Those two idiots never showed up. If I get my hands on Jeremy and Jaqueline I would completely strangle them. Jaqueline I expected her to arrive late and Jeremy early but it was a complete no show. I had to calm my mate down as she looked completely confused of the no show but I am assuming that she is just afraid and confused to being surrounded by two other Alphas and one of them being a female. Vincent and I had to explain as little as we could about both of them as something in me knew she was about to also ask questions. Humans curiosity will lead to someone's death one day.
I sighed out as we walked towards the hotel I was so ready to just be with my mate and explore the city a bit more before the last meeting. Seeing that my mate felt amazed once we landed in this city I should show her around. I am always traveling for business deals and just sleeping. Something different is good from time to time.
But we do need to shower and change of clothing. We can't be just walking around in such outfits. A thief can pop up. I may be an Alpha but I am still in human territory at the moment. One wrong move and Hunters can pop up. Or worse. Rogue Vampires. Demons keep distances as they like to hunt for their prey not have a headache fighting with one. I felt a gentle tug and I looked to my mate. Her beautiful eyes gleaming and sparkling. Her chocolate brown eyes are so clear thanks to the bright light. I looked to the side and noticed the Christmas tree. I should get my mate a gift soon.
But what does she like?
I know she is not completely a picky person but I still want to see the biggest smile. Something I haven't seen yet. But I glanced back at her and I saw how her face softened at the sight of the Christmas tree.
My heart racing as I feel like I am falling in love with her all over again. She lets me go and so I looked to the side for Vincent. He wasn't by me. I walked forward as I needed to get him back as we have to make sure we are not being hunted or stalked by hunters. I had found him near the hotel. A store that sells dresses. I also felt some joy seeing this beautiful gowns. If I bought one for Kira. Would she wear it for the upcoming party?
I smacked Vincent in the shoulder as we had to go back to Kira she must be still staring at the Christmas tree. They haven't finished placing it yet so it's just some lights and tinsel at the moment.
"We should go back... I left Kira watching the Christmas tree" I told Vincent as I placed my arm behind his shoulder
"Luke... Can I ask you something?" he asked so innocently
"You already did" I joked a bit
He pushes me back with a chuckle and I just slightly pushed him. He is such a puppy at times. I still can't believe he is this strong. Still no mate but is loved by everyone. Even the Alpha King. Our own leader. Likes Vincent more than any other of the Alpha's around the world. I sighed out and just looked at him.
"Do you think I will ever find my own mate?" he asked so innocently
"Vincent... This takes time... We all have mates... It is only a matter of time and place" I answered softly
When we looked up to the Christmas tree my mate wasn't there. Her scent faint as there was the scent of drugs and alcohol from where she was standing. I felt a growl start to rise up. But Vincent placed a hand behind my back as if reminding me about the humans around me. I glanced around and even if there were some humans around. There is still a chance one of them is either a rogue or a hunter. I can't let that get back to whoever is planning the rebellion.
I looked at Vincent and we nod in unison. We had to split up. It is faster like that and then we can link each other once we find her. I followed the scent of the drunk. Maybe he had followed or dragged my mate with them. Vincent went the opposite direction. I am assuming following the other scent. I heard a female complaining about her husband. I tried focusing on my mate's voice. Kira. Her beautiful melodic voice.
But my concentration was interrupted by a baby crying. I touched my ear as it ached a lot. Maybe I should follow the scent it is much easier. But there is so many and the strong scent is of alcohol and drugs. But one scent was stronger than the rest. A demon scent. I looked around as I started inhaling the scent in. There is a demon. A can recognize one scent above it all. I have fought this demon before. He was part of the Hunters group when I got ambushed a long time ago. Before I met Kira. Before I even met Vincent.
A demon that is obsessed with female humans and would do anything to their bodies. He enjoys the thrill of the rape and torture. If he's around did he see me walking with Vincent and Kira.
'I found her... Follow my scent'
Vincent mind linked me and I looked back towards the direction he went. Relief washed over me if Vincent found her it means he will protect her while I reach them. His scent is a bit weak meaning he is a bit far. So I started running towards Vincent. His scent slowly getting stronger. I looked up and noticed the zone. It was a bit darker than the surroundings. A barrier.
I looked as I noticed Vincent run forward and a small sound can be heard. Kira. My eyes wide open as I quickly reached the corner. There holding my mate tightly was Vincent. I can finally smell my mate. Hear her heartbeat. See her. I started to growl as I see the demon standing up.
The demon laughs as I stand beside Vincent and my mate. I could smell my mate's tears and it was making me growl lauder. My wolf is stirring inside of me. Causing me to start losing my temper. My mate was almost in danger once again.
"Great... Everything is on time" the demon spoke as he was sitting up
He started shifting into his demon form and it causes Kira to whimper slightly. His grin popped up and his teeth were very sharp a shark type of teeth. His skin looked so pale he can pass as a corpse if it wasn't for the horns and tail. His legs cracked and the bloodlust in me was making me smirk a bit. That is the sound I want to hear if I get my claws at him. Blood dripped from his skin as spikes started to come forth. I noticed how his legs were black as shadow. You can see right through it. The only thing there was bone and claws.
He is close to the shadow demon clan. But betraying your clan means you are unable to fully take the form as you are branded as a traitor. The body cracked and reshaped. He was getting larger and larger as the black smoke around his body made him look dangerous. In which he is not. I have fought him before. He now has a human skull with sharp teeth. The body like a shadow and all you can see are floating bones. No organs.
No skin. No nerves. No nothing just bones and a shadow form of a monstrous thing. It was well over seven feet tall. Its sharp tail swaying side to side. Mocking us.
I loud bang is heard and pain erupted in my arm. I held it tightly as the pain is too strong to deny. I can't hold the pain in. Who shot me? Is someone else here? I heard a loud collision and I opened my eyes slightly and there stood Kira all alone. I looked to the wall and there Vincent was.
The demon's tail smacks by my mate's side debris raises and smacks her body a bit causing me to try and raise myself up but the pain is unbearable. I noticed the two humans that landed beside the demon guns in hand smirking at us. I tried yelling at Kira to run away but I get hit with the demons tail. I shut my eyes tightly as I didn't now what to do. This is all a trap. Do they want to kill us? Or is it another kidnapping attempt while using a Demon as a secret weapon?
'Try to recover I'll do my best to protect Kira' Vincent mind linked me I looked to the side and noticed him standing up
"Get her!" the demons ghostly voice orders out
I was doing my best to concentrate my healing to my arm as the pain is growing. What was I shot with? The demon remembers me so well. Did he join the Hunters just to fuck me up. I groaned a bit but I did my best to hold the pain. I could barely move. Once slight movement sends shockwaves around my body. Do I have to shift for the bullet to be expulsed out?
"Call Ashton... He will now what to do!" Vincent yells out
I felt her hands roaming my body. I have her phone. I forgot all about her phone. I slightly opened my eyes and noticed her. Her expression. Pure fear. Frantic. I saw how her lips twitched into a calming smile. My body felt cold suddenly as I didn't want to see the fear in her eyes. The way she touched my shoulder and the continued rummaging my pockets I felt more protective.
Any human in this situation would have ran away long ago. I winced in pain as she moved me slightly but it seems she didn't notice.
She was gone from my view as she got smacked suddenly I tried yelling her name but I was too in shock with how everything is going. I can hear her coughing to my right side. I looked and noticed the blood. I couldn't hold it in anymore.
I screamed but it just sounded like a roar. My body shifted in one go. I couldn't feel anything. I just shifted. My wolf ready to take control. I could barely feel the pain in my arm. I just didn't care. My mate is bleeding. Again. Hunters have this motto that they are to protect the humans and become the top of the food chain. But here they are hurting a human.
It is not her fault that she was chosen for me. It is not her fault she is with me. It is not her fault that she loves me.
I glanced to my right and saw her. Her eyes wide open as she stared at me. Surprised. I heard the click and I bared my teeth forward. Growling strongly. I rushed forward. Slower than usual. My arm still not fully healed. Vincent had pinned one of the humans to the floor. I fought the demon. Vincent is strong in human form. It is rare for him to shift into his werewolf form. I need to get my full attention to the demon as he can divide at any moment if he wants. I did notice something gold floating inside the shadow part of it's body.
I snapped my jaw to his arm as he held my head tightly. He tried getting me off of his arm but I sunk my teeth as deep as I could. Demon's bodies are stronger than what anyone can ever expect. But I am really pissed of so I don't care about the pain I have in my jaw. The pain in my arm. The pain in my head. I will protect my mate until my last breath.
"STAY AWAY FROM HER!" Vincent yells out
I glanced back and noticed Vincent snapping the man's arms in anger. When I looked towards Kira she was being held by her throat. My mate being brave was not on my bucket list. She had spat on the hunter right in the eye and somehow I felt proud. The demon was able to rip me out of his arm I get off of the demon as I noticed Vincent pouncing on the hunter.
I placed myself in front of my mate ready to keep fighting. My mate's scent was driving me mad. I looked to the side as I felt someone beside me. There stood Vincent in his Lycan form. Is he from the royal bloodline? Only the royal bloodline can take on the Lycan form and giant wolf form.
Vincent and I were ready to keep fighting. I glanced at my mate as she just stared between us. She is such an innocent human. I kept growling avoiding the demon's tail to grab or hit us.
'Alpha we are on our way!' I hear Ashton in the mind link
All we have to do now is hold out until my pack arrives.