"I would ask, Althea, how long have you been aware of it?" Kyle asked, his eyes starting to shimmer. Rosette reached out tentatively and stroked the arm closest to her. The gold slowly receded, and Kyle gave her a small smile.
"We had several young ladies from that clinic your young mate works at come to us. They had had a party and all passed out at the same time. They woke up, and my Ryana and your mate were gone. We tested all of them, tested the food and drink at the party," she paused for a few seconds, "we found the spell in Ryana's punch. We didn't know that she was cooking spells, didn't know she was reading our books. The spell she used was dangerous. It could have easily killed and not just put to sleep."
"My mate was not injured with the spell, Althea. Were any of the humans injured?" he asked, reaching out to take Rosette's hand.
"None permanently," she answered, "your mate is safe then? We were under the impression she had been taken."
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The wolf spared one more glance at Rosette's ankle, bowed to her, and was gone. Kyle offered her a hand, and she walked with him out into the hallway. She couldn't figure out what Robert had seemed so worried about."You would not be so accepting of your punishment if you were a wolf, love," Kyle answered her thoughts. "If you think you detest being told where to stay, imagine how you would think of it if you were used to running wild through miles of wood.""I'd be miserable," she answered him. Stupid me had to keep talking. "It's really not that bad though."Kyle raised an eyebrow at her comment and chuckled. "My pack feels you are beyond brave for accepting such a dire punishment so gracefully. To the last wolf, they fear I would have put your entire guard on a chain before slowly killing them had you not been found. They would far prefer to feel my claws quickly.""I'd rather not feel your claws at all," she said, shuddering slightly."You neve
Kyle, taken aback, seemed unable to find his voice as Ethan took over to conclude the tale."We spotted her," Mike interjected eagerly, recounting the scene. "She was observing where the patrol had passed, slowly advancing towards the den. Quietly muttering under her breath, she carried a small pot, dribbling its contents on the ground. She got perilously close, just 50 yards from the forest's edge.""Why didn't you alert the patrol?" Kyle inquired, his tone slow and deliberate, reminiscent of the night he found Rosette after her second abduction. The air grew heavy with foreboding for the young wolves."We were about to, but she suddenly turned and fled the way she came. We split up and followed her," Frank declared with pride."Where did you track her to?" Kyle asked calmly, a demeanor that foreshadowed impending consequences."She has a makeshift camp roughly 2 miles from the perimeter," Mike disclosed. "We didn't dare approach too closely
Ethan swiftly guided Rosette down the stairs and through the den, with pack members avoiding their path. Rosette struggled and screamed until Ethan hoisted her up and carried her like a sack of potatoes into the basement of the den.The pace was frantic, and the surroundings seemed to blend together in their haste. As Ethan finally slowed down, Rosette noticed they were surrounded by several imposing Betas. Once she regained her bearings, they found themselves in a long, dim corridor in the basement. Ethan paused in the middle of the corridor, and one of the men accompanying them opened a white metal door. He settled Rosette inside and left swiftly, the door closing behind him with a metallic click of a lock.Desperation washed over Rosette as she screamed and pulled at the door, but it remained unyielding. There was no visible lock mechanism on her side, thwarting any attempt at escape. The realization that the witch had succeeded in taking Joel from her without her i
After Ethan departed, Rosette sat on the bed and toyed with the computer, noting its access to the internet. Researching various materials on witches, some pieces seemed authentic, yet they struggled to differentiate between reality and fantasy. Eventually, resting her head, she found the bed comfortable but experienced fitful sleep. Having grown accustomed to being embraced by Kyle at night over the past few weeks, the idea of another occupying the space made it difficult to rest. Concerns about what that person might do to Kyle while he slept troubled Rosette . Desiring Kyle to restrain and interrogate her, sleep eluded until nearly sunrise, as indicated by the clock on the computer. The sound of the door lock moving brought Rosette abruptly from slumber to wakefulness. Ethan swung the door open and carried her away, pacing into another room with determination."What is the purpose of this?" Rosette inquired, showing some resistance, with a voice still drowsy. "Remain here," Ethan
"A fine idea, Madam," Anthony said as he stepped into Rosette's room and took a seat. "I'll help you."They spent the next hour calmly discussing various ways to torture Ryana. The discussion seemed to thoroughly engage Anthony, who contributed many inventive ideas. His disappointment was evident when Rosette informed him that Kyle had promised Ryana's grandmother a quick death."A guy can dream," he replied wistfully.Suddenly, a piercing scream filled the air. Rosette leaped off the bed only to be thrust behind Anthony, who was mid-transformation. The brown wolf-man growled menacingly at the door.Rosette stayed very still against the wall, listening intently as the screaming continued. It sounded like Ryana, but Anthony's growling made it hard to hear clearly. A door slammed further down the hall, and then silence fell outside. Anthony's vigilance never wavered.Rosette wondered what would happen if he fully transformed. The small room was already crowded; a giant, angry wolf would
Rosette swung her fist with assurance, striking Ryana in the chin. As Ryana reeled back, Rosette grabbed her knife and followed Kyle's advice. The knife nearly severed Ryana's head from her body. The pack roared its approval.Panting, Rosette stood watching Ryana's lifeless body. It was done, and she had done it. Rosette felt a strange pride in knowing she had killed her. She also felt fury that Kyle hadn't been more careful.It was Rosette's turn to have fire in her eyes as she turned to face Kyle, who was so close he was breathing down her neck."Why the hell didn't you have her searched?" Rosette asked menacingly, turning to face him."That spell," Kyle said, wrinkling his nose, "would not have worked on me.""That's not something you should assume. You didn't know that until you smelled it. She should have been searched. You had no idea what was in that vial. It could have killed you," Rosette continued to rage.Kyle was grinning as he wiped a little blood off of Rosette's face. "
There were drums set up, and once someone started to play, the dancing would start. Other wolves would run and explore in the woods. Primarily, though, they came out here to fuck in the wild."Let Alpha Luther chase you in the woods," Katrina said, "he'd love that."Rosette thought about bounding through the forest with Kyle hot on her heels. It was an erotic idea and captivated her thoughts. Before she had a chance to answer Katrina, a howl cut the air. Everything in the clearing stood still as the hunters returned, dragging their kills.It was hard to miss Kyle; he was enormous. He dragged a large dead buck out of the undergrowth and toward her. He stopped beyond her guarded perimeter and growled. The four wolves all backed away with heads lowered. A breeze indicated Shana and Katrina had also left.Rosette stood and walked toward him. This was a new experience for her, so she just inspected what he had brought. Suddenly, she noticed it was the man watching her and not the wolf."Go
Rosette wasn't entirely sure how to interpret Kyle's cryptic explanation, but she chose to accept it. Life without Kyle seemed unimaginable, so she was determined to undergo the transformation, regardless of her understanding.The remainder of the evening was a whirlwind of activity. The pack indulged in feasting, dancing, and unrestrained intimacy. Katrina remarked that this was the most unrestrained she'd ever witnessed one of these gatherings. The pack had been chafing under the restrictions imposed during the witch's threat and were now letting loose with abandon.Rosette found an opportunity to discuss with Kyle what he had learned from Ryana. Ethan's account had been accurate; she had openly performed her spells in his presence, convinced he was completely under her sway. She had even discussed the renegade wolves, expressing her desire to see them placed in positions of power.Recalling Roel and his punishment, Rosette inquired about the families of the r