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Standing in the hallway, my head was spinning and my wolf was going crazy. Each jolt of pain she experienced was mirrored onto my body, making me drop to my knees. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡIG5o9Pqjoe
"Please tell me you found something," I said in uneven breaths. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡP2QuUr1tb4
"Shane is gone, Alpha. The trackers lost his scent in the water. He must be working with Miranda." Erik informed me quietly.copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡPUq4IColMp
Slowing rising to my feet, I leaned against the wall to sturdy myself. Veronica had to be out since the pain had stopped and I could finally breathe properly. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡnv6tTfijzH
Trying to come up with some possible explanations, I was at a loss. She had no scratches on her beaten body, only bruises.copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡypJpUDQV72
Slamming my fist on the wall, it cracked under the pressure. Flakey white bits crumbled to the ground in chunks, leaving a white powder in its wake. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡZWWq1E3p0P
"Alpha, you need to see something." Raising my eyes up to Noah, I tried to hear his thoughts. However, all I heard was complete silence. He had blocked me. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡPolVRebaxK
"If it has nothing to do with Veronica, it can wait." Still seething, I examined my knuckles to wipe away the blood. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡR59Bu3flZm
"Alpha, if this wasn't important, I wouldn't be bothering you right now," He insisted.copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡnYjkpkYtKZ
Sighing, I followed Noah with Erik walking beside me as he placed a hand on my shoulder. "She will be okay, I promise." copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡjzoEvgSGrq
Nodding my head at his sentiment, we walked into my office. Sitting at the center of the table was a glass jar with a note next to it. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡriwBU1F9nE
Picking up the jar, I examined the contents inside. A black plush doll, pins, a picture, and some kind of clear sloshing liquid. The top of the jar was sealed with black wax. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡwLDP53a4wU
My stomach dropped. It was a jar spell. There were only two beings who could do this. A witch and another supernatural entity who dabbled in the dark arts. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3PusuZInG9
Handing me the note, Erik cautiously took a step back. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡN7sjImlnwI
This is your first warning. The next one will not be so easy to fix. You have 3 more days to complete your end of the bargain. Otherwise, she dies.copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡ13tFSyI3Ce
The only one who would be dying was that bitch. My fists balled, as red tinged my vision and a bestial growl reverberated from my body. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡXG4s8yrRV7
"He's going to change, get out of the way." Erik warned Noah as my body began to shake uncontrollably. My wolf wanted out. He wanted to taste the blood of the person who hurt Veronica. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Jft2XQnln
Instantly, my ears were filled with the cracking of my own bones then the slicing pain of my face as it transformed into a snout, blurring my vision.copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6nqz2j8KmL
My white beast was finally released. I bared my ivory canines at the only ones closest to me as my claws dug into the floor. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡYkr3MABerx
My wolf was in killer mode, a veil of red consuming my vision. I could feel my legs shaking as anger continued to bubble inside of me. My wolf urged to burst through the door and run towards the patio. Jumping off, my paws landed on the earth with a thud before they carried me into the woods. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡmtgBWjzNHU
As my paws pounded on the ground they carried me farther and farther into the forest, over boulders and smaller animals trying to scurry from my path. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡaNiBmkVv4i
I felt utterly powerless. The bitterness that engulfed me was enough to make me crazy. How could I allow something like this happen to Veronica? How could I be such a fool for not seeing the signs? copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡg3CH6oiIDK
The more I ran, the calmer my thoughts became. Out here in the wilderness I felt complete and one with nature. But I wasn't complete. The biggest part of me was laying in a bed, dying because I was too big of a coward to stay with her. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡfZdwAaPaXx
Raising my head to the sky, I howled to the Moon Goddess. I needed to return to Veronica and show her my unconditional love. Show her how much she really means to me. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡ57knJHHEcM
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Finally calm, I regained my composure and changed back. "Im calling an emergency meeting, everyone must attend." I mind linked the pack. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡdVArrbBhly
Within minutes, the pack surrounded the patio where I stood. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡOqG9NpQv43
"Our pack is now on high alert." I announced "There is a new rogue threatening to kill me and Veronica. You-" copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡi0w7AG4xaJ
"Why are we on high alert for a girl? I understand why we should protect you, but why her?" A tracker asked, interrupting my speech. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8oEJP6Urnf
Very few pack members knew that Veronica was my mate. I kept it that way in case she rejected me. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0cGGlu6bZb
A growl rumbled through my body. "She is my mate and your Luna. You will do everything in your power to keep her safe and alive. Is that clear?"copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡfhcLpMsukC
A sea of nodding heads affirmed that they understood the severity of our problem.copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡet0ScQZ6hn
"I’ll be calling in help from surrounding packs. You will train diligently with them upon their arrival. The women will remain indoors with the pups. Every woman with medical knowledge will report to Ellen. Halflings will report directly to me until the others arrive." copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡmhz2YUx56w
The pack instantly started their catter, some with questions and others with hugs and kisses to their mates and pups. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡgmOs7eezIy
"Erik will take it from here." I concluded, walking back into the house.copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡbX2bQe2Plj
Rounding the corner, I stopped in front of my bedroom door. I could hear Veronica's heart beating and even breaths as she breathed in and out. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡcHALKyGhDN
I couldn’t lose her. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡOU9DmgSBQA
"Noah, contact the voodoo priestess from Cave Creek. Tell her trackers will be coming to retrieve her." I mind linked.copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡa1xcdnrfdM
Noah obliged and I entered the room. Ellen was still seated beside Veronica, holding her hand in hers. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡypu9bfISxm
"She is getting weaker, Alpha." She murmured, looking at me with worried eyes. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡGmgPZD6ReW
I sat down on the edge on the bed beside her and stroked her long blonde hair. "The priestess is coming." copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡspY0Bbo2rB
"Alpha, I know this is not my place to say anything, but I do have some advice." copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡPZ1j9dzR56
Nodding my head, I agreed to hear her out. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡeLsvBs8Hkn
“If you mark her, she will instantly start healing. And if you mark her deep enough-." copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMMCNoObqf
I growled in anger. "No, I will not mark her without her consent, and I will not turn her. That’s her decision to make." copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡNgePAo29g8
With that being said, the door opened and the hairs on my arms stood up as the atmosphere darkened. A darkness began to fill the room. She was here. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡfuUIZva8du
Being around the voodoo priestess before, I became all too aware of the feelings she projected to the people around her. The hairs on the back of my neck stood on their ends and the unpleasant smell of burnt sage filled the room. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡvShhu4Fig6
"Ah, a seasoned witch we are working with here." The woman croaked. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡx4nMTXaW6r
Her long black dress swept the floor with each step she took. Her long black hair was slicked back from her head, running down to her back. Resting her hand on Veronica's forehead, the priestess closed eyes began to flutter. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5mVZ4Vvf3I
"Place the egg in my hand," She demanded, reaching her arm out to the side of her body, her hand cupped wide. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡJzA1Q55wnm
Searching her bag, I finally found the egg and gently placed it in her palm. Her long fingers wrapped around the egg like a blanket. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡDVq0HkYSg5
Reciting incantations, she ran the egg over Veronica's body. I watched closely, ready to pounce on her at any wrong move she made. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡjlrflwbQLf
"Easy now, child. You know I won't hurt your pretty little mate." copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡyvO9wFeCcC
Roughly throwing the glass jar into a brown sack, she held with her left hand, laying it on the floor in front of her. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡYQxoQfIP8Z
“Show me the witch of this curse,” her gravelly voice demanded. “Show me.” copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡUslmHGSTwD
With her eyes closed and her hands raised above her head, she lifted her studded heel and slammed it onto the glass jar. The darkness seeped deeper into the room, filling the walls with an inky black.copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡ859XfFCuhP
Her closed eyes fluttered as she struck the jar again, her heel piercing through the glass with an audible shatter, releasing the clear liquid that seeped through the bag.copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6gFEEwTnl1
"I will take these to the crossroads between Black Lace and the next town. When I have completed the ritual, she will wake." Grabbing her items she quietly left the room. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡmguHCcnu5U
Hovering over Veronica, all I wanted was for her eyes to open, for her to smile at me. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8eZhceXPIf
"Sebastian?" copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡEPvjt9Pnxb
Tessa’s voice rang through the room as I hung my head low in shame. I had promised that I wouldn't let anything happen to Veronica. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡpTrTB35Zyb
Wet salty tears slid down my face as I looked at her. She ran towards me and hugged me tight. "Please tell me she will be okay," She begged. copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡTGqTYC8VrR
Laying my head on top of hers, I closed my eyes. 27Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFfJmV9xLo6
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"I'm so sorry, Tessa."copyright protection23ＰＥＮＡＮＡqYhSSSWYSu
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