Chapter One: First Meeting
Charlie’s POV
I’ve been running for a while now. Maybe a whole 16 to 20 hours, pure adrenaline coursed through my body. I had no idea where I was headed. I stopped by a little creek and drank water to my hearts content. But it only served to make me realize just how hungry I was. I calmed myself and released a breath. Listening for any sign of animals. That’s when the scent of a deer hit me. I savored it. I could already taste it on my tongue. Quickly and quietly I followed the scent. I may not have my wolf yet, but even in human form our senses were astounding. I came to a screeching halt as another scent hit me. Werewolves. I rolled into the mud trying to mask my scent, the blood that was all over me (which I had no idea where it came from) had dried on my clothes and skin. I prayed to the moon goddess above that they wouldn’t find me, and if they did, that they didn’t mistake me for a damn wofless rogue. I hid behind a bush as I heard crunching of leaves coming closer. I held my breath as a dark grey wolf and brown one came into view sniffing the air.
“Come out”! They grey wolf growled as he turned into his human form.The authority he exuded didn’t phase me much. But I put up my hands like some kind of criminal caught in the act. I internally rolled my eyes at myself. The brown wolf transformed as well. And they both stood as naked as they day they were born. I rose from my hiding place.
“Who are you? What is your business here”? The grey wolf asked as he approached me cautiously.
“I’m only passing through. Please, I mean no harm to anyone on these lands I’m just a bit lost”. His eyes widen as he took me in. I’m sure I was a sight to see. He backed up and snarled.
“You’re a rogue aren’t you”! He yelled, the other wolf looked like he was mind linking someone, s**t probably the alpha.
“No, please, I'll leave”! I yelled, as I backed into a rock and fell over. The grey wolf pounced on me as all the breath left me. He placed my arms behind my back and pulled me to a stand. The other wolf guy threw him a pair of shorts. Wolfsbane infused handcuffs were put on me, and they stung like a b***h. I hissed as I moved my wrists.
“Please, I mean no harm”.
“Like we haven’t heard that one before”. Muttered the brown wolf guy. I averted my gaze as they grey wolf guy put on his shorts.
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I was thrown into a basement, I can’t remember what happened to me. My body was trembling in fear and it ached from running. Damnit think, think! Why was I running? Where the hell am I? All I remember was a man’s voice whispering in my ear, just one simple word whispered. “Run”. So I did, I ran. Now here I am in an unknown place, with unknown people. I only remember my name, my age and that I am a werewolf... I can't remember my life!
"Alpha we found her hiding in a bush, she reeks of magic and blood". I looked up to the guy that man handled me here. A low growl was forming in my throat just thinking how rough he had been with me. I jumped in surprise of the booming voice that came from a man who was walking down the steps. A thrill ran through me as our eyes met. His spicy wood scent clouding my mind.
“Mate” The handsome stranger growled in frustration.