Chapter 89. Reunited

He’s on his feet, turning in a flash, without hesitation or doubting what she says. He needs to protect his mate against all costs and, with a howl, seems to rally the troops around us and tears off in the direction of the mountain as Colton moves me to a seated position on the ground beside him. I can feel his indecision about leaving me. He’s rattled because he woke to find me close to death, and something in him seems to be rooting him here instead of going with Cesar to take the lead.

“I… I…Turn and stay on my tail, don’t leave my shadow. We’ll get them out. You can explain after. Just don’t stray away, okay?” He makes a move. Lets go of me gently as I sit straighter and gets up onto his feet, but he stops when I hesitate and turns back to me. He has no idea how it feels to see him again, that he’s here, and he’s him, and the spell is gone, but at the same time… my desire to stick to his ass and follow him isn’t realistic.

“I can’t… leave me here… go… I’ll be okay. I