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a suspicion that his mates would try to leave him here under lock and key. Jason wasn’t staying while his mates were off doing whatever without him. The look on Nathan’s face said he was guilty of the thought. Don’t even ask. I am not staying here, while you trek through who knows what for our mate! Jason snapped at his mates.
    You’re not staying here. We’re a team. Besides, where we’re going, we’re going to need you, D soothed through the bond, but Nathan still looked guilty of the thought.
    Tell that to Caveman, Jason snipped as he snatched his hand away from Nathan. He glared at the bigger man before stomping off to find his more understanding mate. Jason got lost twice, finally finding his mates talking where he had left Caveman earlier. D smiled at Jason, with a proud look on his face.
    “I was just telling caveman here that you won’t break, and you probably don’t like being treated like a child,” D stated as he wrapped his muscled arms around Jason. Jason leaned against the strength of his mate, still glaring slightly at Nathan.
    “I know I’m little and I can’t fight. I can’t stay here and wander. I don’t want to, either. I want to be useful, and if you think I’m useless then what is the point of our mating?” Jason asked honestly, voicing the thoughts that whirled around his head.
    “You’re right. I’m sorry, I just don’t want you hurt,” Nathan agreed.
    “Now that the issue is solved, we have other things to worry about. Our mate is being held by an Incubus tribe that resides on the other side of The Swamp. We can’t open a magic portal there, and honestly, I’d rather not try to open one. I need to save my magic so it can replenish. We can, however, make it to the Higher Council in a half-day run. From there, I suggest we fly to The Swamp. Then, we’ll be on foot, and we want to reach the swamp in the early morning. Night is the most dangerous time to be in The Swamp, and it’s tricky enough to try to find a way out. If we leave in the next hour, we can reach Kadyn at dusk. I know you two need sleep, but you two can sleep during the flight. I can fly us during the night, and it’ll put us at The Swamp during the morning.” D looked to see if everyone was agreeable, and it sounded like a good plan to Jason. Jason nodded his head in agreement, and they made their way back to the tree house that had become his home in the last few days.
    What about guards? Jason asked, bringing up Nathan’s earlier concerns.
    “We aren’t taking any. Cole and Leif already know. I will not take people into the Swamp that can be seduced into death. Mother Earth, now that I’m mated, I don’t know if I can even leave, and I’ve been there before,” D explained, but it led Jason to wonder how he did survive it.
    “How did you get through The Swamp? I thought no one made it out alive,” Nathan asked curiously.
    You don’t want me to answer that. Remember, I do have Incubus in me, D answered as they rounded the home. Jason packed a light bag that held mostly food items and medical supplies. He changed into a pair of pants that were loose and cool, and a t-shirt that was D’s. By the time he found D and Nathan, he barely recognized his mates. They both were strapped fully with weapons, but Jason reminded himself of where they were going.
    “Can you fly?” D asked, and Jason felt himself smile at the thought of being able to fly.
    “Yeah, I shifted as soon as I could when you freed me. I may have to rest, but I can fly faster than Caveman can run,” Jason answered, tickled he would be able to fly. It didn’t take long for his mates to be ready, and they left the woods quietly without drawing any attention to their party.

Chapter Five
     
    Nathan waited for Demend to touch him before he shifted. He loved that when his mate touched him the process was painless, and now he could actually look forward to releasing his wolf. His fur replaced the skin and he shrunk down to his wolf size.