Page 46 of Hunter

“Did I ever mention how much I hate fae?”

“They’re sneaky little devils. No worries. Uncle Vik is here with you.”

“You’re an asshole.”

“That’s why I’m the best.”

“Let’s go find out what this dickhead is doing on my land.”

Hunter’s face tightened as he placed his hand on the vampire’s shoulder. Nausea rolled through his stomach, and the familiar darkness blinded him.

“Goddammit.” Hunter spat onto the ground, his hands on his knees. “Woah! That shit is not right.”

“Take a few breaths. You seem to do much better than your…”

“Don’t fucking say it.” Mate. Jesus, even the vampire knew.

“Hottie houseguest?” Viktor laughed.

“Shut it.” He brought his hand to his forehead, willing the spinning to stop.

“Sexy she-wolf. Yeah, I heard you go at it.”

“Shut. The fuck. Up.”

“Oh, Alpha…” Viktor’s high-pitched voice bored into Hunter’s head.

“I swear to the Goddess. This place has nothing but wood. I’m gonna find a nice sharp piece and stake your ass.”

“Oh yeah. Harder,” Viktor grunted.

“I told you to shut up!” Hunter sucked a deep breath and came round, swinging a hard left into the vampire’s gut.

Viktor laughed, falling backwards onto the ground laughing. “Pussy.”

Hunter closed his eyes and licked his lips, drawing in another gulp of air. As he blew it out, the nausea passed and his focus landed on Viktor, who shoved back up onto his feet. “You’re an asshole.”

“A little anger always manages to dislodge whatever discomfort one is feeling. Better, pup?”

“Call me a pup again and I’ll punch all of those veneers off your fangs.”

“You do need to be a little more appreciative of all my efforts.” Viktor brushed the dried leaves off his jeans and scanned his surroundings. “Where are we anyway?”

“Near Moran. Up toward Two Oceans Pass.” Hunter reached for Rafe in his mind. “He’s close. I’d say about a half mile. This way.”

“I’m not exactly wearing hiking shoes. I just bought these fly Futurecraft.” Viktor glanced to his feet. “They’re expensive.”

“Too bad, Hollywood.”

“We don’t have to hike, you know that, right? I could just…pow…wham…flash us right there. My kicks are brand new, yo.”

“You need to stop. Right now. For real I’m going to punch you in the face.”

“Don’t hate on me. You know I’m right.”

“You’re a pain in the ass. Almost always. Definitely now.” Hunter sniffed. The scent of sulfur laced the air. “Up here.”

“I only put up with this because I find you amusing.” Viktor carefully trekked through the forest, avoiding the mud. “I don’t know why I do this to myself.”