Quil (POV)
The next few days in Salt Lake City weren't too eventful. Jacob had several nights of pleasant sleep. His dreams kept being about this mysterious dude named Sam. I have no idea who he is as neither of us know anyone by that name. I feel like a broken record. We don't know him, we can only say it so many times. From the way Jacob describes him though he sounds like a handsome guy although not as handsome as Josh. Josh kept wearing his usual outfit of leather pants and a black t-shirt. Don't get me wrong he looks handsome in it with his dark tan skin, but seriously I wonder if he owns other clothing. Josh then again is always handsome inside and out. When we finally decided to head out I insisted on doing something I hadn't done our whole journey.
''Hey, Jacob….. can I drive?'' I asked.
Jacob looked at me with a questioning look, but said, ''If you want to, Quil.'' Jacob threw the keys at me and I caught them.
''So where too, Thunderbolt?'' I asked as we got in the car. Both Jacob and I were wearing dark jeans and black t-shirts. Josh was wearing a black t-shirt, slightly loose black leather jeans with a black leather metal studded belt and a black baseball cap backwards. It's my favorite outfit on him because he looks so hot in leather. It also shows his huge biceps, which are as big as mine possibly slightly bigger.
''I've been mulling it over and I think Nevada would be good place. The problem is I don't know the state too well having only been there twice.'' Josh said. He was worried about us getting lost in Nevada.
''That could be a problem going there considering the majority of the state is a fucking desert.'' Jacob said.
''For a human yeah but we're not normal guys Jacob. Our body temperature will protect us from the desert sun and from dehydration.'' I informed Josh and Jacob.
''Quil I knew that already. I was messing with you. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out.'' Jacob said jokingly.
''Where in Nevada do you suggest we go?'' I asked Josh as I started the car.
''Carson City the capital should be a good place.'' Josh replied.
''Good idea.'' I said as we left the Shady Pines Motel behind and got on Interstate 15 and headed south. I didn't know it then but we all missed the sign for Carson City and instead kept driving south on Interstate 15. It would take us somewhere we never expected. During our long drive to our next destination we had another Q and A session with Josh Thunderbolt. Jacob asked the first question.
''Josh before I get to any questions about werewolves what is it with you and black especially leather?'' Jacob asked.
''I like wearing leather Jacob. I'm a muscular guy and I look good in it. It brings out my attractive werewolf features. I like the look of it, the feel, the sound the-'' Josh said as I cut him off.
''Josh we get your point that you like leather.'' I said and he does look really hot in it. I love hearing the sound of his leather pants creaking and he knows I like seeing him in leather.
''Whatever you say Sir Josh.'' Jacob said sarcastically.
''Since when was I knighted by the Queen? Did I miss my knighting ceremony? I'm Sir Joshua Edom Thunderbolt now?'' Josh asked chuckling.
''I figured Joshua was your full name, but what does Edom mean?' Jacob asked with strange surprise.
"I hate being called Joshua. But anyway, my middle name Edom means red in Hebrew.''
''Why did Drake decide to help us? I can't help but think he has a hidden motive.'' Jacob said slight worry. To be honest I don't have a lot of trust in Drake either. I'd trust Josh and Jacob with my life. Jacob has the same feelings of distrust towards Drake.
''Jacob I share your feelings of distrust towards Drake,'' I announced.
''Like I told you guys you're right to not have full trust in him. He isn't on anyone's side. Werewolves like him are largely out for themselves their just not despots like Ivan Nightwalker. He did what was in his own self interest.'' Josh informed us.
''So he helped us to save his own ass?'' Jacob said getting slightly angry.
''In a way yes, I know what you guys went through but I couldn't risk Ivan discovering we shared a mutual friendship. If you both had tried to escape with me Quil wouldn't be driving this car right now and you'd be one of his goons.'' Josh said.
''But why Drake? You're a strong werewolf. We could have all broken out together.'' Jacob suggested.
''That would have aroused suspicion. Before I was captured it was already my intention to join the Ember Ruset. It had always been my dream to serve on the Ember Ruset. Drake protected me from Ivan and prevented him from turning me. I don't know if I told you but just like when a human has special trait and they become a vampire or one of us, it gets enhanced, the same thing happens when a werewolf turns dark except the effect is even greater. Had I gone dark my gift would have become frighteningly powerful.'' Josh told us.
''I understand but you still haven't answered the question of why you didn't let us escape with you and why Drake helped us.'' Jacob asked getting annoyed.
''I told you. It would have been too obvious. Ivan would have discovered our mutual friendship for each other and then you know what he would have done. Drake helped me escape so I could join the Ember Ruset and get you guys out. You guys became friends with Drake didn't you? He helped you because he's technically a double agent.'' Josh said as my jaw nearly dropped. Drake Swiftwind was a double agent?
''Wait how can he be a double agent if like you said he's on no one's side?'' Jacob asked confused.
''Just because he's on no one's side doesn't mean he can't be a double agent. Ivan only thought he was loyal to him. He was very good at faking being his slave that's how good his charisma is.'' Josh told us.
''Josh, I ask you again why did he help us?'' I asked for the third time.
''He didn't have a choice. Shortly after I escaped or as you though Ivan killed me, Irving Brownleaf blew Drake's cover, which was not part of the plan. The plan was for me and some of the guard to come rescue you with Drake's assistance. Once Irving blew his cover he had to get you out and then disappear or Ivan would have had him killed along with you Quil and you would have turned Jacob.'' I could hear the caring in his voice. Joshua Edom Thunderbolt is an awesome guy to call our friend plus I think I'm falling in love with him and I think he is with me.
''So who is he loyal too?'' Jacob asked.
''Right now he's loyal to the Ember Ruset and therefore our side but being the type of werewolf he is he cannot be trusted completely. Drake I don't think would ever join the ranks of Ivan and his army of wackos.''
''Irving Brownleaf that fucking bastard! I suspected Drake might be a double agent. That fucking asshole piece of garbage had to blow his cover.'' Jacob said getting angry and starting to tremble slightly.
''Jacob calm down.'' I ordered.
''At least we've got you to protect us Josh. You're an awesome guy and a good friend.'' Jacob said.
We drove for several hours stopping along the way for food when we finally reached an unexpected destination. The street was full of neon lights and awesome buildings. Both Jacob and Josh were asleep when I got off the highway and I realized where we were. I nudged my cousin to wake him up.
"Jacob. Josh. Wake up guys.'' I said, barely masking the awe in my voice..
''What Quil?'' Jacob asked in a groggy tone.
''Look where we are dude. Josh wake up!'' I yelled.
"Quil, what is it? I'm tired.'' Josh said as he got up.
''I got on the wrong highway but look were we are dude!'' I said with glee.
''No fucking way dude! Las Vegas?'' Jacob said with shock.
''That's right fucking Vegas man!'' I said with joy.
''I can't believe we're in fucking Vegas.'' Josh said with shock as well.
''Well here we are. Three handsome teenage werewolves in the Sin City itself.'' I said as I turned on the radio and Elvis Presley's rendition of Viva Las Vegas started to play.
''Isn't that convenient?'' Josh asked in a joking tone.
''Well it certainly fits.'' Jacob said as we drove down through downtown Las Vegas towards the strip.
''Josh do you of any place we can stay the hotels here can get expensive.'' I said.
''I know the perfect one.'' Josh said as he gave as directions as we drove past and admired the neon lights of Las Vegas Boulevard.