No Escape

CHAPTER ONE

Artemis

No matter how hard I try to forget that horrible night it always haunts me in my dreams. I remember as if it was yesterday…Brasov, Romania 2003 was the most gruesome night before my family and I escaped from the undead. The vamps broke the treaty attacking our wolves then declared war with Pack Moon Stone. My father Aziel Blackwell was the Alpha, and he was always 10 steps ahead but the undead crept in the shadows.

He had control of all packs in Romania. I was 5 years old and the storm that came stormed in a whole lot of trouble. My mother Ulrika was nervously packing our things. I couldn’t understand why until my father stormed in with my uncle Kane who was beta 2nd in command .

As I peaked through the crack of the door I overheard them speaking about the vamps slaughtering packs one by one. “ We need to Report this to the Black Guardians Alex, this is WAR *growling* my father sighed .”I know brother this is far from over, we protect our pack at all cost , but once the Black Guardians are involved there’s no turning back “. He heard me creeping, listening by the door. My father looked at me and immediately dropped conversation. He growled angrily to my uncle “Let’s get moving “ The vamps already killed a lot of my fathers soilders. We were on a very short time limit to escape with our pack. My parents and uncle came up with a plan but we had to move quickly . The rest of the pack shifted ready to tear apart the undead . As we were in the woods the vamps ambushed us. The she-wolves quickly took cover over the Cubs including myself, I was scared caught in a blood war. All I saw was Dark RED Blood everywhere .My fathers fallen soldiers, The blood covered the white bitter snow. All i saw was vamps slaughtering our pack, I felt the pain and fear from our pack. Our emotions were connected as one. The Vamps were screaming like bats getting torn to dust. My mother grabbed me quickly and we escaped with my uncle,the rest of the she-wolves and their pups.

My Dad stood back and fought with his soilders . As we we’re getting close to cross the border my mother screamed “ KANE WATCH OUT “ my uncle looked up and a vamp attacked him from the trees. He bit into my uncles neck poisoning him with his venom. We saw my uncle fall into the snow, just laying there as the venom spread quickly through his body. His veins turned black screaming in pain gasping for air. We saw the fear in his eyes. I know my dad did too. That bloodsucker then snapped my uncles neck. I turned my head and just cried hugging my mother. My father felt the death of his younger brother and it drove him insane with grief only to make him more vicious in the fight. My mother quickly shifted and tore the undead limb by limb as he turned into Dust. My mother linked my father keeping him in the loop trying to calm his emotions to keep his head straight. I thanked the gods he was still Alive. The pack then followed and shifted as well.

We were still not safe. My mother As Luna lead the pack the rest of the way. As we ran through the snow I held on to my mother tightly for hours . We made it out safely but sadly more of my fathers soilders were killed. My dad, the only survivor from his pack escaped the undead with members of enchanted pack. The vamps fell back as sunrise was approaching. I remember when we left we all howled in sadness never looking back . We lost a lot of our family and home that chilling night but our packs became one.

After days of traveling we finally made it to Canada. I saw the pain in my mothers and fathers eyes. I heard their thoughts grieving over my uncle Kane. They were still in shocked but they stood strong together, I couldn’t even fathom what happened. I was deeply distraught of my uncles death, but we had to keep moving. My father Aziel contacted a good loyal friend of his Alexander Grimmwolf, he was alpha of Dark Moon pack in British Columbia and had more than one pack on his turf. Alex and his Luna Valencia were aware what had happened, and they was waiting on our arrival. When we came to Powell River my father took us to Alexander’s pack house. All of Alexander’s soldiers were outside on patrol guarding the woods where he resided at. His security was so tight no one was able to make it through within sight, they were aware we was coming. As we arrived to this large beautiful house I was covered in blood with tears in my eyes but feeling relief We were finally safe. But little did I know there was still great danger ahead of all of us

Alarm goes off; BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP

*SNOOZE*

“ Goodmorning Sunshine Coast this is Kevin on POWER radio,with your daily updates and morning news. Three locals were found dead in Black Point by a deadly animal attack early this morning is what police are saying. They are still trying to identify the animal…Get this they are saying they can’t quite predict what type of Animal it is. Seems like we have a little mystery going on Along lone creek River, it wasn’t a lovely sight, the sheriff advises all of us here as a community to please be safe and don’t go wondering in the woods at night . It’s 92 degrees today and the sun is beaming high and hot into the sky. Enjoy the day and make sure to enjoy Powell River getting soaked” ( fades)

As I shut the radio off, I thought to myself could there possible be trouble in our territory… I quickly shut the door on the negative thoughts of my mind. I hate having paranoia. “Artemis” my mother shouted. Wake up for school beloved you don’t want to be late” ; I’m coming mother .

I hated the fact these bad dreams drenched me in sweat. I whispered to myself you are safe. I quickly went to my bathroom, brushed my teeth then hopped in the shower. When I was done I got dressed and put my uniform on for school. As I looked in the mirror I put some moose through my Long Beach wave curls, I was wearing my white fitted collar, my top was black and half zip, I wasn’t showing any cleavage but my breast were just big and Bulging through my shirt. My plaid skirt was red, black with a fitted belt around my waist. As I was looking at myself through the mirror checking myself out, I said out loud smiling “ You look Dashing darling” . What I loved about my outfit it really brought out my grey eyes and you could actually see the shimmering green flakes. I surely didn’t need no make up at all. I suddenly went into thought about my 18th birthday, I couldn’t believe it was a week away… curiosity struck me… will I actually find my mate ? Do I even have a mate? “ ARTEMIS breakfast is getting cold, let’s go now. I shouted from upstairs “sorry mom” as I head downstairs I got a text message from my best friend Malia. “ Lets go Diva before we are late, last day as seniors we are celebrating. *Kiss face*“ I chuckled. I quickly grabbed my book bag and an apple rushing out the door.

Malia is my best friend since we were kids & we know basically everything bout each other. She is short with long,straight dark amber hair. Her eyes were crystal blue like the ocean and she was very petite. Malia is the daughter of Alexander & Valencia Grimmwolf. She is the sister I never had. when I first moved here, I was introduced to Malia and her brother Logan by our parents. From that day since, we bonded. Logan was one year older than me. At one point we were good friends but as future Alpha he drifted away with his friends and was always leaving for boot camp. It eventually was just me and lia together everyday. He went for serious training throughout the years preparing himself to become the next alpha. I wondered how he was doing these days. As I was walking to Malia’s Jeep she was on the phone but hanged up as I was opening the door.

Malia

As Im waiting in the car for Ms. Diva I got a phone call from Logan. I knew he was back in town when he linked me last night, I was just too tired to respond. Planning Artemis birthday bash with both our parents these last few weeks have drained me. I still find it so surprising she doesn’t suspect a thing. I picked up my phone “ yes big brother how are you doing this lovely morning? Sorry I didn’t say good morning you looked so peaceful sleeping I didn’t want to interrupt. Logan laughed “ it’s okay Lia I was definitely tired traveling back from my trip. I wanted to let you know, you forgot your senior book on the couch” Out of all things I forgot my yearbook. “ GREAT I responded with a small growl. I will be there shortly I’m not too far, I’m rite down the road picking up Artemis. I noticed when my brother grew silent for a few seconds acting weird. “Mhm Logan are you ok” he sighed “ yes little sis, I look forward to seeing you both in a few. As I hanged up the phone Artemis got into the passenger seat . “ well hey Diva your looking mighty beautiful today for a sleepless beauty ” she laughed “as so are you my dear sister “Artemis complemented . “ before we take off I have to stop at my house and pick up my yearbook. Logan is actually back home, but he was acting weird on the phone when I mentioned your name, you wouldn’t happen to know why ? “ mhm no, not at all it’s been forever since I seen last seen and spoke to Logan “ well he wants to see us quickly, is that cool?

Artemis

I nonchalantly nodded that’s cool, I’m not in no rush..I mean it is our last day at Bodwell High anyways I said as she took off . But deep down when she mentioned Logan’s name I don’t know why I got excited but nervous at the same time I was going to see him in just a few minutes. The tingly sensation went from my chest to my stomach. I assumed it was because I haven’t seen him in so long . I do know He has been training for years real hard at boot camp to prepare him to be Alpha.I remember when he told me he always felt pressured by his dad. I still couldn’t understand why I was so nervous, I don’t want Malia to feel weird, me mentioning and questioning why I feel the way I do. I better keep this to myself for now I thought to myself.