Those Who Wish Me Dead

Dreams

Unknown P.O.V

My fingernails dug into the palm of my hands as one of the omega cooks purposely splashed water on the front of my shirt, well their laughter erupted around me. I flung off the excess water that drenched my arms onto the floor. I gave them all a dirty look that kind of quieted down the bunch to a degree.

" Oops! Sorry about that." Said Lucy.

Yeah. Sure. Right.

I thought to myself well looking down at my feet again. My teeth clenched together as anger coursed through my veins.

" Get a hold of it girl. Now is not the time."

Nina, my wolf told me.

I bit my lip to keep it from trembling.

" This sucks."

My voice came out shaky.

Damn it! I hate feeling like this! My hands bunched into balls as my arms tensed with the raw anger, it began to be too much for me to stay in my human form.

" I know. Trust me when I say cool it then. Our lives are on the line here. Just hold on a bit longer. I sense something in the wind. I can't tell if it's good or bad yet."

Nina pushed her way to the front a bit so she could smell the air around us. Also using my eyes to see into the world.

" Like what?"I asked.

" Don't know, but I can feel it in my bones. There is an ancient power running through here ever since The Three Lake Pack showed up. It has me on edge, but has me curious as well."

She told me.

I let my eyelids shutter close and took a deep breath in then slowly let it out. I trust Nina with her gut feeling and her six senses.

My body relaxed a bit as I gained back control and started to load the cart with plates, forks, cups so I could set the table for the feast that was about to begin. May the Goddess help me keep my cool and help me on my path to leave this now s**t-hole-of-a-place I once called home, because I'm really going to need it.

Dove’s P.O.V

I don't know what it was, but I could feel this powerful presence all around me which caused me to jolt awake in an instant. At first moving my eyes, and just looking around to see who it was without moving my tired aching body.

But there was no one…

As I sat up and searched to only find nothing and still no one around, but I could hear the sounds of whispers of many people and wolves drifting to me.

I couldn't place what they were saying, but whatever it was… it’s very powerful as this was the presence I was sensing. What they were saying was almost like an enchantment. A spell of sorts. I lifted my right ear up to make it out. Only catching a few words. Which piqued my interest so I got out of bed to hear the whispers move to the hallway and without thinking I flung the door open to be greeted with the sight of a beautiful meadow.

I paused as a baby Spruce popped its arm through the door. I turned back to the room and noticed instead of reds and golds decorating the large room it was replaced with shades of gray. How did I not notice the difference beforehand? Well turning back to the doorway the meadow was thriving with the sounds of birds and other forest animals. Smiling to myself I know who was requesting to speak with me and without hesitation I walked deeper into The Moon Goddesses domain. The smell of earth and elk was thick in the air as the little critters raced around the ground getting a better look at who was entering their home, but kept to the shadows as they did so.

Slowly the space before me started to bend to the right as the thick forest blocked my view of the being who was on the other side of the heavily wooden wall.

Twisting and maneuvering myself around the fallen timber in my path brought me to a little cove with a throne made up of white wood. A canopy of Pines opened up to illuminate The space around us casting light on the beautiful mountain flowers lining alongside The Goddesses throne causing them to bloom. And there right in her rightful place sat The Goddess. Hair as dark as a New Moon's night, eyes like a full moon light and her skin was that of bronze. It was as if the sun had kissed her before he slept for the night. Letting her shine in the twilight.

I flashed her a smile well bowing in front of her. My eyes glanced down at the wolf rug at her feet. Leagued says that this wolf didn’t believe in The Goddesses ways and was skinned alive so The Goddess can keep an eye on him so he wouldn't be able to spread lies to others ever again. I felt as she ran her fingers through my hair causing goosebumps to prickle around my body. I could feel the magic that coursed through her and into me. It was as if I was being shocked in the gentlest way possible.

" You don't need to bow to me, daughter."

Her words as soft as the wind drifted to me. I looked up at her with my smile still in place.

" I know Goddess, but I do it out of respect."

A light chuckle escaped her lips.

" And what did I say to call me, daughter?"

" I'm sorry Mother." I told her. Her lips curled up into a beautiful smile at the words.

She motioned me to turn around so I could sit in between her legs so she could braid my hair. She always does this when she summons me. She ran her hand through my thick brown locks parting it and splitting it so she could weave it into place. I sat like that till I felt her gently pat my head to turn to her. She handed me a mirror to check it out. For such a simple braid it looked beautiful. It was as if The Goddess weaved an art piece.

I turned to her." Fantastic as always, mother. Thank you." I said well, handing her back the wooden mirror. She leaned down and placed a kiss on my forehead.

"Anything for you little wolf. Now tell me how will you advance in this new challenge of yours, dear?" She asked well, sitting back on her throne a bit.

I criss-crossed my legs to be more comfortable. Well, I played with the end of my new hair do." Well… you know as well as I know that the future is never stable and it can change just like the winds. I have many routes planned for this moment just in case Mother." I looked up at her. She had her fingers pursed around her lips with a rise of a perfect eyebrow.

"How so? Please explain." She said curiously.

Slowly peering into The Moon Goddesses eyes as I saw mixed emotions crossed past her illuminating orbs, but she had a perfect poker face and didn't let anything off.

" I would love to tell you, but I'd like to show you if I could, Mother."

Still with an eyebrow raised to the skies she lowered the hand that was on her lips and out in front of me.

" Please then daughter, show me." Her words swept through my mind as she linked me. I let my hand slide into hers as I let some of the most likely outcomes of the future out and open for her to observe.

My eyes were glued to her perfect features as her face was still as the images passed through our link. Her eyes snapped to me and placed our joined hands in her lap.

" Are you sure about this daughter this - this is very risky even for the likes of you." A crease formed along her brow.

"Yes Mother. I'm sure. Don't be afraid. It will go as planned.” I said well I squeezed her hand. Her moon-like eyes shifted to our entwined palms in her lap while she rubbed circles on the back of my paw to either soothe me or herself, but it was clear now you could see the worry on The Goddesses face.

“ Mother trusts me. Everything will be okay.” I said well, setting my cheek on her knee and smiling up at her.

The strain in her smile hit my heart like an arrow. She started to draw circles around my brow and hum a lullaby. Our mothers humming voice drifted out around the wooded canopy, drifting deep through the forest that surrounded her doman. Listening as the woods grew quiet to hear the melody.

At that moment I felt my eyes grow heavy with sleep till I couldn’t keep them open any longer. I felt my body relax to the point where I was numb. My breath started to even out and then there was darkness, but I could feel lips pressing to my temple for a kiss then the lips swept across to my ear to whisper

“ I know what your plan is, daughter. It is a risky one, but I believe in you and the companions that will follow behind you. I send you back with love and blessings.” She gave me another kiss on the forehead. “ See you soon my love.” her voice slowly started to sound like she was far away.

My eyes flickered open to the sight of the ceiling of my room. Turning my head from left to right and seeing it was back to the reds and golds. It was like I was never gone. Which, I wasn’t really gone, but I just moved subconsciously to The Moon Goddess doman so…yeah. I touched my forehead where she kissed me. I could feel a warmth radiating through me from that one kiss. My hand fell to the bed when I heard a light tapping at the door.

I sat up to answer it when something on the ground caught my attention. I slowly approach it, squatting down to observe it. " Well I'll be…" Reaching out and plucking it off the carpet I held the baby Spruce's arm in my hand. The stick was less than a foot long and the width was about three, three and a half inches. Turning it around over and over again in my hand slowly a smile spread across my face." Um. Hey, Dove? I don’t know if you're still asleep, but uh do you have an extra phone charger I can borrow?" Rolling my eyes as Ryan’s voice was muffled from out in the hallway. I straightened back up to my full height to get the door.

Swinging it open I leaned against the frame and just gave him a good stare down with my lips and eyebrows turned up in a mocking way, well he looked at me sheepishly." Sorry I thought I packed one." I chuckled well, moving to the side to let him in to get the one he needed." Thanks." He said. I closed the door behind us as well as leaning the Spruce by the door." Still half asleep?" He said well I made my way back to the bed.

" Yeah." I told him well, hugging a pillow and also watching him getting into my computer bag. I chuckled again when he couldn't find the right cord." Look in the big zipper part." I told him well he dug through and pulled it out." Aw thanks." He flashed me a dimpled smile. I closed my eyes again and gave him a tired" Yup." Response.

I felt the bed dip down. I fluttered my eyes open to him looking at me with his green emerald eyes. Frozen in place I couldn't breathe or move for he was only mer inches away. I mentally shook myself from where my brain was taking me. I chuckled once again and put my arm over my face so he didn't see the blush butterfly across my cheeks. I was not expecting him to be so close." Oh c'mon sleepy head time to get up. Dinner is in like fifteen minutes." I groaned and rolled off the bed with my back to him still so he couldn't see my red face.

I walked over to my duffle bag and got out my tooth brush and walked to the bathroom to freshen up a bit. I turned on the water to splash water on my face to rub the sleep away. With my eyes still closed I reached for a towel to wipe the cool liquid off my somewhat pale features. I looked into the mirror. My eyes darted from the pillow mark that ran across my high cheek bone and the somewhat dark circles under my eyes.

First off Ryan could have told me about the pillow mark and second I look like death itself. Great, now I need my makeup bag. I quickly brushed my teeth still deep in thought and running through our plan when I caught him staring at me from the doorway. Quickly spitting into the sink and washing my mouth out I turned to him.

His large body leaning against the frame of the door." What?" I asked. His eyes flickered to my face and up to my hair. He pressed his lips together and pushed off the frame and walked over to me." Your hair I like when it's done up in a braid. It's more you and frames your sharp features." He said when he put a loose strand back in place. He said with a smile. I felt my heart jump at his comment. I gave him a small smile.” Thanks.”

Moving past him so I can get back into my bag to retrieve my makeup.” Do you really need to put that on?” He asked well, pivoting in my every direction. I chuckled.” I’m flattered by that, but have you seen the circles under my eyes?” I turn to him well, grabbing my boots.

He studies me again, watching my movements as I sit on the chair to lace them up. My bodyguard of sorts moves closer to me and squats down so he’s at eye level. What is wrong with him today? He’s never acted like this with me before. He cupped my face with his massive callused hands and really studied me.

My breath caught. I think I forgot how to breathe. I can feel my heart beating in my ears as his hands run down to the sides of my arms. He rubs them for a couple of seconds then lets me go. He just gave me a smile.” Whatever makes you happy, hon.” He tells me well, standing to his full height and reaching out for me to take his hand.

What the hell is he doing? I can’t read him. I’m kind of worried now. I hesitated reaching for him, but trust him in the end. Letting my hand rest in his. He was so warm. His aura was like a breath of fresh air. I like the way his touch made me tingle where we made contact. Then with wolf speed I gasped well Ryan enveloped me in a bear hug.

His chest was flushed to mine so I could feel his minty breath brush across my face and feel his rapid heart beat… Or was that my heart? His hands rubbed up and down my back, which made goosebumps spread across my body and made my n*****s hard.

“ Umm.” Was all I could say in a low tone. I know for a fact my face was red.

" Hold still." He linked me.

" What are you doing?!" I demanded.

" I didn't like the way he looked at you. If he smells me on you he'll back off a bit."

Ugh of course. Now it makes sense. I'm such an i***t.

I let out the breath I was holding in and put my head on his chest.

" Could have told me sooner." I told him with a half hearted laugh. He rested his cheek on the top of my head.

" Sorry, I just- I just don't want you hurt." Feeling his lips giving me a feather light kiss right next to where the Goddess placed hers.

Stepping away from me and watching his Adam's apple bob up and down in his throat well clearing it. " Um, you should continue getting ready." He said dryly with a nod to his head." Yeah…" I trailed off well making my way back to the restroom.

Ugh what is wrong with me? I still felt shaky from his little stunt out there. Get it together Dove now is not the time for that thought process, we have a mission to get to.

But I couldn't get over the way his body felt on mine. His hard muscled torso, arms thicker than my thighs wrapped around me like a child's safety blanket. I mean what women wouldn't swoon over that? I brought my hand to my chest where my heart was still beating out of control.

Oh Goddess, please help me.