Page 22 of Wolf Crowned

The frosty evening air hit me as I stepped outside, sending a shiver rippling down my spine. I inclined my head at the group of enforcers standing guard outside. They parted giving me a path to walk in between them.

My gaze drifted to the woods. A run and a few minutes in the cave sounded amazing.

The moon was high in the sky. It was almost full. It was late enough most of the pack would be heading to bed by now. I might have time for a few minutes to myself and to check in with Lincoln and Sloane. I jogged into the trees. With all the leaves on the ground, there wasn’t much cover in them this time of year.

I moved through the brush until I was safely tucked away, where no one could see me. I closed my eyes, listening to the sounds around me.

Wildlife scuttled across the ground, birds chirped in the air, but everything else was silent. I heaved out a breath and let my body relax. I had a few short minutes just to myself.

I continued to jog this time a little bit faster making a beeline for the cave. Once there, I slipped inside. It smelled like a perfect mixture of vanilla and pine. Me, Sloane, and Lincoln. This was our special space. My own sanctuary. it was too bad they weren’t here with me.

I sat down on the ledge and breathed it in. it didn’t take long for the air around me to hum, and I welcomed the familiar tingle as I reached out for my mates.

They were already in bed, tucked under the covers, cuddling together. They both shifted beneath the blankets, staring up at me as I materialized in front of them.

A wide smile spread across Sloane’s face, making her look even more beautiful than I would’ve thought possible. “Sawyer.” she sounded breathless.

I sat on the edge of the bed and reached out, taking Sloane’s hand. I curled my fingers around hers. “I just got done speaking with a couple of people. The organizing of the prisoners has begun. They’re going to do what they can to spread the word to people that we think we can trust.”

Sloane dragged her free hand through her hair. “Wow. It’s really happening, isn’t it?”

Lincoln hugged her from behind. “Are you okay, sweetheart?”

She gave us both a tight-lipped smile. “I mean, yeah, I’m just worried. The closer we get the more it becomes obvious.” She blew out a breath. “Not everyone is going to come home.” She shuddered.

I scooted closer, so that she was sandwiched between Lincoln and I. “We are going to do our best to make sure that as little lives are lost as possible.” That was a promise I intended to keep.

Her voice was muffled as she spoke against my shoulder. “I know. People are going to die and there’s nothing we can do to stop it.” She sounded distant.

The weight of her words hit me hard. She was right, people were going to die. Good people. My father’s men. No one would walk away from this unscathed.

Lincoln kissed her cheek. “We have to keep our goal in mind and remember what we are fighting for. Everyone here knows the risks.”

Sloane sucked in a deep breath. “I’m scared of losing someone else I love.”

Lincoln pulled her tighter as I smoothed the hair out of her face. “I can’t promise you no one you love isn’t going to die, but I do swear that I’m going to do everything in my power to bring my father down so we can all have the future we want and deserve.”

She licked her lips. “We can finally be together.” A watery smile graced her face.

I swiped away her tears with my thumbs. “I’ve missed you.”

I closed the distance between us, capturing her lips in a searing kiss.

Sloane moaned against my mouth. Her fingers wound through my hair as she pulled me closer.

I put my hands on her hips and pulled her into my lap. Lincoln grunted as he nuzzled her neck. He palmed her breast, making her gasp.

I slipped my tongue between her lips, deepening our kiss as she ground against me.

My cock hardened, pressing against the confines of my jeans, eager to fill her. It had been too long since I felt her touch. I needed her like I needed my next breath.

I caught her bottom lip between my teeth, giving it a slight nibble before pulling back. “We are going to make you come so hard. Do you think you can handle it?”

She shivered, her chest heaved as her eyes widened. “Yes.” She sounded confident and wanton.

I nipped at her lip. “We are going to make you feel so good, sweetheart.” I slid my finger down her cheek. “I’ve missed you so much. I want to savor you for a few minutes first.”

She moaned. “Please.”

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