48

Lexi's P. O. V.

Clayton sat in his office going through mountains of paperwork. He was busying himself to get over his grief.

It had been over five damn years since Katlyn had been taken by her parents. We'd searched but it was no use... we had no idea where they'd gone.

Clayton felt something break a long time ago... part of Kate was gone... the Reversion had worked, she was a Hunter now that was most likely the case.

He had remained strong for Kaden but I knew he wept at night.

Kaden at the moment was pulling at Michael's ears and tugging his hair. Mike laughed and kept swatting the nearly six-year-old's little hands away.

"Where's Daddy?" Kaden asked and Mike smiled softly.

"You're dad's finishing some work. What you don't want to play with Uncle Mike anymore?" Mike said making a pouty face.

Kaden crossed his little arms, "I wanna see your wolf." He said to Mike and my mate chuckled.

"What do you say Lex? Wanna take the kid out?" He asked and his eyes glowed with his wolf and his mischief.

I'd turned Mike after the war and he was a werewolf now, but it only seemed to enhance his playful behavior.

I quickly mind-linked Clayton and then nodded, "Come on Kade." I said and he bounced up and down in excitement. I couldn't help but smile as we went outside into the misty morning air.

I waited alongside Mike and Kaden watched in excitement as we prepared to shift.

"On three." Mike said and Kaden nodded putting up his fingers.

"One... two..."

Katlyn's P. O. V.

"... three of them!" My dad yelled and I pointed the gun at the beasts rushing toward us. My father was bleeding from a gash in his side and I squeezed the trigger.

The wolves dropped like flies and I flung my gun back in it's holster.

"You okay?" I asked my dad and he nodded. I reached out my hand and hauled him to his feet.

"Come on, we're done here... Where's Mom?" I said and my father nodded toward the car which was parked some distance away.

I nodded curtly and pulled out the gasoline I had in my bag and doused the bodies before igniting the carcasses. The smell of the burning flesh, I had come to terms with it over the years. It was now a nice aroma. Like a little reward. A trophy for the job well done.

My body had changed little over the years. Sure I got a few scars, but they healed well. One could barely even notice them, let alone see them, unless they knew what they where looking for. Plus, I never really noticed how devilishly good looking I was. I'd noticed all those years ago that my eyes were now gold and red-orange. My parents had explained to me that it was all part of being a Hunter and some things just evolved. I was cool with it.

I clutched my chain necklace laced around my neck and fumbled the beautiful ring I'd put on it. I'd found the lovely ring in my room and I couldn't part with it... it was just so gorgeous and I felt a strange need to have it on me. But a ring isn't best in some dire situations so I opted to put it on a necklace instead.

We all hopped into the car and I smiled as my phone rang. I looked at the ID.

It was Jaxon.

"Hey." I said as I answered and his masculine voice greeted me.

"Hey how was the hunt? Everything good?" He asked and I sighed.

"Yeah Dad got slipped up at one point but it's fine." I said and he chuckled a little before he said bluntly, "I'm taking you out tonight." I held back a laugh.

"Okay babe." I breathed.

"That's my girl." Jaxon said and I could hear the smile in his voice. I chuckled and smiled.

"Okay I'm dropping them off at their house. Then I'll go home. What time should I be ready?" I asked and Jaxon sighed.

I glanced out at the road as I drove and saw an African American woman walking down the sidewalk. Her ebony eyes caught mine and she seemed to gasp. I frowned and looked away from her.

Is there something on my face? I thought to myself as I turned my attention back to the road. Jaxon's voice made me forget about the woman.

"Hmm at least eight-thirty. Wear something... extravagant." He said and I giggled at his words.

"Okay Jax." I said softly.

"See you then baby." He said and I hung up with a smile.

"So a date night with Jaxon?" My mom said with a grin and I nodded.

"Mom we live together of course... why are you looking at me like that?" I said and frowned at her smile. She shrugged and looked away.

Jaxon was my boyfriend of four years. I'd met him during a hunt one night when we bumped into each other while purging a wolf den.

*Flashback*

I rushed through the house. My gun was clutched in my hand as I went down the hallways.

I'd already killed three wolves tonight.

Growls rumbled through the house and I felt a small spike of fear.

I was alone in this hunt because my parents got word of a problem in another state something about Alpha Dayton? I'm not entirely sure.

I walked around the corner and instantly ducked and scurried back as a knife came hurling at me. It whizzed past me missing by a hair and embedded itself onto the wall beside me.

"Get out of my home!" A growl sounded and I checked that my gun was loaded. I was just rounding the corner when a gun shot rang out followed by a thud of a body hitting the ground.

I looked in shock at the man wielding a smoking gun and he looked over at me with a frown.

His jaw set stubbornly and he scrubbed the slight stubble on his jaw as he gazed at me with piercing green eyes. His dirty blonde hair was a bit disheveled and he ran a hand through it causing his arm muscles to flex and show gorgeously. I stared at him in wonderment. He was quite attractive.

"Didn't know there were other Hunters 'round here. Sorry if I took your kill." He said in a deep voice and I couldn't help but feel slight butterflies. God I was acting like a hormonal teenager.

"It's cool." I said shrugging. The guy chuckled softly.

"So what's your name huh?" He asked and I met his eyes and smiled.

"Katlyn." I said and something flickered in his eyes for a moment. Then he smiled revealing nice white teeth.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Jaxon. But you lil lady can call me Jax." Jaxon said and shot me a wink.

I felt a blush stain my cheeks and I chuckled softly.

"Nice to meet you too Jaxon."

I smiled at the memory and soon dropped my parents off at their house. I said my goodbyes then went off towards my home.

I parked the car in the driveway and slipped out. With a flick of my wrist I pulled out my keys and unlocked the door before going inside and shutting it.

I sighed and laid my keys on the table in the living room before laying on the couch. I took in a deep breath and huffed into a pillow. After a moment I sat up and walked to the bedroom.

I checked the time. It was six twenty-nine I had plenty of time to get ready.

I got in the shower and bathed myself in the warm water. When I was done I stepped out and dried off before slipping on my underwear and bra and throwing on a silky black robe.

I searched through my clothes and sighed in frustration. I had so many options, yet I couldn't find anything. With an annoyed huff I sat back on the bed and laid back.

"Ms. Stryker it's nine o'clock." A voice made me start awake to see Jaxon smirking down at me. I blushed in embarrassment as I realized I'd fallen asleep.

I couldn't help but notice the intensity of his eyes and finally he said, "I think we'll just stay in tonight. You look too good in that robe I bought." Lust was thick in his voice and I felt my stomach churn.

He took off his shirt in a swift movement revealing his muscled frame and hopped in bed with me.

It wasn't long before our lips where together as well as our bare bodies....

After we were done Jaxon wrapped his arms around me and held me close. His lips trailed kisses along my neck and I groaned. He chuckled softly before pressing his lips to mine and soon we were engulfed in a passionate kiss.

"What time is it?" I questioned as I yawned softly when the kiss was over. Jax leaned over and checked the alarm clock by the bed. He looked back at me and smiled sleepily but there was cockiness in his grin.

"One forty-seven." He said and kissed me softly as he pulled the covers up around us.

"Go to sleep baby." He sighed pulling me close. I sighed and laid my head against his chest.

"Goodnight Jax." I sighed and he kissed my forehead softly.

"Night Kate." Jaxon whispered.

"I love you." I heard him sigh but I stayed silent. He groaned and turned me around so I was facing him. Jaxon studied my face for a bit before pressing his hips into mine and I gasped as he rubbed teasingly against me. I moaned softly and he gripped my hips before flipping us so the he was crouched over me.

"Jaxon." I breathed as he kissed me softly.

"Damn you Katlyn... For making me fall for you." He huffed and soon we were French kissing and rolling around in the sheets.

"I love you too." I moaned and Jaxon kissed my neck tenderly.

"That's my girl." Jax groaned and pulled the sheets over us.