She looked at me and then back out to the world. You think Rowan is there, don’t you?
I sighed.Yeah, yeah I do.
Megan pushed out just enough of her face from the bush to get a clear view of the clearing. Verity was standing over a child, while Vince and Brandon circled her. But there was no Rowan. I sighed in relief.
See, he’s not here. Nix rubbed against my side, calming me.You worry too much.She chuckled. But the laughter died as Rick came from behind a tree. His smile was cruel, and his eyes were dead.
Morgan and Rick were laughing. They entered the clearing and Vince whirled on them. “What fucking took you so long? We have been waiting.”
“You haven’t fucking waited for anything a day in your life, Vin. You already had your witch try to drain the kid, didn’t you?” Rick laughed as he looked down at the pup. But there was zero emotion on his face.
“You’re right.” Morgan chuckled. “And give me a break that fucking whore left me,” He groaned. “I was so fucking close…you’re so lucky, Rick. You got yours pregnant right off the hop. Mine waited. I was so close and then Shannon fucking ruined it for me.”
Brandon laughed. “You ruined it for yourself. And I’m hanging on by a thread. Do you know how pissed Amy is?” He dropped his head back. “Do you know I almost had her mated and pregnant within two months, and then your daughter had to open her fucking mouth?”
Morgan shrugged. “You should have kept your pants on. You only had to keep it in your pants for a few years, and you can’t even do that.” Morgan leveled him with a look. “You can blame Shannon all you want, but let’s not pretend she’s the only one you’re fucking.”
Brandon glared at him for a minute before laughing. “True.” He sighed. “But Shannon was the only one Amy had to deal with.”
Morgan leveled him with another look. “Again, it isn’t her fault you decided you wanted to drain Amy of her power. You could have chosen anyone else.”
Brandon sighed. “True again, but she is so fucking strong.” He grabbed his dick. “And she is so fucking stuck up. I was going to enjoy draining her.” Rick laughed. Fucking laughed, but when he turned, I saw it. A flash of something in his eyes. He didn’t want to be here.
What the fuck is going on here?Megan called back to us, but neither of us knew.
“Shut the fuck up.” Vince called back and everyone quieted. “Verity. How fucking long now?”
She sighed as she turned to a familiar little boy. Nix growled.Is that?
Yes. It’s one of the little boys from Abby’s class. One of the ones we went to see last night.
Holy Goddess. You saved his life.Megan inches closer, trying to hear more of what Verity was whispering.
Verity stood. “He has a week to mature.”
“Are you sure?” Vince growled.
“No, of course I’m not sure. The spell doesn’t give us a fucking timeline. I told you that when we started this. We just have to wait until the wolf dies, then we harvest their power.”
“And that is a direct tap into the mother’s power?” Rick asked.
“Yes, I fucking told you all this a million times.” Verity turned on them. “I’ll be back in a week.”
“Wait!” Rick glared at her and held out his hand.
“Oh.” Verity smiled. “Right.” She tossed a small bottle at him and he caught it. He smiled, but the way his jaw twitched told another story. “You know, for a man forced into this, you seem really willing now.” She winked and walked closer. “Once this is all over, maybe we can have a little fun. I have a thing for older men.” She leaned up. “Just ask Gareth.”
Rick smiled, but I could tell it was forced. “Sounds like fun.” He leaned in. “Just keep my pup alive long enough to harvest.”
She kissed his cheek. “Will do.” Then she shifted and ran off back into the woods.
My heart was hammering in my chest, but I still didn’t move. I needed to see this through. Vince growled once more before he turned to Morgan. “Have you found out where she transferred to?”
Morgan’s face tightened. “She went to the pack of the whore Amy brought home. Tina…Tonya?” He turned to Brandon, who started to laugh.
“Toya.” Brandon dropped into a crouch, grabbing a stick from the ground. “She went to Toya’s pack, which makes sense. She is Amy’s closest ally.”
“So choose someone else,” Rick offered.
