The Wolf In Me

Chapter 29 What Matters The Most

Part 2 The strongest pack

Steph's POV Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

There I was growling at the scientists showing my sharp teeth to them, with Mason right behind me tucking at my fur. My mind was set to protect the child with my life, but I didn't have as much experience in a battle as the other wolves, so I wanted Jake to be by my side.

"You think you scare me with those teeth? I have come to know everything about your kind. How you feed, how you breathe, how you fight. Whatever you do, I know it. I know your body and your soul. You see, as a scientist, we examine not just the mind and body, but also the way of living, your favourite everything. We study it all until we feel like we became one with our study subject," Biorn said grinning madly at me.

"You are never one of us," the enchantress said from behind me, with her hand already warmed up and ready to blow the scientists down.

She had like a golden energy ball hovering between the palms of her hands which was only visible to the supernatural kind. Mankind lacks such a vision as they are known as the weakest kind of all. I watched Biorn's eyes widen for a moment, then he started to laugh hysterically. Anger has had consumed me enough for my vision to become blurry as my wolf suddenly found her way to leap over Biorn's chest.

"Ha! You fool," he yelled, pushing a knife into my ribs.

My body became still as a whine of pain escaped me. Flashes of my past started to haunt me as I was pushed down on the wet, cold soil of the forest, allowing Biorn to free himself from my wolf's heavyweight. My body turned back into human form, naked and drenched with both rainwater and thick blood seeping out of my left rib.

As I grew weaker, feeling my soul slowly escaping my body, I started to get images of my late father whom I regretted to have ever wished to have good memories of. As his daughter, I yearned for his love in return but all I could remember was him beating both my mother and myself and being locked up like we were his prisoners, coming and going as he pleased.

His true mate had died before my mother fell in love with such a monstrous and arrogant being, thinking he was the one. They had me when she was only eighteen years old, twelve years younger than him. So young, innocent and gentle as her beauty was beyond compare, yet her face was drenched in fear and sorrow. Her death was his fault and my hate for him drew me to kill him in my head every night before I close my eyes to sleep.

Lucky for me it was a snake bite that brought him down to his knees, as he blood-drenched in its venom, he took his last breath as he was unlocking my bedroom door, hoping I go call for help. I remember myself running over his dead body, escaping, and for the first time I looked at a tree, admiring its beautiful green leaves and massive body, experiencing true freedom. Taking in a deep breath, I scented the freshness of the forest, admiring everything around me. My only problem was that I didn't know how to survive, how to hunt for food, how to find water and shelter for my own, so I rushed, hiding in a bush until Mei spotted me hours later hungry, thirsty and all dirty.

Jake's POV

"Steph, Steph, talk to me!" I yelled in mind link, trying to make my way to her as fast as I could go.

"Come on everyone, we must hurry," I said, urging everyone to run faster.

I scented her as I got closer but I could also scent blood. Growling in rage I pushed myself further, leaving paw prints behind me.

Moments later I saw Biorn's head to my left being revealed to me from between the large forest leaves. To my right, there was the enchantress with her energy ball ready in between her palms as her face

was showing steadiness like always.

"Run," I growled to the pack running behind me.

Watching Biorn's facial expression change into a horrified look, he started to run away from me and my pack, but thanks to the enchantress, his body froze with his running pose. The other scientist also tried to run away, meeting Biorn's same fate as his eyes widened in fear.

Leaping over Biorn, he fell on Steph's fresh blood, quivering as he peed his pants. My wolf nails dug into his skin, tearing it as I pleased. I turned into human form, pulling him up from his chest, still breathing.

"I am only leaving you alive for my alpha to do as he pleases with you. The fact you tried to take his son, only made matters worse for yourself," I growled coldly at him, pushing him back on the soil, getting him dirtier. I tied his wrists and legs, lifting him like a feather on one of the wolves that walked closer to me.

"Take this junk to our king," I ordered coldly, spitting at Biorn.

The other scientist pleaded to let him go, but my anger was too intense to give into his innocent-looking face, so I ordered one of the wolves to take him too.

My eyes looked down at Steph's whitened body as Mason's small wolf was licking her face and whining. I picked him up and quickly ordered some wolves to rush her to the hospital, holding her arms tightly as I sobbed.

"Wait," the enchantress said firmly, "move away."

We gave space for the enchantress to walk up to Steph, kneeling to get closer to her. With her palms over Steph's wound, she started to chant. As I stretched my neck in curiosity, I saw the blood flow stop

itself from seeping out.

"This will do temporarily until real doctors can stitch her up properly. I numbed her pain too, but it won't last for long. Now take her, and fast," she said watching her change her facial expression into a worried one.

"Thank you, enchantress," I said, nodding my head thankfully at her.

Luka's POV

I was at the door with Mei by my side, both nervously waiting for some news about the pack, Biorn's capture and most importantly my son's return. It has been a long day of waiting and both of us were getting tired.

"Oh my Goddess, Steph!" Mei screamed out crying as she watched her lifeless body being held by one of us, naked in human form.

She rushed outside to take a look at her, hoping she was still breathing. I walked limpingly to reach the scene and stopped silently to listen. Her heart was slow, but still working, and still breathing.

"Hurry," I said sharply, pointing at the door for the naked wolf to take her to our nurses.

At that moment my eyes rested on Glenna, one of the wolves that helped out.

"My son?" I asked with a worried expression.

"He is safe in Jake's arms my alpha," she said, turning herself into human form.

Looking away from her nakedness, I met Mei's excited, sobbing eyes and we got into happy laughter and a warm embrace.

"Oh, Luka!" Mei exclaimed breathing into my chest crying with relief.

I held her into an embrace as my eyes waited keenly to gaze at Mason for the first time after being taken.

"Mei, look!" I breathed with emotion as I watched Jake holding him tightly around his chest petting my baby boy's fur.

I watched as Mei stretched her arms towards our son as Jake passed him to her. The child turned into his human form, wrapping his arms around her neck, squeezing each other with joy. Moving towards them I tucked my family into a hug, taking in the moment of relief, exhaling all my anxiety away.

"Alpha," Jake interrupted from behind me, " I have another good news for you."

He waited for me to turn around to give him my full attention. He smiled at me with wide eyes, moving closer.

"We got Biorn and the other scientist. They are available for you in the dungeons. Can't wait to see you bring them to their knees! They deserve every bit of it!" He grinned, waiting for my reaction.

"I cannot thank you and everyone that involved themselves for my boy enough! You have all shown me your dedication towards, not just me as your alpha and my wife as your luna but to each other. We fight for each other, defend each other, cry for each other, we are family! And that is what matters the most! We are the strongest pack, for we show dedication!" I yelled raising my hands in the air, ignoring the pain around my wound.

"Cheers to you and your success! Cheers to you all!"