Under The Starry Sky

Four Years Ago It's so dark I can barely see. But I can feel their eyes on my back. Somehow I got separated from my older brother Mark. I could have sworn he was just by my side. I've got to keep going; they can't be too far behind. We've been running for what feels like all night but it's only been about an hour. I want to yell out for my brother but if I do they will surely find me easier. "I can smell the little b***h! Here puppy! I don't want to hurt you!" Oh crap! I need to hide. There is a hollow log that I can barely squeeze into but I manage. "Ha! I caught the older one. He wasn't hard to find. Come out little girl and I won't hurt your brother!" "No Stella DON'T! Stay where you are! Don't listen to them!" Mark yelled. " Shut up mutt! If you would have stayed out of our territory this wouldn't have happened. But no, you just couldn't stay away from my daughter. Do you know who I am, son? I'm the Alpha of the Black Water Pack. You messed with the wrong girl." He laughed and then my brother screamed. " Little girl! You have one more chance to come out! Your brother took my daughter's innocence I was trying to save so I could marry her off to the highest bidder. So since my plan has been ruined; I'll just use you instead." Mark was gasping for breathe "Stella don't. It's not worth it. I love her but it's not worth my little sister's life. Please run!" " Love is worth nothing, son. My daughter was just using you so I wouldn't be able to profit off of her. You've got 2 more minutes little girl before I pull out my claws and s***h his throat." There was nothing I could do. We went into their territory to help Mark's girlfriend, and hopefully mate, escape her abusive father. I had not idea that our plan had somehow been overheard and we would be ambushed. Mark always had a soft spot for damsels in distress. He is only 17. He doesn't deserve this. Next week is his birthday. Only a week from meeting his wolf. We should have waited. At least then he would be stronger than he is now. " Time is over. Say Goodbye!" He laughed I want to scream but I can't. I'm frozen in place. It starts to rain hard. I can't hear them. But as lightening flashes I can see Mark on his knees. The Black Water Alpha is holding his head back. It goes dark again. I can here a scream. Another flash of lightening and my brother is dead. Blood flowing out of a deep gash on his throat. I started crying hoping they can't hear me. Tonight was a huge mistake. We only wanted to help Mark's girlfriend. She told him that her father abused her and plans on selling her to the highest bidder when she is of age. Is this what happens when you love someone? When you try to save those you love? Is love even worth it? " I, Stella Brandt, of the Blue Forrest Pack vow to never love and to always protect my family and friends!" I said in my head. To myself and the Moon Goddess above. I never want to be weak. Love is a weakness I can't afford. "Just leave the b***h. I'll get her eventually.Grab the boy. We aren't done with his body." I can hear the malice and the promise in his voice. Their footsteps disappear but for good measure I wait until morning to leavey hiding spot. I'll have to run home and tell me parents and Alpha what happened. This is going to start a war. Mark is the future Beta of the pack. Everyone loves him. Black Water Pack is always at war. They thrive on it. My pack is peaceful until you mess with us. Our warriors train everyday. Tomorrow I plan on joining them. I'm going to train harder so that I can avenge my brother.