The Lonely Rogue

Chapter 17 Junie

"Who the hell are you two? What do you think you're doing? Junie!" Vivian was shrieking and banging on the door.

I jogged towards the door and ripped it open just in time to see Simon attempting to restrain a wild Viv.

"It's okay, she's my friend, let her go." I waved off Simon and grabbed Viv by the arm, pulling her inside.

"What is going on, Junie? The truth this time." Viv was furious as she planted herself in front of me.

Suddenly, there was a loud growl from the other side of the room. I looked up in time to see Jett stampeding across my apartment towards Viv. I yanked her behind me and glared at the out of control wolf.

"What are you doing?" I snarled at him and he stumbled to a halt.

"Mine!" He shouted while looking directly at Vivan.

"Oh, hell no." I shook my head furiously, "She is not your mate."

"Uh, Junie, I would get out of his way." Cole looked concerned.

"She's human, I'm not letting that psycho anywhere near her." I said, jabbing my finger in Jett's chest.

"Human?" Jett said, sniffing the air. I heard Vivan whimper behind me, clearly scared and confused.

"How about that, Jett?" Cole moved to stand next to me, "You're mate is a human, too."

"Would someone like to explain to me what's going on?" Viv squeaked.

"Viv...." I turned around to comfort her but Jett spoke over top of me.

"Nothing. I have to go." He said, retreating back to the door.

"Jett, wait!" Cole called after him, "Just, talk with her."

"No, I'm going back to the realm." Jett didn't even spare Viv a second glance as he left the apartment.

I sighed and walked Viv over to the couch.

"What's going on? Why did everyone keep talking about humans?" Vivan mumbled, sitting knee to knee with me. I wrapped my arm around her shoulders,

"Listen, Viv, there's a lot that I have to tell you and you're not going to want to believe me." I said.

"Junie, are you sure?" Cole cocked an eyebrow at me.

"What else am I supposed to do, Cole?" I asked him and he shrugged.

"I'm going to go after Jett. Simon and Jake will be here if you need anything." Cole said before leaving the apartment.

"Why do you have guards?" Viv asked.

"Because of my father and brother, they've been coming after me." I said.

"Those pricks!" Viv shouted, momentarily distracted.

"Actually, there are some things about my family you should know about, too." I sighed and Viv frowned again.

"Okay, tell me everything." She nodded, shifting on the couch to face me. She was determined to hear the truth.

"My grandfather used to live in a....community called Cypress. He left when the...community changed leadership. He didn't approve. He passed those same opinions down to my father who passed them down to Reid. That's why they're so hateful. They've been working with other....members of the community who left, which is seen as a crime by Cypress' leader, Avery." I figured I'd start with the basics and work my way up to werewolves and mates.

"Okay?" Viv looked confused.

"I've never agreed with my father and Reid's views, so I tried not to ask too many questions. All I know is that they are conspiring with these members, who we call rogues, to hurt Cypress and Avery. That's why I left, so I wouldn't get dragged down by their games." I said.