Chapter 2 CHAPTER 02
Alpha raised his hand to strike me, and I prepared for the blow. But it never came. When I opened my eyes, Hawkins was holding his arm.
"Do not strike my child again!" Hawkins growled at him."
"Lock them in their room, then report back here Hawkins." Alpha told him.
He took us out of the office and went back to our room, stopping to grab two backpacks.
When we got back to the room, he took us inside.
"Pack whatever you can in these. Only pack what is necessary, then lock yourselves in the bathroom until I come for you. Do you both understand me?" he said. We both nodded.
"I will bring you both boots and coats. No one has a key to the room, but myself. Don't answer the door. Stay locked in the bathroom." He quickly left locking the door.
Clare and I did what he said. Then we sat in the bathroom waiting for him to return.
"What is going on?" Clare asked.
"What part?" I asked her.
"I heard what the Alpha and Luna said. But why is Hawkins making us pack bags?" She asked.
"I don't know, but I'm scared." I told her. It was a long time before he came back. He had coats and boots for us. He had us put them on.
"We are leaving. You both need to be very quiet, don't talk at all. I have friends in the pack who will help us get outside the borders. They will drop us at a diner where we will get something to eat and then head into the woods. Ok, let's go." He said. We followed close behind him. Two warriors put us in a truck, and Hawkins told us to lay down and cover up with the blankets. We did as we were told. Both of us were terrified to say anything. Why was he doing this. I thought. They would come after him, and they would kill us all. When we got to the diner, the waitress took all three of us to the basement. It was not like the one at my mom and dads. This was bright with lights and had rows of shelves with stuff for the diner to make food. The woman took us to a corner of the basement. There was a table and chairs with a bunch of food on it. Eat girl, she said. Then her and Hawkins started talking, but we could not hear what they were saying. They were talking very low. He gave her an envelope. She nodded and went upstairs, locking the basement door. We ate in silence to scared to say anything. I had not eaten all day, but too scared to eat much. Finally, Hawkins came and sat with us.
"There is a bad storm rolling in tonight. We will be staying down here until it passes. Lori will bring us some fresh linen for the bed. No one knows of this place. Others have gotten girls out this way. I should have left sooner, but I did not think the Alpha would want you for another year. I'm sorry, I should have seen it coming." He tried to explain.
"How many have you help helped escape this way?" I asked. Me none but others have.
"You both must stay with me at all times. Even when you pee, I will be right there. It is going to be rough and dangerous." Hawkins told us we settled in and ate the food brought to us. The lady came back down.
"I apologize it is not the warmest down here. I have some hot water bottles to help keep you warm. We are locking up for the night. There is a toilet and sink over in the corner. We will see you in the morning. Try and get some sleep. Ronald is trying to find you a ride out of state. It may take a couple of days. We are in for a bad storm, Hawkins. You can't take them through the forest. They will get sick fast. I will see about warmer jackets and boots. Girls, let me see what size you are, please." She asked. We looked at Hawkins, and he nodded. Thank you. Try and sleep. Use your body heat to keep each other warm. Good night." She said, and when she got to the top of the stairs, the lights went out, and we heard the door lock.
"Come on, girls, let's get some sleep." Hawkins said as he went to the mattress on the floor.
I looked around the room. There was just one mattress.
"Where are we supposed to sleep?" I asked.
"Raven, you get on this side of me, Clare, on this side." Hawkins said. I looked at him in horror. He saw the fear.
"Girls in all the time you were at the pack. did I ever try to do anything inappropriately with either of you?" He asked. We shook our heads no.
"My wolf will help keep you both warm." He told us. We reluctantly went and laid beside him. He wrapped us both up and tight in with water bottles. Then, put a blanket over all three of us. Pulling us close to him. It was not long before I was asleep.
HAWKIN'S POV
Raven fell asleep pretty fast. Clare just laid beside me silently for a while.
"Hawk?" Clare asked. I liked how she shortened my name.
"What is it, Clare?" I asked.
"Why did you risk your life for us?" She asked.
"I did not want to see either of you hurt or even killed." I told her.
"But why? You were there when they took us and killed Raven's father. Why go against them now?" Clare asked
"Because I care deeply for you, I could not see any of them touching you." I said. I realized I had said you and not both of you.
Why had I not said both.
"I have to tell you something, Hawk." Clare said.
"What is it?' I asked.
"I got my wolf last week. Her name is Grace. She said I would shift soon. I'm scared, will you help me my first time?" Clare questioned.
"Of course, sweetheart. I will always be there for you." I said, holding her closer. She did not pull away but snuggled close to me. She looked up into my eyes and smiled. Then, she closed her eyes and fell asleep. I laid there wondering what just happened. Jet, my wolf was laughing at me.
"What is so funny?" I asked him.
"When she shifts to her wolf, you will know." He said.
"Know what, that she has her wolf?" I asked.
"More, you will find out. But it is too soon yet." Was all he said. And laid my head down to sleep. I soon fell asleep, too. When I woke the next morning, I was holding Clara in my arms, and Raven was cuddled up to my back. I could smell coffee brewing and bacon cooking.