Page 75 of Freeing My Alpha

Amy’s eyes dance between mine. A slow smile spreads across her face. “But you’re not going to listen to him, are you?”

I breathe out the acid in my veins. “No. I’m going to see this Mason Hart for myself, and protect my Alpha.”

Amy grabs my hand, following after Kira out the door.

We shed our clothes on the porch, shifting into our wolves to better sniff for signs of life nearby.

But after two minutes, all Amy and I find is Kira, her giant wolf head smashed into the crawl space entryway under the porch.

Her tail wags voraciously. I smell a terrified chipmunk trapped down here, but that’s it.

Leave it, Kira! This isn't the time! Amy says.

Kira’s tail droops, her giant ears popping out of the crawl space in her retreat. Yeah, yeah.

Amy’s ears flatten. Wait, now that our house is clear, who’s going with our best friend, and who’s staying to protect our baby?

Kira’s ears twitch. Shit, I don’t know. Can you two stay in the shadows if I let you go alone?

Yes, I mindlink through my wolf's growl. And if anyone spots us, I’d never let anyone hurt Amy.

Kira gazes into my eyes for longer than usual, studying me with one ear rotating to the side. Then she lets out a sharp huff. I believe you. But stay hidden so it doesn’t need to come to that.

We will, my love. Amy nudges my side with her nose. Come on, let’s go.

With my nose dusting the forest floor, I seek my mate’s scent.

My wolf growls through her frustration. There’s no trace of him anywhere near here.

Amy bounds beside me, agile paws beating in time with mine as we run. I’m here with you. We’ll find him in no time, I know it.

Comforted by Amy’s fur rubbing against my side, I scatter the leaves beneath me with a huff from my snout. I can do this. Reaching within, I seek out the most familiar soul I know.

The second I call on Noah’s presence, his pulsing emotions erupt in my chest as if they’re my own.

A growl forces its way from my throat, releasing a bit of Noah’s emotions before they explode within me. Shit, we need to hurry. I can sense he’s closer.

Amy’s wolf hunkers into a prowl. Where? I'll keep watch while you lead the way.

I sprint through the trees, my sole focus on the magnetic pull in my chest guiding me to my furious mate. Sinking into a sprint, my chest brushes against loose leaves as I fly low to the ground. My paws meld with the earth no matter the terrain, finding themselves in just the right pockets to keep me moving.

Where’d my klutzy best friend go? You’re freaking fast, and graceful as hell! No wonder Noah won’t stop talking about how beautiful your wolf is. Amy’s compliments tug at my heartstrings.

He does always say that, doesn’t he? God, I love my sweetheart of a mate. But my moment of adoration doesn’t last long with his despair pummeling my core. I need to be with my Alpha.

I know. You’re almost there.

The wind scratches the skin beneath my fur, urging me to pick up speed. With it, a hint of Noah’s sour, angry scent enters my nose.

He’s nearby!

Amy catches up to my side, her huffing snout locking onto Noah’s scent with me. I’ve got your back, but keep your ears alert. There are a lot of wolves nearby.

One ear rotates at her suggestion, helping me focus in on distant rustling. The wind carrying their scent tells me it’s multiple Greenfield wolves with Noah, back near the rock where we met.

Mate! I mindlink Noah.

Oh, Goddess, Omega. You're here?! Noah’s wolf bristles in our bond. Don’t come near—

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