The Fate of the Unknown

Chapter 48: Rogues and Mates

Last night was rough. Caitlyn was tossing, turning, and whimpering all night. Dad and Isabella said this is normal after the first change, as your body has never experienced the twisting and turning you experience. I still feel terrible, and have been struggling knowing I can’t help her. I think I was asleep for maybe 2 hours altogether. After the last muscle spasm she had, I ended up just getting up for the day.

I made a pot of coffee. I stood there spacing out until the pot was done. Then pour myself a huge cup. I decide I was going to go sit outside. It’s 4am, so it’s still dark. I really want to be able to just relax and enjoy the quiet..

I wrap myself up in a blanket, grab my mug, and head outside. I decide to just sit on the bench Isabella and I did earlier. It’s not far from the cabin, but also gives me a view of the lake.

I finally get to the bench and sit down. I close my eyes, take a deep breath, and then take a drink of my coffee. At last. This is my peace. Yes the patio is nice, but sitting on a bench is a different feeling. Maybe I’m just weird. I shrug.

“Yes. You are definitely weird, no doubt about that.” Nala laughs teasing me.

“Says you! You are equally JUST as weird.” I say laughing.

“Probably. That’s how we got paired up. We match each other’s weirdness.” She said snickering.

“That could be true. Have you been able to detect Lilly? Or talk to her? I’m still not familiar with the terms for this kind of stuff.” I ask.

“Yes. I talked to her when you were both asleep. She knows why I’m here early, she has also vowed to keep it between us. She has also said Caitlyn struggled with both transitions. So she will sore for today, but she is going to try to help heal her fast.” Nala informs me.

I nod. “I feel bad... I wish I could help her. It makes me anxious for when it is my time to change. I hope..” I respond but was cut off.

“Lex. I need you to listen to me. I need you to sit still. Do NOT move. I’m going to try to get help. But you need to sit very still! Do not freak out. Please.” Nala pleads.

What is going on?

That’s when I heard something, which then made the hair on my arms stand straight up, and a chill down my spine. What is going on? I can’t even move to look. What is happening? Who or what is here??

A breeze blows towards me, sending a musty odor towards me. What is that?? That’s when I see 3 dark brown wolves, with glowing yellow eyes. Not too far to my right. I want to break for a sprint for the cabin, it’s to my left. But I know with this broken leg I won’t get far..

My thoughts are interrupted as the wolves start growling and racing towards me. I close my eyes. I know I am about to die, and can’t do anything to help myself. I brace myself for the pain that is coming.

That’s when I noticed the pain never happened... I open my eyes and see 5 wolves fighting the 3, right in front of me. What is going on?? That’s when I noticed my dad and Caitlyn’s wolves. The 3 with them must be Isabella, Maverick, and Gentri.

The fight ends with the 3 wolves dead. The 5 walk over towards me. I stand up and as Caitlyn transitioned back, I wrap her in the blanket I had. The other 4 somehow quickly got dressed.

“What was that? Why were those 3 coming at me? Why did they smell like that?” I was asking so many questions when I noticed the 3 wolves turning back into humans. They were lying there naked and dead. I start crying.

My dad comes over and hugs me tight. “We will explain inside, please let’s go inside.” He says trying to usher us to go inside.

I am frozen. I can’t move. I just stand there sobbing when my dad picks me up and starts to carry me to the cabin.

That’s when I hear Caitlyn say, MATE. While looking at Maverick.

Maverick walks up to her, grabs both of her hands and says, MATE while staring into her eyes.

I mean I knew it, but still it felt like one of those romantic movies she loves so much..

My dad places me on the couch.

After a few minutes the two walk in and join the 4 of us.

“Ok so those 3 were rogues. None of us recognize them. I will have them discarded soon..” my dad was informing us as I cut him off.

“No!” I yell.

Everyone turns and looks at me making my face turn red.

“I mean… No? Is there not a data record thing, like in the human world? No way to figure out who they are or where they came from? Discard them?? How? Like just throw them out? They may have ended up bad, but maybe they didn’t have a choice? There has to be something else we can do, besides discarding them like they are trash.” I plead with tears falling down my face. I got quiet. Everyone in silence, maybe in thought? Maybe just thinking I’m an i***t. I just couldn’t stay quiet while 3 people are just thrown away like they are nothing. Like they are trash. It is just not right!

“I honestly admire the way your mind works Alexis. Even after someone does something wrong to you, or attempts to, you want the best for them. I will see about calling the king or even the elders and see if any of them know of any type of records. Otherwise we will have to do something with them.” my dad states.

“What if we cremate them and then could burry the ashes? There is so much land being unused. I don’t know. I just feel it’s wrong to just treat them like trash.” I say shrugging.

“We’ll figure something out. Ok sweetheart?” Isabella asks trying to reassure me.

I nod in reply.

“Ok. So we need to work on increasing patrol. They shouldn’t be able to get onto our pack lands. How are they getting in unnoticed? What are they aiming to do? Sometimes rogue attacks can be random, but a lot have a leader or someone paying them to do the attacks. I’m just not sure who or why.” My father starts to think out loud. “Let’s get packed up and leave now. I don’t want to sit around waiting for more to come. I want to get home and have everyone safe.”

Everyone starts to pack up and get everything ready.

After everything was loaded up, we head back to the pack house.

Would someone really be using rogues to attack us?! Why though? Do they have a lot of enemies? Are they being bribed or forced to attack?

Caitlyn grabs my hand bringing me back to reality. I look at her and smile. Even if the trip ended a little earlier, I was glad we could do it. And it seems she changed back faster, and doesn’t seem in pain. I’m also glad she found her mate. I also am glad it’s Maverick. He may be a little older, but he is so kind and supportive. She deserves the best. At that thought she squeezed my hand. Making me laugh. I will never get over her being able to read feelings or whatever it is.

Once we get back to the pack house we head to eat breakfast. Maverick is mostly glued to Caitlyn more than he normally is.

When he walked away with their dirty dishes she turns and looks at me.

“Ok so?” She asks.

“So? So what?” I match her tone.

This caused her to start laughing.

“What do you think? Like of me and Maverick???” She asks excited.

“Honestly? I love it. He is so nice and treats you like a queen. It makes me so happy to see you find your ‘true love’.” I state happily.

She smiles happily. “I’m glad to hear that. So I know you have a party planned tonight, do you care if I spend some of the day with Maverick?” She asks hesitantly.

“It’s your birthday! Do what you want! Just, don’t skip the party.” I say sternly and then begin laughing.

“Are you kidding? Me, skip a party? NEVER!” She says laughing hard. At that moment Maverick comes back and stands behind Caitlyn.

“Mind if I steal your sister?” He asks with a smile.

I gesture for them to leave with a big smile.

He helps her up, and they walk off together. Seeing her happy and her finding her person, has made my heart so happy.