Matefinder by Leia Stone Read Free Book Online

used to being treated right, are you?” he asked, looking deep into
my eyes. My breath began to come out in ragged gasps. This was intense. Yet,
something inside me assured me he could be trusted with anything. He was my
mate. Mine. Made for me.
                    “No, I’m not,” I told him, breaking his intense
stare. “The only experience I have with men is if they are raising their fist
to me or walking out the door never to return.” My lip quivered at the
admission but I wouldn’t cry. He needed to know but he also needed to know I
was strong. I had been through a lot and it took more than some hot Indian guy
kissing my forehead to make me become whipped. I wouldn’t be beneath him. I was
his equal or there would be nothing.
                    His face fell at my thoughts and his eyes
took on a sad look. “I wouldn’t have it any other way. Mates means equals in
the wolf world. Dominance aside, you are my other half, my equal.”
                    I tucked a blonde lock behind my ear and
grinned. Okay, enough intense talk. I thought to myself. I grabbed his hand and
led him out of the room.
                    Jake and Sadie practically leapt on me.  “Are
you okay?” Sadie asked, grabbing my arm as if to inspect me. Jake hugged me,
grinning. “You scared us.”
                    I was taken aback by all of the attention,
the affection. Looking beyond Jake and Sadie I saw the rest of the pack in the
living room and trickling out onto the lawn. They were whispering; I heard one
of them say, ‘Matefinder.’
                    “I’m fine, thank you,” I told them.
                    Jake cleared his throat. “So… I think you
know the location of someone I am very interested in finding.” His eyes flashed
yellow and he was grinning ear to ear. Sadie nodded. “And me as well.”
                    A small growl came from Kai. “Give her some
time before you bombard her. She doesn’t even fully know what she is. She just
had her first shift.” Jake and Sadie lowered their heads and backed off a few
steps. I placed an arm on Kai’s shoulder.
                    “Actually, we need to get to Jake’s mate
immediately. She’s…” I paused.
                     “She’s what?” Jake stepped forward. He
reeked of fear. I could smell it.
                    “She’s dying of cancer in a hospital in
Arizona.” I tried to keep my voice calm but the agony on his face made my eyes
tear up. I could see now how important mates were to these wolves.
                    “She’s human?” he stated as if to himself.
“Wolves don’t get cancer.”
         Sadie put a comforting hand in his shoulder. “And my
mate? All we got from your thoughts was that you saw my mate, too?”
                    “Your mate is a wolf. I think he is a member
of the Seattle pack,” I told her.
    Kai spoke behind me. “Sadie, I’ll
call Shamus in Seattle to schedule a pack meeting to sort things out. Jake,
I’ll book our tickets to Arizona immediately.”
    Jake and Sadie nodded. Then Kai spoke
in all of our minds. ‘ We tell no one of Aurora’s ability. The only stories I
have heard about Matefinders are that they have a history of being the most
hunted wolf in history. Protect her with your last breath.’ The last part
came with Alpha infused magic. I could feel it. That was an order. Every single
one of the pack members’ eyes glowed yellow as they nodded. I could feel the
command pressing on everyone as the entire pack bowed to one knee and lowered
their heads.
    After the wolves dispersed, Emma came
over to talk to me. She bumped her hip with mine causing me to loose balance
for a second. “Matefinder, huh? First you make second in the pack, then we find
out you’re Kai’s mate, now this.” She smiled genuinely and I realized she