Alpha Draku paused for a moment, his eyes narrowing as he considered my words. "Very well," he said at last. "If it brings you peace of mind, we will prepare for any potential threat. But know that I still do not believe in the vampire elders." With that, he dismissed us, and we left the pack village with heavy hearts. As we made our way back through the forests, we could not shake the feeling that something ominous was looming on the horizon. The next few days were spent in a flurry of preparations. Karen, Jackson, and I, and sometimes Simon joined us in, worked tirelessly to gather the resources we needed to ensure the humans' and pack's safety. We scouted the area of our school, set up traps, and laid out plans for different scenarios. We were determined to be ready for anything that may come our way. However, the days passed, and there was no sign of the Vampire Elders. We began to wonder if Alpha Draku was right, and our fears were unfounded. But just as
As Karen and I continued patrolling the city, the moon was high in the sky and the night was quiet. The occasional car would pass by, but for the most part, it was just the two of us walking through the streets. We were both on high alert, knowing that any moment we could come face to face with one of the Vampire Elders. "Thank you for doing this, Karen," I said, trying to open a conversation when the two of us were completely serious since we got out of the woods meeting with the vampires. "What about me?" Jackson blurted. He even moved his face closer to me to make sure he will be noticed. "Aren't you supposed to be thanking me as well?" Karen and I exchanged a short smile. "Are your wounds already healed?" I asked considering I am still seeing his bandages all over his arms after my wolf saved him from the wheel. "Don't change the subject, dude." Jackson insisted. "I managed to meet vampires, werewolves, hunters, and many more in the name of peace and justice." "Fine," I sh
The next day, I requested Jackon for a man-to-man talk in my apartment before we could head to school. "What this is about that we need to talk as early as six in the morning, huh?" Jackson complained before he dropped his body on the bed. I was in the bathroom at the moment, but the door was slightly cracked. "Our pack had an urgent meeting last night." "Okay. And what's in it for me?" he asked, still disinterested. "We talked about protecting our pack members from the Vampire Elders. And I proposed to help the humans." I said, then head out of the bathroom. Jackson lifted half of his body and looked me in the eye, this time, his face turned serious, especially when he was the only human I know who was well aware of what was certainly going on in New Orleans. And the high level of threat these Vampire Elders possesses to the humankind. "Let me guess, he did not agree to it. That's why you need my help." Jackson said. "Exactly! You get my point. No wo
Two days before the expected attack, Jackson, Simon, and I walked through the streets of New Orleans and were constantly reminded of the dangers that lurked in the shadows. In just two days, the city was set to be attacked by vampires, and we knew that we had to do everything in our power to prepare for the worst. We decided to visit some of the houses that were located beyond civilization, hoping that we could encourage the inhabitants to go to school and learn how to defend themselves against the vampires. Some of the residents agreed with us and were eager to learn how to protect themselves and their loved ones. Others, however, were reluctant to leave the safety of their homes, even in the face of imminent danger. As we walked from house to house, we were greeted with a mix of skepticism and fear. Many of the residents had never seen a werewolf before, and they were understandably cautious around us. We did our best to allay their fears, explaining that we wer
"Karen, are you okay? Did they hurt you?" I worriedly asked her while studying the ins and outs of the place. But Karen was not responding to my inquiry. She was still in shock when her parents are with her, and she was terrified she cannot protect them with her wolf. I could not help but grit my teeth when my wolf believed we were already too late. Then, I ordered Karen's parents to take their daughter to a safer place. Luckily, they nodded at me and quickly took their grip on Karen's shoulders. "What now, huh, Melvin?" Simon asked me. "What else there could it be? To do what we have to do. To beat the hell out of these vampires." I said before readying for the battle. Simon and I stood facing two vampire elders in the middle of a public library, our hearts pounding in our chests as we prepared for what was sure to be a brutal fight. These were no ordinary vampires - they were ancient beings with powers that far surpassed our own. But we were determined t
After it felt like an eternity, I lifted half of my body and growled like a bolt of thunder. The feeling was as if I have been drowning at the bottom of the ocean where I can breathe and finally, I was lifted above the sea level. I opened my eyes and found myself lying on the bed in someone's room. When I glanced at the four-sided wall, I realized that I was in Karen's soundproof condominium unit - back in my room. "What happened to me?" I uttered to myself while examining my arms, face, and down to the wounds in my left abdomen. The wound was still there causing my wolf to moan and gritted my teeth at the same time. Before I could frisk my left abdomen, the severe pain crawled through every fiber of my muscle and stopped in my brain. It was a sign to me that my wolf was not dreaming. I'm alive. But how? The last thing I remember was when Karen and Simon were trying to patch my wounds. One thing was for certain, I know my heart stopped beating at that time. Eve
The next day, Jackson, Simon, and the rest of the rugby team visited me in my tiny apartment after knowing I came back to life. Some of them even patently stayed outside just to see me. "Dude, are you all right? Do you need anything?" Jackson asked, his eyes started getting swollen but he was trying to control his tears from falling. Among them who are squeezing into the room, he and Simon were the closest to me. But I believe Simon will not cry for me if my wolf certainly dies back at the battle against the vampire elders. "I'm fine, Jackson. Good as new." I said back with a smile on my face, not because I appreciated their presence but because of those boxes of food and drinks scattered from the corner. Most of them brought something for me, especially Simon who almost brought everything I don't have in the apartment. Good thing I have a friend who was as loaded as him. "Thanks for these, guys. I truly appreciate all your concerns for my well-being. " I added
We both exchanged a glance and before we could say anything, Mr. James spoke up. "I suppose you're wondering why I called you both here today," he started. Then he moved out of his seat and slid to the glass window, pointing his sharp gaze outside heading to the rugby field. "But before we begin, I want to clear the air. The other day, when we bumped into each other outside the campus, it was due to an urgent matter. My intention was not to hide but to ensure the school's safety." Karen and I were both skeptical of what he was talking about. But we both had the same question in our minds. "What do you mean by the school's safety?" I asked him, still trying to comprehend his words. Mr. James hesitated for a moment and then he said, "I'm not an enemy here, Melvin, Karen. But I cannot deny the fact that we have a common enemy- the monsters that are lurking in this city. We are all werewolves to some extent, and we are unaware of our potential. But I believe we can wo