Alpha's Hunt - Chapter 44
23-07-25 (05:26)
44. Bullet through my head
The next week is a blurr.
True to his promise, Luke didn't show a hint of his
emotions after that night. For that matter, neither did I.
We both acted the way we should; like partners.
And the fact that we're close to the finish line only
fuels our will to keep focused.
We hadn't really slept since the past week, only dozed
off occasionally. Which is precisely why I wake up in
the noon to the sound of a growl.
My eyes snap open, hands already fumbling to get the
revolver out of the waistband of my jeans. There's
only one bullet left, is my only thought as I spring to
my feet.
My eyes dart in every direction, but I see nothing that
could be a threat. Then it dawns to me;
Where did Luke go?
Tucking the revolver away, I start forward, a frown on
my face. Where the hell is he?
Only a short distance away, I see him pacing around,
his head in his hands. Another low growl reaches me.
"Luke?" a hint of worry leaks in my voice
His heads snaps in my direction so quickly I almost
flinch. His eyes are dark, near black.
"When did you wake up?" he asks, his voice a little
rough around the edges
"Just now." I say, walking over to him "Are you alright?"
"Fine." He moves away just as I approach him, but the
tension in his frame doesn't go unnoticed by me
I narrow my eyes at him back. I know full moon is in
one week, he must be having trouble controlling his
wolf. Why wont he tell me? its not like I don't know
about it already!
"Are you sure?" I ask him as he walk back to where' I
came from
"Yes." He doesn't even look at me
Luke walks ahead and I throw my hands up in
frustration. Alphas! They are impossible!
I open my mouth to bug him again but then stop
myself. Its none of your business, I tell myself firmly.
You're not supposed to worry about him.
But I cant stop myself from glancing at him every now
and then. Though Luke keeps always fast pace, I've
never seen him break a sweat.
So I guess it's a bit concerning to see a sheen of sweat
cover his brow, his whole body taut like a spring under
tension.
"How long until we reach the finish line?" I ask him
after a few hours
"I'm not sure," Luke says "The recreated map isn't very
accurate, but I guess we should reach it in about five
days, give or take a few."
I nod, feeling a thrill of adrenaline go through me.
"If we don't have to change course-
Luke cuts himself off with a low growl. His hand
reaches up, fisting his hair.
"Luke!" Without thinking my hands reach out to do,
well, I don't know what, but something!
"No, Don't!" Luke stumbles back, dark eyes wide in
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