Chapter 6

Annette's POV

"Annette!" Meda chimes in my head "ANNETTE MOVE NOW" everything is still slow motion, not frozen but it's almost as if I could pluck the bullet out of the air if I wanted to. I turn my shoulder, at the last second time speeds back up and the silver bullet grazes my arm. I can't do anything in this moment but look at Lorenzo in utter shock, he looks shocked himself, his eyes go wide at the realization of what he's just done or maybe shock that I just dodged a bullet, either way he runs to his car and drives off, Veronica follows suit, she looks a little stunned herself but tried not to let it show as she turns to leave without saying a word.

I go inside and lock the door, I check in on the boys, they are safe and thank heavens they were already inside in their room, I go in their room and climb onto their bed, hold them and comfort them until they fall asleep in my arms. "That asshole" Meda says with irriation in her voice, "I cannot believe him and Champ would do that, they tried to kill us Annette with a SILVER bullet" she says again "This can not go unpunished, we HAVE to do something " , "Yes Meda but what do we do, he almost killed me when I tried to go tell Alpha about his affair, what if he does something like that again, or worse, what if he tries to take the kids....Meda I'm scared" I cry to her. "we will figure it out" Meda says softly as she lays down in my mind. I dont scare easily, and Lorenzo has never acted so erraticly before, but for the first time in my life I am truly scared, I think to myself as I fall asleep with my boys in my arms.

Daniella comes to me in my dream, I cry as soon as I see her, she embraces me as she wipes my tears away, don't cry love, you're strong, no being on earth could take away your strength, get some rest sweetheart, you will need all that strength you have in the coming days. She kisses my lips and fades away.

My arms are sore from where Lorenzo was grabbing them, the cut from the bullet graze is already healing but it still stings to the touch. "Annette" Meda says calmly, "something is up today, can you feel it" I pause and soak in the energy and feelings around me "Yes Meda I do now that you mention it, I wonder what it is" I respond. "I'm not sure girl but I'll be on high alert today" she assures me.

Ugghh I have to figure out how I am going to get out of this stupid marriage with that asshole of a husband.

I make breakfast for the kids and get them off to school, I get myself ready as I think about my dream of Daniella, I am certain her spirit was comforting me and also trying to give me a warning of something to come, I wonder what it could be...I look at the clock and head into work.

I just finished placing my bar order when Denise comes in, she notices my bruises immidately. "Oh my gosh girl, what happened to you?!" she yells, I just give her a look as I say "I don't wanna talk about it today please.", "Ok, but you know Sean and the crew will be in today and they're gonna ask too, you know they are protective of us girls here" she says. Denise is right, they will know instantly what and who the moment they see me. "Maybe I should go put a light cardigan on from the back, I don't want those guys to worry" I tell her. "Sounds good Annette" she says lovingly, "Yes I'll do that right after I drink this coffee of course." I giggle to her.

"DING" I hear the bell to the front door chime, before I see who walks around the corner the strong sent of chocolate and clean linen hits my nose, "OH MY GOSH ANNETTE, ITS HIM!" Meda squeals in my mind like a school girl, I get up to walk around the corner anxious to see who it is and... there he is...Tall 6'4 maybe, mocha carmel skin, brown hair twisted in beautiful golden brown locks that are about neck length, Light honey brown eyes, chiseled features, tattoos coming down both arms, his eyes lock with mine "Mate" the quiet growl humms from him so low, if I wasn't a werewolf I wouldn't have heard it. I almost melted to the floor when I heard the deep sexy whisper coming from his lips, he is perfection.

He strides up to me leaving the three also very large men with him behind him, he takes my hand and ask if he can speak with me, as he is speaking his eyes dart around the room surveying the other humans making sure he isn't being too obvious before they come back to mine. It feels like he is seeing into my soul with those beautiful brown eyes that are glowing like honey in the sun. I regain composure of myself and tell him we can speak at a table in the back, I turn around to take him back and glance over to Denise giving me a huge approval grin with quiet "yeesss ma'am" I feel my face flush with embarassment instantly at her gesture.

We get to the table in the back, the three men stand close by but not too close "What is your name please", his voice is smoother than cream cheese on a bagel "Annette Valentine" I respond, trying not to get lost his eyes, he smiles at hearing my name, "oh that smile is to die for" Meda purrs, "Annette Valentine" he repeats, "Allow me to introduce myself, My name is Kantrell Torri, I am the Lycan King of the Eastern Terriotry." The shock from his words wont let me move, I can't even speak in this moment, did he say what I think he just said? THE LYCAN KING?!