Chapter 2.
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April.
Was this real? Was she really here? That didn't make sense... This pack was at least a thirty-minute run from The Dark River Pack wasn't it?
It's a dream... A perfect hallucination.
I stepped closer; her delicious scent hit my nose, only adding to the high that I felt. She suddenly froze, staring up at me, looking shocked before she clambered to her feet.
"April?" I whispered.
Was it really her or had I imagined her up? She looked even more beautiful than I remembered...
There was something in those unique coloured eyes of hers. Something that called me to her.
I closed the gap between us. Was that her heart thudding wildly?
She opened her mouth to speak, and I felt the fear knot in the pit of my stomach. Don't reject me, f**k don't do it... A f*****g nightmare that I woke up to so f*****g often. I reached over, placing a finger on her lips, shaking my head, my vision blurring.
I don't care if this was a dream or if I was mistaking someone else for her... I needed it, needed her.
She tugged my hand away.
"... with you?.. ok?"
What was she saying? I wasn't sure. All I could focus on were those wet, plump lips of hers that moved silently.
reality. I brushed her soaking hair off her forehead, cupping her face.
"You're beautiful." I whispered.
Before she could even reply, I leant down, pressing my lips to hers in a passionate kiss that sent sparks rushing through me. The sweet taste of her mouth mixed with alcohol was perfect.
Goddess, she tasted perfect.
Yeah, those pills worked.. This felt good... A soft whimper escaped her as I relished in the pleasure that wrapped around me like a blanket.
Fuck, this felt so good.
The moment she began to kiss me back, her intoxicating scent enveloping me, all control I had was gone. I wrapped my arms around her tightly, kissing her like there was no tomorrow, and maybe there wasn't.
Whatever this was... would be gone...
A soft tantalising moan left her lips and I
groaned. f**k, f**k, she tasted so good.
Everything darkened for a moment and I staggered but held on to her tightly, pinning her against the nearest tree.
She gasped when her back hit the bark and I took the chance to plunge my tongue into her mouth, but that just caused her to free herself and move her head away.
My stomach knotted and I realised this was it... she was denying me once more.
Her heart was pounding but... I forced myself to look into her face, was that rain or tears?
I ran my hand over her body, grabbing her breast wanting to kiss her again when she tensed, suddenly grabbing hold of my hand and moving them off of her. The pain of rejection f*****g stung, my mate did not want me.
"You're not yourself. Listen to me." She whispered, cupping my face.
Sympathy and sadness shone in her eyes, and
I frowned. I didn't need sympathy. I hated pity.
It's not April. f**k there's no way she could even be here... It's just the effect of the pills...
I jerked away from her, stumbling slightly. She moved towards me, but I raised my hand.
"Don't come near me, I don't f*****g need you."
I hissed.
It hurt so f*****g much. I turned away, ready to walk when she grabbed hold of my shirt from behind. My eyes flashed and I pulled free.
"I said leave me the f**k alone!" I growled, shoving her off roughly.
I heard a thud making me pause, turning back to her. In my dark haze, I looked at the woman I had knocked to the ground. Yeah, my mind was playing tricks on me... She couldn't be April, no matter how much I thought it was.
I turned away, forcing myself to shift before breaking into an unsteady run and vanishing into darkness.
April
The sun beat down on my skin, a thin layer of sweat coating it. I jumped back as the two men attacked simultaneously.
Three...
I twisted around, elbowing one of them in the neck, hearing a satisfying crunch.
Two...
I flipped backwards, grabbing onto the other one, and slammed him face forward into the ground.
One...
With a final spin, I slammed my fist into the first man's nose. He grunted as he staggered backwards, before falling to his knees. I smiled slightly, breathing hard, as I stepped back.
"And that is how you do it." I said, looking at the group of teens who had been watching.
They didn't say anything, just stared in awe at the
"That's amazing." One of the boys muttered.
I crouched down and took off the weights I had tied around my ankles. I heard a clap and turned to see my Aunt Lydia walking over. Her long hair was in a high ponytail, and she was dressed in jeans and an oversized top.
"Once again, impressively done, April." She said, passing me a water bottle.
"Thanks. I think everyone is getting too predictable." I said, standing up and taking it.
"Or you're just incredible. You got an email from Elijah." She said quietly.
"Another task for the Head Warrior?" Aunt Lydia inquired, a knowing look in her eyes. I nodded, unscrewing the water bottle cap.
"He wants me to investigate some strange occurrences near the border. Unusual scents, peculiar markings," I explained.
"Sounds like trouble," she remarked, her expression serious.
"It does. But trouble is what I'm good at," I replied with a smirk.
Aunt Lydia chuckled, "Just be cautious, April. There's more to this than meets the eye."
I finished the water in one gulp, feeling the weight of the impending investigation settle on my shoulders. The group of teens continued to watch, their admiration mixed with a hint of fear.
My heart skipped a beat, and my nerves began to brew in my stomach.
"Really?"
"Yes, he has officially asked for you to come home and take the position as Head Warrior."
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