I step closer, and she hisses like a cat. Smart choice; wolveshatecats.
“You only helped me gain my true potential that night, Raven. I was a wolfless female when you shot me, but when I rose back from that lake, I was reborn. Our very own goddess gifted me a wolf then set me on a path to find you. It seemsfatebrought us both to that lake that night.”
Raven’s lips press tightly together as my words filter around the room, and I give her a moment to respond, taking in her features.
She really is pretty. Natural full lips, sharp cheekbones, and a sloped nose. But she’s not like all the fashion models I read about in magazines growing up. She would rip the pelt from my skin and wear it as a cape while eating my heart raw.
Her eyes are wild and manic. I’ve seen that look plenty of times in my fellow wolves, but I never would have imagined seeing it on a human.
These creatures were once so civilized. They could be reasoned with once upon a time, yet not anymore. We really have stripped them of their humanity.
Violence is all they know now.
I just hope Raven can come around. It’s only fear and anger in her eyes that I see right now. But once I gain her trust and become her friend, as Luna advised me, we can put a stop to this foolish war between our races.
No more bloodshed, no more hurt.
Her lips peel back from her teeth next, and I stagger when I spy that murderous gleam in her eyes.
“Fuck off, bitch.”
She spits at the floor, and charming. Very ladylike. She and Chelsea would get along swimmingly, I’m sure.
I suppose I’ve outstayed my welcome, but I will be back.
I won’t give up on her just yet.
As I turn to the door, following Hunter and Patrick out of the dungeon room, I peer back. Raven keeps her flaming eyes on me, daring me to step closer, but I let her be.
“I’ll come back, Raven. You and I are destined to become the best of friends. You watch.”
7. Patrick
The crowd watches anxiouslyas Alpha Graeme sticks his hand into the bowl, taking his time as he searches for names.
We wait in the field before the main stage, and tensions are high. Everyone is eager for a chance to fight for the honor of their pack, but me? I’m hiding with my tail between my legs.