Page 33 of Broken Souls

Do you want to go for a run?” Carson asks.

“I don't go in the forest anymore.”

“No one will dare touch you while you're with me. I'm the alpha's sister which makes me untouchable.”

“A run sounds good.”

We go into the backyard and I strip without thinking. My bruises aren't bad but Carson sees them.

“I hope Axel rips them apart,” she remarks.

We shift into our wolves, her wolf a beautiful blonde one. We go into the forest and keep a light jogging pace. I follow behind Carson since she knows the pack lands better than I do. We run out further onto the territory, farther than I've ever gone out. I notice a grey wolf come up beside us and jog with us. I don't know who it is but Carson doesn't react so she must be okay with him. When we slow down and come to a clearing, I watch the grey wolf nuzzle Carson's. She shifts back and so does he and they greet each other with a side hug, probably because of their nakedness.

“It's good to see you, Brian.” She smiles. Oh, Brian is the third in command.

“I didn't know you were back.” Brian looks happy to see her.

“Yeah, I'm visiting Axel and meeting Elora,” Carson says.

“Oh right.” Brian turns to me. “Elora, the girl staying with Axe.” I nod since I don't want to shift back. “I'll let you girls get back to your run. Don't go too far out. Carson, we need to catch up before you leave.”

“Of course.” They say goodbye and he shifts and runs off. “You can shift now. It's just us.”

I shift and we sit down on the ground. I start picking at the grassy moss that's cushioning our bodies.

“You have a mate. Yet Brian's wolf nuzzled yours,” I say, confused.

“Yeah, wolves can have connections with other wolves besides their mates. Brian is like family so my wolf is secure around him,” she explains.

“Ohh. I guess I don't know much about wolf connections. I've literally never connected with anyone.”

Like when I first shifted, my father took me for a run but that's about it. So really, my wolf hasn't even connected with his.

“I'm sure your wolf will easily open up to Axel's. His alpha aura will make it easy for your wolf to be comfortable.”

“Really?” I give her a look. “An alpha makes people comfortable?”

“Okay.” She laughs. “I get what you mean.”

“Did anything ever happen between you and Brian?” I ask curiously.

“Why do you ask?” She bites her bottom lip.

“Just curious.”

“No, nothing ever happened. I had a massive crush on him. He used to be my trainer so we spent a lot of time together. But Brian is the ultimate player. Besides, Axel would have gone ballistic if I ever slept with one of his friends.”

“How old are you?” I ask. I know she's younger than Axe but older than me.

“Twenty-five, but no matter how old I get, I'll always be Axel's little sister.” Carson rolls her eyes and I chuckle. “We should head back in. I planned on making a feast tonight.”

“Advice. A feast. I don't want you to go,” I say.

“Wait till you try my roast chicken then.” She winks, getting to her feet. She offers her hand and I take it, standing up and then we shift.

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Carson has been nonstop cooking ever since we got back. I've been watching her from the bar stool so I can learn a few things for future dinners. Axe is still with Dash.