The Revenge

Chapter 14

Chapter 14

The next morning I woke up early. After getting on with my morning routine, I got dressed in a long-sleeve black t-shirt, back cargo pants with a matching jacket paired with combat boots. I packed spare clothing and toiletries. Before leaving the room I hooked a hunting knife around my waist and tighten my throwing knives around my tight, securing it on my belt. Last night I had all my knives and arrows dipped in wolfsbane concoction since I would be protecting myself against werewolves. Lastly, I hanged a bow and sleeve with arrows around my shoulder and my backpack. On the way to meet Sin, I stopped in the kitchen for the blood.

When I entered the foyer Sin stood with Nicolas by his side waiting for me. Once hearing me, both of their heads snapped towards me. Nicolas's eyes found mine, unease and worry written all over his face. Sin however looked tense but his facial expressions were void of any emotions.

Seeing Sin standing there, guilt washed over me for lashing out at him. Not wanting to be awkward, I sent him a small smile to see if he was angry with me. He returned the smile but it didn't reach his eyes. He was irritated, to say the least. I sighed and lowered my gaze as I approached.

“Be careful, please” insisted Nicolas, his eyes pleading with mine once I approached them.

“I will,” I said reassuringly.

“You know what to do, don’t get too close to him and once you have intel we can use, come back home” his eyebrows furrowed. I sensed the turmoil in his mind through our connection. He knew I could get valuable information while he waited for instruction from the council but he also hesitated to let me go knowing my history with the Alpha and fear for my life. I couldn't blame him, most likely I'd be the same if I would be in his shoes. I was his family and he was mine.

I nodded “don’t worry” I hugged him tightly. As if reassuring him I would be ok.

Once we left the mansion we headed towards the forest. The thrill from getting out of the mansion settled in. I handed Sin the mixture I made last night from the herb. There was enough for a couple of uses.

He suspiciously eyed the flask as I said “drink it every twelve hours to make sure our scent is gone.”

I opened my flask and I grimaced at the bitter taste along with slight mint attacked my taste buds. Sin let out a chuckle upon seeing my face then took a drink of his flask.

“How far away is his packhouse,” he asked few minutes into our journey.

“About five days on foot, two if we ran”

“We should take the car, we would be there in a few hours,” he said flatly staring into the deep forest in front of us.

“We can't afford anyone noticing us” I glared at him

“I know it was just an idea” he chuckled.

It was still morning, the sky was without sun, with low clouds. The forest before us was endless. And I thought for a second, maybe we should have taken the car and leave them somewhere once we were nearer to their territory. I was disturbed by my thoughts when my stomach rumbled. I took out one of the blood pouches I stuffed in before leaving, and slowly drank its content.

“At least there's something good about drinking blood." I glanced at Sin, one of his eyebrows rose in silent question "We don’t have to cook” I laughed.

Sin shook his head then chuckled.

“This is going to be a long journey,” he muttered.

I couldn't help the smile appearing on my face.