Runaway Wolf

Chapter 17

Ryker's P.O.V

It's been a week since we all got our new powers. I've had so much fun taking people's powers and using them. Especially when I take Sage's element power and drown someone in water. To make this week even better, when we went to training and were practicing our powers, my group found out we could keep the powers we take. It sorta works like an Archive. We take powers and put them in our Archive to use when needed... or for a good laugh.

Though this week has been fun and all, I'm a bit worried about Sage. Ever since she got her new powers, she's been blanking and sort've staring into space a lot. She always brushes me or anyone else off when we ask what's wrong. I know something is bothering her and it's my job as her boyfriend and mate to get to the bottom of it and make her feel better.

I walk out of the shower and dry off with my towel. I then tie it around my waist and walk out the bathroom. I look over to the bed to see Sage. She looks up from her phone and begins blushing. I chuckle. "See anything you like babe?" I joke and she rolls her eyes, muttering "cheeky bastard."

"I heard that babe" I say and her cheeks tint pink. I walk in the closet, put on some underwear, pick out some jeans and a blue short sleeved shirt then put them on. I walk out the closet and lay on the bed next to Sage. "You wanna go out today? Like just the two of us. Maybe to the park Starbucks... Whatever you want." I say. I'm honestly tired of being in this house. I need some air. She turns to me and smiles "Sure. Let's go!" I put on my shoes as she brushes the tangles out of her hair and grabs converse.

We walk into the living room where everyone is "We're going for a walk in town. We should be back around six-six thirty maybe." I say grabbing Sage's hand "Be careful." Case says and I nod seriously. We don't need another kidnapping. I walk out the door with Sage by my side. We decide to run, so we shift and race all the way to the edge of the woods. Good thing we keep bags of extra clothes here. We quickly put them on and hold hands walking into town. I spot a Starbucks and my stomach begins to rumble loudly. "Starbucks it is." Sage giggles and pulls me across the street.

We walk up to the counter and greet the cashier. "Hi! I'm Cecilia! What can I get you today?" She says with a big smile. She was beautiful, but she obviously couldn't compare to my Sage. It was hard to not stare though. She had burns going down the side of her face and down her neck. I brushed it off seeing it is rude to stare and began to order. "Ummm..... Can I have a Venti caramel frappe with extra caramel and whip cream, and a blueberry and chocolate muffin.... you babe?" I say looking at her. She giggles. "I would a Venti vanilla bean frappe with an old fashioned glazed donut please?" Cecilia smiles and types up our order. "Will that be to stay or to go?" She asks politely. I look at Sage who shrugs "Whatever you want babe." I say to her "Uhhh... I guess to stay. I don't wanna walk around with everything in my hand." Cecilia nods "Your order will be out shortly. Name?" We tell her our names and sit down.

I watch Sage as she stares at the people walking by. The way her eyes twinkle at the sight of new people and what their life may hold is adorable. She looks over at me and begins to blush. "What?" I chuckle "Your beautiful." I say and she blushes a deep crimson red. "Stop it.." she giggles "I mean it Sage. Your the most beatiful girl I've ever seen and I think you should be told so everyday for the rest of your life." I say and she blushes some more. "Sage and Ryker!" Cecilia yells. We go over and get our things but are stopped by Cecilia. "Hey! I love your shirt!" she says to Sage. "Thanks! You like Bring Me The Horizon too!?" she squeals like the ultimate fangirl and I have to refrain from teasing her "Like!? More like love." the giggle "Well, I'm new around here. I just moved here about a month ago and I don't really have much friends so..." Sage's face lights up. She's always been the inviting nice girl. It makes her even more lovable.....

Love?

I guess I can admit it now. I love Sage. Without her I wouldn't be able to live. It feels good you know? Love. It's infectious.

"Well why don't you hang out with us sometime. This weekend maybe?" Sage says and the girl sorta squeals lightly. "That'd be great. Give me your number so I can call you." she says. They exchange numbers and me and Sage leave. "She was nice." I say "I know right? I've never anybody outside the werewolf community that I actually like." she says and finishes the last piece of her donut.

We walk up to an empty park and sit on one of the benches. "Almost forgot I had this drink." she giggles and takes a sip. Suddenly she spaces out again. Except this time she starts shaking violentlyn resulting in her dropping her drink. "Sage!? Sage!? Are you okay?!" I panic. When she doesn't respond, I pick her up and begin to run through the woods ditching my muffins and and frappe. I don't even care about that though. All that matters is that my girl is okay. I quickly shift and with struggle, get her on my back.

I get to the pack house in minute. I howl a distress call outside the front door. Everyone starts rushing out to help. "What happened to her? Is she okay?" people question. "I mindlink Case and tell him what happened and to get a doctor quickly. He obliges and soon a doctor is there checking her out. "I need her to come to the clinic." he states and I shift, put on some clothes and follow them. Once we get there, he begins to see what the problem is. "Her heart seems to be under control, as well as her lungs. She's not having a heart attack. There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with her physically health wise." he states "Then what the fuck is happening?!" I raise my voice. Jess puts her hand on my shoulder. "Calm down Ryker. She's okay." I only get angrier "Obviously she's not! She's standing like a fucking statue and it's not normal!" suddenly she begins to move. I look at her and she goes back to normal.

"What happened?" I rush to her side. She looks around "How'd we get back to the pack house? It's not under attack is it? There's no fire right? Where's my frappe?" I chuckle and hug her breathing a sigh of relief. Only Sage could be thinking about food at a time like this.

"Sage? Can you tell us anything that happened while you were out?" she tenses "It was dark. I was alone. Someone kept saying something I can't quite remember. Then everything lit up and I was at the pack house but it was under attack. Windows we're smashed, there was a spreading fire. I was chained up and had to watch whoever it was slaughter everyone." a tear fell down her face and I quickly wiped it away and held her tight "It wasn't real babe. We're all still here. Nothing happened. There's no fight and there's no fire." I say and kiss her on the forehead softly but passionately to show I meant what I said.

Her check up was done so we begin to leave when we hear the door slam open.

"What did you see?" A frantic Lucinda asks standing in the doorway.