CEO's Runaway Mate and Her Cubs

Chapter 376: Danger ahead

Playing with his pups, Nate felt happy. Even happier than when he kissed Lara under that same Bright Moon.

His whole family was with him, and he forgot his need to run in the forest and let his instincts loose. He didn't need to be free, after all.

The pups had bared their fangs and were chasing each other, but they soon turned their attention to him. They tried attacking, together or one at a time, playfully biting his hands or shoulders. They were training their reflexes and muscles. They were tuning their senses by listening to Nate's heartbeat and following his actions closely.

If she wasn't used to her beastly kids, Lara would have been scared for Nate. They were going all out, with no restraint nor worry! But Nate could take it. Moreover, he found it funny and entertaining, as much as to smile and carefully push them back and tickle their bellies.

They could understand each other, she thought. They were the same, and she couldn't be part of that game even if she wished to. It wasn't that bad, though. Her kids had a father who would pay attention to their needs. They weren't alone and lost, struggling to understand their own nature.

«I'll go inside for a while,» she said, but no one heard her.

She chuckled, shaking her head. Dealing with three wolves would be tiring, but it was also so rewarding. Especially when all three of them would turn to her and wait for... for something.

She snuggled in the cabin and opened the fridge. Even though they had decided to come there a few hours earlier, Nate had ordered someone to bring food and fill the fridge. She could cook something for when they got tired of playing. They were using all their energies, after all.

Lara opened the window and observed the round moon up in the sky. She felt recharged by just looking at it. Human women had some connection to the moon, didn't they? It must have been the case.

She cut the meat and cooked some vegetables. Not too much because she knew her wolves wouldn't eat them during a Bright Moon. It was enough of a miracle if they sat at the table to eat instead of grabbing food and racing back to play.

Then, her attention was directed at the forest. Was another wolf approaching? Last time, it was Samantha. But she must have been so busy that night!

What had even pushed her to open that window? Outside it was dark, and there wasn't much wind. It wouldn't help dispel the aromas of cooking.

She considered closing it and focusing on her tasks, but something continued to yell danger. Since when did she even have a sixth sense?

«I'm overthinking,» she decided. Yet, she walked to the window to close it. It would make it easier to focus if nothing else. She would open it again later when Nate and the cubs were there.

Before she could do it, however, she heard the door open and close. A pair of steps reached her. Nate was holding the twins under his arms, and his eyes were gleaming. He had a solemn expression, even though the twins seemed all right and happy.

They hadn't sensed anything.

«Stay here,» he ordered, paying no attention to his tone.

Lara felt his aura, that same pressure he had used during the previous Bright Moon. She nodded, more because she agreed than because she had no other choice.

Last time, Nate had kept her still on the bed because he wanted to kiss her. But, tonight, there was something else going on. He had no trace of wily intentions and impolite Alpha tricks.

She closed the window and collected Jaden from Nate. Scarlet was too dangerous for her, indeed. But Jaden would most likely hug her and cuddle.

«What's going on?»

«A wolf is approaching.»

«Friend or foe?»

«I think it's Polenta. But his aura has changed. He's not an Alpha anymore. Rather, a powerful stray.»

«Isn't that good for us if he's a stray?» Lara inquired. «It means he can't use his pack to hurt us.»

«Strays are difficult to deal with. He won't back off just because I tell him... And... He's in his wolf shape. You shouldn't get out. Okay?»

«Okay.»

«And keep the kids safe. They shouldn't wander around alone.»

«I agree,» Lara said. «I'll keep them inside. Also, you should be careful, Nate.»

«I'm still more powerful than him,» he chuckled. «Don't worry about me.»

«Hey!» she complained.

«And don't get out whatever happens. Even if you hear the fight, ignore it. Okay?»

She nodded. What could she even do?

Getting out and being involved would have been stupid. She was just a human.

«I'll stay here with the twins,» she said. «That's all I can do to help you, right?»

«It's enough,» Nate said, bowing down to peck her lips. «Being safe is the best thing you can do for me.»

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She kissed him back, remembering only later that she was holding one kid in her arms and Nate the other.

She expected either of the twins to push them far from each other, but they didn't. They barely noticed that swift kiss.

Jaden had hugged Lara's neck and didn't move, while Scarlet was biting Nate's shoulder and didn't get distracted by something as boring as a kiss between her parents.

«You two shouldn't get out,» Nate said.

The pups ignored him and started to run into the room as soon as they were left on the floor. They played together since their daddy wasn't willing anymore.

«I am not sure they understood,» Nate said, «but they should calm down once Polenta is close enough for them to sense him.»

«Okay,» Lara sighed. «We shouldn't have got out, after all. The base is safer.»

«No,» Nate said. «I'll solve it now, and he won't hurt you ever again. You are safe with me: it's a promise.»

«I know, but... I can't help it, Nate. I worry about you.»

He smiled, happy for her admission.