The Black Rose

Chapter seven

Clarlyn

I once again was back on the road. It was weird looking back at it. When I had stepped foot on this land, I had felt a large wave of power. I could feel my presence on this land was a knock on the door for some creatures that have been waiting for me. The question is: what do they want?

Instead of thinking about it, I had turned up the music that was playing on my phone which was hooked up to the aux cord. Looking around I could see that the land had changed from a hundred years ago. A few trees were taken down to make some room for some farm land, there was still quite a few forests left for us though and the old farm houses were replaced with newer versions. I looked down to change the music with louder beats to distract myself more. As soon as I looked down my car was suddenly hit hard. It had made my car tumble through the air. When it finally landed it was laying on its side. I had tried to unbuckle my seatbelt but it would't budge so I had to tear it apart, internally cringing because it became another thing for me to f*****g fix. I moved my body quickly; taking my heels off, I smashed the window out with my heel. "f*****g stupid i***t!" i mutter to myself and whoever hit me. Like come on, just kill me but don't touch my f*****g car!

I placed my hands on the other window; flinging my body out of the broken window. Right before I landed I was hit by snarling beast of a grey wolf. Stupid werewolves I muttered inside my head. I felt my back landing on the ground I could hear something cracking. My head was next to smash into the ground with a thud. I reached out to grab hold of the corners of its mouth to keep it from biting me. The wolf snarled above me and saliva fell from its mouth onto my face. The claws teared into my flesh.

"Stupid mangy mutt!" I hissed at it while extending my sharp teeth. I could see see James and Paden getting out of their vehicles. Paden told Sky not to get out.

"Don't! Let me have my fun!" I ordered them through my mind. They both healed to my command, watching closely. I got my foot in between us and kicked the mutt's stomach pushing it into the air but its body healed instantly from the attack. I jumped up and as soon as my feet hit the ground I pounced. Landing right on top of it I started to punch it in the face repeatedly. The force of the punches kept the mutt from coming off the ground. On the last punch I allowed my nails to extend. I took my right hand and dug it into its chest. The wolf howled in pain; right before I took out it's heart I leaned in a whispered with a hiss. "This is how weak you are. I havent even shifted. Better luck next time." The wolf's sharp howl was cut off. I watched as the life drained from its eyes.

The fight had my heart racing with adrenaline. My dress was torn in half by the claws digging into me. My heart was speeding up so fast that i couldn't stop myself from shifting. As I was shifting the dress got shredded, apart falling off my body. Once I was done shifting I took my stance then the largest roar escaped from me. The grass moved along with the trees. Birds flew away as fast as they could.

It was a warning to all the creatures that could hear. That if you got I'm my way you wouldn't last long enough to tell the tale.

James

Her roar was so loud that I was glad that the vehicles were not in her path; because the glass would have shattered! The warning was so loud and clear that even the hairs on the back of my neck stood up straight. She looked towards my direction making direct eye contact. Through our collective mind link she said...

"Get the car back! I have something I need to do!" The command ringed inside my head. She turned around and headed for the forest.

"Paden! Follow her! And make sure she doesn't get herself killed!" I yelled ordering him. He shifted and ran after her not caring about his clothing. I pulled out my phone to call somebody to help us move the car. There was only one guy in this land I knew that would help us out. Jeremiah Veron, Loki's cousin and the next beta for the Veron pack.

"James! We've been in this land for less than an hour and you already need outside help?" Jeremiah laughed once he picked up the phone. I rolled my eyes,

"Yeah man, I'm doing good!" I said sarcastically.

"Haha, where are you?" he asked.

"We are sitting ducks right outside the territory on the highway." I looked at Sky who was already getting the 1902's Cadillac off the trailor.

"f**k man! Keep your eyes open! The local werewolves have claimed that area."

"Wait! Are you sure? We only had one." I freaked out because it was only Sky and I; she has never been much of a fighter.

"What! Okay... hold on, I'll get some buddies to watch the vehicles. I'll be right there, hold on." He hung up. I turned to look at Sky,

"Keep your eyes open and ears tuned in." A quiver of fear appeared in her eyes. If she ends up dead I might as well kill myself because Paden won't settle for less. Sky is the one that keeps him grounded. She helped me pick up the car and placed it on the trailer. We made sure everything was secured

"James? Do you think the werewolf was just after Clara? It was odd that there was only one and it didn't even second glanced at us." Her lullaby-like voice spoke up.

"Yeah, it was odd but hopefully Jeremiah will tell us what's been going on." I placed my hand on her shoulder to try and comfort her. A small smile appeared on her face and then gave me a slight nod.

We waited for Jeremiah, never once let our guard down always ready for anything that could attack. There were seven Shifters heading towards us. I knew because of the smell they gave off. To our own kind we have different smells. Humans gave off a hint of desperation, werewolves gave off a wet mutt smell, witches smelled of darkness, and so on and so forth. I spotted Jeremiah in the front; when he approached us he shifted back to his human form. He was butt-ass naked standing there with all his glory out, not giving a s**t that we all could see.

"Didn't you bring yourself a change of clothes?" I asked displeased.

"Don't you need need my help, or do you want me modeling clothing for you?" He smirked. Jeremiah and Paden always clashed though I don't really know why because they were like twins. Except instead of Padens sandy blond hair that was faded and long styled always right, Jeremiah had long black hair that was braided down the back and shaved on the sides. Jeremiah had deep drown eyes instead of Padens royal blue. Paden was slightly larger but Jeremiah was taller.

"Yeah, I do. Get your ass in that car before Paden comes after you for being naked infront of his mate!" I pointed to Clara's car. Jeremiah looks at Sky with a sly smirk.

"This is what a real male looks like." He opened his arms giving her a better view. Sky had a light blush on her cheeks, looking anywhere else but him.

"You and Paden both need to learn to keep your mouths shut." I said and he walked past me to hop into the car. I turned to look at Sky, "Stay close to me, if you die I die." I pointed at her. She smiled and gave me a small chuckle.