Alpha's Heir by Daniels Autumn

Author:Daniels, Autumn
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-01-05T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter thirteen

Cora

The member of our pack who'd have been up for the task of checking on the life growing inside me was lying in a makeshift infirmary, bandaged and bruised from the battle. It was a stark reminder of our vulnerability. So, it was up to Weston and me to venture into the unknown, beyond the borders of our territory and into Philadelphia, where skyscrapers replaced trees and the scent of nature was drowned out by exhaust and asphalt.

As Weston drove, his gaze lingered on the passing cityscape, a landscape he once knew as well as the back of his hand. "I wish we could bring the pack here," he said, a distant look in his eyes, one that spoke of memories and days long gone.

I reached over and squeezed his hand, offering silent support. "It's just wishful thinking," he continued, the ghost of a smile flickering on his face. "We need to go farther to escape the Unseen Pack's reach."

I nodded, a lump forming in my throat at the thought of leaving everything behind. "Not to mention," I added, trying to find a hint of levity in the grimness of our situation, "our wolves have always had the forests, the freedom to roam, to be wolves when the urge strikes."

He chuckled, a sound that was more resigned than amused. "Yeah, that's a bit hard in a city."

The truth hung between us, unspoken but understood. Our pack was not made for city life; our very essence was tied to the wilderness, to the untamed expanse where our paws could touch the earth, not concrete.

We pulled into the doctor's office, a nondescript building nestled between a bustling coffee shop and a laundromat. The city sounds were a cacophony compared to the symphony of the woods. It felt alien, intrusive.

"We're a long way from home," Weston murmured, his hand resting on the ignition for a moment longer than necessary before he turned off the car.

I didn't reply because what was there to say? We were far from home and moving farther still. All because of the Unseen Pack.

Weston's hand found mine again, his grip steady and sure. "We'll find a new home, Cora. One where we can all be safe."

I nodded, swallowing back the fear and uncertainty that threatened to choke me. "We will," I agreed, because I had to believe it—not just for me, but for the tiny life that depended on us now.

We sat there, the weight of our decisions, our future, pressing down on us. The city moved around us, oblivious to the war we were fleeing, to the losses we had suffered. To the rest of the world, we were just another couple going to a doctor's appointment, not a pair of wolves on the brink of losing everything.

Weston's hand left mine as he reached for the door, the simple action marking the end of our brief respite. "Let's do this," he said, his voice steady, giving me strength.

"Let's," I echoed, and together we stepped out into the

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