hapter 40
Catherine’s POV
Ray slowly walked closer and sat down, his gaze pinned on me.
When I didn’t move, he lifted his muzzle into the air and yapped, getting back onto his feet.
“Time to go, Sam said, walking closer to help me onto Ray’s back.
“Uhm, Sam,” I stopped him, “I would rather have Grey help me.”
Disappointed crossed Sam’s face, and Grey rushed closer.
“Seems like she likes me more than you, brother,” Grey whispered as he passed Sam.
“That’s not true,” I said to Sam, seeing his face fall.
“Then what is the problem?” He asked, feeling hurt.
“You!” Grey lashed out, angry, “your remarks are making her uncomfortable!”
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My jaw dropped when I saw Grey’s anger, and I reached out and touched his arm. Small electric sparks moved between us, and Grey’s facial expression softened, and he looked down at me and smiled.
“Sorry,” he said, “it’s just…”
away.
“Don’t apologize,” I said, gesturing to Ray. “Will you help me get onto his back, please?”
Grey nodded and carefully lifted me. I took a deep breath of his intoxicating scent, letting his clean forest scent wash my worries
Now that I was in Grey’s arms, his scent was more intoxicating, more potent, and more powerful. His slow and calm heartbeat was slowing and calming mine and making me think more clearly.
I shifted my gaze to Grey, finding his soft blue eyes on me. He looked so in control, so content, and so happy.
Did he feel the same as I did? Could he feel what I was feeling?
Grey carefully set me on Ray’s back and helped me position my legs.
“Thank you,” I said, and I almost whimpered when he let go of me.
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“Hold on tight,” Grey said.
I nodded in response and grabbed Ray around the neck.
Everywhere his fur touched, it was like the electric sparks were recharging me.
Grey, Sam, and Jimmy each walked behind the tree and shifted into their wolves.
Seconds later, my brother’s brown and then a dark gray wolf came from behind the trees.
The gray wolf walked toward me and pushed his nuzzle against my hand.
“Grey?” I asked, and he nodded.
The crackling of bones echoed where Sam was busy shifting, and I turned, wondering what his wolf would look like.
Two minutes passed, and I became worried.
Ray shook his head, annoyed, looking at the same area as I did, and Grey’s Wolf rolled his eyes.
Why was Sam taking so long?
Five minutes later, a light gray wolf appeared and walked closer.
Grey yapped at him, walked toward the bags, picked them up, and gestured to Jimmy’s wolf to show us the way.
Ray turned his massive head, looked at me, and nodded.
“Grab on tightly,” Kia mused, “he wants to run.”
I did as she said and grabbed hold of his neck, pulling myself into a lying position.
“Go!” I whispered to Ray, getting excited.
It was as if that single word was fueling Ray inside, and he shot like an arrow forward, running past Jimmy and his brothers.
I could hear Grey’s wolf snorting from the back in disapproval, and a giggle erupted from me.
I closed my eyes as the wind swept past us, enjoying the feeling.
“Go faster!” I urged.
Ray did just that, running circles around the other wolves while I held on tightly.
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Oh, Goddess, this was so much fun!
When the sound of water came closer, I lifted my gaze, and Ray went on a slower run.
“That way,” I said, knowing where they wanted to go.
Ray jolted in the direction of the water, and I slowly pulled my body upright in a sitting position.
When the shimmering water came into view, Ray slowed down and silently walked the last stretch through the forest.
“I have forgotten how beautiful this is,” I said to myself, and Ray nodded in agreement.
The boys had finally caught up, and I could see them in the distance.
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R Visitor
aww. such a sweet surprise and trip.
7 days ago
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
