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We walked up the stairs to Breyona’s house, and walked inside.
It had been years since I was in Breyona’s home, but not much had changed.
The family pictures still lingered on the walls, a few new ones added to the collection. Breyona looked nearly identical to her Mom and older sister. The newest photo was of Breyona, her sister, her Mom and Dad. Breyona’s sister had a large baby bump and an even wider grin on her face. Breyona’s lips were pulled up in a smirk, as though she was holding back laughter.
“Daisy?” Breyona’s Mom called out, a surprised smile on her face. “I was wondering when I’d see your face again.”
“Hey, Miss Shelby.” I grinned, giving Breyona’s Mom a hug.
There was a time when Breyona and I were inseparable, a time before I met Scott. I would spend most of my days at her house. Breyona’s Mom wasn’t a fan of my Mom, but that never stopped me from finding my way over their house. Breyona’s Mom would never turn me down, always offering a place to stay when my Mom became a little too overbearing.
“How’re you holding up?” Shelby frowned, giving my back a soft pat.
Breyona got her winning personality from her Mom, and her intense sarcasm from her Dad. Breyona’s
Mom considered me a distant daughter, always making me feel included. The fact that she didn’t hold it against me when I ditched Breyona for Scott, said loads about who she is as a person. Forgiving, kind, and compassionate. Just like Breyona.
“I’m managing.” I nodded, a tight smile on my face. “I don’t have it as bad as some others.”
Kanyon and Katie’s families flashed through my mind. Losing someone so young took such a hard toll on families.
“I understand, dear.” Shelby smiled sadly. “Just know it wasn’t your fault.”
“I appreciate that.” I forced a smile.
That was one topic I truly didn’t want to approach. I was still struggling with my own emotions, convincing myself I wasn’t to blame.
Breyona dropped the baked goods off at her house, getting dressed for patrol tonight.
The three of us hung out until it was time to leave, making our usual walk. As always, Breyona turned left while Mason and I turned right.
Carter and Wade were waiting for us when we approached. The four of us began our usual run, looking out for anything suspicious.
While Maya relished in her limited freedom, I scanned the forest for the sickeningly sweet smell. This time around it was gone, leaving me to believe I had imagined the entire thing. Scents typically faded but never disappeared entirely, especially in twenty four hours.
I was almost convinced tonight would be another peaceful night, until a loud voice burst through my head.
“South side Something broke through the perimeter.”
The frantic voice flooded through the mind-link and the four of us took off without question.
“Did you see anything?” I shouted through the mind-link.
“Couldn’t see anything.” Someone replied, “It was too fast.”
Our paws thundered against the cool earth, heading to the Southern patrol station. When we finally arrived there were multiple other wolves.
“The scent disappears twenty feet into town.” Someone cursed in my head.
“You couldn’t catch them?” Wade growled, “You couldn’t catch a simple rogue?”
“Whatever it was, was fast.” A sandy colored wolf shook it’s head. “We couldn’t even see it coming.”
All h**l broke loose through the mind-link. Everyone was pissed and on end. Someone had clearly made it into town, which meant another d**d body could be waiting for discovery.
“The forest got darker too.” A small voice called out in the midst of the chaos.
“Darker?” I frowned, my head turning to meet the bright eyes of another wolf.
The wolf was dark colored with patches of white and orange. It’s eyes were chocolate brown and glistening with hidden intelligence. I had never seen this particular wolf before, but that wasn’t surprising. I didn’t know many of the people in our pack, I had been obsessed with Scott for too long to notice anyone else.
“Yeah.” The wolf nodded, a soft feminine voice filling my head. “Like the shadows got bigger.”
“Ignore her.” A grey wolf snapped, a low growl coming from it’s mouth. “She did nothing to help. Just froze and looked around all terrified.”
“I saw more than you did.” The girl murmured, her chocolate eyes looking towards where the threat had come from.
I looked around at the trees and shrubs.
“It does seem.. darker, doesn’t it?” Maya frowned.
“I think so.” I shrugged, “Like the Moon isn’t as bright.”
“Or the shadows are bigger.” Maya repeated the words that came from the smaller wolf, sending a strange chill down my spine.
“Everyone.” I snapped, trying to stop the bickering. “I said- Enough!”
My voice bellowed through the mind-link, stilling the rowdy wolves.
“Someone could be d**d right now.” I snapped at all of them, “Arguing will not change what happened.”
“What should we do, Daisy?” Mason frowned, a small whine coming from his wolf.
“You five, continue searching the perimeter. If they try to leave, alert us immediately.” I snapped at five of the wolves, the little multi-colored one included. While she was much smaller than the others, her eyes glistened with a strange intelligence that begged to be used.
“The rest of you, follow me into town.” I continued barking orders, “We will search town for any d**d bodies.”
My heart thumped at my own commands. Anxiety and adrenaline coursed through me. The last thing I wanted was to find another d**d body, but someone got through out perimeter. A simple rogue didn’t possess that kind of speed, nor did anything else for that matter. Whatever it was, barreled through the perimeter without being spotted. It was either the fastest creature in the world, or somehow invisible.
We searched town endlessly, never once encountering a d**d body. No one was injured, and there was no one roaming the streets at this time. Everything was silent.
The five who continued running patrol reported something nearly an hour later. Something had ran by them, never once stopping as it barreled through the woods. One by one we shifted into our human forms, throwing on spare t-shirts and sweatpants.
After letting Alpha Nolan and Beta Devin know tonight’s events, we all headed home. The next patrol shift arrived early, setting up quickly before we left for the night.
“Daisy.” The small feminine voice called out.
I turned to meet those intelligent chocolate colored eyes.
“Who are you?” I frowned, I can’t recall ever seeing her before.
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