The Panther

2

Yvonne

"Can I get you gentlemen anything today?" I ask as I stand in front of the five, strong and sexy men.

"Yes, just some coffee please." One of them answers. I nod as his brown eyes met mine. He was quite cute actually with his rugged brown hair and tanned skin.

I see my mate next to him. His green eyes pointing to the table, his short blonde hair messily tossed upon his tanned skin.

I smile and walk back to the counter. Grabbing their coffees, I place them on a tray and bring them to their booth. They nod their thank you as I place the coffees in front of them.

I nod and walk back to the counter, I stopped in my place as a low sexy voice spoke, "Wait."

I turn back around to see my mate staring into my eyes, "Yes, is there anything else I can do for you?" I ask smiling a bit under his gaze.

"What's your name?" He asks smiling a bit as well.

My heart breaks a little as I tell him my pseudonym, "Christina, you are?"

"Luke." I nod and smile a bit.

"I'm sorry but I have to get back to work." I say turning away, he nods and points his gaze back at the other men.

I must have the goofiest grin as I head back behind the register because I see Hillary giving me a look.

After hours of work, Luke and his assumed friends are still at their booth. "Can I help you guys with anything before I close up?" I ask as I stand in front of them.

"Oh, is the cafe closing?" One of the men asks.

"Ah Yes, but take your time, I have no where to be." I answer heading back to the register.

Sorting through receipts, I listen in on their conversation.

"What are you gonna do about Christina?" The man from before asks.

"I don't know if she'll accept what I am. I may just have to take her and explain to her while she's locked up so she can't run away." Luke answers after sighing. Oh hell no.

"We can go get her tomorrow morning, before she wakes up." The man answers shrugging.

"Then it's final. Let's get out of here and let her get out of here." Luke says as he collects their dishes from their coffee.

Walking up to the register, he puts the cups down and hands me some cash. "Have a nice night, stay safe." He says as I nod my thanks.

"You too." I add quickly as him and his friends wave as they leave. Quickly, I lock the doors to the cafe and run out the back door.

I let Harriet take over and she bolts for the woods. Her black paws quickly hit the forest floor. I can hear the wolves getting closer. Faster. I will to Harriet.

Why are we running from mate? Harriet asks as she picks up the pace.

Because he will kidnap us! You heard him! I will not let my mate control me like that! I snap at her. She whimpers and runs even faster.

I hear the wolves get closer as we get closer to the cliff. I'm going to have to change direction soon, if I do that I'm going to get caught and from the sounds of it, it's more than one.

I can take them. Harriet says catching my attention. I can use the anger of our mate disrespecting us to destroy these puny pups.

Ok, let's do this. I answer coming to a skidding stop, I'm at the edge of the cliff. I turn around and face the numerous wolves around me.