Change of Plans:James crunched the piece of note paper in his hand. His body shaking as anger coursed through him. The note paper burning a hole in his hand. He clenched his jaw trying to control himself. He squeezed his fist tighter and tighter. His first instinct was to rip the paper in shreds. He needed the paper though. His next was to put his fist through the wall. The urge won. James fist went slamming into his bedroom wall. He didn't even feel the drywall as it buckled and broke. His hand crashed through it effortlessly. He felt his knuckles crunch as it hit something past the drywall. The wood splints from the support beam scraping against his skin. His knuckles split and bleeding. He didn't feel any of it, his adrenaline so high that not one ounce of pain came through. All he felt was rage. Pulling his fist out of the wall he looked at the paper. Stonewall had been leading him on. They were not backing him. Coward bastards. It infuriated him that so many were so afraid of
Pain:The rush of cold air hit Alice as Arkyn held the door open to the courtyard. The air caused goosebumps to spread across her arms but it was refreshing. The excitement in her at having the mark removed was over ruling any discomfort the cold was causing. The sky was dark and stars freckled about the sky. The moon is bright and white, glowing across the courtyard. The moon was the only other source of light other than the light from the fire in the center of the yard.. The amber glow shines brightly making the whole area look cozy. She spotted Njar standing by the fire tending to it as they began walking towards it. Her steps were quicker than Arkyn’s as if he was dragging his feet. She ignored it, she could feel what he was feeling and she powered through it. She didn't need to focus on how worried he was. She glanced down at the 523 on her arm. A small smile formed on her face knowing it was about to be gone. “Alpha what am I going to need to bring?’” Bo’s voice came through a
Dress:They laid there in the silence of the world. Arkyn had pulled her close as she laid there looking at the stars. She curled into him the warmth from his body making her feel better. Arkyn held her hand tightly never letting go in fear she would feel the slightest amount of pain. He looked over to her, her eyes studying the stars. He watched the goosebumps speckle up her arm. He frowned slightly seeing it. He glanced over to her arm and saw that Bo had bandaged it. Bo and Njar had left shortly after leaving them alone in the courtyard. Bo had used a blue bandage as if he knew that was Alice’s favorite color. “We should get you inside.” Arkyn said quietly to her, watching her arm carefully.“We can't stay for two more minutes.” Alice smirked, resting her head onto his chest. “No you're not hurting because of me and you're getting cold.” Arkyn grumbled softly.“You know, you're really no fun.” Alice smirked at him , teasing him as he heard him scoff."No fun?” He asked, raising
Betrayal: Krisen laughed standing up as she wore Alice’s face. She needed to act quickly, she knew her magic was only good for so long. She needed to make a show of this, needed to have Arkyn catch Alice in the act with someone. Someone that was important to both of them. Arkyn’s best friend Arkyns right hand. That would be devastating. She never liked Garold anyways. She needed to get the real Alice out of here first.“Jerome. Come to Alice’s room now.” Kristen was already ahead of the game and had put a little spell on one of the guards. Jerome was big and strong and could easily carry Alice out. Kristen looked down at Alice’s body. She almost wished that she could kill her but she had made a pact with James to keep her alive. He better be in position to take her away. She would make sure he would suffer endlessly if he didn't hold up his end of the bargain. A small knock on the door happened and Kirsten went to it. Jerome was standing there, eyes slightly glossed over as he waite
Pretend:“What's wrong with you?” Arkyn snapped his hand still on Garold's throat as he pressed him further back into the wall. The reaction was purely a way to offset the rage coming off of Conan. He had to do something to keep him at bay. Everything in him was screaming to rip Garold’s throat out and leave him bleeding out on the floor without a second glance. There was something not right. He kept picking up on it. Garold did not respond, His eyes went wide as if he wanted to respond to Arkyn but couldn't. Arkyn dropped his hand away from his throat. It took a huge effort but he kept repeating in his head to stop. His mind kept going back to Kristen. Did he make up for her having one golden eye and then the flash of black hair. He stepped back away from Garold letting out a small breath trying to calm himself down. He studied him as he tried to slow his breathing. Garold stood there still, his pants and underwear still down around his ankles. He was not moving, Anyone in their ri
Failure:“Njar, Skrade. I need to set up a small search group to look for Alice. It needs to be kept secret and it needs to be done discreetly. Do not hurt Garold. Set him a cell and have guards watch him. No one is to touch him.” Arkyn mindlinked them as soon as he was in his room and sure he was alone.“Alpha what is going on?” Njar sent back his tone confused and cautious.“I am waiting for exact proof but I am pretty sure Kristen is a witch and shape shifted herself to look like Alice. She then put a spell on Garold inhabiting him to move or speak well she called to find them. I don't know where Alice is. We need to find her but play Kristen’s game until I know for certain.” Arkyn sent to them, even in mind link his voice broke as he said he was not sure where Alice was. He tried to cover it up as he continued to speak.“I will get a few of us together , pretend we are running extra security for the ceremony and search for Alice. Kisten seemed pretty sure of herself as she left y
Caught: James stood in the window, his eyes looking out of it, searching the darkness as if he would be able to see the soldier coming in with Alice. His stomach felt nauseous as he waited to hear. Part of him was terrified that a mindlink would come across saying that they had been attacked. That Arkyn had found them and slaughtered them. Worst of all, they would tell him that Alice was now with Arkyn and they had failed. If there were any of them left after Arkyn got through with them James would make sure they were executed for failing. He dug his nails into the window sill waiting. He didn't know how long he had been standing there but he had watched the sun set and the moon rise. There was not a single star in the sky tonight. Only the moon was out as it dimly lit the forest floor. It tried to peek out from behind the clouds but the clouds were too much for it. He drummed his fingers impatiently, his foot twitching, the energy coursing through him he had to expel some how. “Alp
Doubt: “Alpha.” James head was slumped forward, drool dripping from his mouth onto his shirt. A small round circle of drool stains in shirt as he sat up right wiping his mouth. Soft snores fluttered through the air invading his ears. His eyes snapped over to the bed. Eliza wasn't even graceful in her sleep. Loudly snoring like the swine she was. He gritted his teeth, instantly annoyed with her. Alice. He thought his eyes were going back to the cage. She laid perfectly still. The red dress clingy to her every curve. No snoring came from her mouth. She looked like a perfect piece of art. Her hair flowing effortlessly around her body capturing her softness. Why did it take her leaving, someone else wanting her to make him realize she was his. That she belonged to him. She was his prize. His trophy, his and only his. She would see that in time. He told himself running his hands over his face. How long has it been? “Alpha.” “What?!” He snapped back at the mindlink, he said for no one
Vow:Eliza paced the room, her hand resting on her belly. She was waiting ro Alice to wake up but part of her wanted to run, to flee Black Mountain. She felt the pull to him. She had felt it before with James. She felt sick thinking about it. She couldn’t stop thinking about his ruffled blond hair and deep chocolate brown eyes. She couldn’t, she had to think about her and her unborn child. What man would want to take on this? Especially with the child's father being their enemy even though he’s dead. She needed to just think about her and mend the relationship with Black Mountain, go back to Red River and make the pack better and new. A knock on the door tore her from her thoughts and pacing. She inhaled while walking to the door slowly. She put a smile on her face chasing away her thoughts. She knew Arkyn would come to talk to her at some point, she was still a little terrified of him but she needed to end the feud James had started and helping saving him in his pack sounded like it
Lenore saw Arkyn collapse to his knees. She dropped Norris’s head from her mouth and ran towards him. As he slumped over she slid underneath him bracing him against impact. As he collapsed onto her she shifted into human form, her hands wrapping around him as he fell against her. “Arkyn!” She yelled as she cradled him to her, blood pouring from his sides. Why wasn’t he healing?She kneeled in front of him. She was completely naked, blood covered the front of her, running from her chin like war paint down to her stomach. Her long black hair concealing her naked breast as she checked to see if he was still breathing. She watched his chest slowly raise and fall. It was slow, she needed to get him to the hospital now. She pulled him against her, her arms going under his shoulders. Her eyes locked on her destination as she began to drag him. She shut her eyes trying to focus all her strength on pulling him. Blood smeared across the white snow as she began dragging him. The battle around
Fight:The ground was littered with bodies, some dying others no longer in this world. Arkyn had several at his feet, Blood running down both his arms, a mixture of his own and the ones he had slaughtered. Arkyn growled, becoming frustrated as he could feel members of his pack dying in the battle. Conan pushed him forward. His Anger pushed him forward.Norris locked eyes on Arkyn, a grin appearing on his face as he watched him walk through the crowd, slaughtering anyone that attempted to touch him. He walked effortlessly, Norris couldn't help but be a little impressed at hsi skills and how easily he made it look. Norris twirled the bottle in his hand. He had been waiting for years for this moment. Not only would he slaughter his whole pack but he would make sure Arkyn died slowly and painfully. The liquid silver in the vial felt warm beneath his touch the glass, the only thing preventing it from poisoning him. Norris tucked it away, it had to be done in the most perfect timing. Ark
War:“Garold, I need you to take Alice and go.” Arkyn said, shoving Alice into Garold. “Go where? Arkyn we are surrounded, I am staying and fighting with you.” Alice growled angrily.“I..I can’t. I cant have anything happen to you. Do you hear me, even if I die here, that’s fine. This was how I was always supposed to go out but you, you need to live and you need to go.’ Arkyn growled fiercely. “I am not-“Garold, I command you to take her and go!” Arkyn yelled using his Alpha status to ensure Garold would submit.“Alpha.” Garold said, trying to resist the order.“Don’t …make…me…” Garold said his body twitching as he began sweating, pain starting to radiate throughout him.“Arkyn I am fine. I am staying.” Alice said, grabbing a hold of his hand.“Alice I cannot lie you die here or worse.” Arkyn said his eyes flickering to Garold who he knew any minute would have to cave.“Arkyn i would have died in a cell or worse if you didn’t come to Red River. I am not-As the word not left her mo
Fire:“That's it, there's the signal!” Curt yelled his body vibrating with happiness as he began to move. He stopped short looking to Norris. Norris sighed loudly and at Curt but inside his wolf was vibrating with pure adrenaline and rage, waiting and wanting to cause havoc and pain on Arkyn’s pack. Curt’s eyes glossed over as he informed the pack and they began to move out of the woods, like shadow figures of the night.The glow of the bright orange flames catching the wood on fire brighter the dark area. Conan lunged at Jonah sinking his teeth into his leg and tossing him towards the flames. Jonah let out a loud yell as Conan stalked towards him, teeth snarling and chopping. A loud bang pushed Conan back and the bright flash that lit up the area made everyone shield their eyes.Garold pushed through the crowd of men, all of them not reacting and all stunned at what just happened. Even Jonah’s men were not sure what the explosion was. Everyone was trying to get their bearings back.
Stand off:Norris paced the woods just outside Black Mountain. He was waiting for the signal or for Arkyn to arrive. He had been waiting for this moment. He really wished it had been his father. Not much was said about how he died. He hoped he suffered. Died slowly, painfully. Alone. Norris ran his hair through his short sandy color hair. His dark green eyes studying the entrance. Years of living in the Dark Forest made his eyes accustomed to the dark, he could see for miles. The weather was not bothering him either. No sunshine meant the forest did not get warm. He clenched his jaw waiting. “Alpha, any sign yet?” Curt said walking up to his side, his dark brown eyes scanning the entrance as he tossed his braid behind him. “No but there was a jailbreak for a second. I sent word to Jonah that the raven hair girl jumped out the window and broke Arkyn’s men out of jail.” Norris smiled a little. “A girl?” Curt asked his eyes scanning for a child.“No Arkyn’s woman, his mate. She’s eit
SOS:“Alpha, the pack is locked in the hall. Jonah is threatening to burn it down. We are outside just in front of the hall.” Njar rapidly sent through mindlink.“Pour mountain Ash on them, The mindlinking needs to stop.” Jonah said as he walked down the stairs from the stage. “There’s a pack helping Jonah -'' Njar was cut off as mountain ash was dumped on him, he flinched in pain, his eyes flicking to Alice regret in them.“Dark..Forest.” Skarde sent his voice weak even in mindlink, he heard the order of mountain ash and did not know if Arkyn would get the message. He needed to try. Skarde was covered with mountain ash, he crashed further into the snow covered. The men walked around sprinkling the dust on everyone to ensure no one would be able to communicate with Arkyn. The man walked towards Alice who was dosing out the mountain ash.“Never mind her, she is packless. She might as well be a rogue.” Jonah chuckled. The words stung, reminding her that she had wished that she had ac
Almost: “So just how did you escape?” Njar smirked as they reached the door to the dungeon. “Jumped.” Alice said a small smirk on her face as she pushed the doors opened and walked out into the cold air. “You were a bird or monkey in another life.” Njar laughed. “No …maybe a cat. Nine lives in all. Just remember to say thank you when i’m all done saving your butts.” Alice laughed as they began moving silently through the darkness heading to the hall. The hall was in sight, they were almost there. They were almost all free and ready to take back their pack. Alice paused just in front of the hall, something was off. Her eyes fixated on a large stage placed in front of the hall and a large stake in the middle of it. She tilted her head, her brain trying to understand exactly what she was looking at and when did it get there. “Surrender.” Jonah’s voice said from behind the group. They all turned and Jonah’s army slowly surrounded them. That was fine, they could fight and take th
Jailbreak: The cold wind blowing from the window sent chills running through her. Alice stood at the window, fidgeting with her fingers. She had jumped out the window before. It was more adrenaline than anything. She took a deep breath and pulled open the window. She looked down at the snow on the ground. It was just like before, she would have perfect padding she told herself. The only thing different is if she didn't do this it wasn't just her life she was trying to save but the whole pack. “Jump!” Lenore shouted in their mind. Alice took a deep breath and jumped. The wind rushing up at her made her inhale deeper. She squeezed her eyes shut as the white snow came rushing towards her. Alice relies on Lenore and her quick reflection. Lenore took over just enough not causing a shift but Alice landed neatly in the snow pile. Her Knee pressed into the snow, her hand bracing herself as her jet black hair floated down around. The snow scraping against her skin felt like tiny knives. Al