I followed my petulant pup and the beta silently and sulking like a teenager.
I’m still not sure of what we’re doing now or what are we going to do next supposedly.
I just want to grab her and run the other way. My instinct kept screaming at my stupidity.
This won’t end well for any of us. We barely living, how can I be responsible for a pack and humans too?
I growled under my breath and the beta gave me a side glance and I narrowed my eyes at him.
All of this is his damn fault. He looked back ahead but I saw his smirk.
I growled again and tried to stop myself from breaking his neck. He will live.
Something like that won’t kill him, but I will enjoy doing it. It would be a good stress reliever.
He stopped where I was earlier spying on them and motioned us behind the big tree then spoke.
“This is enough safe distance. We can watch the camp from here and it will help to show you visually. You will understand me better.”
I nodded and Alice climbed first.
We watched the camp for a while and I started to count the shifters and the humans.
This morning, I didn’t have the chance to do that, but now I had to weigh my options. And what I saw was pushing me to reconsider again.
I was right when I said that we can’t handle this. There are more than a hundred persons. I looked at Benjamin and glared.
“This is good. We brought only half the pack with us.” He said cheerfully, ignorant to my brewing anger.
“Are you fucking kidding me? This is half your pack! I smelled wolves, Bears and I think there might be demons too.”
I hissed, and Alice rolled her eyes dramatically.
‘Stop whining like a human. It isn’t a big deal.' She signed, and the beta nodded his head in a yes as if he had understood her.
“I’m not fucking whining. I’m stating the facts here. And from what I’m seeing right now, we don’t have a chance to do anything. They will eat us alive.”
She waved her hand, nonchalantly dismissing me, and signed.
‘Nah, it’s gonna be alright. Besides, you won’t fight the entire pack. You will just challenge the alpha.’
I gaped at her. The shock of her ridiculous analysis of the situation has tied my tongue. The stupid beta nodded again and I couldn’t take it anymore.
I slapped him upside his head and sighed with satisfaction when he winced silently and his eyes watered.
“What did I do to deserve that?” He asked with big puppy eyes and I sneered at him.
“You don’t need to do anything; your presence itself annoys me.” He whined like a little pup and gave me that sad dog eyes.
I looked at him, unimpressed, but Alice shushed us. There was some disturbance in the camp and I saw Johnson coming with a small woman while dragging her behind him.
“You promised me sapphire. If it didn’t work, this time I will cut off your tongue and sell your body to the vampires. They are always looking for fresh blood and I think yours, with this power coursing through it, would taste heavenly.”
The woman glared at him. Her eyes didn’t lower or turn away. She kept her head held high and gave him her own glare.
“You will never do that Alpha.” She said in a mocking tone.
“I’m too precious for you to do that to me. And you had forgotten that the vampire had lent me to you. As long as they have a use for you, I will stay. But when you turn useless to them, they will take me back.”
His ugly face contorted into a vicious growl, and he advanced on her.
“If I were you witch, I’d watch out my mouth. I can throw you away now to the stupid ones to eat you and tell your masters that you were killed on the way back.”
The witch tried to shake him off, but he dug his claws into her arms and I smelled her blood all the way to here.
No one in the camp stopped what they were doing and kept working. The only noise came from the wide circle of the stupid ones surrounding the area.
I turned my back on the face off and addressed Benjamin. “You didn’t tell me that the witch was here against her will.”
He didn’t meet my eyes when he answered me and his voice was barely a whisper.
“To be honest with you, there is a lot I’m hiding but in my defense, I knew if I told you anything else you wouldn’t come with me.”
“I won’t come with you either way, but now that I’m here and considering this insanity, tell me the entire truth.” I said, surrendering to my fate.
I’m here now, so it’s useless to torment him and it’s Alice who needs an ass whooping, not the beta.
Benjamin nodded and looked at his pack members with glazed eyes, deep in thought.
“We aren’t nomads. We have our own territory not far from here. Johnson works as a supplier to some vampires and shifters. That’s why we are always out here in the woods.”
I looked at him, confused. What would supernatural beings would want from that asshole? They can hunt their food. It isn’t like he can get them anything else.
He shook his head and pointed at the humans who were working in building the small camp and I looked back at him, still confused.
“He sells them, Alexandria. He sells them as blood banks, food, and sex slaves. They are the currency of this ugly world now. Our blood and flesh aren’t as tasty as theirs.”
Alice gasped, and I almost fell from the tree I was perched on. “Are you saying that your alpha is human trafficking?” He smiled sadly at me.
“Human trafficking, sex trafficking, or flesh trading. Does it really matter?” I shook my head and kept silent. He was right.
Alice signed to him and he just looked at me, puzzled.
“She is asking you, what does he get in return?” Benjamin looked at my pup for a long time, making me uncomfortable, then said.
“The vampires gave him Sapphire. Other shifters give him the wolves they find in their travels. Their gender doesn’t matter as long as they are young and strong. He has a use for each one.”
I looked back at the bustling camp and my heart lurched. I thought the humans were in a bad condition because they were always on the move, especially when humans were treated like the runt of the litter now.
But I guess I was wrong. Alice whined next to me and I stroked her back soothingly. The infuriating beta was right. They needed saving, but I wasn’t anyone’s hero.
My ears twitched then I heard faint clicking noises coming from our left and I held my breath.
And yes, as I expected, it was the same vampire from earlier. The one with the crawler’s entourage.
“You of all people should know not to touch what isn’t yours, Johnson. Sapphire isn’t yours to abuse.”The vampire mused while walking toward the alpha, who was still hurting the witch.“He has a thick skull lord Crispin. You might need to beat those words inside his head literally.”The witch sneered and snatched her arms away.The vampire lord walked leisurely to her and caressed her wounded arm, then raised it to his lips.He licked the few blood drops with closed eyes and when he opened them; they were red.Benjamin gasped, and I clamped my hand above his open mouth. I think it was the first time for him to see a tainted one.Alice signed.‘This is turning ugly, Ria. I’m not sure now if we can help them. This vampire looks dangerous and powerful too.’&n
We walked back to the bunker quietly. Each one of us was buried deep into his thoughts and his own world.I looked at Alice and wanted to say something to ease her worries, but my mouth didn’t cooperate.I needed some support myself, someone to tell me don’t worry and everything is going to be alright.This situation was fucked up more than that one with the cannibals.At least those monsters didn’t hide their identity or play saviors, but Johnson was like someone was raising cattle, then selling them.I shook my head, no there is no need to fret about this, I won’t interfere in anything. I have Alice to think about. Her safety comes first.We reached the bunker and I signaled her to go inside first. I need to check our territory to see if we have been followed or there were some stray undead.I thought it was odd
I ran north and kept running for half an hour, and when I was sure that I was a safe distance from anyone, I howled.I howled and howled until my throat felt scratchy and it throbbed from the pain. I wasn’t disappointed when a minute later I heard them.They came from every direction and from their loud noises; they seemed a lot. I dropped my sword scabbard and roared.Seconds later I was tackled to the ground and a huge rotten wolf was on top of me trying to bite my head off. I pushed his weight off of me and jumped backward.His pack circled me and I bared my canines at them and flexed my claws. I eyed my opponents and circled them, too.These were wolves that got infected and stayed in that form. The thing about that virus was that it keeps you in that state, neither dead nor alive.Just an empty husk of yourself, while your mind weathered and your f
I woke up startled and Alice jumped on the opposite side of me. There was awful pounding on metal and it was so loud that it rang all around us. I stood and swayed on my legs. I was sore and cranky; I didn’t get enough sleep and because of yesterday's activity and that incident I wanted to spend one day in peace, but I guess it’s too much to ask. And yeah, I was in a bad mood, so whoever the hell was pounding out there was going to die. I signed to Alice to stay put and stood with my knife in my hand, then headed to the small hatch. I inhaled and then groaned, annoyed when I smelled Benjamin. How the fuck did he know about this place? I made sure that he didn’t follow us yesterday. Yeah, I’m going to kill him this time. I bitched and cursed all the way climbing up, but my mind blanked when I saw him standing next to some tiny teenager.
The forest was silent. So silent that I can hear my two hearts beat. I noticed this change for a while now, but today it was dreadful. No birds were singing, and the small critters had hidden in their holes. I couldn’t even see a single bug. It felt ominous. I shivered and looked around me. The sun was high up in the sky and the breeze was warm and made me sticky, but I had to get out of that hole. It has been five days now since Katy had become our guest and I hated every second. The girl was too sweet and kind for her own good. And that made me feel like shit for refusing to take her in or think about helping the poor girl. After our first encounter and her uncertainty about me, she opened up to us and Alice took a liking to her. The two girls were the same age, and it was expected. I walked towards the smal
“God, I would kill for some blackberries now.” The pregnant girl said, rubbing her bloated belly.I rolled my eyes behind their closed lids and kept on faking sleep.The girl didn’t stop talking, even though no one has replied to her.Alice kept signing as if the girl would magically understand her somehow.And I kept faking sleep, so whatever floats their boats, but keep me out of it, please.“My brother used to pick some for me when he was hunting or on a night watch. I miss him too.”She said and sniffed. I groaned and sat straight on the small bed.“If I got you some, would you just stop all of this?” I said not so politely and Alice growled at me.“Yeah fuck you too, Alice. Do you have any other wishes, princess?”T
“Please enlighten me. What gives you the right to bring strangers to my territory? This is the second time Benjamin and I can see a pattern here. I don’t collect strays like my father used to do. Look what it had done for him.”Benjamin looked down and played with his fingers before responding.“I’m sorry alpha, but I told you before that Katy’s pack is looking for her. This is alpha Cain and his beta Daniel, they are here for Katy.”I turned to look at the two men, unimpressed.“You should have been here a week ago, alpha. What took you so long? And how the fuck did a member of your pack get kidnapped?”The alpha narrowed his eyes on me. I think I have hurt his pride, but I felt angry about what had happened to the poor girl.So fuck him and his pride. He should have done something to prevent this.
I took a few steps backward, trying to get behind the other wolves, and secretly secured my face mask.I know it is impossible for him to recognize me; I was barely eight when we had left the pack, but Benjamin did, so I need to be careful.Daniel’s chest rumbled with a vicious growl and Johnson's companions tensed.Cain gave him a glare and addressed the newcomers.“I’m sorry. We don’t know what you are talking about. We are new to the area and made it our new territory. Do you have a claim on these lands?”Johnson growled, showing his teeth, and stood nose to nose with Cain. The alpha just stood calmly and smiled.“Yes, this area is mine and everything on it is too.”He said, giving me a side glance, and Cain chuckled humorlessly. I almost flinched when he dropped his arm on my shoulder.
I jumped on the furious dragon's back. Right between its huge wings.For a moment the crazed animal stood frozen same as me then he shook his enormous head and raised it to the sky to roar.I dug my feet into its scales and took a deep breath before jumping right behind its long neck.He began to flip his wings and shake left and right. The infected beast was trying to shake me off but I held on tightly.Alice raised her long flaming scythe and slashed at its throat then belly to get his attention back on her.Our plan was to make him torn between fighting me and her and in the end; I would be able to cut off his head.My sword's metal was tough and strong. It could cut through anything even diamond itself.I have no idea how and why, all I know was that it was a family heirloom that was passed through generations now.
I growled viciously. And my chest shook from the force of it when I heard that deafening roar. I bit tighter into that traitor’s flesh and almost gagged when the rancid blood of his flooded my mouth and some into my stomach. I was disgusted by its taste and elated at the same time. Finally, I will avenge my father. Then I will pay back that humiliation which plagued our life. The beta whimpered and shifted back to his human form, still closing his eyes. A faint chuckle escaped me at this change. I bit deeper once more, not caring that I was killing him even though he had submitted to me and ignoring the chaos that broke around us. My head was filled with the thoughts of my wolf even though I don’t have one which was weird and bloodlust warmed my body and soul. But that fucking dragon roared again, and this time I felt the thud of hi
Cain,I don’t fucking like it and I’m not talking about the fight. It is just that she was standing stretching in front of everyone here and they are looking at her with interest.It was enough that this damn vampire was scent marking her so openly right in front of us as if it was his damn right to do it.He was interested in her, and why wouldn’t he? She is perfect in every way.She was fierce, strong, and beautiful. She exuded warmth and love, even though she keeps denying it.But I can see it and feel it deep in my bones. Alexandria is the epitome of perfection as an alpha female.That female was born to rule, and her place is right beside me. I will never allow anyone to steal her away.Finding her was the best thing that has ever happened to me since this plague shit has started.
Fucking Fuck.Why did I have to do that and why not just leave this damn place? I don’t care for anyone but myself and my pup.But now I’m in that position I must fight for a pack I don’t want. I looked at the small clearing that was starting to appear in front of me in irritation.I smiled when I heard Alice huff in annoyance when someone else joined her up in the tress.She doesn’t like our mysterious friend and doesn’t like that she can’t see him.It creeps her out per her words and actually; I enjoy it. To have someone who got your back and no one can expect or see him coming.Though I’m still debating about what his kind truly is. The male doesn’t smell like anything I know, though there were hints of wolf mixed with him.Maybe that is the reason I can tolerate him. Even though he is a
Fuck, fuck. This isn’t good. Dragons are very territorial and infected ones are hard to reason with.We need to leave now or it will tear us into pieces.I gave Alice the signal that we will retreat to the bunker and grabbed my things.Cain looked at me quizzically and I nodded in the bunker general direction.“None of you is leaving here before telling me where is my fucking mate is?”I ignored him and lead the way. I could hear Alice and my ghosty friend following from above the trees.The dragon roared again, and we heard some growls coming from the east.Shit, there are infected wolves too. This isn’t good at all.Cain was right on my tail and he was looking around us, confused by all the sounds and scents in the air.The place was packed with th
I took a few steps backward, trying to get behind the other wolves, and secretly secured my face mask.I know it is impossible for him to recognize me; I was barely eight when we had left the pack, but Benjamin did, so I need to be careful.Daniel’s chest rumbled with a vicious growl and Johnson's companions tensed.Cain gave him a glare and addressed the newcomers.“I’m sorry. We don’t know what you are talking about. We are new to the area and made it our new territory. Do you have a claim on these lands?”Johnson growled, showing his teeth, and stood nose to nose with Cain. The alpha just stood calmly and smiled.“Yes, this area is mine and everything on it is too.”He said, giving me a side glance, and Cain chuckled humorlessly. I almost flinched when he dropped his arm on my shoulder.
“Please enlighten me. What gives you the right to bring strangers to my territory? This is the second time Benjamin and I can see a pattern here. I don’t collect strays like my father used to do. Look what it had done for him.”Benjamin looked down and played with his fingers before responding.“I’m sorry alpha, but I told you before that Katy’s pack is looking for her. This is alpha Cain and his beta Daniel, they are here for Katy.”I turned to look at the two men, unimpressed.“You should have been here a week ago, alpha. What took you so long? And how the fuck did a member of your pack get kidnapped?”The alpha narrowed his eyes on me. I think I have hurt his pride, but I felt angry about what had happened to the poor girl.So fuck him and his pride. He should have done something to prevent this.
“God, I would kill for some blackberries now.” The pregnant girl said, rubbing her bloated belly.I rolled my eyes behind their closed lids and kept on faking sleep.The girl didn’t stop talking, even though no one has replied to her.Alice kept signing as if the girl would magically understand her somehow.And I kept faking sleep, so whatever floats their boats, but keep me out of it, please.“My brother used to pick some for me when he was hunting or on a night watch. I miss him too.”She said and sniffed. I groaned and sat straight on the small bed.“If I got you some, would you just stop all of this?” I said not so politely and Alice growled at me.“Yeah fuck you too, Alice. Do you have any other wishes, princess?”T
The forest was silent. So silent that I can hear my two hearts beat. I noticed this change for a while now, but today it was dreadful. No birds were singing, and the small critters had hidden in their holes. I couldn’t even see a single bug. It felt ominous. I shivered and looked around me. The sun was high up in the sky and the breeze was warm and made me sticky, but I had to get out of that hole. It has been five days now since Katy had become our guest and I hated every second. The girl was too sweet and kind for her own good. And that made me feel like shit for refusing to take her in or think about helping the poor girl. After our first encounter and her uncertainty about me, she opened up to us and Alice took a liking to her. The two girls were the same age, and it was expected. I walked towards the smal