ElsaHe wants us to hide. My eyes flash open at his words. What happened to fighting fire with fire?Leaving the pack, I could just about understand. At least it would give everyone a chance. But to hide, they had spent years hiding and what had it achieved? Nothing.Lola nudges me with her elbow. “I love my brother, but he is losing it.”“What do we do?” I whisper back. Hoping that maybe she had an idea.“I’m starting to think you should have gone with Rex and taken me with you.” Her dark eyes flash to Nate as he continues to tell the pack why they should hide.I look at my mate. Pack life was still a lot for me to understand. But I was gradually getting there. One thing I did know and understand is the lengths an Alpha would go to in order to protect their packs. Hiding didn’t seem like Nate was protecting his pack, it felt like he was running away from his duties.“Everyone needs to move out as soon as possible.” Nate declares. He had stopped answering questions. There was chatter
RexI knew there wasn’t something right about this asshole. He treated her differently. Not like how a mate should be treated.As he rushes by me. Lola lets out a howl. A howl of pain as she rushes to Elsa's side. The smell of fresh blood hits me.It’s not Lola that’s hurt. It’s Elsa.Blood pours from her stomach as she desperately tries to stop it. Whimpers come from her lips but she doesn’t cry. She was just trying to survive.“Lola. I need you to find the pack doctor. NOW!” Her dark eyes find mine and she speeds off.I try to guide Elsa back to the floor. Her eyes are full of fear as I press my hands to her stomach. My hands were larger than hers. If anyone had a chance to stop the bleeding, it would be me.“He stabbed me.” She whispers.“You’re not going to die.”Her eyes are already dimming when Lola comes charging back in with a female Lycan.“Alpha Rex, I need you to bring her to the hospital. I can’t do anything here. I will apply pressure if you carry her.”She takes over fro
ElsaSurely it was some sort of joke. The only way I could get rid of the mark was if Nate accepted my rejection or if another man marked me.“Are you sure?” I mutter, staring into his grey eyes.“I have seen it happen.” He sighs. “But it rarely happens.”“Rarely?”“A mark is a sign that you are taken.” His brow creases up. “Unless your mate is dead, it will be rare for another to want to mark you.”I feel my shoulders drop. As if things weren’t difficult enough. I was going to be marked to Nate forever. A stupid rule, making people stick together permanently “We can use this to our advantage.” Lola tries offering a positive view.“You don't want anything to happen to him?”“No. He is still my brother. But if we are going to come up with a plan to get us out of this pile of shit, then maybe we can use our connections to him.”“Not a bad idea.” Rex mutters looking out the window. “Crap. Stay here.”Lola asks what’s wrong but he is gone.I was still in a lot of pain so there wasn’t muc
RexHer head moves up and down but her eyes still show the same fear.She follows me back to the pack grounds. Her hand glued to Lola’s. Every so often, she would grab her stomach, pressing her lips into a tight line but she never complained. She had every right to, whether it was the pain she was in or whether it was what she had just witnessed.“How did you know where to look?” Lola asks as she hurries herself and Elsa forward. “It wasn’t exactly easy.” I pull the bottle of purple liquid from my pocket and hand it to Elsa. “Here, you need this. Your scent is starting to come back.She pops off the lid without hesitation. Chucking the liquid back her throat. Screweing up her face at the fowl taste.“Besides, I couldn’t come looking for you while the others were here.”“That means you came right to us.” Lola mutters. She didn’t miss a single thing. “My brother always said you were a little weird. That you ….. Nevermind.”“That I what?”“That you have a thing for Elsa.”Elsa's eyes ar
ElsaIt was okay here. It wasn’t the same as Black Forest. People here didn’t have a problem with being passive aggressive to your face. They would say it with a smile when really they were thinking about ripping out your throat.I didn’t know if it had anything to do with me staying in the house or because they knew what was going on back home.I stare at my reflection in the vanity mirror. My baby blue eyes looked dull. My skin had a horrible tinge to it, making me look sickly. Nothing was physically wrong with me, yet I looked like I was ready to meet death.I tried not to think about it as I brush out my dark hair. I quickly braid it,wrapping it up into its usual bun when Rex knocks on my door.Since the first night, when I had fallen asleep, he collects me from my room to take me to breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lola had offered as she was on the floor above me, but Rex always insisted. Telling me it was his duty as Alpha to keep his guests happy.“Why do you do that?” He mutters
Rex“Apothecarist? Like someone from ancient times.”Why hadn't Nate told her of all the other people that existed in our world? Everything always seemed to be a shock for her.“If you would have gone further than the gardens, you would have noticed that there are other things here. Not just Wolves, Lycans and Humans. But what concerns me right now is that you don’t even question where the potion comes from. Not once have you asked. You just take it.”She scowls at me as I walk away.It didn’t take long to find Rosa. As usual, she was in her little herb garden. She doesn’t look up as I approach.“I keep telling you, Alpha Rex. I cannot make it stronger, nor would I want to.”“She’s ill.”Her purple eyes flash in my direction. “Ill?”She sounded offended. Like I was accusing her of something.“Could it have something to do with the potion?”“Excuse me?” She drops her wicker basket and moves towards me. A skinny finger pointed at me. “Do you think that I could have made a mistake? That
Nate“Are you sure?” Finn mutters to me.“I’m sure!”“They will follow me? Because we have wasted enough time as it is. And have killed alot of Lycans.”“Corina said Vella is dead. His people need someone to follow. They don't want to die at the hands of humans.”“So I’m a back up plan for them?” He groans.“Does it matter? They all are on your side. People change their minds every single day”“You mean they are on Corina’s side!""Does it matter? They still chose you!""I still question you being here.” He mutters“I made my choice.” I snap, looking at the pile of dead humans. “They are scared of us, we have a chance.”He nods his head at me. “Soon, I will be able to take my place at the top.”I don’t respond and throw another human on the pile. Elsa would be turning in her grave if she saw what we were doing.“What about the bitch, found her yet?” He growls as he adds another dead human to the pile.“No. Kyra and her followers have miraculously disappeared. Maybe she realises that s
RexThree times I check on her before Lola corners me. I was surprised she waited so long.“You shouldn’t be here!” I growl as she forces herself into my office.“I want to see her.”“She’s sleeping. Now I suggest you go and do what ever it is you are doing.”“Why won’t you let me see her?”“She’s resting. She needs it. People don’t just get over being poisoned.”“What did that woman do to her?” She demands, folding her arms up over her chest. Her eyes narrow to slits. “Did she hurt her?”“As I have already told you, Rosa saved her life. Elsa would be dead right now if it wasn't for Rosa.”“But she isn’t a doctor. I’ve seen her around, picking plants, plucking fruit from trees. She ignores everyone.”“You and I see things very differently, Lola. But if you must know, Rosa has been a part of this family for a very long time. And I will not tolerate anyone talking about her like this.”She closes her mouth, her dark eyes on me. “Fine, please just let me see her.”“Why, so you can repor