The Young Mate

Chapter 47

Lila

He pulled up to a small but crowded convention center. It was my friend Henry's band. From the sounds of it they are not that bad. I got out and looked around and small groups of people were seated on the grass chatting. Oliver grabbed my hand and dragged me inside. I was immediately hit with bright lights and the smell of sweat. Before I knew it we were on the dance floor. A new song began to play and more people joined the dance floor.

Henry had made the band not too long ago. That's why he wasn't around much I really do miss him but at least he's doing something he loves.

After about four songs worth of dancing we went to a small counter protruding from the wall. Oliver got us two waters and two pieces of pepperoni pizza. Then I managed to find a bench that was relatively empty. We sat down I and wolfed down the pizza. After eating practically nothing all day I was hungry.

"So how long has that lab place been there?" I asked wiping my mouth. He was only on his second bite.

"We set it up a little after my father got exiled. Just in case someone got a few ideas. I'm glad Oxana decided she wanted to come live in America because she is a very talented detective." He took a careful bite and swallowed. "She also met her mate her as well. That's why she stayed."

"Oh that's nice." I said awkwardly. Am I the only one who gets awkward when they are done eating first? I just got up and went to throw my trash away.

"Alright alright everybody!" The lead singer called out. It went quiet and when I got back to Oliver my attention turned to the band. "Are we having a good time?" The audience screamed back at him. "Were taking some requests so lets here some!" People started to yell out random songs. He leaned out and cupped a hand around his ear. Then after another minute he yelled put the song he heard. Oddly enough, it was Sitting on the Dock of the Bay by Ottis Redding.

"Oh my gosh!" I smacked Olivers arm. "Let's dance!" It was my turn to drag him. He let me stand on his feet because even though I love dancing I can't to save my life. I just laid my head on his chest. For just another second I actually relaxed and forgot about my problems. But then I felt his phone start to vibrate in his pocket. Without a word he answered and was out of the door in seconds. I was left stranded in the middle of the floor.

I looked around to see where I could go. Then I saw a person in an all black clothing standing in the crowd. Their face seemed so familiar. I started to walk towards them but they turned and went into a swath of people. Then the person's face registered in my mind. I walked faster trying to catch up. Then bodies got thicker and I kept getting bumped into. After getting pushed around even more I looked to find the person in the sea of faces.

Suddenly the air shifted. Like something was about to happen. I raised my arm, pulled back my sleeve and saw the hairs raise straight. Then boom. An explosion rocked the ground. The lights flickered and went out. Panic set in and people were running around screaming. A stampede ran for the only exit. I was almost trampled when a hand grabbed my arm violently. I started to freak out but the person spoke.

"It's just me!" Henry's voice was in my ear.

"Where is Oliver?!" I shouted over the panic.

"I don't know but we need to leave." He tried to pull me against the stream of people.

"But Oli-" I tried to go out the door he went but he just picked me up and put me over his shoulder. I tried to fight him but he was stronger than me. He pushed threw the crowd and out a small door next to the stage. Once we were outside he put me down and got his phone out.

"What are you-" I started to day when a shadow started to darken his figure "Look!" He turned but not quickly enough. The person was three times bigger than him and I didn't notice his friends come up behind me. Multiple hands grabbed me at once. My feet left the ground and I tried my hardest to fight them off myself. Then I remembered my keys.

As they tried to take me into the woods and I managed to get my keys in between my fingers. Then I started to punch with all my strength. I felt something hot run down my hands but I didn't stop. I was dropped and the breath got knocked out of me. But I got up and kept swinging. I saw a figure emerge from the woods and was almost relieved. Jane quickly shifted into beautiful wolf.

Henry managed to shift as well. I got pushed again but this time my head hit concrete. My vision swirled and I fought to stay awake. But the darkness won and I passed out.

Jane

Blood sprayed across my face when I killed the last person. I turned to access the damage. Lila lay unconscious and Henry was trying to tell someone from the look of his eyes. I'm glad I decided to follow them around. I shifted and an idea instantly came to me. I start to take her clothes off.

"What are you doing?" Henry looked away.

"I have a plan." I squeezed into her shorts and tank top. I put her cardigan on and noticed it had a small hood. I put it up. I leaned down and kissed her forehead. "I'm so sorry for the pain I caused you. I hope you van forgive me one day." Then I got up and took off into the woods. I ran at a slower pace and made sure to stumble and fall a few times.

Just as I hoped I was grabbed. I tried as weakly as possible to fight. I let them drag me off and tie my hands. I let them put a bay over my head and put me in a car. I have enough false information to keep them busy for years.