Kade

It wasn’t our intention to find Aurora in the forest, but once we caught her scent it was nearing impossible to stop.

Alec and I locked eyes, our wolves inhaling the creamy scent of their mate. She was sitting by herself, her back against a large tree. The sunlight peered through the trees hitting her in the perfect spot. Her chocolate hair was glowing under the sunlight, looking like freshly spun silk. The sun brightened her unique eyes, making them radiate with color.

“Are you going to eat me or not?” She huffed, her face impassive as she looked at my brother and I.

There was no fear in her eyes; just the acceptance that her life could possibly end today. That fact send a sharp ringing pain throughout my body, sending the memory of the night we ran into her rushing to the front of my mind.

She was stumbling down the sidewalk; Alec and I noticed her before she saw us. She looked out of her mind with fear, the kind of fear that makes people do dangerous things. Her face was swollen; Our mate was hurt.

Something had changed about Aurora in that short time. She smelled different; stronger than normal. Her scent was swirling around us, amplified by some unseen force.

It was clear something happened inside the house, something Aurora couldn’t b**e to talk about. She stumbled away from us, begging us to leave her alone.

“What the f**k happened to her?” Alec snarled through the mind-link. His eyes were wracking up and down her body, trying to assess the damage done to her.

“Someone hurt her.” I growled lowly, “And they will d*e for what they’ve done.”

From what we could tell, only her face had been harmed. I let my gaze travel lower, noticing her jeans were unbuttoned and the zipper was down.

I could feel my body tremble, fighting against the urge to shift. Alec followed my line of sight and began his own battle. Fighting the urge to shed our skin and hunt down the person who harmed our mate.

Aurora’s fear helped us maintain control. She needed us right now; whether she knew it or not.

“Aurora-” Alec was the first to speak, and I watched pain wrack my brother as Aurora stumbled away from him.

“Leave- Leave me alone.” She hissed, much like a frightened kitten. “P-Please just leave me alone.”

Aurora took off running, bounding into the woods. Her speed was impressive considering her booted foot and swollen eye, just another thing that didn’t quite add up.

“Follow her.” I turned to Alec, “Remain hidden, don’t approach her. Just make sure she gets home safely.”

Determination mixed with the pain in Alec’s eyes, and he bounded into the woods after our terrified mate. Every cell in my body wanted to follow, to be the one that made sure Aurora made it home safely but I couldn’t.

I needed to figure out what happened, figure out who hurt Aurora. Her terror filled face would haunt my dreams from now on, that I was sure of. Unique eyes that should’ve been filled with love and light were filled with terror and pain.

I spent over an hour walking around the house, trying to get a grasp of what happened to our mate. Only one person was able to give me anything helpful. A girl with girly hair and dark espresso skin informed me Aurora came to the party with a friend of hers, Autumn.

now. A light hand ran

had given me h**l for letting Aurora think I was still with Grace. Thinking back on it, I couldn’t see why I was ever with her to begin with. H**l, I couldn’t see why I was with anyone other than Aurora.

make it.” Grace purred, placing both

I removed her hands from my shoulders, even the thought of touching her skin disgusted

nothing more. I made no false promises to Grace, and never told her anything more than the truth. Love was not a factor in our relationship, and neither were emotions. “I’m sure there’s an empty room around here somewhere.” She

around my wrist and tried pulling me towards one of the bedrooms. Something in her eyes made me stop. They looked wide, and she was exuding just a little too much desperation. As though her

even blink, I had her slammed against the dry wall. My eyes never left hers, even as a

off my lips, dripping with disgust and fury. “I will only

moments, her face turning a deep shade of purple. I loosened my grip, realizing I had nearly k****d her in my

Aurora. “Why the f**k would I touch her?” Her eyes were bright and defensive. I had to give it to Grace, she pulled herself together skillfully after almost being

calm, but let my eyes b**n

here?” Grace spat,

another word, there were still more people to talk to. I planned on speaking to each and

whined, “Why don’t you just hang out with

come for you.” I kept my eyes forward as I walked away, refusing to spare Grace another

home safe.” Alec’s voice flooded through my mind. A thick sense

“All I’ve learned is that Aurora

there?” Alec grunted, his voice

luck.” I grimaced, feeling the same. “I’m not leaving until I speak with

attempting to speak with a girl

She slurred,

I pinched the bridge of my nose, exhaling sharply in a poor attempt to remain

that is.” The girl slurred, giving me a shrug before stumbling to the side. “You

I closed my eyes, seeing her in my head. “She was wearing a long sleeve shirt and jeans. I’m

dressed to impress, wearing short form-fitting dresses and

chick.” The girl hiccuped, but my attention

my lips in a rush

up from the floor.” The girl shrugged, “Chick was wasted

and yet she was on the floor? The name Carson registered in my mind, sending possessive jealousy through me. It was no coincidence another man held her in his arms, and she runs

years older than Alec and I but still a lowly Omega. Constantly begging

voice was a rough growl as

me in the right direction. I stormed up the stairs, opening door after door until I found the person I was

touched his head gingerly. Blood coated the tips of his fingers. If only he knew,

faster, my senses heightened by experience and blood. I held Carson against the wall, my claws piercing his abdomen painfully.

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