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“Okay, Demetri, this is where you come into play. Shift and be our pack horse” Logan grinned widely, looking back at him.
“What a clever puppy we have here.” Demetri rolled his eyes grabbing a bag. “Ill carry Clovers.” He winked at me with a smile. From the corner of my eye, I could see that Joey still looked concerned.
“Thank you for the provisions,” Sion said politely.
“You are more than welcome. Let us know what the plan is. We are here to help with whatever lies ahead.” Dennys eyes met with mine. “And be careful out there.”
“You be careful too.” I smiled at him wishing l could say more. There was something going on in the Sulfur pack. I dont know what or who all was involved. I felt like I was doing him a disservice by not saying more. He could be in danger here.
I felt Sions hand squeeze my waist gently. I looked up at him and was met with his warm eyes.
“Ready?” He asked and I nodded my head.
“Ready.” I made eye contact with Joey as we walked away. It looked like he had more he wanted to say. I watched as his l!ps parted and then he closed them.
This is necessary until we know who is involved.
Sions voice echoed in my mind. Maybe it was necessary, but it still didnt sit right with me. Where is Hazels house?
It will be the last house next to the tree line. I looked ahead and focused on the task at hand. I needed to see if I could pick up traces of Taylor. If she had stayed with Hazel, would she have left with her? Or would she try to hide in the house?
“So, what is going on?” Odell finally whispered when we were far enough away. So, she did pick up on something. By the looks of everyone else… they all did.
“We will talk about it later,” Sion said, quickly shutting the conversation down. Odell nodded her head and trailed back slightly behind me.
I saw the tree line and my eyes focused on Hazels house. The closer we got, I started to pick up traces of Hazels scent. We walked right next to the building and stopped. I didnt smell anyone other than Hazel. I shook my head as I looked up at Sion. His l!ps pursed as we quietly walked away. We were both reeling in confusion. I think both of us were certain Taylors scent would be there.
We were at the edge of the Sulfur pack territory when the wind swirled past us. I froze and looked up at Sion. On the breeze were two familiar scents. Hazels… and… it was Taylors.
The scent wasnt fresh, but it was there.
Sion didnt know Taylors scent, but he recognized Hazels right away. We both started walking in the direction of the scent. We crossed the border and headed into a thick forest heavy with pine trees.
The scent was getting stronger and then my eyes focused on some pine limbs bent strangely.
“Sion…”I muttered and he nodded his head, his eyes focused on the same thing. We walked up to it to see a shelter had been made. The heavy scent of Taylor and Hazel were both present. They were working together.. but why? Why were they even involved to begin with? What was the connection? And the loaded question. who else from the Sulfur pack was involved?
“One answer… and a lot more questions.” Sion sighed, looking back at the others.
“When we went to the spirit realm, we found out that Taylor wasnt killed in the fire. It looks like this is getting more complex. We need to be vigilant and trust no one in the Sulfur pack.”
“Now that hardly seems fair.” A voice called out from behind us, making me snap my head in shock. I squeezed my hands together and bit my inner l!p, feeling guilty as hell. His green eyes met directly with mine as I took in a shaky breath…
Joey.
Sion took a protective stance in front of me. I watched as Joey immediately scowled and glared at Sion.
“Who are you protecting her from?!” Joey growled.
“Anything and everyone I have to.” Sion challenged back. I watched as Joeys eyes rifted to mine. A small smile reached his l!ps, and he tilted his head to the side.
“Do you need to be protected from me, Clover?
Joey said, making my chest ache at the pain in his voice. I stepped forward, out from behind Sion and shook my head.
“Clover..” Sions eyes shifted to the side while he still faced forward towards Joey.
“I know Sion.. but I…” I pursed my l!ps together as I looked up at Joey. I trusted him. I know there was a lot at stake, but I hated this.
“I know she is your mate…and you are just protecting her. But I would never hurt her. I-I loved her first.” My l!ps parted at the loud declaration he made. He looked at me, as if saying I told you I really loved you. A rough chuckle left Sions throat and Joey straightened up to stare at him.
“You loved her first?” Sion snorted. “No, you didnt.”
“Yes I-“
“How long?! One year? Two years?” Sion growled.
“Two!” Joeys arms trembled slightly, but he got control over them. I could see just how emotional he was right now. No doubt he felt hurt that he was being treated like a threat.
“Four” Sion said quietly as he gave Joey a small smile. I was afraid he was going to get angry but instead it looked like he was calm. I knew he must be struggling but he was staying calm for me.
“For four years, I have loved her. For four years, I have searched for the girl who disappeared from my side… because of what your pack had done to her… she didnt think that |-” Sion sighed and continued to stare at Joey.
“This isnt personal. I told Clover she couldnt tell any of you from the Sulfur pack. We need answers and” Sion was in the middle of talking when a growl reverberated in Joeys throat. I watched as he lifted his nose and his eyes darkened.
“Taylor.. that b!tch is alive?! Is that what this is about? Where is she? What the hell is going on?!” Joey stepped closer, eyeing the shelter behind us. His eyes flipped to mine, and I could see all the questions swarming. “What is going on…?” He said softer.
I listened as Sion groaned and rubbed his forehead. “There are more people from the Sulfur pack involved in all of this. It seems like this is all connected.. somehow.”
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