Instantly I regretted exiting the vehicle. All eyes were on me, both vamp and wolf. I was frozen, honestly scared to make any sort of movement... However Thorn pulled me close, slowly moving me along. "I shouldn't be here. I shouldn't have come."
"Maybe... Maybe not. Just try to ignore them. You're safe. I have you." We trekked on, moving closer and closer to the palace. All wolves growled. All Vampires hissed. Then we came to a small crowd at the palace gates, yelling at someone beyond them. They all turned to, and surrounded us. "Back away," Thorn said with perfect calm.17Please respect copyright.PENANAeUAKPwm1M8
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"Your scent is all over that bitch! Why the hell should we listen to you," one Wolf shouted. Thorns head snapped towards the man, and growled. It was deeper than even when he is in his wolf form. "You know exactly why."
"Hmph. I think he's just getting territorial," some lady said from the crowd. "I think it's a bit beyond that," another man began, "He's just trying to protect his little slu-" In a blink of an eye the man was on the ground, Thorn's knee to his chest. "Dare finish that sentence and I'll beat you till no woman can bare to look in your mere direction."
"That's enough," A deep and authoritative voice yelled. Everyone faced who the voice belonged to and got on one knee. Thorn stayed put, lightly growling at the man under his knee, not even looking towards his Alpha. Well shit. I followed everyone elses action, continuously glancing at Thorn.
"Get off of him." He didn't budge, didn't at all seem to hear his Alpha. The man pinned to the ground then grinned, and whispered one word that set Thorn off. He began punching the man over and over, bloodying him up, crushing his nose, bruising him. After just a little bit of time, the Alpha spoke again. "Hel, get Thorn off of him." Without response I took action.
"Thorn," I said, standing up. "He's had enough." No action other than beating the man was taken. I then pulled him off, with whatever strength I had. To my surprise Thorn didn't fight me. He began to relax, taking a few deep breaths, rubbing his eyes. "I'm sorry," he whispered.
"You shouldn't be."
"But I- nevermind. Bjorn," he said, bowing to the Alpha.17Please respect copyright.PENANAI1KMvtsQud
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Bjorn seemed to almost ignore the formality, and proceeded to growl at his people. "My wife has already made it clear of what is to happen with this young lady, Hel. And you dare to step out of line. You're all lucky I don't send you into the forest with your tail between your legs. Get out of my sight... So help me God."17Please respect copyright.PENANAiznvT1cM0o
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Then they all dispersed, completely silent.
"You two, come with me."
And so we did.
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"She shouldn't be here, Thorn! What were you thinking?!"
"Ma'am, I-"
"No. I don't want to hear any of it. Hel, please come in dear." I flinched from hearing my name. She knew I was listening in. I cracked open the door and peeked inside. Thorn sat in a cushioned chair next to the Alpha King. While as the well dressed woman stood next to the large wooden desk that sat in front of the two wolves.17Please respect copyright.PENANA6lbD0g3T3S
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The woman beckoned me forward. I did as she wished, while looking down at the floor. 17Please respect copyright.PENANAw0IwQKZxHr
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It was difficult to look up. The power, the confidence radiating from her silenced my own. "You're in the presence of both the Alpha King and Queen," said Thorn.17Please respect copyright.PENANA8yRaW9a60x
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Oh shit.
I got on my hands and knees as quickly as I could, nearly stumbling, and bowed so my forehead touched the cool tile. 17Please respect copyright.PENANAoSISCQtcX1
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"My apologies your majesties."
"There's no need for any of that," The Queen said, "Please take a seat."17Please respect copyright.PENANAYXgpgXtMem
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I did as told, now fidgeting in my seat.
"How long have you been having visions?"
"Since shortly after becoming a vampire," I said, fixing my posture. She seemed to take a moment, studying me.
"Where was your first vision?"
"At school in class. Thorn was there." She nodded. "How often do they occur?" I shrugged, "Here and there when I'm awake. I get nightmares and dreams nearly every night however. I had a vision on the way here as well."
"Hm."
"What is it," Thorn asked. She waved his question off, silent. I sized the moment to take in the features of the Royals. The Queens hair reached her waist, black as night, shiny blue in the light. Piercing orange colored eyes. A curvy strong body and pale skin, dare I say like snow. The Alpha Kings hair is silver like the moon, short, a tad messy, but not unkempt. One hazel eye, the other a bright blue. Olive toned skin. He was clearly not someone to cross, with how strong he seemed.
Bjorn raised a brow at his wife, "Whats going through your head Cynthia?" She sighed, and looked to me.
"Hel, go back to the safe house. Take some time to relax, rest. I'll be in contact with you in time," She said with a small smile.
"Wait-" I paused trying to gather my thoughts. "Why are you allowing me to stay in your safe house? Why shouldn't I be here? Honestly, I'm confused. I'm a Kruthian vampire. An enemy. I killed one of your own.. Why treat me kindly?"
Bjorn looked at me without turning his body, "Do you think of yourself as an enemy? Do you agree with Nira? Do you like her? Did you enjoy killing one of our own?"
I shook my head, "No. Never. And what I did haunts me."
"Then you belong with our pack. Our kingdom. Maerluna will one day be your home, if you accept it."
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