yes.” He told me. I was praying that Thomas was right and that Marcus would never find out the truth. I’m sure he would kill her.
“Prince Hunter, you should try to get some sleep. It’s going to be a long wait until we are able to move out.” Thomas told me. Almost all the other men were sleeping. We weren’t sure what was going to happen when the moon finally rose and we could finally rush in.
“I’m not tired,” I told him and he sighed.
“You need your strength, Prince Hunter. You are no good to your mate if you don’t keep up your strength,” he said.
“Only if you inform me if anything changes,” I told him, and he nodded.
“I’ll wake you if anything changes.” He promised. I hesitated before I moved further back into the tunnel. I knew what Thomas was saying, but I didn’t think I’d be able to sleep until Kailen was safe in my arms, sleeping beside me.
I stripped off my clothes and shifted. There was no way I would ever be able to get comfortable on this hard, damp dirt. Circling a few times, Rex finally got comfortable and laid down, curling up into a fluff ball. Closing his eyes, I found myself thinking about the first time Kailen and I met.
She and my father walked into the Royal house while Greyson, Zach and I were racing down the stairs, heading right towards them. Kailen hid behind my father as we all came to a screeching halt in front of them.
“Son, boys. I’d like you to meet someone. She will be staying in the Royal House,” my father said. This beautiful, timid woman stepped out from behind him. The moment her gorgeous hazel eyes met mine, I knew she was mine.
“Kailen, this is my son, Hunter. His Beta, Greyson, and his Gamma, Zach.” My father introduced us.
“Hi.” She said shyly to us. She refused to make eye contact for more than a few seconds with any of us. She was so timid and shy, but I needed to know her.
“Hunter, can you please take Kailen shopping? Get her everything she might need or want.” My father commanded, and I nodded to him.
“My king, you don’t have to do that.” She said to my father.
“Kailen, you didn’t bring anything. And you are my guest. Hunter will take you shopping and I’ll make sure a room is made up on our floor.” He told her and I was surprised by how my father was treating her. I wondered where he knew her from. She must be a daughter of someone important.
“My king, I don’t want to be a bother.” She whispered.
“It’s okay, Kailen. No one will hurt you with these three around. I promise, you are safe with them.” He told her, and she nodded. My father walked over to me and leaned into my ear.
“She also needs a phone. She has been through a lot, so be patient and no sudden movements towards her.” My father said, and I nodded.
“Kailen, I have some meetings to attend but if you need me, ask Hunter and he’ll call. Okay?” He turned his attention back to her. She nodded, giving him a small smile, and my heart melted.
My father walked out of the Royal House. I assume he was headed to his office at the pack house.
“Kailen, we were just about to go to the mall. Do you want to come?” I asked her. She shifted on her feet.
“I wouldn’t want to impose,” she said. I looked at both Zach and Greyson and they both shrugged.
“You can never impose, come.” Greyson told her.
The drive to the mall was awkward. Kailen was just staring out the window.
“So, Kailen, what pack do you come from?” Zach asked from the back seat. I was driving, Kailen was riding shotgun, and those two were in the back of my SUV.
“I’m from Blue Crescent.” She stuttered.
“How old are you?” He asked her.
“18.” She answered him.
“My father seems to like you,” I commented.
“The king has been very supportive,” Kailen said, looking out the window. I wondered what she meant by that but I didn’t press her.
“So, are you staying here?” Greyson asked.
“I think so. I don’t have anywhere else to go,” She answered.
“You can’t go back to your pack?” I asked her, and she looked over at me. I could feel her eyes on me while I watched the road.
“I can’t go back there.” She answered and I could tell that she was uncomfortable. She stared back out the window again.
“Well, what do you like to do for fun?” Zach asked her.
“I like being outdoors.” She answered.
“Like camping, hiking?” I asked her.
“Yes, I enjoy being in nature and reading.” She said.
“What do you enjoy?” She asked.
“Anything, really.” I shrugged, pulling into the mall parking lot.
I remember walking through the mall. Kailen looked so uncomfortable with so many people around her. She was very jumpy and scared. I was wondering what she had gone through to be like this now. I also wondered how she was before, if she was different from how she is now.
The memory shifted to the first time Kailen and I were together. Kailen was now in her apartment, as it was now finished. The guys and I went out drinking. Kailen never really cared about going out. I think that being around drinking men made her uncomfortable. We were at this bar and the guys were hitting on this group of girls. I was just the wing man. I had no interest in being with any of them.
A few drinks in and I was feeling buzzed. One of the girls decided to sit in my lap and start kissing my neck. I immediately stood up and walked out. I didn’t want anyone touching me unless it was Kailen.
I found myself outside her door, and I knocked. She answered in her fleece pj pants and a tank top.
“Hunter, what are you doing here?” She asked me. I pushed past her and entered her living room.
“Is everything okay?” She asked me, concerned. I turned to look at her. She looked worried about how I was acting. I crept closer to her, not breaking eye contact with her. As soon as I was standing in front of her, I wrapped my arms around her, pulling her into my chest. Before she could say anything, I crushed my lips to hers.
Her taste engulfed my senses as I pushed my tongue into her mouth, tasting every inch. She wrapped her arms around my neck and I pulled her even closer. I didn’t pull away until my lungs were begging for air. I rested my forehead against hers as we both were trying to catch our breath.
“Hunter.” Kailen breathed out.
“Kailen, I want you.” I confessed to her.
“Hunter, I’m broken. You don’t want me.” She said, trying to pull away.
“Do you want me?” I asked her, pulling her back against my chest.
“Hunter, you deserve better than me,” She whispered. I picked her up, grabbing her ass, she instinctively wrapped her legs around my waist. I walked over to her couch and sat down with her straddling me.
“It doesn’t matter what you think I deserve. I want you, Kailen. I’ve wanted you since our eyes met. Please, say you feel it too?” I asked her.
“Hunter, I don’t know if I can give you what you are asking,” She whispered.
“We can go as slow as you need. I just can’t pretend that I don’t care about you. I can’t just be your friend anymore. I need you.” I told her.
I must have been dreaming. I was awakened by Thomas, shaking Rex’s shoulder. I immediately shifted and started to pull on my clothes.
“What’s wrong?” I asked him, worried.
“It’s almost time for the ceremony. We are starting to get into position,” he answered. I can’t believe I’ve slept for that long.
I followed Thomas out of the tunnel and over to where we were hiding before. I could see everything clearly, with the moon shining so brightly in the sky. There was an archway set up, and Marcus was standing under it. There were pack members all around waiting for Kailen.
As soon as she came into view, I was in awe of her. She was wearing a white, off-shoulder, full-length dress covered in white lace. She looked beautiful, and I hated the way Marcus was staring at my mate.
I was about to run in, but Thomas grabbed my shoulder, giving it a squeeze. I looked over at him and he shook his head. We watched as my mate and her captor held hands like they were a happy couple.
Before Marcus could cut Kailen’s palm to unite her with her pack, Aurora shifted. It was so sudden that if I hadn’t been watching the entire scene intently, I would have missed it.
Aurora’s beautiful white fur coat sparkled in the moonlight, changing from purples and pinks. She looked magnificent, standing taller than I’d ever seen her. She lunged her body into Marcus, ripping out his throat, coating herself in his blood.
His lifeless body fell to the ground with a thud, and the surrounding air became eerily quiet. Kailen had just killed their Alpha. Technically, she is now Alpha and the pack will now follow her.
Before I realized what my body was doing, I found myself running over to Aurora. I could hear her panting, and I wasn’t sure what was happening. Aurora collapsed and shifted back into Kailen. She was on her hands and knees, covered in Marcus’ blood.
“Kailen!” I yelled out, making my way over to her.
“Hunter?” She sat back on her knees. I pulled off my hoodie I was wearing and pulled it over her head before I pulled her into my chest, wrapping my arms tightly around her.
“Hunter, you came.” She whispered. I could hear she was on the verge of tears.
“Kailen, nothing could ever stop me from being with you.” I told her and she started to sob into my chest.
“I’m so sorry, Hunter.” She cried out.
“Beautiful, you have nothing to apologize for. I love you so much and I’m so thankful that you are safe.” I told her, kissing her temple.
“Prince Hunter, everyone has surrendered. Everyone is willing to stand with their new Alpha, Kailen.”, Thomas informed me, while I held Kailen in my arms. I was sitting cross-legged on the ground and she was straddling me.
“Good, can you please find accommodations for the warriors? We should be able to head out tomorrow.” I ordered, and he nodded.
“Kailen, we should get you inside and clean up.” I whispered to her.
“Is he really dead?” She whispered. I grabbed her cheeks and lifted her head so I was looking into her beautiful hazel eyes.
“He’s dead, Baby. You killed him.”