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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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡv58qBQOFQs
"Please tell me you found something," I said in uneven breaths. copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡMhEyLgFkE3
"Shane is gone, Alpha. The trackers lost his scent in the water. He must be working with Miranda." Erik informed me quietly.copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡtwZLED53xy
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡQhY0BsUPf7
Trying to come up with some possible explanations, I was at a loss. She had no scratches on her beaten body, only bruises.copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡZTRHfgyDWW
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡURlRT1AGzE
"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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡv8HHabQhQm
"If it has nothing to do with Veronica, it can wait." Still seething, I examined my knuckles to wipe away the blood. copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡ146gDsdIhD
"Alpha, if this wasn't important, I wouldn't be bothering you right now," He insisted.copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡhk4ColLNPy
Sighing, I followed Noah with Erik walking beside me as he placed a hand on my shoulder. "She will be okay, I promise." copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Sq7Xrpn7c
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡzrYyZjEjnl
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCqvUjKjz6
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡyt3UQuTLiX
Handing me the note, Erik cautiously took a step back. copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡMJVAFrsKJR
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡaZCeXPfJx3
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡZcTDeSr5Xg
"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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡJPrFurgNz6
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡGf0ysyEhed
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡUtAe3Uytuf
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡVvKbDq1Sx0
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡSBt7CXGa2k
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ypkzC17qF
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡeHYQY6riR3
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡe1YSTPnr2T
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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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡ95YqbJjoS7
Within minutes, the pack surrounded the patio where I stood. copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡRt3Pyx2ob8
"Our pack is now on high alert." I announced "There is a new rogue threatening to kill me and Veronica. You-" copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡS8b5QqVJap
"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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡAuJ0wCLtYY
Very few pack members knew that Veronica was my mate. I kept it that way in case she rejected me. copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡzdqjaxwcHX
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡwASNJledNd
A sea of nodding heads affirmed that they understood the severity of our problem.copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡhrRpsijZmH
"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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡJVdQuZa2Gt
The pack instantly started their catter, some with questions and others with hugs and kisses to their mates and pups. copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡcdWfjBr8ke
"Erik will take it from here." I concluded, walking back into the house.copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2fVmo1ak5Z
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8LSrBjTlxX
I couldn’t lose her. copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡcUEhAikEF8
"Noah, contact the voodoo priestess from Cave Creek. Tell her trackers will be coming to retrieve her." I mind linked.copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡioVKahUXWG
Noah obliged and I entered the room. Ellen was still seated beside Veronica, holding her hand in hers. copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Y1LSvpc7i
"She is getting weaker, Alpha." She murmured, looking at me with worried eyes. copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5ZY1uN1yH
I sat down on the edge on the bed beside her and stroked her long blonde hair. "The priestess is coming." copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡeHfylSe3C5
"Alpha, I know this is not my place to say anything, but I do have some advice." copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡ52OfdDHmwQ
Nodding my head, I agreed to hear her out. copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡEKOZkVrnJx
“If you mark her, she will instantly start healing. And if you mark her deep enough-." copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡReXC594Tp5
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡbtOlhJr9FV
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡZnxbtfVLkj
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡIGiAwzhBd1
"Ah, a seasoned witch we are working with here." The woman croaked. copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡfs6aVZ0Egh
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡpLbWpV2Ou8
"Place the egg in my hand," She demanded, reaching her arm out to the side of her body, her hand cupped wide. copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡxS7SEFinpN
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0nmwUzMyWY
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡEJtuNtF3Nr
"Easy now, child. You know I won't hurt your pretty little mate." copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡ15vTyAIPWt
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡreenU2pteC
“Show me the witch of this curse,” her gravelly voice demanded. “Show me.” copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡdClsFlJAeS
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡTFxodDhmXZ
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡsfBiEThoLJ
"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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡKRqQ30fKIm
Hovering over Veronica, all I wanted was for her eyes to open, for her to smile at me. copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡfEtRBTO2kM
"Sebastian?" copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡw6qE5A2gpz
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡYqJlRpHFrD
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 protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡRyzv2DlU0g
Laying my head on top of hers, I closed my eyes. 164Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDLdItbrlBF
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"I'm so sorry, Tessa."copyright protection160ＰＥＮＡＮＡyiO8Zqh2PH
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