Luke acknowledged, “It is beneficial to be informed. Please proceed to manage her; Maddis is likely to execute her for her transgressions.”
“My offspring?”
Luke’s gaze shifted to the surrounding mountains, fixating on the last location where he had observed her fleeing from the conflict, and he exhaled deeply, stating, “I cannot sense her; she is too distant.” It required several hours for her to revert to normal the last time. Macky states approximately six. We will pursue cautiously and deliberately; neither she nor Tyler must perceive any danger, or she will flee once more.
“I will permit you to locate her, Alpha.” Return my daughter to me, where she rightfully belongs. “Brad and I will address the other,” he murmured. Luke observed Brad nodding his head.
Luke acknowledged and gazed at his subordinates. “Tidy this area and subsequently return to the hotel to recuperate.” I appreciate your assistance today. To assist in liberating my Luna, your Luna. Nevertheless, I cannot let all of us to be present there. It might enable her to run again. “My unit and I will locate the Luna,” he informed them.
No one contested his assertion, and they all recognised the necessity of removing the numerous corpses, which would require either interment or cremation.
Alternatively, during the summer, humans would probably discover them, and any blood or DNA tests conducted to ascertain their identities would reveal information about their species.
All bodies needed to be eliminated to conceal them from the world, ensuring the safety of their kind and all otherworldly entities. He recognised their comprehension of the necessary actions; they were his elite warriors, accustomed to managing such situations post-battle, whether involving friendly pack support, rogue assaults, or conflicts on their own territory.
The cleanup process was identical in every case.
The environment in the mountains was gloomy and frigid, and I was unable to move sufficiently to maintain warmth beneath Tyler’s coat.
Bella recognised the necessity of locating a shelter for the night, rather than being exposed to the frigid air and the chilling breeze that swept through the trees. It was not particularly unpleasant when everything was tranquil. However, that wind significantly reduced the chill factor.
Both Sarah and Tyler were now seeking a location to spend the night, one that sheltered them from the direct wind. They spent considerable time locating an ancient, hollowed, partially charred tree trunk. Although it was not particularly large, she could comfortably fit within if she curled up. It was unlikely to be very comfortable, but it was all they could procure. They were excessively fatigued to continue further.
She surveyed her surroundings, identified some low-hanging branches, detached them, and dislodged the snow from the leaves, expressing gratitude for the evergreen trees at that moment.
Pulled them to the hollowed tree trunk and ascended inside. Although it was not particularly comfortable, she managed to sit with her knees drawn to her chest, using the tree branches to obstruct the opening in an attempt to mitigate the wind and cold.
She hoped that her body heat would warm the confined space sufficiently, allowing them not only to rest but also to sleep, since she recognised Tyler’s profound fatigue and his desire for slumber. She positioned herself with her arms folded over her knees and her head resting over them, attempting to achieve relaxation.
Wolves maintained a higher body temperature than humans, and despite the frigid conditions, she should be capable of enduring the night. She had wrapped the skirt of her dress around her legs; it offered minimal protection, however that was all she possessed. She was unaware of the duration of her wakefulness, although she felt as fatigued as Tyler.
The dense fog and clouds obscured visibility, preventing her and Tyler from continuing to track their footprints in the darkness. They would have to wait for daybreak and pray it would not snow overnight, obscuring the traces.
Luke was after her; she understood he would never relinquish her, nor cease his search; they would inevitably locate her. She extended her mental faculties in an attempt to sense him, received no response, and thereafter endeavoured to connect with Macky directly. Neither of them had a connection. No establishment of a mind-link with either individual. Even Tyler exhaled in frustration within her thoughts; she disliked the inability to sense her Mate.
Although they felt no discomfort in their chest to suggest significant distance from him, he must be relatively nearby, yet beyond the realm of mental connection. They were probably only a few hours away from him on foot in the mountains, a stark contrast to the sensation she experienced while flying across the country away from him.
He is present in this vicinity, Tyler. She calmly instructed her wolf, “Rest, he will locate us.” It merely need time.
