Lupophobia (Ultima Series)

|Chapter Five| You're fired

"It's most likely not what you're used to but we do want you to be comfortable while you stay." The woman comes in a with few towels and clothing and sets them on the bed. "This is okay for you, right?"

"It's great." I look out the window at the underground city, "Is that where all the werewolves have been living for the past 30 years?"

"We coped with what we had: A small cave and over a thousand werewolves and pups. It took two years to dig it out and eleven to build. It isn't our best work but as long as we have shelter."

"I think it's absolutely beautiful. Definitely a lot better than all the buildings my father contributed for his work. I am so sorry that he's driven you all away and you're forced to hide like this."

"It's not your fault at all and we cope. We're still alive and we're healthy." She pats the clothing, "I better get going so I could let you get clean and dressed. I'll be back to show you around town in about an hour." She opens the door. Before she leaves, I just had to say:

"What's your name? I was just never told."

"Melissa."

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Zach and Gene are in Zach's office."You're telling me... you have no idea where the hell my daughter is?" Zach tries to stay calm. "She was out last night.. you had her in the car... then you lost her?"

"I can-"

"You lost my daughter. I thought she was in her room, she said she wasn't feeling too well."

"I caught her at a party and I was bringing her home and she jumps out of the car and run s down the street. I was trying to catch her but then she was just gone." Gene explains. Zach sighs and starts walking closer to him. He lifts up his fist and dives it right into Gene's face.

"You're fired. I don't want to see your face around here anymore."

"Sir-"

"Say another word and I'll personally make sure your life is a living hell. Get over of my face before I mess up yours more." Zach threatens. Gene huffs and starts walking out of the office. Sylvana comes in after.

"Have you seen Aphmau this morning? I can't find her and she's usually asleep at this time."

"Gene fucking lost her last night." Zach stands from his chair and walks over to his wife, "I just wanna know where she is." He leans on her shoulder and hugs her.

"She's... gone? Like missing gone?"

"According to Gene. But I'm going to find her and I'm going to bring her home."

"I'm coming with you and the team." She declares. Zach looks up with a shocked expression.

"You don't have to. You need to stay here and maintain the house and you're my wife. If your husband isn't there for duty, his wife has to take over until further notice."

"Zach, that's my daughter. I'm going to help find her."

"What if the werewolves have her? I don't want you to get hurt, or even worse, killed?"

"And you don't think I wouldn't be worried about you or her getting killed? I want her found and brought back home."

"I'd risk my life for her. But I also can't risk anything falling apart," He grabs Sylvana's hands, "I promise you, I will bring her home safe and sound. But, please, please help Michael and Elizabeth run the GF."

Sylvana doesn't argue, "Just bring my baby home. That's all I ask."

"And we'll bring her home."

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"Are you sure I should be here? They don't seem to like me that much." Melissa decided to show me around the underground city and all the werewolves stopped and stared. Some were afraid and cautious and most were angry and looked like if they had the opportunity to kill me, they wouldn't hesitate.

"You'll be fine, they won't lay a finger on you. You're the Alpha's, aka my brother, special guest. As long as you have his protection, nothing can harm you."

"I've been meaning to ask you about that: Why doesn't he believe me? I honestly think this Ultima legend is something my father made up. He used those stories to scare me as a little girl and frankly, it didn't work."

"My brother has issues trusting. He has nothing against you, I promise. Our parents spent their lives protecting u from your father. We were only infants when we had to run and hide from the Guardian forces. So if he seems rash and quick to make decisions, I'm sorry."

"No, I am. I wish my father didn't push you guys to hide for a crazy assumption with his own father." I feel awful. 30 years ago, they were living just like us on the surface and now, they're so afraid to live. They can't even go on the surface without fearing being caught.

It's awful.

"But it's just a few days. I'll prove my point, I'll go home and I'll continue my normal life."

"Well, I believe you for now." Melissa smiles at me, "Hey, you hungry?"

"Starving."

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