Brave
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::Veronica's POV::
What did I just do?
Did I blatantly deny him in front of everyone like that?!
I did.
And after those words he had said I felt my heart hurt a little more than it should. I guess spending two months with the guy made me develop some feelings. But not there yet. I cannot allow any leverage or distraction stop me from saving my best friend and hopefully everything else will fall into place.
This whole ordeal confuses me. I am attracted to him, but I don't feel any mate bond effects. Really strange.
But enough of that.
He basically rejected me too right?
When I saw the luna upon her return I wasn't expecting her eyes to catch me balled up with DayDay.
Oh wait... I can't call him that anymore as well.
My mind was racing as two warriors escorted me everywhere I went. Damien had declared that he no longer trusted me.
All of a sudden a loud siren rang.
''He's here!'' a guard shouted in panic.
Drake?
But based on his trajectory he wasn't supposed to be here for another week or so. Unless...
The king did not allow him to rest.
He ordered Drake to non stop kill and rampage? That's despicable!
I shook my head. Now's not the time to get my head up in the clouds.
The warriors who were with me followed me to my designated spot. I went to one of the watch towers and loomed over at the horizon.
Then the beast of the night let out a dangerous howl. His aura was able to be sensed a few miles away! But there was no mistaking it.
Our alpha was here!
The party around us were shivering with fear and also uncertainty. I am pretty sure they did not want to rile up against their very own leader.
Then I remembered Sarah was alive and well. This was supposed to be the game changer.
But Sarah wasn't in the front lines, Adam and Billy were with her.
I just hope this works.
As the king's army came marching in closer I could feel my heart beating harder with every step they took. The sync of their platoons boots hitting the ground made a noticeable shake.
Then I saw Damien stand front and center from the gate.
''What is he doing?!'' I gasped to myself.
He casually walked out of the gate only to have him order them to close it.
::Damien's POV::
Whether it's my life on the line, I will carry on to protect those who are weaker than me. To have the luna back was a good thing, but I myself was unsure.
The king commanded his troops to a halt.
''It's over Damien. Surrender quietly or die a painful death.'' he was not bluffing.
Beside him was a snarling dark aura-ed alpha.
''Drake snap out of it!'' I barked.
But it seemed like it fell on deaf ears.
''Pwah, the ultimate weapon does not obey those who aren't worthy. Step aside or die War master chief Damien.'' he warned.
No way.
No way was I going to step down from my duties.
And if anyone was going to take that bastard down I'd be gladly to do it.
But I knew damn well...
I had never won.
Right now wasn't the time to chicken out. This had to be viewed as one of our sparring session, except we both must go at 100%.
I bit down on my jaws until I tasted iron. The blood triggered my wolf to awaken, I felt my body begin to shift. My skin sprouting fur, my fangs morphing as my jaw cracked. My eyes dilated and my wolf form came out.
''Well you won't have him under your stupid hack for long.'' I snarled.
King Aaron smirked a cocky smile and then signaled his troops to attack the territory.
And just like we had planned there were arrows being shot and successfully taking them down before they could reach a 100 feet from me.
''Stop.'' The king ordered.
The troops came to a halt. Expressionless.
''Do you really think these pawns mean anything to me?'' he spat.
''I know they don't, but when we have a new king they will feel the same about you.'' I grinned.
''You're talking garbage, who do you think is going to be king?'' he sounded unimpressed.
I wasn't going to tell him, but my eye directing over at Drake gave it away.
''Ha!'' he burst out laughing, ''This mutt?''
He put his boot and pushed the side of Drake's head from his mount. Drake did not respond.
''He has no high royal blood. He only has alpha traits. The only reason he is useful.'' he spat to the ground.
''Drake you seriously can't be this stupid and weak.'' I yelled into his direction.
But no emotions, no changes, he wasn't budging.
I started to feel like it should be Sarah here, maybe we would have the chance to get results.
''Bring our trump card.'' I yelled over my shoulder.
Big mistake!
In an instant Drake dashed right in front of me. A powerful blow landed on the side of my jaw.
My body stumbled but caught back my footing.
''You asshole that hurt!'' I growled.
He didn't say anything. But then he shoved me further back with his shoulders. But this time he put impact on his hind legs and sent both of us flying.
My back slammed against the brick wall.
I heard the bows and arrows redirect right to where I was.
''No!'' I shouted, ''I got this. Concentrate on your mission!''
They then shot more arrows and took down more of the King's front liners.
''As for you.'' I looked back at our mindless alpha, ''You're going down for that.''
I exerted my aura to its fullest extent. My wolf took over. And I was thrown to the back of my mind.
My spirit rumbled with the alpha.
Drake's speed was a bit slow, but not slow enough for me to dodge his attacks. I had to block his pursuing but his strength seemed limitless. Every punch he threw, every kick he launched, did not feel less than the previous.
''Damien!'' I heard Veronica call out.
No. I cannot. I cannot be distracted.
My wolf then glanced over at her direction. I saw the worried look in her eyes. It was also filled with confusion.
No you stupid...
That gave Drake the opportunity to jab at my ribs. I curled in pain. This fucker hits hard! I coughed up some blood and as she saw my situation she ran away and disappeared from my sight.
Good.
I didn't need her worrying about me now, or ever to be exact.
But my wolf was whimpering about how I felt. But what can I do anymore? I wasn't her mate, right?
I got back up on my feet but the excruciating pain was getting to my nerves and torn muscles.
I launched forward and tackled him, the connection was successful but to an extent. Drake's footing was perfect on the ground, I pushed with my might and all it did was push him back, his feet digging deeper into the earth. It caused more of my strength to leave than I had planned.
He swatted my arms off him by digging inwards towards my chest, Drake's eyes were blood shot red, his jawline filled with foam. The anger in his eyes shown no mercy.
He then spartan kicked me away. The impact against my chest was brutal. It took out the breath in me. I managed to grab his arm just in time. I used his brute force and caught my ground and flipped him.
He landed on his back, I mounted on him and began to throw some punches straight to his face.
''She's. f*****g. alive. idiot.'' I repeatedly threw more jabs.
I wasn't able to hit his face, he was already blocking it with his forearms.
But he still didn't respond! He kept emitting more of his powers and aura. All of a sudden he froze.
He completely let his guard down but right before I was going to punish him his attention wasn't on me.
He arched his back upwards and sent me off his belly. He started running towards the gate!
The archers and soldiers waited for my beacon, but there was none.
I knew where he was headed. All that I could hope for is that it all works out.
::Veronica's POV::
I know before I ran away I heard Damien say to bring the trump card. But, where was she? I knew she was with Adam and Billy, but a dreadful feeling was approaching at deadly speed!
I looked back and saw Drake charging my direction.
The look in his eyes shown his target wasn't me, but I had to protect her in case anything was to happen!
He huffed and pounced on top of the roofs. He sped on following his nose.
He knows where she is.
I followed suit, careful not to be too close for him to switch targets at me. His aura was cloaking the city.
Despite Drake being under a spell I knew he was still searching for her. I know he wants to see her again. My heart ached a little.
He would always chase after her, but Damien wasn't chasing after me anymore.
Before I could get deep into my thoughts I heard Drake come to a halt.
I looked forward and saw Billy and Adam in front of the luna.
''Stay back Sarah.'' Adam growled, ''Who knows what might happen.''
''Agreed.'' Billy cued in, ''We won't allow you to get hurt.''
The alpha could not make out the reason he had came to this location, but a pat of him was growing desperate.
I joined them and we made a triangle in front of her.
''You're not going to hurt her Drake.'' I said firmly.
But it was as if it fell on deaf ears. He was sniffing the air. Unsure yet curious he leaped from above the roof tops.
His feet thudded into the pavement, he waltzed over without batting an eye. I can feel Sarah behind me, but in a flash she ended up in front of me!
''Luna!'' I gasped. Was she crazy!
''Looking for me big boy?'' I heard her ask.
The menacing growl did not stop, his aura was stronger than before. But he stood there. Looking at her. And she did the same.
She did not fear Drake. I could feel her emotions welling up into her eyes.
''Drake.'' she whispered, ''I've missed you.''
She began to slowly inch forward. I can hear her breath being a bit unsteady as we all held ours. We were supposed to protect her god dammit! But she ends up throwing herself on the front lines.
But she was brave. She approached him and lifted a gentle hand.
''Do you miss me?'' she softly whispered as she caressed his cheek.
Then all hell broke lose!
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