Wolves

Ch 23

“I figured you’d be here,” Paul’s footsteps echoed around me as he approached. “So I took the liberty of inviting over one of your friends. It was difficult I'll admit after most are furious at you for the notes you were leaving Lily or whatever her name was.” He shrugged. I never did that though. Great, I shouldn’t of trusted Lila, I’m so dumb. I don't know why that thought ran through my head, it was a silly thought in this situation but it was a nice normal one before chaos. My goodness Marinette! You really shouldn't be this calm with what's happening.

“Nevertheless, at least one person is rushing for you, a gentleman named Adrien is it? He seemed really worried after you had disappeared. Anyways, he’s on his way now and if you don’t spread the curse, I’ll have to get rid of you.” I stood clumsy, I had yet to get used to being a wolf. As soon as I was on steady legs, my lip curled and positioned myself to attack.

He tisked, waving his finger. “You aren’t experienced enough to do much damage. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you and everyone else will never have to worry about getting used to being a wolf.”

I gave a sharp threatening bark, or, at least I hoped it was threatening. I guess it wasn't because he started to laugh hysterically.

“Don’t try and fool me, I know your bark is worse than your bite otherwise I’d be lying in a pool of my own blood right now.” He calmed his laugh and focused on me. “Now sit in the corner like a good pup and wait for your friend.” He glared. In defiance, I stood where I was just giving him the dirtiest look I could muster.

“Oh come on, don’t give me that look, I’m doing you a favor.” I kept trying to murder him with my glare. “Alright, fine, would you feel better if I gave you a chance to say goodbye before either of you die?” How is that supposed to make me feel better?! He started to say more when my head turned sharply to the door, there was someone right outside.

“He must be here now.” Paul wickedly grinned towards the door, baring his teeth. The footsteps outside slowed, there was slight hesitation before the door creaked open. No! I just need you to give me a few more minutes!

A head of fluffy golden hair peaked inside, emerald eyes squinting, struggling to see in the dark. Paul gave me a nod in the darkness, indicating that I should get it over with. Like hell I will. I kept my feet, paws, whatever they were, planted where they were.

“Ma-marinette?” Adrien’s voice rings through the room as he takes a few steps in. Paul finally got the message that I wasn’t going to anything, especially when I started trembling from the transformation back to human.

“Goodness, you and your morals.” He scoffed at me under his breath before stepping closer to Adrien.

“Wh-who’s there!” He took a defensive position. Adrien’s eyes widened seeing paul step into the light before his face shifted into a glare. “You! Where’s Marinette?!”

“She’s right there.” Paul calmly stepped to the side, waving his hand at me. Adrien furrowed his brow, trying to see me. My voice came back and I let out a shriek of pain from the transformation. Adrien's face was drained of all colour and he started to blindly run to me, still not knowing where I was only determined to help me when Paul stepped between us.

“Adrien! Run!” I managed to yell.

“What did you do to her!’ He ignored me, brandishing his fists at Paul.

“Nothing today… yet.”

I gasped for air as my bones shifted back to those of humans, my ears shrinking, fur receding. Tears dipped from my eyes, splattering on the concrete beneath me.

“Well, now that she didn’t pass on the curse, I’ll have to kill her, but to be nice, I’ll leave you alive unless you don’t think you could keep your mouth shut on this and werewolves.”