Page 79 of Kai's Hunger

Wyatt’s gaze settled on me, his tone firm yet compassionate. “Listen, little brother. I know how much you want to join us, but you have other matters to tend to here.”

I started to speak, but I knew that my internal struggle was plain for all to see. I wasn’t fooling anyone. Knowing that Wyatt’s words carried the weight of experience, helped ease my conscience.

Wyatt continued, his words resonating with authority. “We’ll handle the search. You focus on Lily. We’ll inform you the moment we find something substantial.”

As Wyatt’s directive settled over me, the tension in my shoulders slowly eased, replaced by a renewed sense of purpose. I met Wyatt’s gaze. “Understood,” I groaned. The weight of responsibility still bore down on me, but now I had a clear path. A clear purpose. Lily.

As the meeting dispersed and tasks were assigned, I turned to Lily, my gaze steadying. “How are you feeling about all this?”

She bit her bottom lip, a sign I was beginning to associate with nervous tension, and said, “Worried for you brother, frustrated that I can’t offer more insight, and I guess hopeful that Patterson might actually be caught.”

“Trust me, you’ve helped more than you can know. Besides, Trakker isn’t an ordinary man. He’s strong. Patterson might have drugs, men with guns, but Trakker is immortal. He won’t go down easily.”

“I hope you’re right. I pray your brothers get to him soon,” she replied softly.

I took hold of her waist with my right hand and squeezed, a subtle touch that conveyed my yearning. I could feel the energy between us, a magnetic pull that had only grown stronger over time. The thought of sealing our bond, completing the mating ritual, ignited a fire within me.

I leaned in closer, my breath mingling with hers, my gaze locked onto her lips. “I want you, now. More than ever.” My voice was low, charged with desire. The urgency of our situation had transformed into a deep ache, a need that demanded fulfillment. Passion burned between us, creating a heady cocktail.

My cock thickened as I imagined having Lily all to myself, away from the prying eyes of the world. I was ready to claim her, to solidify our bond in the most intimate way possible.

“Let’s go to the cabin,” I murmured, my voice a seductive whisper. “Seal our bond, complete the mating ritual. I don’t want to wait another moment. It’s now or never.”

“You’re sure you don’t want to go with them? I can wait. I’m not going anywhere, Kai.”

“No, my love,” I murmured. “If there’s one thing I’ve learned living for centuries is that we grab onto the good when we can. And we don’t let go.”

She offered me a shy smile, and it sent fire licking through my veins. “Okay.”

My heart pounded, not just with the anticipation of being with the woman I loved, but because our bond was about to reach a new level of intimacy that I’d never experienced before. The rush of adrenaline racing through my entire body wouldn’t be contained any longer. The time had finally arrived.

Chapter Fifteen

Lily

When we arrived at the remote cabin, a sense of tranquility enveloped the surroundings. The small, intimate building nestled amidst the trees, with wisps of smoke spiraling from the woodburning stove’s chimney. Kai held the door for me as we stepped inside, the scent of pine and the crackling warmth of the fire immediately embracing us.

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