POV Craig
The rest of our time in the forest was relaxing and productive. Kitty was great at finding herbs, roots, berries and mushrooms. A few of the others joined us and helped us carry the bags of things that she found.
As we were walking out, I saw Kitty near a squirrel. She looked confused and whispered something. Then she froze and seemed to pale. I watched her with concerned and I realized that the rest of our group had joined us and were watching her as well.
Kitty and the squirrel seemed to converse for a few more minutes. Then Kitty thanked the squirrel and it ran off. Kitty glanced around and then looked up at us.
"We need to go. NOW!" she ordered and we all rushed back to the van.
"What the hell was that?" Neil demanded as we pulled away.
"Are we all here?" Kitty ignored him.
I glanced around and did a count.
"Everyone is here." Tommy spoke up.
Abby and I nodded in agreement.
"We nee
POV KittyI had been in the library with Neil for a little over an hour. Things had not been going well. At first I was worried that Neil would be flirty or angry but thankfully he wasn't. He was actually a really good research partner. No, the thing that wasn't going well was the information we were discovering. We were trying to find if there was a way to perform the ceremony to receive my powers without a coven. There wasn't.Neil was shocked and worried when I explained that I had to do the ceremony on or before my seventeenth birthday or I would lose all magic. He could see the stress in my face and assured me that he would help figure it out."Everything here says you have to have at least four people with witch blood. There's no getting around it." Neil shook his head."That's all I'm finding too." I sighed.He looked at me carefully."You do know where your mothers family is, don't you?" he aske
POV CraigMy wolf was making me on edge. After walking into the library and seeing Kitty in Neil's arms, I was in a rage. My head was telling me to calm down, not to overreact but my heart and my wolf were overwhelming. Watching Neil put my mate behind him, I almost snapped. Why was he protecting her? That was my job! To add to the insult, he was 'protecting' her from me!Thankfully, hearing Neil say that he was worried about me lashing out at her and that's why he was protecting her helped me see the real situation. When Kitty called me on my shit, I was able to regain control. I hated having to apologize to Neil but Kitty was right. Wasn't she always?Just as I felt myself calming on the walk to Colton's office, I caught the scent of my mate's tears. I snapped my head towards her and frowned, confused when I didn't see her crying. I was trying to figure out when I opened the door. Then I realized that the scent came from Ne
POV Kitty"I need to go there." I announced.Instantly the air was filled with growls. I looked up shocked to see a room full of pissed off werewolves. Abby, Neil, Craig and Colton all growled while Tommy and Patrick looked at me in alarm."Like hell you will!""No! That's not safe!""Don't even think about it!""You can't leave us!"Everyone was speaking at once and I just sighed and closed my eyes, waiting for the tantrums to end. Soon they noticed my lack of response and quieted down."Are you all done? Can I explain?" I asked with a glare around the room.Craig and Colton both sent me warning looks but everyone kept silent."I wasn't suggesting that I go by myself or now but it's obvious that I need to go there. I'm the only one who knows the way, I'm the only one that the Coven would trust, AND I'm the one that needs to perform the ritual. If anyone else goes they'll either end up lost or the
POV Craig I chuckled as I walked to the bed in only my boxers. My little mate was in a small tank top and shorts. She looked so cute all sleepy and safe but I wasn't about to forget what we started earlier. I got into bed and laid on my side. Then I pulled her so her back was pressed up against my chest. I frowned when I noticed that our hickey was fading. Now that wouldn't do at all. First I would take care of that, then I would move on to even more exciting things, I decided hoping that Kitty would like the plan as well. I dipped my head down and began kissing her neck. Just as I latched onto her spot, she gave me a soft moan that went straight to my dick. I continued to nip and suck as I pressed my hardness against her cute ass. She moaned again and her eyes fluttered open. She glanced back at me and bit her lower lip."What are you doing?" she whispered and I chuckled darkly."What does it look like I'm doing. I'm fixing
POV KittyThe last few months have been great... well as great as possible in a post apocalyptic world. Thanksgiving, my 16th birthday and the rest of the holidays all flew by. Don't get me wrong, I missed my Dad and friends but Craig and the pack made me feel like I was home. They made sure to let me know that I was loved and cared for at every chance and that helped me heal my broken heart.Neil and I quickly became close friends which seemed to confuse and astound everyone except for Patrick. Even Colton seemed befuddled by us. For some reason though, we got along perfectly. He and I were opposites and we seemed to help even each other out sometimes. We trusted each other completely and he was the one I would go to when I was upset or hurt. He was like my big brother and I loved it. So did he.I was extremely close with Tommy and Abby as well. They were the ones that would always have my back but they weren't afraid to call me out on my bulls
POV CraigIt was finally time for us to leave. These past few weeks have been difficult since we had to keep our plans from the rest of the pack. It was especially hard to not tell my parents. I've always been close to my family and I hated lying to them. I just hoped that they would understand. This time has also be difficult for another reason as well. I noticed that Clay was back to watching Kitty every time he could and it worried me. He had seemed to relax in the past few months and leave her alone but know it seemed that he was always watching. It made me feel like he was waiting for a time to catch her alone. He would glare at me whenever I caught him but never said anything. I wasn't the only one who noticed either. Colton call Neil, Patrick, Abby and I to his office a little over a week ago. FlashbackI walked into the Alpha's office and sat down next to Abby. Patrick was sitting on the other side of me and Neil
POV KittyTypically it would take Dad and I about ten hours to get to my Grandmothers when we drove. That was back when we could take the highways and there was no traffic. Now we had to avoid most major streets. Not only were they filled with stopped vehicles and dead bodies, we would be sitting ducks for any Vampires out hunting if we went that way even if we could get through. Which we couldn't.We were forced to rely on back roads and forgotten trails for this trip. As we poured over the maps in the last few weeks we realized that we would be luck to reach our destination within a week. It would probably take ten days instead of ten hours.The first day went better than expected. Luckily we knew what roads and streets were clear enough for us to get through and we ended up camping at the spot we originally though we were planning on stopping at the second night. Sadly that's when our luck ran out.We set up our tents and cooked a quic
POV CraigLuckily the rain had stopped by the next morning. We quickly ate a light breakfast and packed up, deciding to leave Vic and Paul's tent behind. I didn't like not having alone time with Kitty but it was safer to have three of us to a tent and I would do anything to make sure that Kitty was safe.The next few days were slow going. While the rain had stopped it was overcast and the mud made everything more difficult. We each had gotten our bikes stuck multiple times. Luckily we were able to push them out. Thank the Goddess for werewolf strength. The days became routine. Get up. Forage and hunt. Eat whatever we could. Pack up drive all day. Stop. Set up camp. Hunt and forage again. Build a fire. Eat. Go to bed. It was draining. We were way behind our schedule and everyone was in low spirits."Does this remind you of when you were living in the forest last year?" Tommy asked Kitty on our ninth day.We were close to our destin
5 Years LaterPOV KittyI nervously paced the room for a moment as I thought back to all the little moments that brought me here. I smiled as I looked out the window. It was a bright November day. The air was just beginning to turn into the crisp fall air I loved but it was still warm and lovely. It was a perfect day.My grinned turned even bigger as I watched the pack set up the chairs and aisle in the back yard. They all worked together and soon everything looked to be done.The pack had grown so rapidly in these past few years. News got out about the pack that accepted everyone including Humans and soon Supernaturals and Humans were arriving at our doorstep in droves. The Supernatural Council even visited a few years ago. We were all nervous that they would order us to disband but we were pleasantly surprised to find that they were completely supportive of us.It didn't hurt that we h
POV KittyThe next morning I awoke in Craig's arms. I looked up to see him already awake and staring at me with a smile."Creeper." I teased and he chuckled in his raspy morning voice."Only for you, Darlin'" he replied and I blushed and tried to hide my face."Aww. I love that blush and I work hard for it. Don't hide it from me." he teased back."Stttooopp" I whined blushing even more. "Alright, alright. Are you hungry, still tired? What do you want or need?" he asked seriously.That's when it hit me that today was my Grandmother's funeral. I could feel my face fall and Craig must have noticed it too."Don't do that, baby. I know that today will be difficult for you but I'll be by your side the entire time. So will the whole pack. You aren't alone anymore. You will never be alone again, alright?" he said as he looked deep into my eyes.I nodded and he stared at me for a second."I'm so sorry tha
POV CraigAfter the joining oath ended, Kitty rushed off to see her family. I watched her but didn't join them right away. I wanted her to have a bit of time with her family and I didn't want to suffocate her. In reality though, I wanted nothing more than to go pick her up and lock her in our room with me. My wolf and I were still trying to calm down from the recent events and it was taking all my willpower not to act like the caveman I really was. Clay and Luna came up to me and I smiled at their joined hands. Clay introduced me to Luna and I smiled warmly at her and shook her hand. She returned my smile. I looked back over to check on Kitty and Clay followed my gaze."Bro, is this killing you? I didn't think you'd let her leave your side. At least not yet." he teased.I scoffed but cringed internally knowing that he understood that this was torture for me."She seems so sweet and lovely." Luna chimed in with a calming voice and
POV KittyWhen we got back to the pack house. Colton ordered everyone to go rest and to regroup that evening for a huge dinner. "Will everyone have a bed?" I asked Craig and he smiled at me as he carried me up to our room."Darlin' we don't even use half of the rooms in this place. Everyone will be fine." he assured me.He walked into our room and I took a deep breath. "I can't believe that I'm finally here again. I've missed this place so much." I sighed as he set me on the bed."Sally helped me set your alter back up and I was sure to bring all your things back and put them away." Craig said as he opened the cupboard to show me the alter."Thank you so much! I was worried about my Mother's book." I smiled at him."Like I would leave something so important to you." he scoffed."I'm gonna take a shower. I feel gross." I stated as I stood up."Can I join you, Darlin'?" he asked.I looked u
POV CraigWe raced after Kitty into the hallway. The group that was originally there was gone but I didn't have time to think about it as Kitty ripped open the door on the left side of the hall. This was the door that Sally, Paul, Sammy, Zeke, Kitty's Grandmother and Sammy had gone in. The room looked similar to the one we found Nick in but it was all but destroyed. Drawers and shelves were scattered on the floor. We could hear crying and screaming. My blood chilled as we made our way to the sound. I tried to grab Kitty back when we saw what was happening but she was too fast and ran towards the chaos.In the center of the room stood Nick's mother. She was holding Kitty's Grandmother who was obviously dead. Saga and Sally were crying and screaming as Paul, Zeke and Sammy looked on in disbelief."She's dead. You are all next. I will take your power just as I've take hers." Nicks mother laughed.Kitty slipped in between her Aunts an
POV CraigI woke to the sound of a scream. Not just any scream, it was Kitty's scream. The sound had me jumping to my feet. As I stood, Clay looked over to me. He looked like he was just getting up as well. I looked around to see Neil standing looking in horror around the room. Abby and Tommy were still on the ground but I could see them breathing.I could hear a voice talking and even laughing faintly. Clay, Neil and I all exchanged a look and crept towards the noise. Just as we were about to turn the corner we heard a sound that I never want to hear again. It was Kitty screaming but it was such a raw and primal sound, full of heartbreak and fear but yet resilience and bravery too. It was bittersweet and made my eyes tear up.A bright light appeared and we rushed towards it. We were shocked to see that it was Kitty. She was literally radiating light. It washed over us and I felt a calmness in my soul. When it faded along with her scream, I was
POV KittyTrigger warningI watched in disbelief as Craig fell to the ground. Nick stood behind him with a syringe and an evil smile."What did you do?!!!" I screamed at him."Don't worry. I just knocked him out. He'll be fine. Well, he would be fine if I wasn't going to kill him." Nick smirked at me.Nick went to bend over Craig's body but Tommy to the chance to tackle him then. Nick fell with Tommy on top of him. Tommy stayed on him and began punching Nick in the face as hard as he could. Nick took a few good hits before he pushed Tommy off him and Tommy went flying into the wall. I watched as he slid to the ground, unconscious.I looked around the room to see all my friends on the ground. I was just glad that they were all alive still. I took a deep breath and glared at Nick."Now it's just you and I." Nick smirked and I narrowed my eyes at him."How did you do that?" I gestured toward
POV CraigI took a deep breath and gripped Kitty's hand as Clay swung the door open. We silently walked in and looked around. We looked to be in a giant storage area. There were cabinets and drawers all over the walls and lining down the middle. I turned to look at Kitty in confusion. She shrugged with just as much confusion in her eyes.Tommy looked towards us and opened his mouth to speak when we heard a shuffling sound. Neil gestured for us to stay quiet as we crept towards the noise silently. We crept around another corner to see Nick frantically searching through drawers and throwing stuff around. We watched as he grabbed something and nodded. He threw that object into a gym bag that was on the floor next to him. Then he continued searching.Clay and I glance at each other but then I saw Nick freeze in my peripheral vision. My eyes snapped to him and I watched in horror as he took a deep breath and smirked."Kitty." he said and turne
POV KittyI watched as Nick lost his last shred of sanity and humanity. I could literally see that light die in his eyes. I knew that I should be scared. I was standing in front of great evil. This vampire and his coven were powerful and worse than that, they had no morals or standards. They would rip us apart if we let them.I wasn't scared though. I felt as though everything in my life had led up to this moment. Every thing I had gone through in the woods, with the pack, losing my Dad, even losing my Mom. All of it led here. I knew then that this was what I was meant to do. This was bigger than Nick wanting me as his. This was about an evil council oppressing and harming the very Vampires they were supposed