Married to the Mountain Wolf by Emilia Hartley

Author:Emilia Hartley [Hartley, Emilia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-12-08T16:00:00+00:00

The three hours passed by quickly and uneventfully, Nova’s mind preoccupied with brainstorming despite Nemoy’s assurances. So much had fallen into place, but it only raised even more questions.

What did Callahan want with the pack if he didn’t want peace? If he wanted war, he’d lost his element of surprise when his wolves showed up at the gate. If we didn’t want war or peace... then Nova was out of options on why Callahan would summon them here. And there was still Kal and the traitor to worry about as well. Too many questions, not enough answers.

“Damn it!” Nova swore, clenching his fists in frustration.

“Is watch duty that boring?” Nova turned around to see Amara approaching, a mug of warm coffee clasped between her hands.

Instantly, all of his stress melted away. “Not particularly. Just thinking, is all.” He kissed her forehead as she stopped beside him. “Sleep well?”

Amara shrugged. “Eh, I guess, all things considered.” She gazed out over the compound, taking in the boarded up houses, trash riddled yards, and dead shrubbery. “You know, this place may be a dump, but at least the morning air doesn’t bite in the valley the way it does in the mountains.”

Nova chuckled. “Yeah, I used to think that way as a child. I was told our territory choice was a strategic one.” He glanced down at her as she took a sip of coffee. “Always have the high ground and whatnot.”

“Well at least you had a good reason,” she replied. “Only heaven knows why some old guy a few hundred years ago decided to establish a whole town up in a mountain like that.” They both laughed.

“Hey, you can’t choose where you’re born,” Nova said.

Amara shook her head in agreement. “No you cannot. Not that it matters. Strathford is my home. I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

A soft knock on a nearby wooden post gathered both their attentions. They turned in unison to see Nemoy not far off. “The boy from last night has returned. It appears Callahan Vann is ready for our audience. We leave in five. You both need to be there. And be prepared.” Without another word, Nemoy turned on his heel and walked back inside.

Reluctantly, Nova looked down at Amara. “Are you ready for this?”

Amara took a deep breath. The resolve that filled her eyes set Nova’s soul on fire. He had no doubt that this woman could move mountains if she put her mind to it. She met his gaze with a confidence that could rival any wolf. “As ready as I’ll ever be.” She tapped her ankle with the toe of her boot and her hip with a hand, signaling where her weapons hid. “For all outcomes.”

Nova nodded. “Then let’s head inside.”

Nate’s entire unit had convened in the kitchen and dining area of the guesthouse. There was a buzz in the air that was part nerves, part excitement. Nova couldn’t help but feel some of its effects as he scouted the area, making sure none of the Valley wolves had taken his men over the course of the night.

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