Free Fourth Hope by Clare Atling Page B

back down next to Logan.
    ‘ I can hear you when you whisper.’ Logan pulled her onto his lap and held her tight, protecting her. It showed Colt that he still didn’t trust him, but that was okay. Trust was a big issue to these guys and he was going to have to earn it. ‘So, guess this means you and Hope made up?’
    ‘ Judging by those two marks on his neck, I’d say they more than made up,’ said Sarah. ‘Welcome to the family, Colt.’ She smiled at him as she sat down next to Seth. However, Colt could still feel the hostility coming from both brothers, in contrast to the warm, welcoming vibes the girls were sending out.
    ‘ Well, that’s kind of why I’m here,’ he replied. ‘Hope and I became mates last night, but I don’t think she fully understands what my position is within your pack.’ He held his hand up before Seth could speak. ‘No, I don’t want to challenge you for the alpha role, if that’s what you’re thinking, Seth. I know your role here will only enrich the Penn Lake pack. I, however, need to let my alpha wolf rein free and lead a pack, hopefully the pack my father will leave behind when I kill him.’
    ‘ You won’t be alone in that,’ said Callie angrily. ‘I for one want to see the sick fucker die.’ Logan pulled her closer, as if to sooth her sudden outbursts. He pulled her in closer and kissed her lips.
    ‘ Now, baby, you won’t be killing anyone,’ said Logan, as if placating a small child. ‘At the end of the day, he is still your blood and I don’t want that on your hands for ever. Seth and I will deal with it.’ He kissed Callie again and settled back to the conversation. ‘So, you’re saying you’re going to take our baby sister away from everything she knows and loves to run a pack she has spent her life running and hiding from?’
    ‘ Logan Penn, don’t you dare make Colt feel bad,’ Sarah snapped at him. ‘He has come here to talk to you in good faith, so don’t piss him off – or me, for that matter.’
    ‘ Now, sweetness, I think Logan was…’ Seth was cut off by Sarah before he could finish.
    ‘ Don’t call me sweetness! I mean it. I...’ Seth stood and silenced her with a kiss. Colt understood the need for the constant touching of their mates and he knew, if Hope was here, he would also be kissing and touching her in the same way.
    ‘ I think Logan was being sarcastic, but he has a point,’ said Seth. He turned to Colt with a face that meant business. ‘Hope is our sister and has lived her entire life on this island. She knows nothing different, but I also know she will do whatever she wants and nothing will stop her once she makes her mind up. If she has agreed to go with you, then she will and, knowing Hope, she won’t stop until she has fixed whatever needs fixing. She will always have a home here, as will you, but I understand the need to fix your father’s mistakes.’ He held his hand out for Colt to shake.
    ‘ I love you, Seth.’ Sarah took her husband’s other hand and kissed the inside of his palm, whilst he cupped her face.
    ‘ I love you too, sweetness,’ he cooed. ‘Are we finished here? I want to get packed ready for our trip. I can’t wait to show you ladies what we created.’
    ‘ I will protect Hope with my life,’ replied Colt, ‘but I wanted to talk to you first before I asked her. If she wants to stay here, then we will cross that bridge at the time, but do know I will never challenge you for your role as alpha.’
    ‘ Thank you, Colt.’ Seth picked Sarah up in his arms and walked towards the door. ‘Right now I’m going to take my wife and unborn baby upstairs and pack.’ Logan stood up and took Callie’s hand in his as if to leave as well.
    ‘ That sounds like a perfect idea,’ said Logan. ‘See you tomorrow, Colt.’ With that, Colt found himself standing in Seth’s kitchen by himself and had to chuckle. How different his life had become since meeting this pack. He wasn’t sure he wanted to