Connors Pursuit (Amber Woods Shifters) (6 page)

Connor lost it, his wolf surfaced and all hell broke loose.

5

The noise was deafening, Lizzy watched on is horror as Connor shifted and launched himself at Oliver. The pair collided mid-air, slamming to the floor seconds later. Her eyes found Lawson’s, his soulless orbs staring back at her as he gave a quick command with his hand for the rest of his pack to stay back.

“NO! Stop!
you have to stop, both of you!” she screamed

Her pleas fell on deaf ears as two very pissed off dominant wolves swiped at each other. Lizzy stepped forward to intervene but a low warning growl from Connor had her resuming her original position.
His claws tore at the underbelly of Oliver, the yelp of pain instant before the metallic scent of blood permeated the air. Connor circled his prey, amber eyes focused and determined.

“ENOUGH!”

Lawson’s voice boomed in the air, at once the pack males lowered their heads. His malicious son rolled to his feet, panting hard before shifting back to human form. Connor followed quickly after. The aggression coming off both men was stifling, a very naked Connor came to her side, pushing her slightly behind him.

“You insulted my mate you son of a bitch”
Connor snarled.

“My mate
, not yours I was to have her, fuck her and claim her”

Connor made to move forward but the feel of Lizzy’s soft fingers on his arm stopped him.

“We need to leave Connor, there is nothing more to be gained here”

Lawson stood, his eyes roamed over the now healing gouges adorning his sons stomach.

“I would agree Lizzy” he spoke directly to her.

“What? Your letting that bound whore leave without me taking her? Your giving away the chance of creating an extremely powerful wolf with her telekinesis?” Oliver roared.

This time, Connor was taking no shit. Before anyone could stop him he had Oliver pinned against the wall, hand around his throat, claws pressing into his skin.

“I warned you shithead nobody insults my mate”

“Boys, now come, let us be responsible wolfs, we do not want the council to be involved now do we?”

Lawson’s alpha energy rolled off him
, his tone almost strangely complacent and that had Lizzy curious. He rested his hand on his son’s arm, speaking directly to him.

“Son, you will be alpha one day and
with that role is many responsibilities, sometimes we have to make decisions we don’t like but in the end the right solution will always prevail”

Oliver’s eyes watched his father, a silent communication passed between them before lowering his eyes to Connor.

“That’s better, now you are going to forget Lizzy even exists and if I so much as see or hear you near her I will not be so lenient next time, I will gut you deeper so you can die an agonising death”

Connor abruptly released him before taking Lizzy’s hand, guiding her out of the room and once more into the fresh air.

“In the car, now, Lizzy”

She could only abide by what he was asking as the anger pulsing off him was dangerous. As she sat in the front seat she watched in the mirror as he pulled some clothes out of his bag, dressing quickly. This could not be happening
, I thought this shit only happened to blondes not fuckin brunettes, I knew I should have just stayed the same colour.
Lizzy silently cursed herself. Connor jumped into the front seat, started the car, taking the exit road back out. The first half hour was silent but Lizzy could tell by his energy that he was royally pissed, his knuckles had stayed white from gripping the steering wheel so hard. She knew this was a bad idea and now even worse, she had no way of getting her wolf back.
Selfish fuckin seer! How dare he go and die just when I need him!
Her wolf was whining so loud it was giving her a headache, there was no way in hell Connor would want her now, she would not be surprised if he dumped her off at the nearest hotel and hightailed it out of there. Sighing she rubbed her forehead absent-mindedly.

Connor was just starting to come down from his adrenaline surge, he had never experienced such rage and protectiveness before,
his instinct was to shield Lizzy completely from the bastards that were her old pack. Now he could sense her uncertainty. Flickering his eyes to the side, he watched as she rubbed at her temples, he knew she was in pain and it was his job to take that away. They may not be bonded yet but she was still his mate first and foremost. Reaching across with his free hand he rubbed the nape of her neck.

“Hey, how are you doing baby?”

Lizzy moaned at the gentle massage on her neck, the soothing action had her closing her eyes, inhaling Connor’s scent deep into her lungs.

“I’m ok I guess, my wolf is still bound but I have known no other for five years so I guess I am just going to continue to live like this”

Connor pulled the car over to the side of the road, his large hands cupped her face, before gently kissing her lips.

“We will find
a way Lizzy, there is always a way, I’m not giving up so neither should you”

“Connor, there is no use pretending anymore, I have a bound wolf, I thought I could fix it but with no seer I am broken. For your sake you have to leave me, it’s not fair to you or your wolf, please
, just drop me at the nearest hotel”

Connor visibly recoiled at her words, before he could stop it a low growl left his lips. Her eyes flickered to him as she moved back slightly in her chair.

“Now you listen to me Lizzy, for the last time I am not going anywhere without you, you are mine, my mate, the other half of my soul and I refuse to be pushed aside. You are not broken, you are perfect and like I said there is always a way, trust me”

“I do trust you, but think about this
, just say I can’t get my wolf back……..”

“Lizzy….” He interrupted

“No, listen to me. If we were to become bound mates and wanted our own family, what if I cannot have cubs? What if I can, and our children turn out bound as well? I could not imagine how that would devastate us and them and………….”

Seconds later, she felt Connors mouth crash onto hers, the heat searing from his lips was intense. Her head spun with the emotions filtering through her. His hands pinching her nipples though her shirt, before they slowly descended, making quick work of offending buttons before she felt two large fingers plunge into her aching core. He caught her cries of pleasure as his tongue explored her mouth. With every thrust, he could feel the heat build within her, the need for release.

Looking down at her lust filled eyes, he pushed her to the brink.

“You talk too much Lizzy, give your mate what he needs, come for me”

Lizzy felt a surge of pleasure race through every nerve ending, before it exploded in a euphoric release. Her groans echoed in the small space. Connor continued to prolong the experience as he pinched her clit. He growled his approval when she clawed at his back as a second release hit her. Finally, as he watched her panting, the storm clouds that were in her eyes were now became calm, the waters had stilled. He took great pleasure it letting her watch him lick his fingers clean.

“You see how quick you respond to me Lizzy? That’s because we are mates, destined to be together
. You are mine and I am never letting you go, so once and for all enough of the bullshit, whatever happens we face it together, even if I have to fight a hundred of those fuckers we just left behind I will do it Lizzy because I am not giving up on you, so buckle up baby, it’s going to be a long and bumpy ride”

“Ok” she whispered.

Connor turned the car back onto the road, inhaling the scent of her arousal that flooded the vehicle, it calmed and soothed his wolf. As he listened to the steady breathing indicating she was asleep he thought about the next course of action. They needed a plan, there was no way in hell he was letting her go back to the Oakfield pack. He had thought about contacting the council to see if they had any historical background on wolf seers, but that would arouse suspicion and bring up more painful memories for Lizzy. The council were thorough but ruthless when they wanted to get their teeth into a case. Besides, that would bring Lawson into it and he really did not want to start a pack war, Marcus would tear him a new one if he brought that to his door. Sighing he scrubbed his hand over his face, watching the early afternoon sunshine filter through the woodland on the side of the road. He needed to keep her safe whilst they figured this out and the only place he could do that was to take her back to amber woods. Glancing once more at her beautiful serene face he turned the wheel to the road home. They would have to stay at a hotel overnight due to the distance but it would give Lizzy time to rest and for him to make some phone calls ahead of their arrival, or return whichever way you looked at it. One thing was for sure, Lizzy was not going to run anymore.

Someone was shaking her gently and she wished they would go away and leave her alone, she was in such a peaceful slumber. Deciding to ignore the annoying person she sighed and turned her head on shoulder. Again, the gentle shaking
commenced. Growling, she opened her eyes to see Connor smirking down at her.

“Oh you are awake baby, that’s good”

“I was asleep, it’s the most I have rested in weeks, why did you wake me up? Unless there is coffee involved?”

She smiled as he laughed loudly at her.

“Oh never change Lizzy. We are stopping at this hotel, for food and rest then back to amber woods tomorrow”

That had her bolting upright in her seat.

“Amber woods, oh no you don’t beta, there is no way in hell I could show my face there”

“Lizzy, there is only a handful of the pack that know of your circumstances, and they are all really concerned about you, especially Brianna”

At the mention of her best friend’s name, her heart sank. She knew she had ran out on her as well but she felt as if she had no choice.  What if everybody talked about her behind her back, the bound wolf that ran? Now there was a story for a cheesy novel.

“Why can’t we just keep going from place to place until we find an answer to my dilemma?”

Connor leaned over kissing her forehead.

“Because my feisty she wolf, I want you back in pack territory where I know you will be safe. Then we can work on finding a solution to your problem. Luke is already working on
retrieving some information about your old pack. So come on, you need food and sleep baby, and there is a Jacuzzi bath with your name on it”

Deciding that there was no point in arguing she opened her door and jumped out onto the gravelled drive. After checking in, a long soak in the bath and a lot of room service food, Lizzy was whacked. Curling up in bed, she felt Connor kiss the top of her head.

“I’ll be back soon”

“Where are you going?”

“Just to make a few phone calls, keep the bed warm baby”

He winked and with that he was gone, the sound of the door being locked firmly had her falling into peaceful slumber. Connor went to a private lounge area of the hotel to make his call. At this time of night, mid-week it was quiet, which is just how he liked it. Marcus picked up on the second ring.

“Tell me you have good news Connor, I need you back here”

“Not really alpha, the meeting with the Oakfield
pack did not go so well. The seer is dead”

“Shit”

“Yeah I know”

“How is Lizzy?”

“She was pretty upset as you can imagine but I am not giving up, there has to be something, has Luke managed to find anything else out?”

“Yes he has, he had been waiting for your call but has had to go out on some business so will be back later tonight. Are you heading back?”

“Yes first thing in the morning, is that ok?”

“Of course Connor, you don’t need to ask, she is your mate and should be here in a pack”

“Thank you Marcus. Can you let Brianna know we are heading back?”

“Yes, I am sure I probably will not have to as she has already communicated to me through our link, so I think I need to go calm her down. Honestly, trying to keep a pregnant alpha female relaxed is hard work”

Connor laughed at the circumstance his alpha and oldest friend was now in. He might be complaining but knew that it was the best thing that could have happened to him. After ending the call he went straight back to the room, grabbed a quick shower and slipped under the sheets, rumbling his approval that his mate was sleeping naked as well. Pulling her back against his chest, he nuzzled her neck, he wanted to take her again, the evidence of that pressing into the small of Lizzies back. But she needed sleep, there was plenty of time for being inside her over and over, in fact all their lives. Smiling he let the night claim him.

6

Billy’s grill and bar.
The neon sign flashed brightly on the roof of the 1970’s building. It had seen better days, but judging by all the hungry packed shifters inside the food was obviously fantastic. Luke stepped inside, scanning around the room, inhaling and sorting through all the different scents assaulting his senses. Alcohol, sweat, sex and barbeque seemed to be the main contenders, but underneath that he scented Anna, sweet honeysuckle. Taking a seat at the bar he signalled for a beer. His nose followed her scent, a low growl built in his chest as he watched her laughing sweetly at the fuckwit in front of her. Her date for the evening was on the lean side, no problem he could take him. Short black hair and dressed casually. Taking a swig of the cool refreshment that had been placed in front of him, he stiffened when said fuckwit leaned over and grabbed her hand on the table.
Oh no you don’t, Mine!
He needed to remove the threat, but also knew he had to play it safe, he could not risk being a complete idiot in front of Anna and ruining everything they had achieved so far. Slowly he walked to their table, he smirked as he watched Anna sniff the air and her arousal embraced him. Luke was happy that her response was for him not fuckwit. Her eyes glanced up sharply.