A World of Fangs (Slow Updates)

Chapter 16: Love and War

Rogue, after rogue. That was all Ryker could see. He has already ripped open so many throats of these filthy rogues, but many still remained. It was a fierce battle between the rogues and the pack. Ryker was still wondering how many rogues managed to get into his territory so quickly. It would have to be a matter to attend to later, because right now what he needed to do was keep his head in the game.

The warriors were growing more and more exhausted. They managed to take out a good bit of rogues, but there were dozens more to deal with. One mistake could cost them dearly.

While in the middle of helping a fellow warrior finish off a foe, the Alpha was suddenly sent flying by a great impact. Trying to stead himself and even though he was in beast-form, Ryker was still reeling from that unexpected blow to the face and he even tasted blood. At once he located a burly-looking vampire in combat gear. Ryker was totally confused until it dawned on him. The vamp and the rogues were in cahoots with each other.

"Judging by the powerful aura you are emanating," Ryker growled spitting out blood. "You're a captain or a commander."

"Hmph. I guess not all of you dogs are brainless," The vamp replied, "You were right with the last one. I am Commander Zaldos of the Crimson Sky Coven. I was sent here to this... disgusting land of strays to retrieve someone of importance to my liege."

"And just who is this person of 'importance'," Ryker said mockingly. "Why did you attack us? And  why couldn't your leader come here himself?"

"Some many questions... First off, my liege has way more important matters to deal with than to come here and sully his feet on these grounds. Second, the person we are looking for is a girl of great power and is said to be in the custody of your pack. And lastly, knowing how protective you beasts are, putting you in your place is the best way to go about it."

Ryker was 100 percent sure that he was talking about Blake. The question was, how did they know she was in his pack. Whatever the reason, he wouldn't let these rogues or this vampire get away with this. This meant war. The time for talking was over and Zaldos seemed to have gotten the memo from the menacing glare coming from Ryker. As the two got ready for battle, the tension in the air became thicker.

Zaldos charged at Ryker with inhuman speed and fangs bared. However, Ryker caught him by the neck and slammed the vamp commander down with groundbreaking force. Though, it only stunned the fiend temporarily. The Alpha raised his talons high to claw out his enemy's throat, but Zaldos managed to kick Ryker off before he could do so. Ryker regained his balance and crouched down on all fours. Both charged at each other again, only this time Zaldos was a bit faster and gave Ryker a blow to his stomach. This sent him into a nearby tree and then he sank to the ground in a daze. He wasn't dealing with an ordinary vampire otherwise his opponent would be dead by now. Clearly, this vampire worked for his worked to get where he was today.

Just as Zaldos was walking towards the Alpha to finish him off and move on, three arrows directed at his chest came out from the nearby tree-line. However, Zaldos dodged them with his speed and retreated a few yards back for safety. Ryker, getting back up to his feet, catch a familiar scent and figured out who shot the arrows. Though, he couldn't be more furious.

Blake emerged from the forest, riding on top of a pack member with a crossbow in hand. She jumped off the wolf's back and made her way to Ryker. When Blake got to him, he was already growling a storm.

"What the HELL are you doing here?!" Ryker bellowed.

"What does it look like, I am saving your ass!" Blake barked back.

"I was fine, okay?"

"Clearly... You were handling that so well," Blake shot back sarcastically.

"Watch it! And I thought I sent someone to get you and my sister to the bunker!" Ryker yelled getting off the ground and standing to his full wolf height.

"Like I was going to-"

"HELLO?! I am still here, you know?" Zaldos interrupted to remind them of his presence. "I am sorry to interrupt your little lovers' spat, but... wait... You... You are the one I am searching for! Well, this makes things easier. Who would have thought that you would come to me!"

Blake side-glanced Ryker as if silently asking who was this weird individual. Ryker responded with an "I will tell you later" look.

"I will tell you to leave now," Blake advised the vampire.

"And why would I do that? Much less follow your orders," Zaldos cockily responded.

"Because your friends or what's left of them, are being taken care of,"

Blake was right and Zaldos only now realized that the rogues that he hired were being silenced, captured, or running away. He thought to himself that this will be the last time he works with mutts. He shot the Alpha and his mate a vicious glare, but then smirked.

"Okay, as amusing as this was, I think this is enough fun for today," Zaldos said taking a few steps back. "But we'll be back and... Blake, was it? I will be sure to tell your mother you said hello."

Blake was shocked by this. Before she could ask him what he meant, the vampire zoomed away with wicked speed. Blake was speechless, she thought her mother was dead, but it appeared that wasn't the case. The vampires had her mother and will do whatever it took to get her back.

A/N

Hello everyone! I am sorry I haven't updated in a while. I said it once and I will say it again, Writer's Block is a b*tch. I have also been dealing with a lot of stuff, but I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. Consider it a late Christmas present.