After the little game of tag between me and the two hunters, I realised I had left behind my mother’s gift I had just brought. It was back at the area where I had run into that group of golden-eyed people. I sighed and wondered if I should try to loop around and try to head back to the area. I hoped it might still be there, seeing how late in the morning it was.
I couldn’t transform back into my human form, with no clothes to put on, and I wasn’t sure if it was safe for me to just wander around in my wolf form. I was a bigger target in this form than I ever would be in my human form. Luckily for me, there were enough back allies and things around that I could easily navigate without too much risk of running into people.
The only downside was the smell most of these places had. Sick from drunkards, piss and other scents were often overpowering. Even to where I might smell nothing else there and that anything else could include Hu
As the Hunter turned the corner, he paused and looked at me. I could see the smug look on his face as he looked me up and down. I wanted to bite his face clean off, but I had to keep my cool. There was no use in gaining even more attention than I already gathered.The fur on my tail was standing on end. This Hunter made me anxious. So far, he hadn’t pulled a gun on me, which was a good sign that I could carry out my escape plan without him shooting at me and potentially hurting or killing me before I could get far in my escape.“Oi, Jones! Come ‘ere! We got ourselves a little mongrel!” The Hunter called out to one of his friends. I seethed at the insult. It was always the same kinds, and I loathed it. Though what had given me away?As this ‘Jones’ person joined his friend, they both let out a laugh. “Shit man, when I heard the guy’s account of his size, I was expecting some actual wolf but al
After finally getting back to the hotel and crashing out almost instantly, I awoke to the sound of the late morning sounds. Last night almost didn’t feel real to me. Today I had plans to do a bit more sightseeing and other more relaxed activities. I hoped that the Hunters would have given up their search for me, but part of me doubted it.After showering, dressing for the day, and grabbing something to eat in the hotel, I was ready for one last day as a tourist. This time, I was more cautious about my surroundings and who took notice of me. I visited several famous statues, fountains and other landmarks around the area and visited some excellent restaurants too.The day passed by quickly, and I was thankful that the Hunters didn’t seem to be around during the day. Or I assumed not. It made sense; it was far too busy during the day to actively hunt d
The journey into Wales had been far less stuffy and hot than my trip into London. I was rather thankful for a bit more space on the bus this time around. I had stretched my legs in the aisle for most of the journey, as no one had sat next to me. What was even more surprising to me was that I had even got a nap in for a couple of hours, so by the time we had arrived in the city; I was well-rested.The hotel I was staying at was a short walk from where the trains and buses came and went. The area itself was rather open and even had a pub which also worked as a restaurant right near the corner of the street. My mother had been right, Cardiff was not as large seeming as London had been, but it was still quite busy for the late afternoon hours.I looked at my phone to check the location of my hotel and nodded. Luckily, it wasn’t far away at all and I could easily walk there from where I had arrived. With a small smile to myself, I headed to the
The building seemed relatively normal for a pub, but something felt off about the place. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it, but there was a scent that my nose did not agree with. Despite the strange feeling and the odd smell, one other scent had grabbed my attention in particular. I could tell that it was at least a day or two old, but more than that, I wasn’t sure. It was familiar but also nothing like I had smelt before.Puzzled, I tried to mingle in with the crowds as best as I could. From what I could tell, everyone who came here was human. The staff, the customers, even the bouncers. I sat down near the entrance with a pint and glanced out the window. Several supernatural beings walked past, laughing and talking to one another, but when they spotted me, they looked surprised. As though I shouldn’t be there. I couldn’t explain it, but that was when I realised something was of
The next day I brought a little stuffed toy of a Welsh dragon, a box to put it in, a postcard which I wrote, a greetings message and a few other little trinkets. I then headed to the post office which I found by chance. The people working there helped with the steps I needed to take to ensure my mother got the package. With that done, I headed off to book a seat at TGI Fridays for later in the evening.With that done, I headed to the comic shop and got myself a few comics to read and a cute little keyring. I wasn’t a huge comic book fan, but I enjoyed a few mangas here and there depending on the plotline they had. Berserk was probably one of my favourites, but the volumes were always bulky so I usually ordered them instead.After some sightseeing, which included the castle, which I had to pay to get in - though apparently, those who lived or worked in the
As the evening sky turned to a rosy sunset hue, I exited the hotel. The clouds had a pinkish tint to them which made me remember the old saying: red sky at night, shepherd’s delight. Red sky in the morning, shepherd’s warning. That meant the weather was going to continue to be wonderful, if you believed in the old superstitions, anyway. I smiled a bit. I hoped this was a sign of good things to come. With the evening summer air sparking my excitement, I couldn’t keep myself from humming to myself happily as I walked. When I reached the area which I had picked up my mate’s scent, I waited for any sign of a Hunter. The building was closed, but I could tell that there was still some activity within. I carefully made my way closer, trying to pick out the voices from within. From the little bits, I could overhear, they weren’t too happy about one of their members bringing in someone not fully human. I furrowed my brows. Something about that was oddly
The silence between us was deafening. I must have perplexed him by my statement, as he just stood there, peering at me. I was faring no better, not really. After all, what more could I do or say? The one whose scent had excited me and whose I had longed to find belonged to the one who could very well end my life here and now if he so wished. I dared to raise my gaze to his face. He was giving me the oddest expression. I couldn’t blame him for that. After all, it must have sounded beyond strange. There was something else in his reaction, however. A slight flush had formed on his cheeks and he looked as though he didn’t quite comprehend just what I had said while knowing exactly what I meant. After a moment, he raised his cigarette to his lips, took a deep breath in, then released it. He seemed to go back to his emotionless expression towards me as he said, “we
I reached the hotel I was staying at in an almost dazed like state. I had really met my destined mate, and he had been nothing like I had ever imagined. Realising what had happened to my pack, I knew I couldn’t tell my mother that he was a Hunter. At least not yet, anyway. I fell back onto my bed, took out my phone, and sent her a quick text. I knew she wouldn’t see it until morning, but that was fine with me. Me: I ran into my mate. It’s a guy, a little taller than me. I don’t know if he has accepted me as his mate or not yet, but he is human, so it may take a while for him to understand. Wish me luck! I sighed and looked up at the ceiling. He hadn’t outright rejected me, but he hadn’t accepted me either. It was almost a cruel punishment, yet I was happy. I couldn’t explain it, but knowing that I would not be on an endless search had at least put my mind at ease. I could figure out the Hunter part later. I slept soundly that night, and