Born Wild by Nikki Jefford

Author:Nikki Jefford
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-06-04T16:00:00+00:00

It took Wolfrik half the day to reach the Manama River on foot. Damn waste of time being forced to use only two legs while he carried a bag, slung over his shoulder. It was stuffed with a cook pot, spoon, jar of dry grains, half a dozen strips of deer jerky, and a blanket.

The night before, Sparrow had complained about being cold and hungry. Aden had guarded her while Wolfrik hunted down a rabbit and dragged it back to be skinned and roasted over an open flame. Turning over his fresh kill to someone else had left him in a foul mood that followed him into the morning.

Aden’s and Sparrow’s expressions mirrored his own. He found them seated six feet apart, outside a cave, arms folded, glaring at one another. Wolfrik nodded in greeting at Aden, then dropped the bag beside Sparrow and yanked the zipper open and began unpacking the bag roughly.

“Here’s your blanket,” he said, tossing it at Sparrow. “And you’ve got a pan, spoon, and dried food—not that it will last you long.”

Sparrow twisted around to glare at him. “If it’s such a nuisance to transport supplies, why not bring me to your pack and keep an eye on me there?”

“You’re not getting anywhere near my packmates,” Wolfrik said coldly.

“My brother might never come.”

“Oh, he’ll come. You and I both know he’ll come for you.” Wolfrik snarled in Sparrow’s face.

Her arms dropped to her sides as she leaned back.

Wolfrik stepped away with a chuckle.

“I don’t know why you’re being such a dick,” Sparrow said. “I want my brother dead as much as you—probably more.”

“Doubtful,” Wolfrik said.

Sparrow bent down for the blanket and clutched it to her abdomen. “Is this the only fabric you brought me?” she demanded. “My clothes are in tatters.”

Wolfrik fought back a growl of frustration. Too bad they couldn’t tie her up and gag her inside the cave. Good thing the werewolf shifter had patience. Wolfrik certainly didn’t.

“I’ll see if we have anything. In the meantime, use the blanket.” He moved over to Aden and lifted his chin. “You good here?”

With his jaw clenched tight, Aden gave a stiff nod. The werewolf shifter looked seriously put out.

“I’ll take guard duty tomorrow night so you can sleep,” Wolfrik said.

Sparrow got to her feet, her mouth gaping open. “You’re leaving me alone with him again?”

Wolfrik rolled his eyes. “Don’t worry about Aden. He has no interest in you.” Wolfrik rubbed his jaw and looked Sparrow over slowly. “But I should warn him about your beastly appetites.”

Sparrow’s eyes strained in their sockets, and the color drained from her face right before filling back up like a tide rushing in beneath a flaming sun. “You’re a motherfucking bastard!” Sparrow spat. She fisted the blanket as though imagining the folds were Wolfrik’s skin beneath her nails.

Wolfrik grinned. Her hatred filled his blackened soul the way oxygen fueled flames.

“I befriended you,” she said in an accusing tone. “You confided in me.”

“Yes, when I was your brother’s prisoner,” Wolfrik said, nodding.

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