THE WHITE WOLF'S GIRL

THE BLOOD OATH

3 DAYS AFTER SANA LEFT.

The house was silent.

Arina was sitting in her room.

Holding the picture of Sana.

From the London trip.

The door opened.

Caliban came inside with a cup of tea.

Ginger tea. Your favorite.

Arina took the cup.

Thank you.

Caliban sat on the floor.

Like before.

Are you sad?

I miss Sana.

She is fine. I got a message.

She reached London.

Arina nodded.

Caliban, I am tired.

Tired of what?

Of war. Of betrayal.

First Zain.

Then Damian.

When will I get peace?

Caliban went quiet.

Then said:

As long as I am here, you will have peace.

Arina looked at him.

There was tiredness on his face.

His wounds had healed.

But there was no sleep in his eyes.

Do you not sleep? Arina asked.

Alphas do not sleep.

They keep watch.

*12 AM. PHONE.*

Kian called.

Alpha. There is a problem.

What?

Blood Oath.

According to the old law.

If an Alpha saves a human 3 times,

then that human has to decide.

Either she leaves the pack.

Or... takes the Blood Oath.

Calibans face turned hard.

Who said?

The Council. Meeting tomorrow morning.

Call ended.

Arina had heard everything.

What is Blood Oath?

Caliban closed his eyes.

It is a vow.

If you take it then you will be part of my pack.

My responsibility.

My protection.

And... you will be tied to my life.

Arina got scared.

Will I die?

No, Caliban said.

But your life will become longer.

And you will feel pain.

My pain.

Arina went silent.

*MORNING. COUNCIL HALL.*

Big hall.

Stone walls.

Fire in the middle.

12 Elders were sitting.

All with white beards.

All Alphas.

Caliban was standing in the middle.

Arina behind him.

Elder 1: Caliban.

You saved this human 3 times.

In the jungle.

In the city.

In the graveyard.

The law says you must give the Blood Oath.

Caliban: I do not want to give it.

Why?

Because I do not want her to get stuck in this war.

Elder 2: Then send her away from the pack.

And never meet her again.

Everyone went silent.

Arina stepped forward.

I want the Blood Oath.

Caliban turned.

Arina have you gone mad?

No, Arina said.

If I do not take it then you will not meet me.

And I do not want to be alone.

Whispers started in the hall.

Elder 1: Think carefully girl.

This cannot be undone.

Your soul will be tied to this Alpha.

Arina held Calibans hand.

I am ready.

*THE BLOOD OATH.*

Midnight.

Full moon.

In the middle of the jungle.

12 Elders around a fire.

Caliban and Arina in the middle.

Both holding a silver dagger.

The Elder recited a chant.

In an old language.

Then Caliban cut his wrist.

Blood came out.

Red.

Then Arina cut her wrist.

It hurt.

But she did not make a face.

Both mixed their blood.

In one bowl.

Elder: Drink.

First Caliban drank.

Then Arina drank.

The blood was hot.

Salty.

And the moment Arina drank it...

Fire ran through her body.

She felt Calibans pain.

200 years of burden.

Loneliness.

War.

And Caliban felt Arinas pain.

No parents.

Loneliness.

Zains betrayal.

Both screamed.

And fell down.

When they woke up it was morning.

Arina had a new mark on her wrist.

Moon and wolf.

Glowing.

Caliban also had the same mark on his wrist.

Elder: It is done.

Now you two are bound.

If one feels pain the other will feel it too.

If one dies the other will become weak.

Caliban stood up angrily.

This is cruelty.

This is the law Alpha, the Elder said.

*BACK HOME.*

Arina had fever.

For 3 days.

Caliban sat beside her.

Checking her forehead every 1 hour.

On the 4th day Arina opened her eyes.

First sentence: My head hurts.

Second sentence: Your chest also hurts, right?

Caliban was shocked.

Yes. Old wound.

I can feel it.

Arina held his hand.

So now we are... twins?

We are bound, Caliban said.

Like a shadow cannot be separated from the body.

Arina smiled.

For the first time someone did not leave me alone.

*THE SIDE EFFECTS.*

Next week things got strange.

1. When Caliban got angry, Arinas head hurt.

2. When Arina cried, Calibans eyes filled with tears.

3. Both started seeing each others dreams.

One night Arina dreamed.

Caliban 100 years ago.

Alone.

Standing among the bodies of his pack.

She woke up screaming.

And in the next room Caliban also woke up.

Covered in sweat.

Both met in the kitchen at the same time.

Water?

Water?

Both said together.

Then laughed.

What is happening? Arina asked.

Blood Oath, Caliban said.

Now we can feel each other.

*NEW ENEMY.*

15 days later.

Kian ran in.

Alpha! Bad news!

What?

North Blood Clans big brother.

Vladimir.

He is coming for revenge.

For Damians death.

Caliban stood up.

When?

In 2 days. Full moon.

Arinas heart sank.

She felt the pain of fear in Calibans chest.

I will also fight, Arina said.

No, Caliban said strictly.

You will stay home.

I am part of you now.

Your pain is my pain.

Caliban hugged her.

That is why I am scared.

*NIGHT OF THE WAR.*

Jungle.

100 Vampires.

50 Werewolves.

In front Vladimir.

2 meters tall.

Eyes completely white.

Caliban! Return my brothers blood!

Caliban stepped forward.

Alone.

He killed 100 humans.

His punishment was death.

Vladimir roared.

And attacked.

The war started.

This time it was bloodier.

Vampires were fast.

Werewolves were strong.

Caliban fought Vladimir.

Both were equal.

In the middle of the fight an arrow came.

Silver.

Straight into Calibans back.

Caliban fell.

NO!!! Arinas voice came.

She ran.

Without a weapon.

And lay on top of Caliban.

The arrow hit her back.

Caliban opened his eyes.

Blood.

Arina.

His anger reached the sky.

With one jerk he broke Vladimirs neck.

Then killed the rest.

The war ended.

In 10 minutes.

*HOSPITAL AGAIN.*

Arina in OT.

Caliban outside.

This time more broken.

Why did you do that? he was hitting the wall.

I told you to stay home!

The doctor came out.

She survived.

But it will take longer this time.

Caliban went inside.

Arina was unconscious.

But there was a smile on her lips.

Caliban put her hand on his forehead.

You are crazy.

I told you the pain will come to me first.

It did, Arina said in unconsciousness.

I felt it.

Caliban started crying.

For the first time in 200 years.

*1 MONTH LATER.*

Arina was healed.

This time stronger.

Now she could feel Calibans wounds from far.

Now she could hear wolves from far.

Caliban trained her.

Run.

Fight.

Save yourself.

One day during training Arina fell.

Knee injured.

Caliban ran immediately.

Picked her up in his arms.

Should I bandage it?

No, Arina said.

Just hold me like this.

Caliban held her tighter.

Arina put her head on his chest.

Caliban.

Yes?

After the Blood Oath everything changed, right?

Yes.

You are not just a protector anymore.

Then what am I?

Home.

Calibans heart almost stopped.

He kissed her hair softly.

The first home.

That I got.

*NIGHT. ON THE ROOF.*

Both were sitting.

Arina: Caliban, what if something happens to you tomorrow?

Nothing will happen.

What if it does?

Then you will also become weak.

Then I will not let you die.

Caliban took her hand in his hand.

Arina, in 200 years I made no promise to anyone.

I make one to you.

What?

That I will die before you.

I will not leave you alone.

Arinas eyes filled with tears.

Do not make that promise.

Why?

Because I cannot live without you.

Silence.

Then Caliban kissed her forehead.

Long.

Deep.

This is the effect of Blood Oath, he said.

Or truth? Arina asked.

Both, Caliban smiled.

The moon was full.

The air was cold.

And both hearts were beating the same.