Page 37 of Capricorn Blessed

Dennis and I lift Beorn off the floor, wrapping his arms around our shoulders. He groans as we move him. His eyelids flicker as he slowly regains consciousness. He takes some of his weight, staggering as he tries to free himself.

“Dennis, you go next. I’ll help Beorn across. I don’t trust the bridge to hold all of us,” I tell him.

Dennis walks next to us as we make our way to the edge of the bridge.

“I’ll be quick, and if anyone comes out, don’t wait for me. Just get across.” Dennis leans down and smacks a kiss on my lips before taking off at a run.

I grit my teeth, watching between the cave entrance and the bridge.

A flicker of movement catches my attention. One of the hitmen stumbles to the door, leaning against the entrance as he scans the space beyond. His eyes land on us, and he smiles.

I tighten my grip on Beorn. “Time to go!” I say, pulling him forward with me.

We stagger our way onto the bridge, sliding slightly as the water seems to have increased since we crossed the first time.

The bridge creaks as we cross. I glance behind me, seeing the man reaching the end of the bridge, and push Beorn in front of me.

“Go, go, go,” I encourage, trying to push him forward.

He reaches the end as I feel the ice give way beneath my feet. I push off the bridge, hoping I make it as the splashes of the ice landing in the lake surround me.

Chapter 17

Find the Clearing, Save the World

Dennis lunges forward, grabbing my arms and pulling me safely to the edge of the path. I let out a heavy breath, sinking into his warmth.

“That was too close,” Kenric says coming over and plucking me out of Dennis’s arms. “Let’s not do that again.”

I nuzzle into his chest, feeling his warm skin on my cheek. Glancing down, I realize his shirt isn’t his only missing clothing. “I’d say I agree, but if this is what happens after a near death experience, I may have to repeat it.”

He rolls his eyes. “I’ll do even better than this if you don’t take years off my life by nearly dying.”

“Is that a promise?” I ask, licking my lips.

He leans down, answering with a lick of his own. I shiver, turning to look at my other two mates. The heat in their eyes has me clenching my thighs.

“Damn being on a time crunch to save the world,” I say grumpily. “It’s like the universe forgets a girl has needs.”

Dennis laughs, and Beorn makes a sound between a laugh and a groan.

“We can reward you for saving the world,” Dennis suggests.

“Promises, promises,” I sing-song, looking back at where the ice bridge was. “Maybe we should get out of here. It would be just our luck for their suits to be wetsuits and they can just swim across.” I look over Kenric in all his glory. “And you need clothes. I’d hate for him to get frostbite before I have a chance to take a ride.”

“Now, who’s the one making promises?” he asks, reaching down to adjust his growing erection. “When is this deadline? We could be quick.”

Looking at the sun, I frown. “We have to find the temple and get all the relics in their spot, and say the prayer by the Solstice tomorrow. And if I remember my geography classes, it can take a day to cross each province of Canada. God, I hope we are in the right province.”

“What do you mean, drive all day and still be in the same province?” Beorn asks. He’s propped against a tree and I can see the bruises already rising against his pale skin. “I grew up day-tripping to other countries.”

“Yeah, that’s not how it works over here,” Dennis answers. “Things are much farther apart than most people would like.”

We head up the path, Dennis supporting Beorn, and Kenric and I holding hands.

“Sierra, I need to tell you something.” He leans down and whispers to me. I turn and look at him, noticing the sadness that shines through his eyes. “I think my wolf is gone.”

I jerk to a stop. “What?! What do you mean, gone?!”

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