A Decision for One Bear (Bear Mountain Book 20) by Kelex

Author:Kelex [Kelex]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Twisted E-Publishing, LLC
Published: 2017-06-04T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Nikos stared down at the valley spread out below. It was gorgeous from their vantage point atop the mountain. One of the mountains, as the name didn’t give away that it was a whole range surrounding what had to be the greenest landscape he’d ever seen. A river snaked through the center, the waters cutting off the verdant landscape.

From where they stood, they could see the picturesque village, which was even more gorgeous from a distance, and they could also see the hills and mountainsides dotted with cabins.

“How many live here?” Nikos asked Cotton.

Everything had been beautiful, but nothing as special as their mate. Cotton smiled. “At the last census, it was nearing two thousand, but with the soldiers and folks like you, it’s grown considerable in the last years.”

Nikos allowed his gaze to roam over the shifter. Cotton didn’t seem to acknowledge their bond in any way. It was if he was completely unaware.

Or he was doing a fine job of hiding how he felt.

Nikos didn’t think it was the latter, not when that pale skin pinkened so easily. Heat flooded his veins at the thought of seeing his handprint on the omega’s bottom.

“What’s over there?” Ari asked, pointing between two of the smaller mountains.

Nikos looked in that direction and saw a glimpse of black, charred earth.

“The people who attacked you,” Cotton said. “They attacked this area as well.” He looked up at the dome. “This protected us. The bombs that were sent only killed the werewolves outside our lands—which supposedly were the target anyway. We would’ve been collateral damage.”

“There are werewolves?” Ari asked.

“Not anymore,” Cotton answered. “The local infestation had gotten bad, so bad we couldn’t leave the dome for a time without the threat of attack. Their numbers were so large,” Cotton paused. “It was bad. I’m sorry to see the scorched earth, but at least we don’t have to worry about the werewolves anymore.”

“Is the military aware of this place?” Ari asked.

“From what the alpha says, no,” Cotton said. “But with the whole Project Zed thing… I worry.”

“What do you worry about?” Nikos asked.

Cotton shrugged. “I mean, I’m glad you were saved. I’m glad they all were… but if the soldiers keep going after Project Zed, how much longer before Project Zed pokes back?” He drew in a deep breath. “The dome saved us once. Hopefully it will again if the need arises.” Cotton stared over at the blackened area. “I know it’s the right thing to do. To save others.”

“But not if it endangers you all,” Ari said.

Cotton turned to him and gave a wry smile. “It’s selfish of me, I know.”

“No, self-preservation isn’t selfish. You have every right to consider the safety of the people here,” Ari said.

“And what do you know about self-preservation?” Nikos asked under his breath to Ari. Ari only glared back.

Cotton grinned slightly and inhaled. “Well, that was the end of the tour I’d planned. Was there anything else you wanted to see? Or any questions?”

“I have a question,” Nikos said.

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