Conflicted // SAMPLE

Chapter 4

GUNNAR POV

"Yes," -Kraven

"Fly back home. Do not touch any of the purchases. Let the vamps feed on the prisoners in the cells. That's their new refrigerator. I have to investigate my so called Mate. And Kraven, brother or not if word gets out about her being my mate......I will kill you," - Gunnar

"Yes, Alpha," - Kraven.

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I slam the door to town car harder then necessary. My body is going haywire with longing and rage. I hate that I want to see her. I hate that I want to smell her. I wish I could shut down the part of my body that is craving her touch.

I bang on the two story home's door without a care in the would. Humans driving and walking by are gawking at my massive form, but I ignore them. I am ready for answers and this Ms. Grimes better have them.

The door opens to reveal a small child and I growl in aggravation.

"Where is Ms. Grimes," I say in a deep menacing voice that makes the child's eyes widen.

The boy bolts from the door without closing it and I grin. I enter the home and open my senses. I count the heart beats and sniff the air. The adult human female is definitely here. I fold my arms over my chest as her heavy footsteps begin to cross the floor of the upstairs. It only takes moments before she is down the stairs and staring at me.

"Ms. Grimes, I presume," I growl and she swallows hard.

"Stay up stairs," she calls to the frantic heartbeats a flight above me. Her voice is shaking but clear. Brave human.

"How may I help you," she asks trying to find some confidence.

"I am here in regards to Vanessa Hanes. I recently purchased the teen and I need the information on her background. Her file was very limited," I explain in a dark voice.

The human's face pales tremendously and I want to slam her against the wall. I have very little patience for fear.

"You purchased Nessa," the woman squeaks as her eyes trail over my form in horror.

"That is what I just said," I growl slightly and she shivers before nodding.

"We should move to the kitchen," the plump older woman says looking towards her feet. Her eyes are filling with tears and I want to roll my eyes.

She knew what Vanessa's destiny was. She knew she would be sold to a supernatural. I follow the woman closely, not caring about her discomfort. She sits down at a large dining table and I sit across from her.

"You are the first supernatural I have met," Ms.Grimes whispers and my brows actually raise.

"You have sold many girls before these two. How have you not met the collectors," I ask actually curious about how she has handled that portion of their sale.

"I am informed of when the collectors will come collecting. I always leave the residence with the younger children," she explains staring at her clasped hands.

"How very cowardly of you," I say and to my surprise she nods.

Silence falls between us and I stare her down. My impatience grows before I growl again.

"Her background," I get out reminding her of why I am here.

"Oh yes. Umm.... her mother was a supernatural, I believe wolf. Her father is or was human, I have no idea what they did with him. Her mother died somehow and her father left her at a firestation. The only reason we know that much is because, two weeks after abandoning her, he changed his mind. He said he wanted the last piece of his wife back. But Nessa had already been selected for sale. Usually they wait until the age of five but considering her background they decided early. He tried to fight them. He even went as far as kidnapping her when she was three months old. But of course they found him and her.......I was never told anything about him again. Nessa has a necklace that might tell you about her mother, but that's it. That is all I know," Ms. Grimes explains.