Chapter 4

-MILA-

Lobo helped me to my feet from beside the bed, but when I glanced over I took a frightened step back, covering my mouth with my hands to stop from screaming at the sight.

The one who had tried to attack me was pretty much decapitated.

The others were laying on the floor in one piece.

"You... How?"

"Don't worry about that, come on." 

I glanced back over at the dead body as Lobo pulled me from the room.

"Don't look," Lobo spoke in a demanding voice.

Although I was terrified of Lobo, I figured my chances with him were better than staying in the room when those other Lycans woke up.

As we passed the living room I could spot a pair of legs laying on the floor.

"How many were down here?" I asked.

"Not enough." He pulled me behind him and as we stepped out of the house I noticed Lowell walking toward us from his car.

"As if this night can't get any worse," I muttered to myself. 

Lowell looked up at us and I could see the look of confusion on his face when his eyes set on Lobo.

"What are you doing here?" Lowell's eyes dropped to my wrist and I pulled my arm out of Lobo's grasp.

"Saving your woman. Where were you?"

Lowell's brows furrowed slightly, "I, uh, work," he turned to me, "What happened? Did he hurt you?"

"No. There were people -Lycans- I think. They tried to attack me."

"I killed a few of them," Lobo added as if it was no big deal.

Lowell ran a hand over his face, "You come back into our lives and this happens at the same time? This is why I don't want you here!"

"Lowell, they were here for you." I pointed out.

My words seemed to surprise him more, "What? Are you sure?"

I nodded, "Yeah. The one threw me on the bed but Lobo came in."

Lowell turned to his brother, "What are you even doing here?"

I made a face, surprised that he was more worried about his brother's reasons for being back than the fact that I had almost been attacked.

This was all too much for me and I took a seat on our porch swing, drowning out their voices as they spoke.

I couldn't believe so much had happened in only one night.

I wasn't sure how long I sat there before I fell asleep, but I woke up with a start and jumped in front when I saw Lobo staring at me.

It was then that the night's events came rushing back to me.

"Where is Lowell?"

Lobo shrugged a shoulder, "Inside. The bodies have been taken away and he's doing his detective thing with his colleagues."

I glanced over at the door before sitting up and curling my legs under me, "What are you still doing here?"

He exhaled, his eyes straight ahead as if looking at something that wasn't there, "I don't know. But I can't leave."

I turned my attention over to the rising sun, "Thank you. For last night."

He nodded, "Don't mention it."

The door opened and Lowell stepped out, "You're up. How are you feeling?"

"Fine. Do you know who sent them?"

Lowell shook his head, "Not yet. We suspect that it has something to do with the investigation I'm leading."

"You don't recognize their scents?' Lobo asked.

Lowell shook his head, "Can't say that I do," he turned his attention to me, "Do you want to come back in and get some proper rest?"

I glanced over at Lobo before nodding and making my way back inside.

While the other cops were leaving I stayed in the kitchen and waited for Lowell to return.

I didn't feel safe going to the bedroom alone after what happened.

"Did Lobo leave?" I asked.

"Yeah. With some convincing, but he's finally gone."

"You realize that if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have made it out unscathed, right?"

"I know, and I'm grateful he was here to help you, but that doesn't mean I want to welcome him into our lives. He's bad news, you know that. Plus, he's showing interest in this murder case and that alone makes me wonder about his involvement in it."

"You think he's involved?" I thought back to how he was in the woods and knew that the couple had been killed. The smart thing to do would have been to tell Lowell about that.

But I kept my mouth shut.

"Mila, you know I can't discuss this with you. Why don't you take a shower and change? I'll make some breakfast."

I nodded in agreement, but I wanted to know more about the case now, especially if he suspected Lobo had something to do with it.

I took a quick shower before dressing in leggings and an oversized sweatshirt.

I was about to go back downstairs when I spotted the file on Lowell's side of the dresser.

I glanced at the door for a second before rushing over to scan the file quickly. Getting my phone I took a picture of the pages which held the information of the victims. Closing the file I went back to the kitchen.

"This looks nice." There were pancakes and bacon plates for me.

"I hope you enjoy it. I tried to get some time off to stay with you today but I have to go in. They've found two more bodies."

I kept my face down, "It's okay. I'll go and see Selena."

He kissed me on the head before he went upstairs, and when he came back down, he had the file in his hand.

"I'll see you later. One of the patrols will come passed every so often to keep an eye on things."

I forced a smile and waved at him.

As soon as he set foot out the door I got my phone and car keys ready to leave once he was gone.

I had almost been attacked by these murders, I needed to know who was behind it.