1

The wind howled throughout the village. The streets were empty, but I knew otherwise. The wind carried a scent so familiar to me. I crouched low to the ground. He was close. I felt my heart hammering in my ears. Funny thing the heart is. I could feel his presence. It stood out in this empty place. I could hear his footsteps now. I sunk down lower, trying to hide myself within the shadows. I could faintly hear his heart as he came into view. A few more steps and he’ll be right on top of me. He took those last steps and I jumped out of the shadows landing on him as he fell to the ground.
“You’re dead.” I said standing up and dusting myself off.
“Skye this is no time for games.” Luke replied doing the same. “The others have been looking for you.” He straightened his back and stood tall. Luke was taller than me by 4 inches. He was 6’0 and I was 5’8.
“I don’t wanna have to go to the boring meeting.” I said as Luke took my arm.
“Well you have to it’s your duty.” He began walking towards the castle. I looked up at him trying to see my friend but he was all serious. I’ve known Luke for almost 100 years. Yeah I know that’s a long time to be alive. See that’s the thing about being a werewolf your immortal. I was born in a small village in England in 1590. Skye Claiborne. Yup that’s me. I was the only daughter of the village’s medicine man. I was bitten the day after my 17th birthday. I had been out picking herbs for my father when a werewolf attacked me. Luke had been the one to find me after I was turned. It’s a terrible thing, transforming your first time. It feels like your body is going to split open as your bones and organs move themselves inside you. It still hurts, I won’t lie, but you kinda get used to it. He had told me what he was and that he could help me. So he took me in and trained me and then 80 years ago we came to America with the first settlers. We came here hoping to get away from werewolf hunters. Apparently people will pay good money for our fur. Especially me, I was targeted a lot because of the fact that I have silver fur. People called me the ‘Silver Flash’ because of how fast I am.
“We’re here.” Luck said letting go of my arm. The castle was a creepy place. It had gargoyles and it loomed over the village like it was watching the villagers. The castle was black and it looked ancient, it had missing shingles and most of the paint had been washed away over the years. I sighed and opened the doors and stepped inside.
…
“Alright time to start the meeting.” Caldwell said as I took my seat. Caldwell looked to be about 40 but in reality he was well over 400.
“Miss Claiborne it’s nice of you to finally join us.” I scoffed and mumbled a thread of cruse words under my breath.
“Now then, I would like to start this off with good news but unfortunately I have none.” I looked at the people of the room. It seemed the whole village was here. We were in the throne room of the castle. The elders at the front, each in their own chair, and the people standing or sitting where ever there was room. According to Caldwell I am an elder, even though Luke is much older than me.
“Eldon and I were out in the woods the other day and there seem to be some rouge wolves around.” The villagers all gasped and started to panic. I met Luke’s eyes from across the room. His green eyes locked with my blue ones.
“People settle down.” Eldon said calmly. “Garrick and Landen have been out patrolling the area. So there is no reason to worry.”
“We just wanted to let you know to be on the lookout, and if you see anything suspicious let us know. Thank you that will be all.” Garrick and Landen are the two other elders along with Eldon and Caldwell. I got up to leave but Caldwell put his hand on my arm.
“Stay child I must speak with you.” He looked at Luke and Luke nodded and left the room. I looked for Eldon but he had left to. Eldon was about my age when he was bitten. He had been 15 at the time, but now he was almost 330 years old. Garrick and Landen were the same age when bitten, and they’re from the same village. Both were bitten at 24 and by the same woman. Now they were almost 279. Luke was older than me he was bitten at 21 and is now 200. Me? I’m only 117. I’m the youngest and the only girl in my pack. I sat back down in my chair and waited for everyone to leave. Once the doors shut Caldwell turned to me.
“Child I fear that those rouge wolves may be here for you.”
“Wow Caldwell you got right to the point didn’t you?” I smirked.
“Skye this is not a game. You’re the only female wolf for miles, not only that you’re also the only silver wolf in existence.” He said taking some of my silver hair into his hands. “Think about this. They want you and they will stop at nothing to get you.”
“They can’t have me.” I stood up. “Is this all you wanted to tell me?” I walked to the doors and glimpsed over my shoulder. “Caldwell the worse has already happened to me.”
“My child the worse has yet to come.” Then I left. I found Luke by the fountain out front.
“So what did the old man want?” I shook my head.
“Nothing really.” He fell into step beside me.
“So Skye what are you going to do this full moon?” Werewolves don’t have to shift on the full moon but it always feels so great.
“I’m going to shift this time.”
“Want some company?”
“Sure that would be nice.” I smiled at him and he smiled back.
“Lucian Blake.” A voice called out behind us. I knew that voice. I would recognize it anywhere.
“Ryder.” I heard Luke mumble. “What do you want this time?” Ryder was another boy in our pack he was older than me by 20 years.
“I want to battle.”
“Again?” Luke sighed. Ryder was always trying to prove that he was better than Luke. Luke and I know that it’s just to get my attention. Ryder wasn’t ugly quite the opposite. He had pale blond hair and bright blue eyes. Some of the village girls named him the pale wolf. Whereas Luke was the dark wolf.
“Yes again do you have a problem with it?” Ryder raised an eyebrow.
“Yes I do have a problem. I was just talking with Skye here when you interrupted us.”
“Ah Skye when are you going to ditch him and love me instead?”
“Love? Who said anything about love? And besides I can’t stand you.” His mouth fell open.
“One day I shall make you fall for me.” Then he turned and left. I clenched both my hands.
“One of these days I am going to knock his teeth down his throat.” Luke just laughed.
“Want to get something to eat?” I nodded and we walked to the bar.
It may seem weird that humans know of our existence but this whole village knows. We needed their help and they needed protectors. As me and Luke entered the bar everyone stared.
“Mr. Blake. Miss Claiborne. Can I get you two anything?” Brendan said coming up to us.
“Yes I would like a Hare and what about you Skye?”
“Same.” Brendan left to go get our food.
“Since when did you start eating Hare?” Luke asked looking me over. I just shrugged my shoulders.
“Guess I wanted to try something new.”
“There’s nothing wrong with that.” Luke said. He started to drool a little. Brendan set down a plate in front of him then in front of me.
“These two are fresh. Divan caught them this morning.” Luke instantly bit into his. He really was a wolf. I couldn’t help but laugh.
“What’s so funny?” He asked between bites. I didn’t reply but bit into my own rabbit.
“You know this is actually very good.” I took another bite and smiled at Brendan. “Keep up the good work.”
“Thanks Miss Claiborne.”
“Please call me Skye.” He patted my shoulder and left us to eat.
“You know Skye I think this is the first time I’ve ever seen you eat a rabbit.”
“So?” I asked looking up from my dinner.
“Oh it’s nothing.” I studied him for a moment. His green eyes were sparkling and his black hair hung down in a tussled mess. His jaw was firm. Luke looked up and caught me staring. I just smiled and went back to eating. After dinner Luke took to my rooms then left. The whole pack lived in the castle but we all had our own rooms. Except for Garrick and Landen they had wanted to share. I started a fire to light up the room. Then I changed out of my usual leather suit and into my shorts and t-shirt. I stopped in front of the mirror. Staring back at me was a beautiful woman, with silver hair that cascades down to her shoulders and piercing blue eyes. I blinked and so did that woman. Was she really me? I smiled and the woman looked even more beautiful. There was a knock at the door. I looked away from the mirror. I tensed and reached for one of my daggers.
“Relax Skye it’s only me.” I recognized Luke’s voice right away. I walked over and opened up the doors for him.
“Did you not smell me?” I shook my head.
“I was distracted.”
“Distracted by what?”
“Nothing. So why are you here?”
“Caldwell stopped me in the hall and said that I was to watch over you until those wolves leave.” What the hell? Caldwell had sent Luke to babysit me?
“I don’t need you watching over me I can handle myself.”
“Skye you were too distracted earlier to even sniff out my scent what makes you think you won’t get distracted again?” Because I’m not going to stare at myself in the mirror while you’re in the room.
“Fine you can sleep on the couch.” I went over to my bed and tossed him a pillow.
“Thanks Skye.” I crawled under the covers.
“No problem. Good night.”
“Good night.” Luke softly replied back. I could hear his heart and his scent filled my nose making it impossible to sleep. I tossed and turned all night. I had almost fallen asleep when I heard Luke grunt and sit up. I watched as he crossed the room and went into the bathroom. He came out a few minutes later and headed to my bed. I quickly closed my eyes and pretended to be asleep. I heard the bed creak as Luke sat down on the edge. I then felt his hand on my face. The bed creaked more as Luke leaned closer to my face. He’s going to kiss me, but the sudden knock at the door made me jump up and mine and Luke’s heads collided with a thump.
“Ow.” I began rubbing my head. The knocking at the door became more urgent at my cry of pain. Luke jumped up and fell off the bed. The next thing I know my door is kicked in and a mad looking Garrick and Eldon came in. Once they saw it was just me and Luke they calmed down.
“You scared us when you didn’t answer then there was your sudden cry.” Eldon pointed out walking over to my bed.
“Well as you can see I am totally fine.”
“Do I even want to know why Luke is on the floor?” Eldon’s hazel eyes moved to Luke’s face.
“It’s nothing.” Luke said standing up. Eldon smiled that cute little boy smile of his. Being stuck forever at 15 had its advantages.
“So little sister,” Eldon began. “It seems that those rouge wolves have finally decided to speak with us.” Eldon had taken to calling me little sister since I reminded him so much of his sister. I stood up and patted him on the head. He was shorter by a couple of inches.
“Hey you’re going to mess up my hair.” He shook his brown hair out. It made me laugh. Garrick looked almost like Eldon except he was older and had a goatee going on.
“Ok guys out I need to change.” All three of them filed out and I quickly changed into my leather suit. My silver hair was in my face so I decided to pull it up. I walked to the throne room. I saw everyone already there. Then there were five unknown faces standing before Caldwell. I entered and went to take my seat. All eyes were on me. I nodded to Caldwell when I had made myself comfortable.
“Ok now you may speak.”
“We come for the girl.” Said the one at the front. He had dirty blond hair that had been pulled into a ponytail. Werewolves’ hair grows really fast. We had to have our hair cut every week. “We want her.”
“You cannot have her.” Eldon said raising his voice. He almost sounded irritated.
“Why do you guys get her?” Asked another guy.
“She is an elder of this village,” Eldon began but some guy cut him off.
“Oh bullshit. You just want to keep her all to yourself.” Eldon’s calm broke then. He jumped up and extended his claws. Garrick and Landen stood up as well.
“I said you cannot have her that is the end of the story.” This is the first time I’ve seen Eldon pissed. “Now leave and never come back.” Of course the other pack didn’t listen.
“We won’t leave without the girl.” That’s when I had had enough.
“Alright it’s my turn to say something.” I stood up.
“No you have no input in this you little bitch now sit down and keep your pretty little mouth shut.” The ponytail one snarled.
“Bitch?” Now he had done it. “Did you just call me a bitch?” Eldon and the others backed up a little. They knew what was about to happen.
“I am no bitch.” I yelled then I ran towards them. Of course I just looked like a silver streak to them. One by one I took them down till the leader was the last one standing.
“I dare you to call me that again.” The guy didn’t say anything. “Good boy.” My claws were fully extended and my ears had become pointy. I could feel my canines inside my mouth. I could also feel my insides moving around and my bones shifting. “Get the hell out of my village and don’t ever come back or so help me I will not take it easy on you.” The guy just nodded and then he ran. His pack following right behind him. I retracted my claws and canines and felt my ears, round again. The pain from my body also subsided. I let out a heavy sigh and turned to the others. All of them stared at me like they were seeing me for the first time.
“What?”
“Holy shit Skye there were five fully grown werewolves and you took them out without even breaking a sweat.” Landen said. That’s when Luke stepped out of the shadows.
“She doesn’t like being called a bitch. Something similar happened in an old village in England. Some guy had wanted her and she refused, he called her a bitch and she almost tore the guy to shreds. His buddy’s tried stepping in but she took them out as well.” Luke smiled. “There’s just something about that word she doesn’t like.”
“I just don’t like it.” I sat back down in my chair.
“Well needless to say I doubt those guys will be coming back here any time soon.” Landen said looking at the doors.
“They won’t give up on her that easily. They’ll be back. I’m sure of it.” Luke said.
“Well then Skye must be protected at all times.” Caldwell said.
“I can take care of myself.” Caldwell held up his hand.
“I know this child but who knows how many of them there are out there I don’t want to chance anything happening to you. All of you will take turns guarding her. Today Eldon can do it. Tomorrow Garrick. Then Landen. And then Ryder. Then it will go back to Luke. That is the order. Dismissed.” Caldwell stood up and left. Eldon ran over to me and grabbed my arm.
“How about we go out and play?” I looked at him and he smiled.
“Sure Eldon whatever you want.” He led me out of the castle and into the town square. Luke followed us. There were people there playing music and dancing. Eldon began to do the same.
“C’mon Skye join in.” He pulled me into the middle of the group and I began dancing. I smiled. A real smile. Not one filled with worry or pain or fear, but one filled with happiness. People were dancing all around me each with their own smile and each was as happy as I felt.
“Luke come join me.” He shook his head no, but I pulled him into the crowd like Eldon had done to me. He tried dancing but truthfully he sucked. I laughed so hard that tears started to form in my eyes. Eldon saw me crying and gave Luke an evil look.
“Why did you make my little sister cry?”
“Eldon its ok they’re tears of happiness. I’m so happy right now.” Eldon smiled and hugged me.
“I’m glad that you’re happy.” He then let go and we continued dancing. The crowd had gathered around us. Me, Luke and Eldon. All three of us dancing like no tomorrow, because who knows maybe there won’t be.

2

My whole body was sore the next day. All that dancing toke its toll on me. I heard a loud snoring coming from the couch. I got up and walked over to find Garrick laying there. I quickly dressed out of my trousers and into my leather suit. Then without waking Garrick I slipped into the bathroom and out the window. The air was cold. It nipped at the openings in my clothes. It also didn’t help that leather wasn’t exactly for the winter time. I stood up and took off for the woods. I know this was a bad idea but I didn’t care. It was about 20 minutes later when I found what I was looking for. The other pack. The rouges.
“Well well it seems she came after all.” Said the ponytailed one. “Oh where are my manners I never introduced myself. I am Crader.” I laughed to myself. What a funny name.
“What exactly do you want with me?” Crader was circling around me checking me out.
“We want you to do something for us.”
“Why the hell should I?”
“Because if you don’t we shall take out your whole village.”
“Caldwell and the others will stop you.”
“Not if we take them out first.”
“That’s impossible they have years of experience over you.”
“But we have better numbers.” Just then, almost as out of thin air, a hundred werewolves stepped into the clearing. I was shocked by their numbers, but I did not show it on my face I would not give them the satisfaction.
“You forget one very important thing.” I said turning back to face Crader.
“And what is that?”
“Caldwell has me.”
“Ah yes you see we thought about that but even you can’t take out this many men at once.” He was right I could take out no more than twenty of them at a time while the others maybe five at the most. We would be no match it would just end up being a suicide attempt. No I knew how to win this. “If you don’t do what we say you’re precious Luke won’t live to see the next full moon.” A look of pure horror crossed my face and I knew they had won. I looked him in the eyes.
“What do you want me to do?”
“Good girl.” Crader said smiling an evil smile. Half an hour later I was running at full force through the woods. I needed to make them think that I was really going to do what they wanted me to do but could I really fool them? I ran straight to the castle. I went right into Luke’s room. Luke bolted right up and stared at me.
“We need to talk.” I closed the door and locked it.
“How the hell did you get out of your room? Garrick was supposed to be watching you.”
“I snuck out a couple hours ago. He’s a deep sleeper you know.” Luke stretched. His black hair was messy and his green eyes hazed over. He was also topless. His bare chest had many pale silver scars on it from all the fights he’s been in. I had many of my own. The worst one I have runs along the right side of my face down to my bellybutton. It had happened one night when I had started a fight with a Red Coat. They had tried to take advantage of me and me, being my stubborn self, had refused and struck one of them on the head. He didn’t seem to like that very much and pulled out his gun. That’s when Luke came to the rescue. Luke jumped onto the man’s back and bit into his neck. The man, not knowing what to do, pulled me into the fight with them. Luke, his anger taking control of him, decided to blindly claw at things. That’s when he accidently caught me instead of the man. I don’t remember much after that.
“Skye?” Luke said bringing me back to the present. He then sniffed the air. “You were with those rouge wolves weren’t you?” He was pissed now. Luke jumped out of his bed and rushed over to me. “Did they hurt you in anyway? Because if any of them hurt you I will kill them all.”
“That’s what I came to tell you about. They want me to do them a favor.”
“No we’re going to tell Caldwell and handle this.”
“They said if I tell anyone they will kill the whole village. Luke there’s hundreds of them.”
“Impossible there can’t be that many.”
“Well there is.” I sighed.
“What do they want you to do?”
“They want me to leave the pack and join them. They want me to earn them money by killing people for them.” Luke was shocked.
“What did you tell them?”
“I told them I would do it.”
“Why the hell would you do that?” I looked at the ground. “Skye answer me right now.”
“They told me they would kill you if I didn’t.” I hadn’t meant to tell him but it slipped out. “I did it to save your life.” I began crying.
“Skye…” He paused. He then lifted my face to his and kissed me. His mouth was soft and gentle then it became firm and fierce like he thought that he would never be able to do this again. My heart was beating so loud that I knew for sure he could hear it. His was beating just as hard. He pulled away and looked me in the eyes. His face was flushed red just as mine was. My lips were on fire. We were both breathing heavily.
“There’s something I have to tell you.” He said his voice husky.
“What is it?” I asked but he didn’t answer he just kissed me again. This time more urgently as if he were going to die.
“I’m your maker.” He said against my lips. I pulled back shocked.
“What?”
“I’m the one who turned you. I was looking for food when I saw you. You looked so beautiful, so beautiful that I didn’t think you were human. I suddenly had a taste for blood and you happened to be the only thing around at that moment. I went into a frenzy and attacked you before I could stop myself. After I had finally stopped myself I thought you had died, but no you were still breathing so I transformed into my human self and carried you away. The rest you already know. Skye I’m so sorry.” I didn’t know what to say. Luke lifted my arms from around his neck and backed away. I stood there frozen. He had done this to me.
“Did everyone know but me?” He nodded.
“No one wanted to tell you, but when you told me you were doing something to save my life I couldn’t stop myself, you had to know the truth. I don’t blame you if you hate me now.” He started for the door. I reached out and grabbed his arm.
“Luke to tell you the truth at first I was pissed at the person who had made me but then I felt lucky. I mean I met you and Eldon and the others and I feel like that is the best thing that ever happened to me.” I looked at him. “I’m glad that you made me I would have been mad if it were anyone else.” I managed a smile then and his face lit up. Luke scoped me into his arms and gave me a very big hug.
“Skye I’m going to tell you something else.”
“If it’s more bad news I’m going to kill you.”
“Oh so my making you was bad news?” He laughed gently.
“At first it was.”
“Well it’s not bad Skye it’s good, great news actually.”
“What is it spit it out already?” Luke leaned close to my ear.
“I love you Skye. I always have.” He whispered in my ear. My heart stopped. I couldn’t breathe. Did he really just say that? He pulled away and looked my over.
“Are you ok?” I nodded. “Well aren’t you going to say something?” I opened my mouth to say I love you to but I never got the chance because at that moment Garrick burst through the doors.
“Luke. Skye’s gone she’s not in…” He stopped when he saw me. “Skye Claiborne you scared the crap out of me I thought something had happened to you.”
“Well as you can see I’m fine now please leave.” But Luke was quite pissed.
“You should have been able to notice the change in her scent when she left. So why the hell didn’t you?” Garrick looked at the ground. “Well?” Luke asked impatiently.
“Because I had been up all night.”
“What were you doing?” Luke asked anger pouring into every word.
“I was with Landen.” He shifted uncomfortably under Luke’s gaze. I myself was shocked at his words.
“You and Landen since when?”
“It’s been almost 100 years. Please don’t tell Caldwell he’ll defiantly separate us.” Luke softened and nodded.
“We won’t tell.”
“You promise?” His eyes were pleading.
“We promise.” Luke said winking at him. Garrick smiled and ran out of the room. I turned back to see Luke grinning.
“What? Do I have something on my face?” I reached up and began rubbing at my face.
“No but I do believe you were about to say something before we were so rudely interrupted.” He nuzzled my neck taking in my scent.
“I love you Lucian. I have for a long time.” He kissed me again and then carried me to bed.
…
I awoke later that afternoon. Luke wasn’t in bed. I rolled out from under the covers and quickly got dressed. I then ran to the throne room. It was empty, as was the rest of the castle.
“Hello? Anyone home?” No reply. I walked out of the castle and into the village. Everyone was inside. They had locked their windows and doors. That’s when I finally understood what was going on. I rushed to where I had last seen the rouge wolves. The first one I saw was Crader. He turned and smiled when I came closer. I gasped and gagged. They had taken a few of the villagers and gutted them. A little boy’s intestine lay out on the ground. A girl that looked about sixteen didn’t have any eyes. I doubled over and puked. Then I turned away not daring to look at the rest of them.
“If only your pack had listened to us this never would have happened.” Crader said putting his on the small of my back. I shook it off and stood up.
“Where are they?”
“Ah little wolfie I can’t tell you that.”
“Why not?”
“Because then you would try to escape. As long as I have them I have you.” This was true I wouldn’t leave without the others.
“Why the hell did you take kids from the village?”
“We needed to show them that we are in control.” I raised my hand and smacked Crader across the face.
“What the hell?”
“You killed innocent kids. You give werewolves a bad name.” I turned and began to walk away but Crader caught me by the arm.
“You will sleep in my tent from tonight on.” I glared at him but I didn’t have any other choice he had my pack.
“Ok.” I smiled my best fake smile at him and he let go of my arm. “Which one is yours?” He pointed to the biggest tent out here.
“You will wait in there for me you are not allowed to leave the tent for anything I will post someone right outside in case you need something.”
“Your keeping my locked up?”
“Yes because you are mine now and I don’t want anyone else to look at you or touch you. You are ripe and I will be the first to taste you.” I couldn’t help it a look of disgust crossed my face which earned me a slap.
“Go.” So I went no point in telling him I wasn’t a virgin. He would find out soon enough. I walked over to the tent and stepped inside. It was pretty nice. It had a canopy bed and carpet and even a couch. I looked around a little more. This guy had really thought it through. I picked up the box of pads. Yeah he really thought this through. I heard the opening of the tent ruffle and I reached down to pull the knife out of my boot but his voice stopped me.
“Skye?” I walked around the wardrobe to see Eldon standing there. I ran up to him and hugged him.
“Oh Eldon.” I pulled away and looked him over. They had beaten up. His lip was swollen and so was his left eye. “What the hell did they do to you?”
“Skye its ok they got mad because we wouldn’t tell them where you were.”
“But they could’ve sniffed me out.” Eldon shook his head.
“You smell like Luke.” Eldon smiled. I turned away, because I knew I was blushing.
“How does Crader not know this?”
“Because Crader is an idiot.”
“Wait a minute why did he let you go?”
“He didn’t but he felt you wouldn’t cooperate if one of us wasn’t with you.” I hugged Eldon again, and he put his arms protectively around me. “Luke told me to watch over you with my life but I was already going to do that.”
“I love you guys so much.”
“We all love you to Skye.” Just then Crader walked in. Eldon glared at him and gripped me tighter.
“How very touching but the girl is now mine.” Crader pulled me from Eldon. “You boy may sleep on the floor outside the door.”
“No he sleeps in here.” Crader glanced at me.
“Alright then you may sleep on the couch.” Crader turned and walked to his room. Eldon flipped him off and hugged me again. Then he walked over to the couch.
“Come Skye you sleep with me.” With one last look at Eldon I turned and followed Crader into his room. “This is for you.” He handed me a nightgown. I unfolded it and my breath caught in my throat. It was beautiful. It was simple cream silk with little white stitching. “Well put it on.”
“I’m not changing in front of you.”
“You will strip now.” I did as I was told, but I did it quickly. I slipped the nightgown on. The silk felt good against my skin. “You look stunning in that.” He looked me over and I could tell he was savoring me in his mind. The look made my body tingle with disgust. This man made me feel nothing but disgust. “Now get into bed.” I growled at him.
“Quit ordering me around.” My growl didn’t faze him. He just got into bed and patted the spot next to him. I reluctantly crawled into bed. Rescuing my pack is going to be harder than I thought.

3

I woke up the next morning to find that Crader was gone. I jumped out of bed and quickly got dressed. I then snuck out the back of the tent. His guards were more stupid then I thought. I lifted my nose to the sky and sniffed. So many scents. I sorted them all out and quickly found Luke’s. He smelled of sweat, and also of earth. I’ve always loved that earthy smell. I moved quickly but quietly. As I got nearer his scent got stronger. I ducked behind a tent as one of Crader’s guards passed by. Thankfully he didn’t smell me and continued on. I peeked around the corner and saw Luke. He was digging a hole. He had on only pants. His bare chest had faded scars all over it. His hair has matted to his forehead from all the sweat. He also had grim and dirt covering his face and body. Even dirty like that he still looked sexy. I shook my head trying to clear that thought away. I snuck out from my hiding place and crossed over to him. He didn’t even notice me till I was right under his nose. I put my hand over his mouth.
“Shh be quiet it’s only me.” I let him go and he turned to face me.
“Skye what the hell are you doing here?” He was angry and it hurt me.
“I came to save you guys.” I all but growled at him.
“We don’t need your saving now get out of here before Crader finds out you’re here.”
“He already knows I’m here. I had to sleep with him last night. Apparently he thinks I’m a virgin and wants to be the first to taste me.” I smirked at the way Luke blushed.
“Yes but even so I wasn’t the first to take you to bed.” That was true.
“Hey that time wasn’t my fault and you know it.” He laughed a forced laugh. “Anyway Crader is convinced I’m his, but don’t worry Eldon slept in the tent last night.” I saw relief cross Luke’s face.
“Skye be careful I don’t know what I would do if anything were to happen to you.” He pulled me against him and gave me a big hug. Then his lips were against mine. His kiss was fierce and passionate. Almost as soon as the kiss began it ended. “Crader’s coming.” I quickly pulled away.
“I don’t want you to get in any trouble so just keep quiet and go along.” He nodded. Sure enough Crader came around the tent. He was talking to a guard.
“What do you mean she’s…?” He stopped speaking when he saw me. “Skye what are you doing out of the tent?”
“I snuck out I don’t like being copped up.” He smacked me which earned him a snarl from Luke.
“Oh shut it you mutt.” Crader grabbed me by my arm and practically drug me back to his tent. “What were you doing with him?”
“Nothing.”
“Bull I can smell him all over you.”
“Personally I don’t think it’s any of your business.”
“You are my business you are mine I will not have you making out with a mutt.”
“Quit calling him that.” I spat at him.
“Or what?” He was testing me. He wanted to see what I was capable of. I extended my claws and got ready to attack, but I didn’t have the chance. I felt a sharp pain in my lower back. Then I heard it the sound of skin breaking. I looked down and saw that there was a giant silver stake coming out of my stomach. I could feel my shirt soaked with my own blood. I gritted my teeth and fell to my knees the pain was just too much. I reached down and pulled the stake out of my side. I then collapsed face first onto the hard ground. My blood was making a big puddle around my body. My vision was blurry and my breathing short and heavy. I could faintly hear voices. What were they saying?
“Did you have to use such a big stake?” Crader.
“I did what was necessary sir.” Who did the other voice belong to? I used my last ounce of energy to roll myself over.
“Oh well will she live?”
“I have no idea sir.” It sounded so familiar. I opened my eyes and tried to clear my vision. I made out a head of bouncy brown hair. No it can’t be.
“Eldon?” I managed to whisper out. I heard a laugh.
“You got the right little sis sleep well.” Then everything went black.

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