The Huntress

Chapter 2

Gage and Max were quiet when i told them what the elders said. Dad sat at the table- taking it all in i assumed.

"So when do we leave?"

My green eyes clashed with Gage's so dark brown they were almost black eyes.

"Tomorrow morning. Says in the file that the alpha is expecting us to help him with the vamps"

Gage nodded; out of the three of us he was always the smart one. Like a sponge he stays quiet in the background- soaking everything in.

Max on the other hand i could only refer to him as a wart. You know they are annoying to have... and gross but i would miss it if it left my body- he's my wart. The joker of the family, always seeing the glass half full type.

They both took after my dad- the black hair and almost black eyes. Tall and broad build standing at 6'2. I took after my mom, short and green eyes. I never really cared tho, who cares how anyone looks? Usually we were covered in filth or blood anyways.

"And they didn't ask for me to accompany you?"

I looked over at my dad and shook my head

"Does anyone else find his whole situation odd? Why us? I've heard of the lupus pack- they are ruthless and fiercely loyal to their alpha. Did the elders mention this could qute possibly start a war?"

I looked at Max; Gage and my dad both waiting for my answer

"Actually i asked them and they said they would cut out my tongue er something" i said with a shrug

"Wait.. Nicholas Westin?"

I nodded at Gage

"Didn't you kill his cousin? or was it his sister?"

I thought back to all the wolves i've over taken. There were too many- i don't ask questions I just do it.

"I dunno Gage; I can't remember maybe it was Max... which brings me to the question of how the hell would you remember?"

He smiled; which made me burst out laughing at how ridiculous he looked. On his last assignment the troll was a little more than he bargained for and ended up knocking out his one front tooth. He hasn't been able to get it fixed yet- i'm hoping he won't. if i ever need a good laugh i'll just get him to smile.

He quickly covered his mouth

"I remember because i was worried about it- unlike you i read the whole file; every file all of us get and i remember reading the Lupus pack- it worried me. They are a strong pack. If this Nicholas remembers you... any of us... whichever one of us it was this could end badly"

I nodded

"So anyways i'm going to go find Eric and let him know he isn't on this one with me. You guys should get some rest"

I jumped off the couch and walked over to my dad- intending to give him a quick kiss on the cheek. he threw his hand up to stop me

"You are covered in blood Ashlynn, go shower then i'll think about letting your gross lips touch my cheek"

His eyes twinkled; my dad was a great man. When my mom was murdered on an assignment he did everything he could to make sure we were going to be okay. The council helped a bit but dad always made sure we were good.

"Yeah yeah yeah"

I was putting my shoes on when i heard my dad yell

"You know the rules! Back before nine... the council has the compound shutting down and locking up at nine thirty sharp"

"Will do- i'm just heading to Erics"

Working under the council had its perks sometimes. We have the safety of the compound that all us hunters live in. Small houses in a row upon row- No supernatural being can enter... supposedly i don't think anyone has ever really tried and most importantly we were safe.

Killing supernaturals is a great way to become popular with them- they all wanted our heads on a platter. But of course with the safety came with its own baggage. The council knew everything and i mean everything. Even if i wanted to conspire against them or sneak out of the compound they would probably know before i did.

Shoving my hands in my pockets i walked the block to Erics. When his parents died he took over the house; we weren't allowed to live anywhere other than the compound anyways.

Walking up his steps I didn't bother with knocking anymore. I lived in his house as much as he did- its always been my second home and mine his.

kicking my shoes off i followed the amazing smell to the kitchen- Eric stood in front of the stove frying up bacon. His sculpted tattooed back on display- much to my pleasure

Leaning on the wall i crossed my arms in front of my chest

"You know- cooking bacon shirtless is a dangerous game"

He didn't even bother looking before replying

"Bacon and game should never be in the same sentence Ash"

I could tell he was smiling by the sound of his voice. Walking up behind him i traced his tattoo with my finger.

"It's a shame you showered already- I was hoping you would wash my back"

I stood up on my tippie toes and placed a few featherlight kisses across his shoulder blade. He turned around and put his finger under my chin; looking up into his eyes i smiled. I loved this- he was so easy. Everything about us being together was easy- i just wish i was in love with him that way. Pushing those thoughts aside I stood up on my toes again ready to meet him halfway for a kiss.

"You are covered in Anthony's blood still- jump in the shower babe then we can eat"

He bent down and kissed me quick; i grabbed his head and prolonged the kiss. He knew what i was doing; i felt him smile in the kiss before pulling away.

"Go shower; then we can talk okay?" He turned back to the oven and started to flip the bacon

Sighing i nodded; i turned around fully ready to go hop in the shower- really i was. But i couldn't just walk through his clean house with my nasty clothes. I grabbed the bottom of my shirt and pulled it over my head. Unbuttoning my jeans i shimmied them down until they were nothing but a pool by my feet.

"Hey Eric? Can you help me for a sec?"

I moved my hair over one shoulder and turned to look at him. I love watching the effect i have on him.

When he turned his eyes widened and roamed down my body. I wanted to high five myself for wearing my matching red set; his eyes stayed glued on me as i bent down to grab my jeans.

A deep groan echoed amongst the popping bacon grease

"I just need you to undo my bra; my hands are full and i didn't want to walk in your house with these bloody rags ya know?"

I heard him stalk forward; his calloused hands roughly started to rub circles on my shoulders, then dropped to my arms. His chest hit my back as he bent down to place little kisses on my neck.

"You are a temptress Ash; I want nothing more than to throw you over my shoulder and fuck you so hard that you're screaming my name"

I pushed my back into him- feeling exactly how much he wanted to do just that

"But this is one of those things i wanted to talk to you about. Go shower before you break my resolve"

He nipped playfully at my neck making me giggle. Before I knew what he was doing he sucked hard- giving me a hickie. I pulled away but it was to late- i knew it was there.

Eric smiled devilishly at me before shrugging

"I know you hate them... but i like it. It's my mark on you"

Pushing his chest i gave him the dirtiest glare i could

"What a wolf thing to say! Eric when i get out of that shower im going to beat you senseless"

All i heard was his laughter as i stormed my way to the bathroom