All Chapters of The New Wolf: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

The sweat was getting in Clara's eyes. Lucas tried not to stare at her workout, but couldn't help himself. He watched as Greg coached her on fighting. She was struggling through basic steps. He wanted to take over her instruction, but knew if she showed up to train and saw him waiting there she would go running to the Alpha. James told him about their talk. It had been a few days and he hoped the idea of a mate was sinking in. She had to smell him, start questioning their initial interaction. Once that clicked Lucas was certain she would come running to him the way he wanted to run to her. He knew he had to come up with an excuse to touch her, she would feel the sparks and speed things up. Waiting like this was killing him. "I think that's enough for today," Greg said. "Remember to keep your guard up. Not only do you want to fight back, but you need to protect yourself too. It will get easier."

She knew. Lucas saw it in her eyes. He hoped the realization would've had her run to him instead of bolt out the door, but he felt like now was the time to act. He moved through the crowd, wishing he'd been closer to the exit. The visiting Alpha took over for James and told everyone to head outside. The flux of people moving made it impossible for Lucas to squeeze out. "Lucas wait." Roxy's voice carried over the crowd. He didn't stop. Whatever advice Roxy wanted to give he didn't need it. Finally, the sea of people moved enough that Lucas found himself outside. He spotted the shredded blue dress and knew Clara shifted right away. He didn't bother taking his clothes off either as he turned into his wolf. He could smell her and took off on her trail, hoping she wasn't traveling too fast for him to catch up. He knew the paths she liked to run, since the only time he got to spend wit

Lucas knocked his lamp to the floor. He flipped the table it had been standing on. He walked over to a couch cushion and started to rip it apart. The image of Clara turning and running off ran through his head over and over again. How dare she! Who did she think she was! He put himself out there, offered her unconditional love and protection. Lucas punched a wall. Tonight at the party she had a sudden look of clarity, but he started to wonder if she'd known all along. She liked playing stupid and keeping him waiting in the wings. That was the only logical explanation. She was the bad guy here, not him. All he'd wanted to do was be with his mate, but she made that impossible. A knock sounded at the door and Lucas let out a huge growl. He knew some of the visiting pack members were supposed to stay in his extra rooms, but no way was that happening. They could sleep outside. He'd deal with the fallout l

 The smell of chlorine wasn't enough to drive David to find an empty bedroom. He was impressed by the indoor pool and the size of the basement. He wondered how long it took them to dig this place up. Right now the empty gym space was a little eerie, but David would tolerate it if it meant a place to lie down for a few hours.He went to one of the loungers and laid back. He shut his eyes, knowing sleep wouldn't come easily. He was happy for James; his mate was a strong woman. The two of them were a great match. There was a hint of jealousy, but David acknowledged it and move on, happy for his former pack member and his ally. They were scheduled to stay until Sunday, but with the other Alpha preoccupied for the rest of the weekend David thought about driving back home as soon as he woke up. His pack was safe here and those who wanted to stay could, he didn't think he wanted another

The sky was lightening by the second. Any moment and the sun would appear. Lucas went straight to his best fighter's doors and pounded on them. In a few moments they all appeared in the hall, still groggy but ready to listen. "Clara has been kidnapped," Lucas said. This brought all the men to attention. "Do not let a single visitor leave. It was their alpha who took her. I need each of you to round them up. We will move them to cells and arrange a trade." "Did someone tell James?" "James is with his mate; I am in charge. Do not question my orders. Go." The men broke off. Some went down to the second floor, others started entering the apartments housing the guests. Lucas kicked his own door open and walked inside. He went straight to his closet and pulled a chest out. "Where did you go?" Roxy was sitting up in bed. "I