-MILA-"What is going on?" I asked as we walked into the Pack grounds.The wolves were a blur as they battled with other wolves."Get to safety," Lobo instructed as he morphed into his wolf form before running into the mix of things."Okay," I looked up at the sky, "I know there isn't a full moon, but some help would be great right about now." Of course, nothing happened.I had no idea how to change at will, so I stood there for a few moments trying to concentrate on it, but nothing happened.A wolf knocked into me and I landed on the ground, pain shooting through my body.And I realized that anger seemed to be a trigger for the change because I felt the pain rise up moments before my bones began to pop and fuse into that of the wolf creature.Once again, I was overtaken by anger, a mere figment of my human self. But this time it was directed at the strangers. In this form, I knew who my wolves were, and I knew who I was fighting to protect.I ran at a wolf who was on all fours, he wa
-MILA-Lobo was meeting with Lowell to discuss the attack on the Pack the previous night while I stayed at the Pack grounds.There wasn't much to do, but I sat with Betty and Shauna going over ideas to get back into the good graces of the humans.None of us wanted to live being shunned from the lives we were once used to, and the news was traveling fast not to trust us. Soon, there would be nowhere left for us to go.We would have no choice but to hide in the shadows."I don't think they will ever trust us again after everything.""Yes they will,' I insisted, "We just have to gain their trust again. We can't expect it to happen overnight.""And how do we do that?" Shauna asked.I shrugged, "I have no idea. We could start by doing acts of good. It will show them we want to help."Betty scoffed, "How? They don't want us anywhere near them, Mila.""I know that. But we have to do something to gain their trust," I thought back to Lowell's claims, "And I might have just the idea to do it."
-MILA-The jounalist looked at me with a stunned expression.Betty cleared her throat, "It's true. We were at his home before we came here and he had a bunch of his clothes hidden in the basement. They were covered in the blood of one of the victims who was killed the night Mila was almost killed."He looked away, looking over at another crew member before turning back to us, "Do you realize that you have just implicated yourself in a murder on live television?"I nodded, "Yes. But it was self-defense, I did nothing wrong. And it is more important that everyone knows what Lowell is doing behind closed doors. He is entrusted with keeping you all safe, but instead, he has been preying on you."One of the crew memners came over to speak to him and he shut the camera off."What are you doing?""You've come in here admitting to murder, and accusing a cop of murder. We need to contact the law and-""What? You want to contact the very person ho has been killing people?"Betty stood, "Mila, l
-MILA-I woke up with my body stiff and in pain. The fire was dead.I stretched in an attempt to dull the pain of my aching bones. "Yeah, do the right thing, Mila. Don't listen to anyone. Now look where it's gotten you." I scoffed at myself.Getting to my feet I retrieved the phone and switched it on. Calling Lobo."Mila?""Yes. I wanted to let you know I'm okay. Well, I've been better, but I'm alive.""Mila, where are you? Let me come and get you.""No. Lowell will only have you followed and then we'll be in a worse predicament.""Then I'll kill him.""Lobo, if he ends up dead, who's the first person they're going to look at? Don't do anything stupid," I sighed, attempting to change the subject, "Did Betty get back alright?""She's not with you?""What? No, she's not with me. The last time I saw her was at the television station when I was running off.""Well, she hasn't been back to the Pack grounds, and she hasn't made contact with any of us. We assumed she was with you.""Shit. D
-MILA-I sat in a parking lot, waiting for Lowell. I knew he was up to something and would no doubt have something up his sleeve. I knew I couldn't trust him. But I needed Betty safe, regardless of our issues with one another, she was in this mess because she chose to help me. I wouldn't let something happen to her because of my doings.I simply wouldn't be able to live with myself.And now that I knew what Lowell was capable of, I couldn't risk her being alone with him.I saw a car pull up and knew it was him before he even stepped out, looking around.I got to my feet and went over to him, "Where is she?" I asked.He smiled at me, "She is safe. Get in.""That wasn't the agreement, Lowell. You were supposed to bring her here and let her go. Only after that will I go with you.""Well, the plan has changed, hasn't it?"I looked at the car, hesitant to get in."Come on, Mila, you know me. There's no reason to be scared of me."I scoffed, "No, Lowell, I knew you."He stared me down, kno
-MILA-I was laying on the cold, cement floor in the basement. Whatever contraption Lowell placed around my neck was working to keep me from shifting. It struck me as strange that he would have a collar ready and waiting, but it seemed he planned to use it on me.The voltage was higher than it should have been and made me feel like I was getting tasered.Once he snapped it around my neck and zapped me a few times I immediately shifted back to human form. He zapped me a few more times before he left me laying on the ground naked.I was still shivering when I forced myself to my hands and knees, my body was fighting against me. I shivered as I grabbed hold of the stair railing to help me to my feet.Looking around I tried to find something to cover myself with, but there was nothing in the basement I could make use of.I looked up, listening for any signs of movement on the floor above. When I heard nothing after a few moments I made my way up the stairs. I leaned against the door, th
-MILA-Clutching the blanket around myself I followed Lowell into the house. His new hide-out spot."I need clothes.""Later. Sit."I sat on the old brown sofa, "Who's house is this?""Don't worry about that," his phone rang, and he pulled it from his pocket, "Be quiet. It's Candace."I raised a brow and mimed zipping my lips closed."Hi, baby."I scoffed and he shot me a look before walking away, he stayed nearby but after a moment he turned his back to me.My eyes landed on the lamp beside me.I reached over for it, but the cable wasn't coming out of the wall plug.I glanced over at Lowell, his back was still turned to me. I got to my feet and walked over to unplug it. I hurried back to my seat just as he turned to me.He turned away again and I picked up the lamp. I waited for a moment before getting to my feet and sneaking up behind him. He turned and I slammed the lamp into his face.He grunted and went down, his phone dropped to the floor.His hand was reaching for his pocket an
-MILA-I opened my eyes in the hospital."Why do I feel like I'm always here?""Because you are." Lobo responded from the doorway."What's the verdict?" I asked."They've stitched you up, you're going to be okay. But we need to get those herbs into your system. I don't want you shifting while you're recovering.""Did you find Lowell?"He sighed as he walked over to me, "I haven't bothered looking for him. I've been here the whole time.""I'm sorry, Lobo. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean for any of this to happen.""I know. But this is why I asked you not to do this. I'm not trying to control you, I'm trying to keep you safe.""I know, I get it now."He sat down on the edge of the bed, taking my hand in his, "I'm just happy that you're okay.""Me too. How's Betty?""She's alright. She's pretty impressed with what you did for her.""She shouldn't be. I was just being a decent person."He nodded, "The police have been made aware that you're here."I scoffed, "Of course, just my luck.""You di