Page 329 of Warlords, Witches & Wolves

“What will you do if she sells the house and leaves?”

Fuck Liam for stating the obvious. I couldn’t think about that right now. I’d mated with her, no one else could ever fill the void she’d create if she left. Ever. I’d waited for her and I’d continue to wait for the rest of eternity if it took that.

But would I leave my brothers and my home to follow her?

I glanced back at the house then leveled my brother with a hard stare. “Is there a reason you came here, ’cause I doubt it was just to give me shit.”

“A hunter attacked a wolf in Rhett’s pack tonight. The pack took him down.”

“The same hunter?”

“They think so. I thought you’d wanna know.”

Relief burst inside my chest and for the first time in what felt like forever, my lungs inhaled to their full capacity. “Thanks, man.”

At least now time was on my side. I didn’t need to rush and could tell Mia properly. We could finally start our new life together.

I turned to leave but Liam snagged my shirt.

“You gotta tell her, Noah. This won’t end well if you keep it a secret.”

I shrugged out of his hold. “I will.”

* * *

I rolled over,reaching out my arm for Mia but came up empty. My eyes snapped open as I jolted upright. Mia wasn’t there. Heart pounding, I bolted out of bed and down the stairs, but skidded to a halt at the back door.

She sat in a chair on the porch, looking like an angel sent from heaven. A vision of light in my dark, dreary existence. With her head angled toward her lap, and white earbuds dangling from her ears, I took my chances sneaking up on her. She didn’t even flinch as I slipped out the door and crept up behind her. Leaning over the back of the chair, I nuzzled the spot on her neck where I’d marked her last night.

Her initial squeal lowered to a moan as she tilted her head to one side, giving me better access. I ran with it and trailed kisses along her neck and back up to her jaw. Cupping her cheek, I angled her face toward me and took her mouth, kissing her deep. Before things got too heated and I threw her over my shoulder and stormed inside, I drew back.

I glanced at the sketch pad and cocked a brow. “Should I be jealous of your fascination with my wolf?”

I still couldn’t believe she named my wolf after some god.

She laughed and removed the earphones. “Maybe.” She wrapped the cord around her cell and lay it on top of the sketch pad, placing them on the floor.

I rounded her chair and leaned forward, bracing my hands on the armrests. “How’d you sleep?”

Her lip kicked up at the corner. “The best I have in years. You?”

“Same.” I lowered and brushed my lips over hers. “Thanks to you.”

“Well, if you need another good night’s sleep, I’m happy to help you out.”

“I think that’s a brilliant idea.” I leaned back slightly. “I spoke to my brother last night. They caught the hunter over in Timber Falls.”

She exhaled a slow breath. “I’m glad.”

“Me too.” I held her gaze for a moment as unsaid words passed between us. Hopes for the future, a silent commitment between two mates. Or maybe it was a one-way conversation from me. “What are your plans for tonight?”

“Why?” A smile gradually grew on her cheeks. “Are you going to take me to another hidden spot?”

“I have something better in mind.”

A sexy smirk lifted at the corner of her mouth. “Is that so?”

“Yep, so keep it free. I gotta get a few things done at the bar, but after, you’re all mine.”

Her smile widened, lighting up her eyes. “I like the sound of that.”

“Me too, baby. Me too.”

She clutched the front of my shirt and pulled me in, kissing me in a way that made me want to keep the bar closed for a whole week just so we never left her bed. The thought was so damn tempting.

Instead, I drew back and kissed her forehead. “See you tonight.”

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