Chapter 7 Attack
In another 15 minutes, I will be back at the stone cottage. I wondered if I would be able to sneak out again soon. The probability was not good. This was likely going to be the last time I will ever see Wes. A wave of sadness came over me. As I pondered over this, the car hit something hard. There was a loud crash and then we were spiralling out of control. The car came to a stop on the opposite side of the road, facing the wrong direction.
"Wolves!" Wes exclaimed.
There was another loud crash. The convertible roof caved in, we both ducked our heads. If it weren't for the roll cage, we would have been crushed. Wes stepped on the gas pedal. The car roared and spun to face the right direction.
"Ness, you should get out. It's me they want." Wes said quickly.
"No! I am not leaving you." I said stubbornly.
As long as I am in the car with Wes, Jacob won't let the wolves do too much damage. I have to get Wes safely out of here.
"We are going back, let's go!" I ordered.
Wes sped off in the direction of the way we came. I turned my head to look through the rear window. I saw Jacob standing in the middle of the road in his human form. Dad has just arrived on the scene. They both looked furious. My cell phone started ringing. I decided not to answer it. Better let them cool off first, I thought.
We drove for a long time in silence. Wes turned into a side road and stopped the car.
"What are you doing?" I asked.
"I am abandoning the car here. If I go into the river, they won't be able to track me." Wes said in a low voice. "Ness, go back to your family."
I felt tears welling up in my eyes. I knew exactly what would happen if I go back now. I blinked my tears away.
"I don't want to go back, Wes. I want to go with you." All my fear of rejection went out the window. I was desperate to run away from having to confront Jacob and my family.
Wes thought for a second and then he said: "Alright. Come with me."
We traveled along the river. Wes did all the swimming; I wrapped my arms around his neck and held my breath whenever we went down into the water. The river led us to the backside of his stucco mansion. I shivered when I got out. It was cooler than I expected. Wes carried me in his arms and ran us inside the house. I felt instantly better once we were inside.
"Here, you can wear some of my clothes." He led me to his walk-in closet.
"Thanks."
I took out a shirt and a hoodie. The shirt was so big on me that it looked more like a dress. I put the oversized hoodie on top to keep myself warm. Wes chuckled when I came out of the closet.
"Hey, I have a limited choice of wardrobe here!" I pouted my lips.
"No, you look cute. I like it." He said with a laugh. I threw a towel at him.
"So is there a bed in this house or do I have to sleep on the sofa tonight?"
There was no bed in his room. Only a black leather chaise, a shaggy rug and a large glass coffee table.
"You have to sleep?" He asked. I nodded. It must have never even crossed his mind. He shrugged his shoulders and said: "Okay. Take your pick. You can sleep in any bedroom you like."
I went to check out the other bedrooms. I chose the room with the light yellow walls and a massive four-post bed. The bed was very comfortable. I suddenly felt exhausted. I turned off the light on the bedside table and quickly fell into deep sleep.
