SOO SORRY FOR THE LONG WAIT! this chapter really isn't very long but i have been super busy. at this very moment i am suposed to be writing a research paper due in 2 days, that have yet to start. i'm a horrible procrastinator btw :) ok so this is the next part. I didn't get many comments on the first one but im going to assume you liked it and post more...ENJOY!
Previously...
Josh's POV
Walking towards my 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra, I looked up to see someone casually leaning on my car, staring directly at me with an impatient glare.
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Chapter 2
The guy by my car was good looking except for a deep scar that cut across his right eyebrow. He looked rugged with dark jeans, well-worn hunting boots, a tight black t shirt, and a tired leather jacket. He looked to be around 22 or 23, five years older than me. I decided I couldn't ignore him forever and strode toward my car.
I walked to the passenger side and threw my bag in before asking, "Need somethin'?" to the stranger. His eyes hadn't left me the entire time, and his arms remained crossed. He didn't respond so I walked to my driver side and tried to shove him out of the way to get into my car.
He didn't seem to like that.
He grabbed by arm and turned me to face him. His voice came out almost as a growl when he replied, "You need to follow me. If you run, I will come after you, got it?" His eyes darted between mine, searching for comprehension.
I clenched my jaw to stand my ground. This guy was a few inches taller than me and looked pretty buff, so I decided to give in to the threat. I came back with a question, "Which car is yours?"
He turned and nodded at a black Lamborghini Murcielago. My eyes gaped at the sight. Now that was a sweet ride. Either this guy was a criminal or had some serious cash in the family. Either way, I was sure I'd soon find out. He released my arm and walked to his car. I watched as the doors opened upward and he slide inside. Boy do I wish I had his money. I was pretty dang rich but I didn't think my parents would get me a $200,000 car.
I got into my own car and followed the Lambo out of the parking lot. We drove for around 45 minutes, taking many turns and crossroads I had never been on. We were now winding upwards on a mountainside, on a thin road through dense forest. With one last turn we arrived in front of what looked like a huge mountain lodge. Two totem poles supported the front of the gigantic log structure. I followed the car around the front circle and copied his movements as he stopped the car and stepped out. I had to walk very quickly to keep up with the guy. The interior of the house was warm and inviting, with handmade rugs and sculptures. We reached a circular room with a desk and a sitting area. The rugged young man motioned for me to sit and I did so. He then left the room.
Moments later, a man in his early 50s walked in. The only evidence of this was his graying hair and the wrinkles by the corners of his eyes. Aside from these, the guy looked fairly youthful, with tanned skin and twinkling brown eyes. He wore trousers, leather dress shoes, and a plaid shirt. He also wore an intricate metal necklace on a thin leather strap around his neck. He had several tattoos on his callused hands. He introduced himself as Chief Killiger. He sat down across from me and told me there were some very important matters to discuss. 'Okay?' I curiously thought.
When I didn't say anything he continued.
"This lodge is the home of a mixture of seemingly extinct Native American tribes. We only exist as myths and legends. Many of our kind have married off to average humans while some call themselves 'pure' and only marry within their tribe. I am currently the head leader of the largest tribe, the Tala, meaning wolf. Most of our breed is now mixed with human. Our family name grants us all of Killiger property; the lake, forests, and mountains. We basically have our own little village out here." He paused, breaking off from his history monologue, "Does this make sense so far?"
I nodded, "So basically you dragged me out here to tell me your family history because...?" I was being obnoxious I know but I really didn't see why I was here.
The Chief chuckled. "Well that was background for what I'm about to tell you. Please be patient" he asked in a very polite and friendly way.
I sat back on the sofa, waiting for the rest of the boring story.
"Leaders in the tribe must marry a spouse with at least partial tribal blood. The spouse must be born with a name of prestige. We arrange the marriages of these leaders." He paused again to make sure I was listening. "I am the father of three sons and one daughter. They are the future leaders of the Tala tribe. You are a descendant of Tyee Travers, a former chief. When my daughter was born, your parents and I arranged your marriage to her." He stopped talking and studied my face. I had to replay what he had said several times before I understood: I was going to marry his daughter. I had a fiancé who I had never met, and who was a future leader of some unknown tribe. What the hell?!
Why hadn't my parents told me? Why me? When would I have to marry this girl? Wait, I HAVE A GIRLFRIEND!!
I slouched down on the sofa, stunned. I ran my fingers through my hair over and over again, consumed in my own thoughts. Chief Killiger still sat poised, calmly watching me.
Killiger, Killiger, why was that familiar?
'I live kind of far from here...by Killiger forest.' She had said.
Cali lived near these crazy people? Did she even know? I am definitely going to ask her about it tomorrow.
I looked back at the chief. "So can I go home now? I've got some things to discuss with my parents." I spit out the words through clenched teeth when I mentioned my parents.
He nodded and I bolted from the room, but not before he said, "I will send Rowtag for you when the time is right."
I finally reached my car and raced home, following the curving driveway down the mountain until I reached a more main road. After that, thank god for GPS.
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