I settled for watching Jared work instead of sleeping. I knew that I wouldn’t be able to sleep well without him next to me. He had his head down and was focused on the papers in front of him. Jared was an amazing Alpha and led the pack with confidence and determination.
Ever since the second group of Hunters had been discovered, there had been twice as many patrols. There was always someone out running, even at night; those wolves slept most of the day and would trade out at dawn and dusk. Jared would be going out early in the morning and be back by dinner, or so he told me. A feeling in my gut told me that he wouldn’t be back until late at night. I was sort of okay with that, but I also wanted to have to spend with my mate.
A noise jolted me awake, or more awake, and I looked to see Con
