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ventured out when necessary.
It surprised Anton that Laurel’s mother would choose such a life for her daughter. Being so alone seemed foreign to him. His family and pack constantly surrounded him.
Now, he understood how Laurel’s stepfather got away with abusing her. They didn’t have anyone close to them who checked in. Weeks went by before Laurel went to the local market to buy food. Anyone noticing her bruises wouldn’t realize what had happened in her home. Of course, Laurel’s healing ability would kick in after a severe beating, and the bruises would be gone.
Kolya turned off the main highway onto a dirt road. The sun slowly sank behind the mountains, leaving an orange glow in the sky. Heavy woods shading the road surrounded it on both sides. Up ahead sat a large metal building, and the road ended at the door.
“I’m going to drop you off and then take this vehicle back to the main road,” Kolya said. “I’ll ditch it a few miles back. Alena, will you be alright to walk in?”
“Yes. Since Laurel healed me, I feel fine,” Alena said. “We’ll meet you at the lodge. I want to see Mother before we go to our own home.”
“How far do we have to walk?” Laurel asked.
“About ten kilometers. I’ll carry you on my back, if you get tired,” Anton answered.
“Ten kilometers?”
“We don’t want to be found, Laurel,” Anton explained. “Keeping our existence a secret is important. Living out here alone, we have the freedom to shift when we want, without worrying about who might see. The village is very well equipped. It is getting there that is difficult.”
Kolya pulled up to the building, and everyone climbed out. Laurel watched as Kolya helped Alena from the car and kissed her gently. Anton handed Laurel her backpack, and she struggled to put it on. Kolya leaned down and kissed Alena’s stomach as he whispered to her, before turning away and climbing back into the vehicle. As the car started to back up, Anton took Laurel’s hand and led her to a trail heading into the woods. They waited a moment for Alena to join them. Then, they started down the path.
“Will it take Kolya long to find us?” Laurel asked.
“Once he ditches the car, he will go wolf. I wouldn’t be surprised if he meets us at the lodge. Nothing can keep him away from Alena for long. Isn’t that right, sister?” Anton teased.
“As it should be, Anton, “Alena said blushing. “I hope you are taking notes on how to be a good mate to Laurel.”
“I appreciate the good example. Kolya better be a good mate to my sister, or I’d have to take him to task.”
“We do just fine, brother dear. We don’t need your help,” Alena teased.
Laurel felt the warmth of love among these family members, her family now. Would her relationship with Anton be as sweet?
Chapter Six
Night finally arrived in the Siberian tundra, and Laurel struggled to see the path. When she started to stumble, Anton insisted that she ride on his back. He felt proud of how far she had hiked on her own. Now that he carried her, he and Alena could pick up the pace. But even Alena went slower than she would have if she had shifted into her wolf form. Kolya would have no problem beating them back to the lodge.
When they hit the halfway mark, several wolves appeared to escort them. Laurel gave a slight gasp. Anton quickly touched her mind, thinking she feared them. But wonder filled her mind. As they walked into the village, where Laurel could see because there were lights on the buildings, she asked to be let down. Anton felt his wolf rise when several single males approached the group. But he put Laurel down, then circled her waist and drew her into his side.
“What is it, Anton? Is something wrong?” Laurel asked.
Anton knew she could feel the rising of his wolf. But how could he explain that until they mated physically, his wolf would be on edge. Even after, he would be a possessive male.
“This is difficult for me. Let us get you into the
It surprised Anton that Laurel’s mother would choose such a life for her daughter. Being so alone seemed foreign to him. His family and pack constantly surrounded him.
Now, he understood how Laurel’s stepfather got away with abusing her. They didn’t have anyone close to them who checked in. Weeks went by before Laurel went to the local market to buy food. Anyone noticing her bruises wouldn’t realize what had happened in her home. Of course, Laurel’s healing ability would kick in after a severe beating, and the bruises would be gone.
Kolya turned off the main highway onto a dirt road. The sun slowly sank behind the mountains, leaving an orange glow in the sky. Heavy woods shading the road surrounded it on both sides. Up ahead sat a large metal building, and the road ended at the door.
“I’m going to drop you off and then take this vehicle back to the main road,” Kolya said. “I’ll ditch it a few miles back. Alena, will you be alright to walk in?”
“Yes. Since Laurel healed me, I feel fine,” Alena said. “We’ll meet you at the lodge. I want to see Mother before we go to our own home.”
“How far do we have to walk?” Laurel asked.
“About ten kilometers. I’ll carry you on my back, if you get tired,” Anton answered.
“Ten kilometers?”
“We don’t want to be found, Laurel,” Anton explained. “Keeping our existence a secret is important. Living out here alone, we have the freedom to shift when we want, without worrying about who might see. The village is very well equipped. It is getting there that is difficult.”
Kolya pulled up to the building, and everyone climbed out. Laurel watched as Kolya helped Alena from the car and kissed her gently. Anton handed Laurel her backpack, and she struggled to put it on. Kolya leaned down and kissed Alena’s stomach as he whispered to her, before turning away and climbing back into the vehicle. As the car started to back up, Anton took Laurel’s hand and led her to a trail heading into the woods. They waited a moment for Alena to join them. Then, they started down the path.
“Will it take Kolya long to find us?” Laurel asked.
“Once he ditches the car, he will go wolf. I wouldn’t be surprised if he meets us at the lodge. Nothing can keep him away from Alena for long. Isn’t that right, sister?” Anton teased.
“As it should be, Anton, “Alena said blushing. “I hope you are taking notes on how to be a good mate to Laurel.”
“I appreciate the good example. Kolya better be a good mate to my sister, or I’d have to take him to task.”
“We do just fine, brother dear. We don’t need your help,” Alena teased.
Laurel felt the warmth of love among these family members, her family now. Would her relationship with Anton be as sweet?
Chapter Six
Night finally arrived in the Siberian tundra, and Laurel struggled to see the path. When she started to stumble, Anton insisted that she ride on his back. He felt proud of how far she had hiked on her own. Now that he carried her, he and Alena could pick up the pace. But even Alena went slower than she would have if she had shifted into her wolf form. Kolya would have no problem beating them back to the lodge.
When they hit the halfway mark, several wolves appeared to escort them. Laurel gave a slight gasp. Anton quickly touched her mind, thinking she feared them. But wonder filled her mind. As they walked into the village, where Laurel could see because there were lights on the buildings, she asked to be let down. Anton felt his wolf rise when several single males approached the group. But he put Laurel down, then circled her waist and drew her into his side.
“What is it, Anton? Is something wrong?” Laurel asked.
Anton knew she could feel the rising of his wolf. But how could he explain that until they mated physically, his wolf would be on edge. Even after, he would be a possessive male.
“This is difficult for me. Let us get you into the
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