Chapter 35: Discovered

Humphrey's P.O.V.

I couldn't shake the feeling that this wolf was lying to me still. We had been small-talking for about an hour now, but I wasn't truly paying attention to anything we were talking about, and I don't think he was either. I was trying to look at him, much more than I did before when we were in the clearing. Then, I was overfilled with too much emotion, not that I'm not now either, but at least now I have seemingly more time. Here, I was trying to looking into his eyes, trying to see what he was thinking about; not using my "powers" or anything. I was trying to see what he had been through emotionally. He had looking away from me most of the time while he was talking. I don't know if it was a coincidence or if he was hiding something from me. I was about to say something to start another meaningless conversation, when he quickly moved his paw in a startled motion.

In response, I quietly stood up, shutting my mouth in order to make as little noise as possible.

As we stood there in almost complete silence, we hear a stick snap from outside the den.

Ares immediately turned to me, motioning for me to stay, which I confirmed with a small nod.

He slowly but not hesitantly walked towards the den's small opening. I obediently didn't move, but I still felt the distrust between us.

Another twig snapped outside, closer this time, along with audible steps.

Ares almost immediately after turned to me and mouthed, "get ready".

Winston's P.O.V.

(A few hours earlier)

We've been searching for Kate for days. I've sent group after group searching for her. Despite, the blood, I can't help but feel that Humphrey is involved with this. Kate and him both gone at the same time, but I also feel like this is also partially my fault.

"Don't say that Winston" Eve whispered from behind me.

I jumped back when she said that.

"You were monologuing again."

I chuckled, "Again, what do you mean again?"

"Ever since Kate has gone missing, you've been talking to yourself."

"That doesn't mean I'm monologuing."

"Well, you're talking about what's happening to you, as if looking back onto your life. I would call that monologuing."

I sighed, knew she was right. "I just can't help but think that it's my fault."

"It's not, it is all Humphrey's fault, and if I ever see him again I'll…"

Out of nowhere, one of the omegas walked in, Salty I think, completely out of breath.

"You, what are you doing here?" I asked him.

He didn't respond, still panting from lack of air.

"Speak Up!" I ordered.

"Humphrey… he's… near." he barely got out.

"Where?!" I shouted, almost simultaneously with Eve.

"Out… a few miles from the edge… of the pack"

"How do you know this?"

"Me, and friends… were searching for a new log… for log boarding ya'know, for a smoother ride…"

"Get on with it!" I shouted once again.

"...and so we were out there, and I picked out Humphrey's scent. He was somewhere out there. I know that I am just an omega, but I have spent so much time with him. He is out there, I know it."

"Take me there, now!"

Humphrey's P.O.V.

Someone was there, but he, or she, did not seem to care about stealth. Ares was starting to crouch down into a pouncing stance, one that looked lethal.

Suddenly though, a wolf spoke, and her voice was too familiar for comfort. "For God sake Salty. Stop stepping on damn sticks!"

No, no, no, no. This can't be happening. Eve and… Salty? Why Salty?

I reached out to Ares' back leg to get his attention, but it was too late. He sprung out of the den's small opening with so such strength and precision. I didn't expect this kind of agility from him, despite our recent encounters.

Almost instantly I heard the cry of a wolf from outside, but I couldn't tell which one it was. I in response, ran outside, against what I was told.

The light was almost blinding from the darkness of the den, I could hear yelling though, but my world seemed to be moving so quick that I didn't hear a single word. Within the faint colors blinded by the sun, I could make out Eve and Ares, but it wasn't as I expected it. Eve was on top of Ares with a grip much like the one she used almost choking me to death once Kate and I returned home.

He though, is much stronger than I was at the time. He was successfully holding Eve off, but was struggling. In confusion, I looked at him, not knowing what to do.

My thoughts were tense. I didn't know whether I should of helped him, or run. Seemingly as it crossed my mind, Ares turned his head as much as he could towards me and yelled in a raspy voice:

"RUN!"

If only I could.

Sorry for the delay. School seems to push back my writing more and more. Once summer vacation comes about, I'll be sure to post more.

As stated in the latest chapter of Opposites Attract, I will be switching my main focus over to that story. I will not be abandoning this one, and I will try to post at least one chapter every month.

As alway, R.&R., PM me any suggestions, and read for enjoyment.

-Hikers123