Gunnr wasted no time carrying me down the mountain to the lodge.
“Where are Arne and Erik?” I asked.
“Coming. The pack had taken them far away, beyond where the bond allowed you to speak to them.”
“Why?”
“They were being punished as payment for our sins.”
“What?”
“Don’t worry, Fleur. They are all right, and even now are returning to us.” He strode faster when the lodge came into sight. “In the meantime, I have something I wish to do.” He claimed my mouth even as he kicked the door open. My sisters had left the place decorated with flowers for my return. Scented wood burned in the fire pit.
Gunnr made straight for the bed and lay me down.
“Gunnr,” I gasped as his mouth ventured lower. “Shouldn’t we wait for the others?”
“No,” he said and quickly kissed his way from my jaw to my bre
