Freeing Starr✔️

Chapter 23 ~ The Motel

The star field motel was on the edge of Bridgetown, a small town in the middle of nowhere that was inhabited by humans. That's the town that most werewolves who wanted to avoid the war and slip under the humans' radar would go.

It was a somewhat safe place for werewolves who were on the run.

As we pulled into the scarce parking lot, I looked up at the neon purple blinking sign that read 'Star Field Motel' with pursed lips.

Nadia, who had woken up for a while now, peered over me to look out at the motel in fascination.

"Would it surprise you if I said I've never been outside of pack territory before? This is my first time in human territory... I'm kinda nervous."

I waved a dismissive hand and opened the car door, holding it open for her, "You'll be fine. Just remember what I tell you and everything will go perfectly fine."

I turned to Alex and Michael and nodded towards the entrance, "Let's go bodyguards, we'll be in and out in no time."

I started walking towards the door but paused when Nadia tugged at my shirt sleeve. I looked back curiously.

She stared at me nervously as she hesitantly said, "Can you stay a night with me?"

"What?" I asked in surprise.

"It's just for one night. I don't wanna be by myself. After I settle down you can leave. You said it yourself that Z- Alpha Zion won't be back for a few days. There's no problem, right?"

I hesitated as I glanced at Michael and Alex, not knowing what to say. I didn't plan to stay outside of the pack for more than a day. It was dangerous to have both leaders missing from a pack. You never know what could happen.

Nadia turned her pleading eyes to the two males, "you guys don't mind, do you? It's just one overnight stay. Please," she clutched her stomach anxiously, "I'm scared of being by myself."

All three of us visibly weakened at that and I sighed, running a hand down my face, "you guys don't mind, do you?"

Alex shrugged while Michael pulled out his phone, "I'll call my mate and let her know I'll be back tomorrow."

I nodded, "Alright, but just for today. I'll help you get settled in and we'll go over what I told you before. Let's go."

Nadia brightened and hooked our arms as we entered the motel.

The minute I stepped through the doorway, my heart chilled over and this scent that completely melted my insides caressed my nose. The imagery of a vibrant green forest right after it's just finished raining entered my mind as the enticing scent enveloped me.

"It smells nice," I muttered to myself.

"What?" Michael asked.

I shook my head, "nothing."

We approached the receptionist who sat behind her desk with eyes focused on the computer screen before her. I rang the little bell that was on the counter and watched as the lady turned her bright hazel eyes towards our group.

Instinctively, I knew she was a werewolf.

Though, what werewolf would want to work in a place like this unless they were hiding from something?

I didn't question it any further. I smiled lightly and greeted her, "Hi, you have rooms available right? It's four adults so we'll need two rooms with two beds in each. Do you have any available?"

The lady turned her eyes back to her screen and nodded, "yeah, we do. How long are you staying?"

"It'll just be one night. We're leaving tomorrow."