**ELAINA**
"Dane, do you see anything?" I ask my bestfriend, who is also a werebear.
We are scouting a pack we came across on our morning run through our forest. I say out forest because we basically run it.
"I see two very small frail gaurds walking. Must be on patrol. Elaina, this pack is dying.." He said with a growl through his whisper. He may be a werebear but he hates the mistreatment of others.
"How do you mean? Like the people are dying or the land is dying?" I ask him.
"Both.." He says looking back at me.
Dane is a brick wall of a bear. He stands 6 feet 8 inches. Raven black hair, bright green eyes. A total knockout. But my bestfriend. Almost like my big brother. Only except I can kick his ass.
"If the land is dying, Dane. That means whoever this Alpha is had quite literally let darkness take over. Whether physically or emotionally. He is responsible. We need to find out more before we make our move.." I said. I am basically the leader of our little outfit. Dane has always followed my lead. Given me his input and let me do things my way while always backing me up. And I am grateful.
"I think the best way to get information, Dear Elaina. Is the source." He says before darting to the two warriors walking towards us. He sneaks up behind them, wrapping his hands around their mouths and bringing them to where we were.
They look extremely exhausted and absolutely terrified. I quickly chant a spell which conjurs bottles of water. They gasp in awe at my talent, and then their look softens. Dane still hasn't taken his hands away from their mouths.
"Here, we aren't here to hurt either of you." I say in a softening voice. "I want to talk to you both, and I am going to have my friend take his hands from your mouths. Don't scream or make any sudden moves. Okay?" I say, trying to talk to them as calmly as I can. They both nod.
I nod to Dane to let them go. They immediately drink all of the bottle of water I just handed them..
"What are you two doing alone out here? It's dangerous." I said. Most warriors walk the border of their pack, but they don't seem to know where their border is... I nod to Dane to let them go.
"Wha-at.. No kiddin-ng, your buddy jus-st snatched us from our p-path..." The first man said with a shakey voice.
"I know, but we needed to speak with you. How willing would you have been if we just walked up and asked you to answer some questions?" I tell them.
"Probably not likely if we are being honest.." The second said. He isn't as scared as his friend but he is still quite weak.
"What happened to your pack?" I say getting straight to the point.
"Even if we told you lady, and your giant man here, nothing you can do can help us.." He said exhausted.
"Humor me, and then I'll tell you how we can help." I said sitting down in front of them. Dane sat next to me, keeping an ear on our surroundings.
The man huffed and began to talk.
"We have families. We haven't spoken out before because we knew if we did our families would be trapped, and murdered. Or even worse.. He has already proven that by killing a wolf and his mate and keeping their children for himself. It's something no one has wanted to risk.. If we tell you everything, and help you, how do we know our families will be safe? How do we know you'll succeed??"
"The only way to rid the pack of him is to challenge him for the pack and his title as Alpha. To the death." I spoke gently.
They looked a little worried and then looked at Dane's huge stature.
"Is h-he going to be the one to ch-challenge him-m? You might j-just have a ch-chance." The shakey fella asked.
"No, hahaha. I will be challenging him for his position. Trust and believe, I am more than capable to take down a scumbag Alpha.. Just ask Dane here." I said as they looked to Dane, even more scared than before.
"I am the best fighter amongst the North American werebears. It's been proven and I hate to say it, but she can easily beat me.." He said with a grunt and an eye roll. The men looked at each other but you can tell they are too weak to mindlink one another.
"We don't know why we feel like we can trust you but we agree to help you. Just please make sure no more people get hurt by that man." I nodded.
"I promise. Now I need a rundown on the layout of the packhouse. And will your Alpha know if someone is coming in and out of the border or the packhouse?" I asked, ready to get right to work to help this poor pack.
"We can draw up a map and layout if you have paper. The border? No he won't notice, it's too weak. We barely know where the border is, we just walk this path daily because we haven't gotten into trouble yet for doing it,so we figured it was right. But the packhouse yes, he has cameras everywhere in and around his packhouse. " He sighed.
'Show time, Athena.' I said to my wolf.
'Honey, we were made for things like this! Just say the word, I'm ya huckleberry.' She joked in my head.
Show time it is. I smiled to Dane and his grin was very sinister.
Ooo, this is going to be fun.
**ELAINA** So the plan to just draw out this Alpha is now in full effect. I told the guards to stay where we brought them to speak. We don't want them getting caught in any crossfires. I have walked in front of the pack house in leggings, my tennis shoes, a sports bra and a ripped down the sides muscle shirt. I look like I am going for the day to the gym. Dane has already made a quick look around the packhouse to ensure no guards are around. I walked right up to the front door and knocked. I hear a growl on the other side of the door but I'm not scared nor intimidated by anyone. Literally. I have fought a damn Lycan before, this Alpha will not scare me. "What do you want, you stray little whore? Come to be my bed pet? Where did you come from?" He said through the door. He can only see me on his cameras, he can't see Dane from where he is standing, especially since Dane knocked all of the cameras out. This is like a mob visit. "You wish you could handle me. Besides, I don't like
**ELAINA** -The next day- The pack members thanked us all night for helping them. We let them choose what to do with Williams’s body. They all decided to burn it. The way you get rid of violent rogues that are harming your pack or child molesters. They figured that would be the only correct way to go. They didn’t even want to feed his body to any animals. Said they didn’t want those poor animals to taste that kind of sh*t. I am waiting on the call from Morris and Erica. Dane is mapping the pump system to each house and pricing on who we should go through to get the plumbing fixed. Some houses can be salvaged but others will have to be torn down and rebuilt. The pack members actually put William within the old packhouse and torched it. We explained to them the things we were going to do with the pack and honestly they were all really excited about it. We told them they could just relax and rest while we got the plans figured out but everyone wanted to help. Everyone was pitching in
**ELAINA** ***Ring Ring Ring*** “Hello? “ “Ahhh is this the great Alpha Elaina? Slayer of Shit Alpha’s?” I know that voice but I’ll play with him a bit. “Oh this can’t be the asshole vampire of a friend that I haven’t seen in ages? Nooo. He would never stop talking to me and then never come around again? Must be another one..” I joke. “Oh non belle. Je suis votre meilleur ami vampire. Vous savez mieux que cela.”(Oh no beautiful. I am your greatest vampire friend. You know better than that..” “Ahh yes, you have to spring the french on me, huh.” I laugh. “But it works every time, jolie fille.(pretty girl.)” He laugh “Easy on the ‘girl’. I am no longer a small little preteen who used to kick your ass in the woods. I am now the, what was it you called me? Slayer of Shit Alpha’s?” We both bust into a fit of laughter. “Do you mind if I come through to your pack? I have some business I am on my way to handle but I have about 2 weeks before I need to get there. I would like t
**SILAS** I am getting ready for the tour of the new hospital in the small town in New Moon Forest. I wonder what the name of the town is. It reminds me of the Twilight movies. Ugh that just makes me cringe. I hope Elaina is nothing like Kristen/Bella. What am I talking about? Why am I worried about what she is like? I am supposed to just be going to the hospital. Talk to the doctors and nurses. Check the equipment. I need to get this stupid haze in my head together. Aaron just walked through the front door of my house. He is always dressed to steal someone's girlfriend. Dark black jeans, a deep grey t-shirt and his front laced boots. I told him the town was in a forest so I guess he is trying to go for the rugged outdoorsman feel. Literal eye rolls are happening now. I decided on some dark blue jeans and tennis shoes with a black and gray plaid shirt. I want to keep my golden blonde hair a little loose. I have the sides of my hair shaved and the top of my hair a little long. I
**ELAINA** I got the mindlink from Colby that Silas and his friend were here to tour the hospital. I have to do this quickly, and make sure everything is ready for the arrival of Valencio. Before I ever even walk out of the tent Colby mindlinks. 'This man is linked to you somehow, Elaina. I'm not sure how yet but he is.' 'What are you talking about Colby? I don't have any more family. You know that. I've told you the stories. How is some human CEO linked to me?' 'He's not just human. I don't think Dane can tell. I also don't think this human hybrid knows he is a hybrid, or aware of werewolves or any other supernaturals either.' 'How can you tell that?' I know Colby has some special abilities but how can he tell what someone knows about themselves? 'You already know I have some abilities Alpha, but you don't know the extent of those abilities but that is one of them. I can sense connections, I can sense other supernaturals' presence before meeting them and what kind after meeting
**ELAINA** I quickly found a couple of the girls in the pack that I have grown fond of. I needed their help. I wanted to look nice tonight but I don't do the girly make up, hair dress up stuff. I braid my hair in different ways for fighting or running and working but I don't know the elegant ways to look. When they finally met me in my small house I was staying next door to them til the pack house was built, I slammed the door and locked it frantically. "Neither of you say anything to anyone, not even your mate Mary-Ann. Colby and Dane know but that is because of Colby's powers and Dane is just nosey." I said with a laugh and rolled my eyes thinking of my nosey bear best friend sniffing around. "Well stop daydreaming already, spit it out bitch!!" Mary-Ann said with so much enthusiasm. Courtney laughed but looked just as excited. "My mate is here...." I said almost in a whisper. They both heard me but I got two different reactions from them. Mary-Ann squealed and jumped so happi
**ELAINA** I stand next to Silas, my arm wrapped around his and one of my hands in his.. This felt nice. It felt right. Everyone is laughing and dancing. Drinks are being served. Nothing but smiles as far as the eye can see. I look at Aaron and he is even flirting with a few single she-wolves. Boys. This night has gone so smoothly, even with having a human raised mate, nothing out of the ordinary. I think we could date a little bit and then I'll tell him soon about me being a werewolf and an Alpha... I just hope his lineage is what he takes well. ‘And then you had to go and open your big mouth, Elaina.’ Athena snarks. 'ALPHA, OUR BORDERS ARE SURROUNDED BY ROGUES. THEY ARE SNARLING AND SEEM TO BE FERAL. IT FEELS LIKE THEY KNOW THERE IS BOOBY TRAPS FOR ANYONE WHO IS TRYING TO HARM THE PACK SO THEY HAVEN'T ATTACKED..' A warrior came through the mindlink to tell me. I think he told Colby too or another warrior did because Colby subtly told Dane and a few others the same thing. When
**SILAS** Aaron and I are on our way home. And I just can't get my mind off of her. Elaina. I'm a little worried about a cult following but thinking about it no one is being hurt, they are all extremely happy, and everything Colby told me about her saving the people here. It just wouldn't add up to her being sadistic or harmful. I'm going to have to ask her about it. Probably tomorrow. I kissed her. I put my fingers on my lips, I can still taste her. Sweet like strawberries and so damn mouth watering. How can someone be made so perfectly? I don't really think it's a cult, maybe it is just some way of becoming citizens.. Either way I'll ask her tomorrow. I am going to make her whole day perfect. A whole date day. I have this deep fire rumbling within me, causing this insatiable need to talk to her, feel her, be with her and protect her. "So, my man is showing interest in the town Mayor huh?" Aaron says snapping me out of my thoughts before I can drip back to Elaina and her gorgeo