Enduring Love (A Derek Hale Fanfic)

Chapter 18

Isaac is missing. So is Erica and Boyd. Derek says not to be too worried and I know that Isaac will return soon. I can feel it.

Gerard killed Matt. He drowned him. He now controls the kanima. And he used it against Scott last night. With Melissa. Gerard wants Derek and his pack. Revenge for Kate. I want Gerard's head on a platter. No one touches my family.

Derek and I now sit at the Hale house; he's flipping through books. Erica and Boyd walked through the door.

"Hey," I greeted.

I knew what was on their minds and I knew Derek's reaction, even if he didn't know he would have it yet.

"We want to leave," Erica stated.

"Why? And become omegas? Omegas don't last long on their own. You need an alpha and a pack."

"We heard another pack last night."

"There had to be at least a few dozen," Boyd added.

"You don't know that for sure," I informed.

"It might have only been two. It's called the "beau geste effect". It's the illusion that two wolves and sound like twenty by using different pitches and movements."

"Derek, we have to go. We're sorry."

With those last words, they were gone. Headed their own ways. I hope they stay safe.

I froze for a minute, stretching my senses.

"What is it?"

"Isaac's not far."

"You should go see him."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, go ahead. I'll be here when you get done."

I kissed his cheek before heading out to my car. Isaac was at the animal clinic. That's where I was headed.

As I entered the operation room, Isaac had the biggest grin on his face. He had just experienced taking pain from a sick dog. He was elated. I wrapped my arms around him from behind.

"I'm so proud of you. You've grown up well."

"Thanks, sis."

"It's okay. I cried my first time, too," Scott smiled.

My body tensed around my brother's as I noticed a presence at the Hale house. The guy from the hole. The one who Derek unwillingly brought back to life.

"I have to get to Derek. Something feels weird. I'll see you guys soo, though."

I kissed Isaac's cheek and bolted to my car. I spun tires trying to rush to Derek's.

Derek is in the middle of an argument with the guy when I walked in.

"I don't want to be the alpha again, Derek. Not my finest performance, seeing it ended in my death."

The conversation ceased as I stepped next to Derek on the stairs.

"You know him?" I questioned Derek.

"He's my uncle, Peter. You've actually met him before."

"Yes, such a long time ago. And how is it exactly she's alive? I took her body from your arms that night."

Derek glared as I explained, " The word 'supernatural' seems to be the answer to most things these days. I'm a vampire."

Peter gave me the "you've got to be kidding me" look.

I flashed him my fangs and eyes.

"Isn't this just lovely. Derek's dearly beloved girlfriend has returned from the dead as an ancient enemy."