" Reyna hurry" ushered Valentina as she ran with Daxton on her back. Her father's leg still haven't recovered letting him run in such a condition might do more harm than good, fortunately, her mother was strong enough to run with her father on the back.
Reyna rushed in the direction her mother had run off to. With her sensitive hearing, she could hear the howls of a dozen furious wolves coming after her. Reyna was certain that Glen wasn't with them because even though she pulled back her power that subdued him, his emotions must be in a jumbled mess. If he really came after her then there was a high chance of him losing control of his emotions and wolf if that happened, it was likely that everyone in the black moon pack might die or at worse get seriously injured to be tortured by the Hades of their pack.
A howl split up in the air, making Reyna pause. She cursed when a grey-white wolf prowled out of the clearing next to her flanked by three other wolves, she should have known - the territory was only this big, she might have not been allowed to leave the territory but that doesn't mean anyone else wasn't allowed either, the wolves should have known all shortcuts around their territory.
" mum, you go, you need to leave! Leave with dad " seeing that the grey-white wolf had no intention to lunge at her parents and was only prowling around her sneakily and stealthily, looking for an opening. Reyna knew who it was, she understood that tonight she might not be able to make a run for it without fighting.
" We are not leaving you" hissed Valentina, the dominant wolf in her would never allow her to leave their pup behind.
" they don't want you, mum, they want me," said Reyna as she kicked off her shoes and stood up vigilant, her eyes firmly glued to the grey-white wolf.
" But-"
"Mum, Go! Go as far as you can now" snapped Reyna as the reddish-brown wolf next to the grey one lunged at her parents, he was fast really fast but Reyna was faster than him, she aimed a punch right on the jaw of the animal before twisting her upper body and clawing at him, she stabbed her claws firmly in its muzzle before shifting in her wolf form and biting the wolf's shoulder.
Thankfully, her mother understood and shifted into a golden brown wolf, the she-wolf allowed her father to climb on her withers before giving Reyna a long, wistful look before running away from the fight.
As the grey-white wolf shifted and Amber came to stand in front of her Reyna shifted in her human form as well, she unleashed a bit of her power by blowing it into the air like blowing out cigar fumes, which swirled around the four wolves in soft white fumes, calming the anger that was bursting forth from their body and stinging her skin.
These fumes were not something that could only be seen by her alone, the others could also see them which is why Amber shot the fumes a slow, patronising look before she spoke in a voice just below a whisper "you shouldn't have done that, you knew Glen wouldn't like it"
" he wouldn't like you trying to maim me with four of your bitches behind his back either" Reyna had caught on to Amber's motive intentions of coming after her with four wolves, she was alone even if she was more dominant than Amber, it didn't make sense for Amber to bring four wolves just to chase after her unless she never intended to bring her back alive.
" it's not my fault" drawled Amber " it's yours. You might act all superior like you can't even be bothered about Glen but honestly, you liked his attention. Why else will you act all bothered by him one second and the next second you would let him mark you? You aren't afraid to mate with him, you are afraid of losing his attention. You are afraid that he will want me more after he mates with you"
"You are not that important." snorted Reyna "I’m not you. That guy you treasure so much is just junk to me."
" fine if this is how you want to play" sneered Amber before shifting and aiming her fangs at her jaw, Reyna sidestepped but she lost track of the three other wolves when Amber attacked the four as well lunged at her. Reyna calmed two down with her gift while the other one stabbed her on her side. Cursing, she twisted her body before she snapped her gift at the wolf that she missed, calming the three together wasn't easy, but she did it.
Now her opponent was only Amber, who didn't show any mercy. She sliced and claw, carving in Reyna’s flesh as if she wanted to claw out her heart in one go. A bleeding Reyna could only repeatedly kick and inflict uppercuts on the latter, evading most of the attacks while waiting untile Amber finally tired herself out
! And then Reyna shift into her wolf form and attacked Amber.
She couldn't use her gift while she was in her wolf form, but the other three wolves still needed to be pacified. So she just as quickly shifted back to her human form to maintain her magic. However, subduing Glen has sapped most of her energy. Just a moment later, she was close to fainting already.
Holding on for almost one last breath, Reyna
continued to switch forms and somehow managed to prevail in the battle against Amber. She swiped her hands and blew another swirl of calmness through her mouth in the air, the wolves sniffed and retreated ever so slightly leaving Amber alone who has shifted back into her human form.
Reyna slammed her foot on Amber's head just like the latter once did. " this is why you never dared to challenge me without bringing your little friends with you Amber, you knew I would humiliate you in front of the entire pack and question your suitability as the beta female of the pack, I must say this will rank first in your list of a most embarrassing event of your life"
Then without waiting for her magic to weaken its hold on the other three wolves, Reyna ran down the path her parents took, using all her strength.
She couldn't allow herself to drop unconscious now. Otherwise, she would be taken back to Glen, and her parents would be dragged to hell!
There was a ripple of unease in the air when a pair of unknown wolves stalked out of the shadows.
The strangers in front of her were someone whom she should be wary of, the blend of distrust, impatience and caution was making her scalp tingle. However, for some reason a curious carnal almost animalistic lust was licking her skin, heating her blood - a need so desirable pooled in her stomach. It was instant and elemental, which should make no sense to her at all, but Reyna could feel her heart that was pricked by the distrust and scorn was softly being soothed by the sparks of a sensual hunger that made her body warm-up.
That made her curious about her saviours, she wanted to have a good look at them but then her knees buckled under her.
Reyna was prepared for the impact of hitting the ground but before that, two muscular arms wrapped around her waist as the most delicious scent of spicy musk, cinnamon bark and masculinity surrounded her like a warm fuzzy blanket. Her emotions went into a frenzy before her eyelids fell and darkness befell on her.
As soon as Reyna woke up, She couldn't help but gasp. Her extremely tired brain was able to give her some pointers - one the smell in this room belonged to a person who caught her before she fainted, the same delicious smell of spicy musk and cinnamon bark that she smelled just before she fainted. And the scent most definitely belonged to a male because there was no way for her wolf would react so strongly like this.She sat up straight and looked around, Her eyes scanned around warily. Though her saviour was good someone else was standing in place of him." well, well, well," said the shifter in a melodic voice " you are finally up huh?"It wouldn't take a crystal ball for you to know w
Cain regarded the female in front of him curiously. He knew that she was entrapped by Glen, the reason was currently unknown because- he couldn't investigate everything about her in just nine hours.For the first time in his life, Cain felt as if he was thrown off his loop. Every time he faced someone the only expression they had was of terror and fear, whether it was an ally or enemy they all feared that he might lose whatever control he had over his dire wolf, and maim them to death, all thanks to the rumours and his past.Reyna came as a surprise, and if she was born just to torment him, Cain found that he was becoming awfully hard as primal hunger swept through his system, building small cracks in his self-control.
As a pair -Cain and Reyna made way out of the room all the way to the main gate.Reyna couldn't help but be awed at how Cain was able to make himself look so leisurely as well menacing at the same time. He was wearing a scowl that made him look like he was a grim reaper, who promised death wherever he went, and her wolf howled in appreciation, another note that she was broken in the head by Glen's sadism.Nearing the gate, Reyna caught sight of the eight SUV's that were parked outside. Glen stood in front of the mob looking like a dog that needed a shot of rabies, he was scowling in rage with his clenched fists trembling at his sides.When they came to a halt the other wolves from the Cypher pack joined the
Reyna acted without thinking, her reaction was based on her instinct, Glen had her parents in his clutches and she couldn’t let Cain hurt him while he still held her parents in his hands, she was scared, anxious and nervous and when she got nervous she would act impulsively like right now. She only wanted to distract Cain but once her mouth landed on his, Cain pretty much took over. His mouth crushed against hers, Thalia gasped when he nipped on her bottom lip, once her lips parted he forcefully thrust his tongue inside her mouth sweeping against hers. The kiss was dominant and possessive just like him, he meshed his lips with her demanding the response he wanted from her.Cain collared her throat possessively while the other skimmed down her side encircling her waist, Reyna didn't even know that she was itching toward his body planting herself against his solid chest. He was like a goddamn drug and she had no doubt about getting addicted to him, his warmth me
“No” cried Reyna she tried to step forward but Cain pulled her back, his gaze strolled to Glenn who was looking a bit too smug, Cain felt his wolf rumble inside his head, his lips curled “ You really think that this kind of trick is going to work?” “ Trick? What nonsense!” Glenn repeated tonelessly “ what the hell are you talking about, Covington ?”Cain sneered, his gaze fixed on Glenn “You will not hurt Reyna’s parents, much less kill them, you know why? Because they are your biggest bargaining chips, if you hurt them you will lose Reyna forever and the chance to get her back, so who the hell are you scaring ?”Glenn clenched his fists but he didn’t retreat “ then let her go, if she does not come with me she will never see her parents . Do you want her parents to forever be confined ? I guess not” though he said it with utter confidence, Cain coul
After a quick stop to the infirmary of the pack, where Cain had treated his injuries. Not that he had needed that but Bree, the pack’s healer and Cain’s best friend had insisted that he should have his injuries treated no matter how small.Bree had come off as someone sweet, safe and timid … a female that Reyna despised and it was safe to say that the feelings were mutual. The healer had chatted with her like she was her long lost sister or something but Reyna wasn’t fooled.Mainly for two reasons first, she could smell someone’s bullshit from a mile away and secondly, no matter how much that healer tried to sweet talk with her. Reyna could sense her wariness and the thick jealousy rolling off Bree’s body.
“Oh you are done?” Reyna didn’t want to talk to Cain much less recognize his presence but the way her wolf sat up straight at his touch made it almost impossible for her to ignore him. “I thought you will be busy for quite some time.” She raised her brow at Bree’s who was following behind them.Cain tipped his head to look at Bree who smiled at him with a hint of professionalism and friendliness. He didn’t think much about it.Bree had always kept a good distance away from him. Swayer was the only reason that brought them together. Between the two of them and even their conversations mostly revolve around his sister.So he wasn’t quite sure why Reyna was prickly towards Br
“I don't like you.“Yeah that summed up her stay in Cain’s pack. She already knew that her stay in the pack wouldn’t be easy or peaceful. Not when her wolf was practically riding her senses being fascinated by Cain.Despite her inherent denial of not letting Cain get to her. The animal was drawn to his strength, his scent, and the dominance that rolled of his body with every sure and confident step he took.Reyna wasn't worried about resisting him since they were faking being temporary mates and shit. Her cravings would be sooner or later satisfied …which was a good thing because Reyna was never good at resisting temptation and Cain wasn't an easy guy to resist for any woman.