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Chapter 13: Tana
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“Hello brother. I assumed you were dead.” I watch as the stranger walks up. There is something familiar about him, but I don’t have time to focus on what it might be. “I don’t have a brother. I’m an only child.” “Well, now, that’s where you’re wrong.” He shakes his head as if he’s sad that he has to explain this to me. “I guess he never told you.” I stare him down, waiting. “You see, you and I have the same father.” “Liar!” “No, I’m not. I’m your older half-brother.” “My father never cheated on my mother.” “You’re right about that. You see, he was with my mother. They were together until he met your mother, his fated mate.” He spits out the last part as he begins pacing in front of me, his anger building. I subtly move in front of the open cage, instinctively wanting to protect my pack. “But he never marked my mother. I guess he always knew he’d leave us. And he did, as soon as he met your mother. As if having a fated mate is so special!” It is special. I may have made a mess
The Arena Chapter 15: Tana
I didn’t know the kestrel and I barely trusted Ishir, but I didn’t have a choice. I can’t fly to my cave of treasures, so I need Ish to carry me if we’re going to get there in this century. We pick up the kestrel first. She’s still healing from her injuries, but she looks pretty good. “Are you able to shift?” Ish asks her. “I think so. It’s good to see you again, Tana.” She says to me quietly. “You as well. I never got your name.” “Jena.” “Well, Jena. Ish here thinks it’s a good idea for all of us to move to the city. What do you think?” “Umm, well, I don’t have any money.” “Good thing for you, Tana has money and I have jobs for both of you.” “What kind if a job?” She asks. Jena is young. If I had to guess, I’d say she’s barely an adult. “Apparently, I’m going to need a babysitter in a few months.” Jena’s eyes go wide. “Oh.” Is all she says looking at my stomach, before turning to Ish. “What about my sister? I need to find her.” “I’ll search for your sister once we’re settl
The Arena Chapter 16: Cedric
The man who called himself my half-brother ran while he had me fighting his ‘pack’ members. I have to assume he stayed someplace and watched until he realized I had defeated everyone who betrayed my pack. I never even got his name, but if I ever see him again, he’s a dead man. It’s amazing how quickly things can be destroyed and how much longer it takes to rebuild them. The pack was decimated. My pack members had been starved, tortured, beaten and raped. The first order of business was to provide food and medical care to everyone. I found a couple of people who were knowledgeable and healthy enough to triage the injured while I went hunting. As I began to bring in food, those that still had energy to stand began pulling together a fire and setting up a spit for cooking the meat. All day I continued to hunt and bring in meat. Those that could, helped to clean and cook the food. They started by feeding the weakest in the pack, including the pups, then moved on to those who were workin
The Arena Chapter 17: Tana
Adjusting to life in a big city is, well, an adjustment. When we arrived in the city, Ishir took Jena to a pawn shop and sold one of the diamonds, leaving the rest with me. With the money we made, we bought some high-end clothes, some food and a hotel room for a week. The rest of the week, the three of us would go into upscale jewelry stores, selling a couple of diamonds at a time. We constantly rotated who the two were going in to sell the diamonds. We also moved around the city, starting with the east side, moving to the north side and all the way around, so we weren’t seen in close proximity selling our diamonds. When it is all said and done, we have nearly six million dollars. Ish found a penthouse apartment, in the tallest high rise in the city. He said it had gone up for sale, but I think he convinced the people to sell it to us, for the astronomical price of 4.5 million dollars. Caves are free, and they have a better view. He insisted that we needed an upscale car to go with
The Arena Chapter 18: Cedric
My search for Tana is on hold again. As desperate as I am to find her, I am also desperate to make Troy pay for what he did to my pack. I explain to Bastian what the Arena is. Now the underground tunnels make much more sense. This is how they are getting the supes into the cells without drawing attention to themselves. We take the rest of the day to study the map, deciding who will go with us to fight the humans and rescue the supes, and who will stay to protect the pack. Bastian and I agreed that if Troy gets away, the first thing he will do is try to come back and take over the pack. Therefore, I leave Bastian behind to guard the pack with half our warriors and I take the other half as we begin the trek to the new arena. We run for three days. When we get close enough, we find our trackers and begin searching and watching. I know better than most what to look for, so I see it first when what looks like a Keeper exits an area near us. “What day is it?” I ask my warriors. “Thursda
The Arena Chapter 19: Cedric
The next morning, I see him. Troy. He’s walking in with the leaders. So, he’s now hunting his own kind for the humans. And he thought he was Alpha material. I can’t help the snarl that starts in my chest. One of the warriors puts his hand on my shoulder. My head whips around as I bare my teeth. “Alpha. If you attack him now, we won’t be able to help all these supes. We all hate him, but we need to keep our heads.” I look at him more closely as I rein in my anger. He’s right, I need to focus, but not many would have had the guts to say that to me. “Are you related to Bastian, by chance?” “Half-brother.” He says with a smile. I tuck that knowledge away for later. I need a Gamma for my pack and this warrior may have just won himself the spot. I refocus my attention on the arena. Troy is here, and Tana might be here soon. If so, I have to speak to her. We watch as the spectators enter the arena. “Enjoy what little time you have left assholes.” One of my warriors says quietly. When
The Arena Chapter 20: Tana
We make a plan to attack the arena where Palila is being held. Jena doesn’t like being left behind, but I need someone to watch Kenna for us and, in truth, she would only be in the way. Ishir and I sit down the next night and talk through our plan. “We need Avani.” “Why? I’m able to shift again, and I’m at full strength.” “This is a new arena. I saw the bars on the Commander’s box. They are prepared for an uprising. While having one dragon is great, having two will ensure our victory.” “Your confidence in me is astounding.” I say sarcastically. “I know you are strong, Tana. I know you are fierce. But we don’t know what they may have planned. Two fierce, apex predators are better than one.” He says. “So, what are you, then? Chopped liver? Last I looked, tigers were considered apex predators as well.” “There’s apex and then there’s dragons.” “Fine. But I have no idea where to find him.” “I do, but if we don’t want to raise suspicions, we’ll have to leave after you’re done with w
The Arena Chapter 21: Cedric
“So, you’re one of the Elemental Dragons.” I make the statement rather than asking the question. My voice is rough and deep because I haven’t shifted back yet. I’ve never come into contact with a dragon before today and I’m not exactly sure what to expect. I’m not thrilled that Ishir left without telling me where Tana is. And now I have a dragon to contend with. “I’m the Earth dragon.” Avani says. “So, what do you want with Tana?” He asks making my head snap to him. “You know Tana?” “Of course.” He’s looking at his nails as if he’s bored with our discussion. “How do you know her?” That gets his attention. He looks at me, his eyes narrowing. “You don’t know what she is, do you? I clench my teeth. I don’t, but this arrogant asshole seems to. His eyebrow raises and a smirk crosses his face. “Well, know this. If Tana doesn’t want to talk to you, she won’t. She has a very strong personality. I’m guessing you did something to piss her off?” “That’s none of your business.” He shrugs
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