Luke's Dream by Melissa Haag

Author:Melissa Haag
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, fantasy, paranormal, magic, werewolf, prophecy, shifter, judgement of the six
Publisher: Melissa Haag

Twelve

Turning, I found Bethi standing in the same spot, her vacant gaze pointed at the ground and her arm wrapped around her middle. Shivers shook her body, and she swayed slightly on her feet.

“Hang in there,” I said, but I doubt she heard me.

I hurried to finish rinsing away the remaining blood. Once I thought I had it all, I shook the water from my hair and wiped my hand down each arm. The water ran clear. I turned and found Bethi staring at me with half-lidded eyes. It wasn’t desire, but sheer exhaustion.

My sloshing steps from the water seemed to draw her attention. I crossed the road, heading for the bike and dry clothes. My pants were a wet mess, and I would need to change out of them.

“If we drive straight through, how long till we get there?” she asked as I reached the bike and opened the bags. She continued to watch me as I pulled out a clean pair of pants.

“If nothing happens?” I walked behind her, and she didn’t try to turn to look. “Ten to twelve hours depending on the roads we take.” I stripped off the wet pants and pulled on the dry pair. Going back to the bike, I fished new socks from the bag.

She watched me tug them on.

“We need to push through. I can’t take another run in,” she said as I pulled on my shoes.

I didn’t like the beat look in her eyes. Although I agreed she couldn’t handle another fight, pushing through wouldn’t help her. She wasn’t thinking clearly. She was tired and needed rest.

Moving to stand before her, I opened my mouth to suggest we find her a place to clean up. The bloody front of her shirt was going to create a distinct scent trail.

“No, Luke. I can’t. I’m done. Do you get it? Just done.”

Her defeated tone tore at my heart. I gripped her arms lightly and gave her a gentle squeeze before carefully pulling her into a loose hug. Her arm stayed wrapped around her middle just as tightly as the scent of her pain wrapped around me.

I kissed her hair and rested my cheek on top of her head for a moment, trying to encase her with my love and protection.

“Don’t give up. Not now.”

She exhaled shakily and leaned into me for a moment.

“We need to get moving,” she said. “Every minute we stay in one place, the more likely they are to find us again.”

I could tell she wanted to pull away, so I gave her room. Before she could leave, I lifted her chin so she would meet my gaze.

“We’ll get there,” I said. I wasn’t sure how or in what shape, but I was determined. These men who were after us needed to be stopped. All of the Elders needed to get involved.

I looked at the circles under Bethi’s beautiful eyes. She didn’t deserve what had happened to her. She deserved care and consideration. Love and appreciation.

Her gaze drifted down to my lips, and her pulse jumped.

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