Free Un.Requited (Claimed Series) by Reese Morgan Page B

only seconds later before her pulse began to start again, only this time, giving life to a new superhuman, an immortal creature.
    Staring listlessly in front of her, Hayden drowned in angry hopelessness. “So not only do I have to survive the bite, but also the first full moon?” She remembered Blake mentioning something about the full moon at the restaurant. “It doesn’t seem fair.”
    Blake finally stirred and contributed to the conversation. “It isn’t fair,” he agreed. “Purebred werewolves get off easy, isn’t that right, Cole?” His sharp amber eyes swept across the silent Alpha. He then nudged Hayden. “Cole’s parents were both werewolves and he was born one himself. Purebreds don’t need to face the same trials we do. Many say that Purebreds are more superior over Sired werewolves, or Mutts as they like to call us.”
    That certainly explained Cole’s dislike toward humans and newborns. Hayden also wondered over the concept that Purebred werewolves were more superior to Sired werewolves. She supposed it might hold some truth to it. After all, Purebreds were born as werewolves, whereas transformed werewolves had to adapt to a completely new lifestyle.
    Hayden grimaced.
    Blake chuckled at expression and reached over to ruffle her hair. “Not everything about being a werewolf is negative, Hayden. In fact, I can even show you a few things that will change your outlook.” He winked at her, radiating a rebellious air. It was highly possible that those ‘few things’ he wanted to show her weren’t exactly harmless.
    Cole must have thought the same. “Just as long as those ideas are passed through me.”
    Hayden grinned at Blake’s offended look before the change of scenery distracted her. They were approaching a small town, the first sign of civilization she’d seen in over an hour. The town was quaint and quiet. Neat shops stood at the heart of the town, their sidewalks swept and their windows spotless.
    It wasn’t a large town by any means, but it was a comfortable size. It only took a few minutes before they were exiting the township and entering the heavy forest. The paved road abruptly transformed into a curvy gravel path with long grass growing in the middle of the tire tracks. Generous shadows covered their path, cast by the massive trees on either side of the makeshift road.
    From her position, she caught glimpses of the sparsely populated homes, all stately and enormous in size. Heavy foliage and trees blanketed each home, offering an abundant amount of privacy from the road. It was so green, so mystical, that Hayden found herself reluctantly falling in love with it.
    “The last house on this road, to the right,” Cole informed the driver. His broad shoulders suddenly tensed, as if he expected a fight as soon as he stepped out of the taxi. 
    Hayden easily noticed his unease and it amplified her own apprehension. Flattening her back against the seat, she tightened her fingers in her scarf for security. Cole’s pack wasn’t expecting her, especially a member who was Sired by an uncontrollable rogue and who had a connection to the rogue Alpha. 
    Fiddling with her high collar, Hayden made certain the common observer wouldn’t notice Nicolas’ mark. She found herself wondering if they would accept her as easily as Blake had, or make her feel even more unwelcomed than she already was.
    All too soon, they pulled to a stop on the side of the road. Just up ahead, there was cul-de-sac, a dead end that cut the road off abruptly. To her immediate right, on top a small hill, a number of thick trees shielded a house. From what little glimpses she was able to steal, she admired the beautiful house, decorated with dark brick and strong pillars. 
    After paying a heavy sum to the cab driver, Cole stepped out of the taxi. Unexpectedly, he reached inside and encircled her wrist gently with sure fingers.
    “Welcome home.”
    His words, and the placating hold on her wrist, were enough to banish the