Beyond the Rift

Adrian

My teeth sink into his hind leg, drawing blood and a howl of rage from my opponent. I dart away before his claws can land a blow, he lunges to his feet, grey ears pressed flat against his head, a rabid growl ripping from his throat. Aiming for my left side he leaps into motion, crashing us both into the ground. I roll onto my back and rake my claws down his exposed belly, shredding the soft white fur and soaking it in blood. His teeth stab into my leg and I roll to my feet circling round my enemy looking for and opening. I am the heir to the Evernight pack, first hunter and one of the best seekers. Hell if I was gonna let this mangy dog kill my mate.

His wolf wanted to submit to my dominance, he was weaker than me. I see an opening and lunge for the killing blow, gripping him around the neck I rip out his throat and he fell, twitching.

I look around for his pack mates, but they have fled. Instead my gaze stops on Lyssandra, who is huddled by the human boy, whispering to him softly. I whine and her head snaps up. Her gold flecked eyes are filled with relief and exhaustion, her bright blonde hair escaping its bun and framing her delicate face. She flings her arms around my neck burying her face in my thick black fur.

"Adrian," she sobs, "Adrian what just happened, holy shit I really am crazy, don't ever leave me, omfg your a werewolf, whats-"

Lyssandra calm down I cut her off, using the bond.

"How did you do that?" Her eyes widen, startled, but her hands stay curled in my fur.

We have a bond Lyssa, you are my mate. You were born to the Alphas of the Moonblood pack, but smuggled into this world to protect you and the Moonblood bloodline. Nobody outside your pack knew about you until one of your pack mates went rogue. I was sent here to kill you but you are my mate. No one will lay a hand on you, Lyssandra.

"Wait what? My parents are the Alphas of a pack? I think I would notice if I was a werewolf, Adrian." Her voice comes out squeaky and scared, I long to wrap human arms around her and explain everything carefully but there is no time.

Lyssandra we must leave before others come to kill you. My hackles rise at the very thought.

"Will!!!" She gasps with a pained guilty look on her face. "We have to get him to a hospital."

The pack healers will help him better than any human. I quench a rise of jealousy at the way his name rolls comfortably off her tongue. We must get to the rift as soon as possible, I will carry him.

Adrian I'm gonna be sick. She whispers into my mind before she rolls away from me retching.