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
Sage:Arkyn walked outside and shut his eyes. He inhaled deeply trying to calm all the raging emotions running through him. He needed to think like his enemy. If he were to sneak someone out where would he take them. How would he get them out of the main house without anyone seeing or hearing them? The wind whistled around him as he concentrated trying to gather his thoughts. How would he get from his room out. A small smirk came to his mind. Alice’s first escape was out the window. He would have heard something, seen something in his room, if they took her out the window. “Think.” He growled at himself exhaling loudly as he did.The kitchen. No one was in there after dinner usually and it had an exit door, not only to the courtyard but an exit door to outside the main house. He began walking towards the kitchen through the courtyard. The smoke from the fire still hung in the air, even though the fire had been extinguished. It was only an hour or so ago that he laid in the grass wit
Chains: Everything hurts. There was pain radiating through her bones as she tried to open her eyes. Her head was hurting so bad. Everything felt heavy. What had happened? Alice thought, trying to get herself to think. The dress, it burned. Why did it burn? She remembered it stinging and burning her skin. That she got dizzy and the world started to fade. Her hand went to her body, her eyes still not wanting to open as she felt what she was wearing. IT was silk and smooth. It was not the bead material of the dress. Maybe they realized and got it off of her. She groaned again trying to command her body to listen.Open your eyes, sit up. She yelled at herself but she was still so groggy nothing was responding. She felt the world rocking and spinning as she tried harder to open her eyes. Finally her eyes peeled opened.Everything was blurry and foggy she couldn't see. She tried to keep her eyes open but had to give and shut them. The headache was too much. It felt like someone was stabbi
Silver:The silver burned Arkyn’s hands as he fed the chains into place. He had taken off his shirt to help use it as gloves, shielding himself from the searing burning pain silver caused. He knew any second Kristen would be tapping lightly on his bedroom door. He had summoned her to his room and he could tell by the response that she was eager to be with him. Bo had drawn up the water mixture into a large syringe. Arkyns plan was to get her strapped down and then dose her and the chains with the mixture. He needed answers and he needed them now. The longer he took getting Kristen under control the more time slipped by and the more time that went by meant Alice was with his enemy longer. He already knew where she was, his gut told him so. He and his army would be at Jame’s gate right now but he needed to make sure Kristen was under control before he destroyed James.The small tapping noise came from the door. Game on Arkyn thought as he turned to look at the door. His stomach is a litt
Interrogation:“Arkyn!” Kristen choked out the words as her throat burned, it felt like she had just drank hot lava, her throat felt like it was peeling each time she tried to talk. Her wolf was completely subdued. She couldn't even feel her the longer the silver sat against her skin. She tried calling forward her witch powers but she felt like there was a wall between her and powers the more she tried to call upon them her skin seemed to burn. She tried to remember spells but each time she tried to verbalize them it felt like the skin was peeling off the inside of her throat. Njar walked in and the smell hit her. She right away recognized the smell of wolfsbane. They thought it was her wolf they had to worry about. She needed to find a way for whatever liquid Arkyn poured on the chains and she ingested to wear off. She had a small thought that maybe if she kept trying to use small amounts of her powers that it might burn through the liquid. Arkyn was across the room staring her dow
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