Chapter 9

Autumn

The clock on the wall in Oliver’s living room was the only thing heard. Clint smoked quietly, letting it all sink in, and I was glad for it. “So, what else exists?” I ask shyly breaking the silence. He narrowed his eyes, letting them turn solid orange. “…Are you sure?” They seemed to glow almost in the light. I nodded. “All of it, even some of the major slasher movies like Jerry Ruger, vampires, witches, unicorns, but not all in the same place.” He said bluntly. “Being in new Apple, you’ve sold bread to a few, but you’re safe, no one wants us exposed to the human world.” He said casually.

“I think I need some fresh air.” I say, putting my hand to my forehead. I had to ask. “Sorry, I only smoke when I’m stressed.” He mumbled, and opened the front door. He had only had 2, but since I didn’t smoke, I swear it smelled like 40. He took the card from me, and put it in his pocket. We rode the elevator, and when the door opened, I gasped.

The lobby was full of huge burly men who were on their phones, or reading the newspaper, and chatting. They saw me and they all bowed their heads to me. It was weird, I was about to do the same, but Clint stopped me. He put his hand in front of me. “You are the Luna; you bow to none.” He stated. And everyone murmured in agreement.

We went to the small apartment garage, and went to his car, followed by 3 menacing looking burly men. He drove a neon green charger. It looked new. “How much do you guys make?!” I exclaim. “I can’t tell you that Luna, ask Alpha.” He chuckled. “Where do you want to go, Luna?” Asks one of the men. “I don’t really know anything about the city yet.” I say quietly. “Well you’re in luck, maybe you might like Middle Park? Freshest air in the city.” Smiled clint.

We got in, and Clint drove us around for a little bit, so I could see more of the city. I hadn’t gotten out much, and this was a welcome breather from finding out all this supernatural stuff. He paid for parking, and soon, I was reminded of home. There was a park, full of trees and tiny woodland creatures. It smelled like fresh cut grass, and on the ground, you could see a stray clipping or two. The flowers were dying out it was fall, after all, and soon the town would probably be covered in show. I looked around, noticing how quiet it was. There wasn’t anyone really here though, it was nice weather, but I guess people here just didn’t have the time for nature.

I walked with the 4 men trailing behind me on the nice, paved path. It looked like this part of the park was older. There were hand laid grey bricks, and some every so often would have a worn name on it. they were the veterans that built the path, and it made me smile that there was still a sense of community. We were there for about 2 hours, just enjoying the sun, before all of a sudden, Clint started to act nervous. They all turned their head the same direction as the wind.

Without saying anything, he picked me up and ran, along with the other men, to his car. I could hear footsteps behind us, but not as fast, since we had a head start. “Bloodsuckers.” He growled almost like a do-wolf. we got in the car, and he sped off, they all let out real growls like wolves in the car, their eyes glowing. It made me nervous. “Don’t be afraid Luna, our job is to keep you safe.” Said one of the men in the back seat. “We MUST keep the Luna secret from those bastards.” Said Clint.

“If they find out the Luna is human, they will stop at nothing to suck her dry” Said the man behind Clint, he had red hair and bright green eyes, he looked out the window, high on alert.

“If we take her to the packhouse, they’ll know she’s important.” Said the one behind me, he had dark blonde hair and grey eyes. “Shit you’re right.” Said Clint. His eyes looked glazed over, like he had spaced out for a second. “Beta says take her to her apartment, and that he’s coming with High Elder Marcos.” He said with a growl.

“…. Doesn’t he eat humans?” said the one in the middle, his brown eyes narrowed, as if he were remembering.

“Yes.” Said the other 3, making my skin crawl.

-------Oliver---------

Phillip had manilla folders of every wolf and human alike in that packhouse. I stared at the files, every human in that town had at least a little wolf blood. Though, they weren’t all given wolves by the Lady. I did notice however so long as one parent was a wolf, the child would be a werewolf guaranteed.

“…What the fuck.” I mumble, looking at Autumn’s file. Her parents were human, and her great-great-grandfather on her mother’s side was a hybrid and full wolf pair. “The Pale Lady has a sick sense of humor.” I mumble looking at the names:

Diana and Frigus Frost.

Phillip laughed like an idiot, while I continued to look at the paper like an angry idiot. “She has a dormant white wolf, named Winter.” I frown more at that file. It was there in black and white. His youngest pup was born an omega, a wolf unable to shift, and married a human and so on. “I would say welcome to the family, but Frigus is still debating on killing you, I won’t let him though.” He laughed.

“So, you come with questions, and leave with my grandchild? This. Will. Not. Due.” Frigus growled suddenly appearing in the office. “I knew I shouldn’t have let her leave. With a wolf, awake or not, she would be fine.” He growled.

“But she would be unhappy.” I retort. “She is living her dream, and I have stayed out her life to let her choose her own destiny to the point that I lost my fucking form and had to be a damn DOG to be with her.” I snarl. He is an ass. East had my back, I don’t care if he was bigger, he will not disrespect my mate’s choices.

He narrowed his eyes, and seemed to have a newfound respect for me. “I still don’t like you, but you aren’t lying either... it’s 12:30, if you leave now, it’ll be 3ish when you get home…. And tell her officer Frost said ‘Hi. I wanted to stay out her life in case she lived a normal mortal lifespan… the loss is too great to bear again.” He said flatly with a sigh.

I took the manilla folder, and put it with my information. I could add her to the pack registry now at home. Autumn Jones-Frost, soon to be Autumn Gray. I smiled, getting into my rental. I drove to the airport and the ride was smooth. I should buy a jet, now that I think we’d have the budget for it. I thought to myself. Nothing was wrong with first class, but it would be nice to not have to wait.

I saw that I had 12 missed calls and 19 texts from Clint, the Warriors, Beta, and my mom. Shit. One stuck out more than the others. Sent 1:45pm ‘The bloodsuckers are getting curious about the Luna’

Sent 1:51pm ‘I think we are being followed.’