Chapter 41

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The last rays of light disappear through the wall of glass that has been their only connection with the outside world, their noses have been buried so far into the pages of the most boring and monotonous books in the world. All of the group built for and ready for action. It has been a long time since any of them have studied for such a long period of time. If ever. They eat lunch while reading, they go to the toilet while reading, they eat dinner while reading, the desperation to find a lead is enough to push the brain haze away. Ava, Alexis and Cressida show a knowing look, they cannot do anything rash, even though the three of them are keen to get moving, if they randomly declare bedtime at dusk it may raise some questions. Cressida sits in the middle of the room, flicking her fingers with concentration as objects start to rise and move around her. She leaves them suspended as her eyes still trace the words in the books, turning the page with a flick of her eyes. More and more objects start to rise, her mind isn’t on the words, just making sure the suspended items stay as such. After thirty minutes Cressida stands up. “I am so exhausted, I need to go to bed” The group nods in understanding, knowing that Cressida uses all her energy quickly when she uses excessive magic. Of course, they don’t know that what she did is a reasonably easy task for her now. Jasper follows her holding her waist, worried that she has exerted herself too much and will fall over. Ava turns to Hunter. “Babe, can we go train? I feel like my muscles have atrophied” Hunter laughs. “We have been inside for one day” “One day too many” Hunter’s golden eyes meet Axel’s blue, it is unfair for them to go train while the others are busy. “I think we all need a break” Ava jumps up happily and pulls Hunter to his feet. Hunter happily follows his bubbly mate outside to the training ring. Jade stands up. “I want to go for a run” Axel, Alina and Phoenix choose to join. Lucas is just about to volunteer when Alexis holds down his hand. Lucas looks at her. Alexis would usually be the first one to jump at such an opportunity. She brushes her lips across his ear. "I thought we could do something else" Lucas doesn't have to be told twice and stands up, throwing Alexis over his shoulder and marching back to their room. Alexis looks up from Lucas' chiseled back. Sharing a knowing look with an amused looking Ava, who is just about to exit the front door with Hunter in tow, making a casting motion with her imaginary fishing rod. 'Hook, line and sinker' Ava curses herself. Why did she not think of such a method. Lucas smacks Alexis's ass. He has no idea what she is scheming all the time, but he will not turn down a bit of rough and tumble with his gorgeous mate, no matter what her purpose for doing so is. In Cressida’s and Jasper’s room, Jasper has gently helped Cressida on the bed. “I wish you would stop pushing yourself to exhaustion. I worry about you” “That is what you do in training for fast results” “But it is different. We recover faster” “By the morning I will be fine” Cressida runs a hand down Jasper’s slightly stubbled face, slightly haggard, but still the most handsome man she has ever had the pleasure of laying eyes on. Jasper is tired, she has never seen him so run down, he is trying to spread himself too far and his constant worry about Cressie is taking a toll. Cressida can’t help but pull her lips into a grim line. She doesn’t want to worry him. She considers telling him but knows that it will result in him putting a stop to the dangerous mission or insisting on coming along. Cressida pushes down the guilt and kisses him softly on the lips. “Lay down with me for a while” Jasper doesn’t need to be asked twice, stripping off to his underwear, climbing in the bed behind her and pulling her into his strong arms, he buries his face in her white blonde hair, breathing in his mates intoxicating scent. “Jasper I love you” “I love you too baby girl” Jasper falls into a deep sleep within an instant. Cressida tucks a pouch under his pillow and kisses his forehead. “Sorry Jasper” She organizes her books, packing what she needs and checking over the information once more. Out in the training ring, Ava watches as the others run off, thinking that her idea was indeed the stupidest. Hunter and she have had the same amount of physical activity, the same amount of sleep? How will it be possible to train him to the point of exhaustion, while she will still be able to function to the point of being a valuable asset to the group of three? Hunter’s stamina is insane, as much as she hates to admit it, much better than hers, she decides that even though she took the longest and roughest road, it doesn’t mean she can’t change directions and end up in the same idea as Alexis. In Alexis’ and Lucas’ bedroom, Alexis sits back on the bed, she looks at the handsome man in front of her with a smirk on her face, he looks down at his mate sprawled lazily on the bed. “Princess, are you just making me empty promises to tease me?” “Why because I am down here and you are up there?” “Yes, where are your lips? Where are your hands?” Alexis’ smirk grows even larger. “I thought that I could have a relaxing time while you do all the work” Lucas narrows his eyes at her, his mate wants to take a back seat? During s*x? The aggressive lover that fights tooth and nail for dominance until he makes her submit, wants to casually lay on the bed. His suspicions are at an all time high. Alexis leans over, opening the bedside table drawer and getting out a small stack of bank notes, throwing a couple at him. “Strip for me baby” Lucas looks at her, a murderous aura emitting from his body. Her laughter just increases as more notes sprinkle on his body. “Woo sexy, take it all off” Notes land in his hair as he glares at her. “Yeah, let me see what you are hiding down there” Lucas’ voice is low, nearly at a growl, his blue eyes starting to darken. “Alexisssss” “Ohh it must be small if you don’t want to show it” Lucas has his clothes off in .02 of a second and has handed heavily on her, clasping her wrists above her head, Alexis’ hand still clutching the money tightly as she still tries to throw the notes even through her capture. Lucas' voice is deep, it is nearly a growl. “I will show you that there is nothing small about me” Outside, Jade and Axel have called it off and Alina and Phoenix continue to run. Jade has to take it easy and Axel follows her at all times. Alina runs forward and Phoenix follows. ‘Is there something on your mind baby?’ Alina’s wolf turns to look at the giant black wolf beside her. She has been trying to block him out so he doesn’t know, but he can read her like a book. ‘I think I have something, but I am not sure. I don’t want to bring it to the group until I am sure’ Phoenix's large head nuzzles her smaller neck as they run. ‘You can run it past me if you are struggling’ ‘I know I can, thank you’ Phoenix knows that Alina is trying hard to prove herself and has a slight worry about every step she takes but knows that no one else thinks that she is unworthy, it is just the pressure she puts on herself. But to Alina, knowing that she always has her mates undivided support means something. No matter what she comes up with, he will never be disappointed in her. She just really wants to help the cause.
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