You&Me: Book 4

Chapter 65: Marked (Archer)

Saigon had grown very still, though his breathing was heavier.

"But even then, I felt like Saigon and I would be a couple more pawns they could use. I don't know the real reason they did this to us."

Trevor sat up straight. "Could you explain the leadership? Anyone you recognized?"

I thought for a moment. "The leader had a scar." I touched my neck. "It looked bad. His son was put in charge of me. He was a black man in human form. I wouldn't have guessed they were related—" I caught a glimpse of Jagger as he walked up the stairs. Something felt familiar.

"Anything else?" asked Trevor.

"No, they were going to take me north. There was an avalanche that blocked the road. It was a busy road, so I kind of used the humans in the other cars."

"Did you shift in front of them?" asked Darius.

"Sort of." I sunk into my seat. "I changed into my wolf form behind a vehicle and then ran down the road. One of them chased after me in their wolf form. He looked more out of place than me. At least, I could pass for a real wolf."

The alpha was eyeing me.

"I remained in that form until I was out of sight," I quickly added. "It was my one chance. I didn't think I'd get another."

"I'll handle it." Trevor stood and grabbed his phone. "Thank you, Archer. That help."

Swallowing hard, I lowered my head. I was ready to be done. I didn't need any more alphas and betas staring me down.

Trevor turned to Ryder. "You found him after that."

Ryder nodded. "He was in our shop. He said something about Harper's Creek, so we figured he was a runaway." He smiled at me. "He was running but from something else."

"Thank you," said Saigon, pulling me closer. "I really appreciate that you helped get him here."

"He scared the shit out of me when he jumped out his truck, but I think he could sense you were close."

Saigon rubbed my arm. "I'm indebted to you. Let me know if you need anything."

Darius stood. "Northern Ridge is indebted to you."

"My dad will be happy to hear it." He lifted his glass to us before taking a drink. "I better find my mate and get headed home." After placing his cup in the sink, he walked toward the living room. "Stay out of trouble, Archer."

"I plan on it," I breathed.

Darius's gaze landed on Trevor. "We need to talk."

Titus stood beside his brother. "Now."

My father moved closer and eyed the alpha. Even the Midfield alpha was feeling the pressure as he nodded and pointed to the garage. "Let's take a walk."

The men filed out of the room as Saigon collapsed against me.

"Do you want to go with them?"

"No. I'm tired," he muttered. "My father will tell me what they talk about."

I patted his leg. "Let's go to bed. I've been sleeping on cement floors for weeks."

Saigon frowned. I probably should have kept that to myself. Rising to my feet, I took his hand and led him toward the guest rooms. Our dads watched us as we passed.

"How'd it go?" asked my dad.

"Fine. The alpha is figuring things out with Trevor," I replied. "We're going to bed. The nap earlier wasn't enough."

"Where did Titus go?" asked Aden.

"For a walk." I led Saigon down the hall as Aden was trying to convince my dad to spy on the dominants.

Closing the door, I grabbed Saigon and kissed him hard.

"I thought you were tired?" he whispered.

"Honestly, I just wanted to be alone."

Removing my shirt, I tossed it on the floor and dropped my pants. "I'm so done being human." Shifting forms, I grinned at him.

Saigon undressed and changed forms. I bumped my nose against his and put my arms around his waist.

"Will you keep me warm tonight?"

That earned me a smile.

"I'll do more than that."

I sat on the bed. Saigon climbed on top of me and ran his hand down my side to my thigh. He broke off our kiss and sprang upright. Jerking my leg around, he stared at the patch that was missing fur.

I fell back onto the bed and let out a sigh. "Damn it."

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