All Chapters of Discovering the Wolf: Finding the Bond Mender: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Yes, I did, why?” I return, giving him an arched glanced.“Just thinking maybe some of the mad he’s got has to do less with you and more with another man coming to the rescue - something he normally does. He might be feeling a bit…territorial about your friendship with the appearance of a new guy in your life.” I give him a perplexed glance as I process his statement.“I don't have a 'man' in my life so how can I have another ‘man’ in my life.” I start, not really wanting to reveal that I have told Zale he can call me Wills. “I don’t need to be rescued, and I am not a piece of property for anyone to get ‘territorial’ about.”“Ok, ok don’t get mad at me – just something to consider is all.” He puts his hands to ward off my annoyed expression. “He’s your best friend and the person you normally come to with these problems – I’m sure on some level he feels like that role was taken from him that night, and with the added distance of the last few weeks he might be feeling a little left out.”

I take my time as I go, keeping out of sight and silent as the road turns back again before eventually revealing a moderately sized cabin. I sit quietly in the trees for a bit as I observe the area, there’s a generator humming, so I assume it’s how they have power, keeping the property off the grid and out of notice unless you are looking for it.We weren’t.I move to circle the front and freeze when I see the man sitting in a rocking chair on the porch, a beer in one hand and the other hand in a cast and a sling. Willow’s father. This is their place, and he’s relaxed so I don’t think they are running – but why are they out here.I have my suspicions as to what this place is.Lifting my nose to the wind I scent the air searching carefully for what I’m looking for– and there she is. Her scent of White citrus, Sage and musk teases me. I track it slowly, silently making my way behind the cabin. She’s spent a lot of time back here; her scent is stronger and aged. I note the truck under a l

ZaleI watch as Wills head pokes slowly around the corner of the open door. She’s in shock, it’s understandable. Her dad stands at the window watching me warily.“Hi Wills.” I raise a hand in greeting. “Do you think I could come in?”“Hi Zale. I...I guess so.” She says slowly and steps back. I walk over carefully, holding the robe closed before me – I’m a lot bigger than her dad so can feel a very brisk breeze where a breeze should not be felt as I walk. The last thing I want to do is flash myself at her – at least anymore than I already have - I doubt she is used to nudity like wolves in a normal clan.I enter the small cabin slowly and turn to her father holding a hand out to him to shake. “Hi sir, I’m Alpha Zale Ryker. It’s a pleasure to meet Wills father.”“Zale Ryker, as in the CEO that sent my Wills the big apology basket?” Dad says, taking my hand begrudgingly and I can’t help but wince at the association. She would have had to tell him about why I sent the basket. Not the start

[“Help me – I’m stuck here.”] He begs, his voice strained.[“Why don’t you start by saying hello and shaking the man’s hand?”] I prompt, still smiling and hoping Anders makes a move so the silence doesn’t go from slightly uncomfortable into weird and awkward territory.“Oh sorry, hi. Anders…I mean you know that…Wills just said that…so…nice to meet you?” Both Wills and I slowly turn to look at Anders and his fumbled introduction. He steps around me, almost tripping over his feet and reaches out to shake Thomas’ hand. I glance at Wills and she is biting her lips to try and stop herself from laughing. She returns my glance and I know she’s thinking the same thing that I am – he’s lost all his normal charm and confidence.[“And you said I suck at this…you are so much worse.”] I snark at him through the link.Anders has a crush…or maybe more.[“Shut it.”] He says back.“Nice to meet you both as well.” Thomas says slowly, taking the beer offered to him by Conall after shaking Anders hand. He

[“She's calmer now. And there's something else - I saw something when I followed her – I don’t know what it was - we need to talk about it but not here.”] I tell him and he turns to look at me and nods. Thomas sees the look and snorts, giving Anders a sarcastic smirk that has Anders fuming.[“Yes, we need to talk about a lot of things.”] He replies with none of his normal sarcasm or joking nature.Wills walks into the cabin and goes straight to her room to change again – she destroyed the clothes that she was wearing when she shifted. I watch as her father closes and locks the door behind him and comes to stand directly in front of me – even though I’m taller and broader than him and he’s looking up at me – I feel the intimidation.“You say you’re the protector of the wolves here and that you want her to join your Clan – what does that mean exactly.” He questions and then moves to the couch in the living room, taking a seat with Thomas beside him. Wills appears a few minutes later, he