Ok here it is…the next chappie! Enjoy it all. I have put all my thank yous down at the bottom of my story as I have been remiss and they are long.
"He will fucking see me so just shut the hell up!" Devon heard the angry voice bellow outside the confines of his office. He leaned forward and pushed a button on the phone.
"Daphne, let the poor boy in will you before a blood vessel pops and I lose one of my best." Devon said with a hint of amusement in his voice.
He watched the door as the beautiful and deadly man burst through it.
"Devon we have a fucking big problem." Merlin stated while panting loudly.
Devon watched as the young man panted and knew that he must have high tailed it over to the office rather quickly.
"What is the problem Merlin?" He asked in a calm and soothing tone.
"It's the base, things are seriously fucked up over there and we may lose everyone." Merlin started.
"Ah good, then things are going according to plan." Devon purred and steepled his fingers while his brain thought through all the details before him.
Merlin looked at him in a stunned manner. "You mean you knew what was going to happen tonight?"
"Of course my boy. We are dealing with wizards and they would have the means to discover where their lost ones have disappeared to." Devon clarified.
"So you release some sort of fucking hell dog to kill everyone?" Merlin was stunned at the stupidity of the supposed plan of Devon's.
This time it was Devon that held a stunned look. "Hell dog? What are you talking about man?"
"So you didn't know about that. This is what I mean, things are fucked up. I think we may have lost our strongest witch to the damn thing, and I just about had her turned to our side. The last I saw was the thing trying to eat one of our guards." Merlin said, filling Devon in. "It all started when the control room blew up and the dogs got let out and started attacking everyone."
"Hmm, it would seem that there is more to what is going on than I had anticipated. We will not worry about it until I see what the damages are. As long as my plan moves forward then I have no cares about the loss of life in the base." Devon stated as he stood up and gathered his coat.
"Daphne, tell Brock to pull the car around." Devon said into the phone.
"Come Merlin, it is time to see how bad the situation is at the base." Devon strode past the young man.
"What plan are you talking about Devon? I haven't been filled in on any of this." Merlin asked in a confused tone.
"My dear boy," Devon started as he turned to face Merlin. "you and you alone are the only person that I would ever trust with my life. But realize this, I trust no one, absolutely no one with my plans."
Leave them all in the dark and give them information on a need to know basis, this was how Devon had lead his life and gained all his power to date and he was not about to stop now.
"Come on, lets get to the base and see what has happened."
The two men left the office.
"Marcus, I thought you went off to hide in the hole that you belong in." Hermione ground out between clenched teeth.
"Let her go Malcolm. It is me you want, so just let the girl go." She continued as she looked at the man who used to be her capture.
"No, I think not Hermione. You see I think this pretty little thing will keep you in line. Marcus and I have decided that we both want a little fun with you and have decided that we are willing to share." Malcolm purred as he reached a hand towards Hermione and slid it down her side, tracing the swell of her her breast.
"Now poppet, you are going to come nice and quietly with us, or the little lass will feel a bullet in her brain." Marcus purred into her ear.
"Have I made myself clear?" He asked as he pulled her body against his chest and he rubbed himself against her.
"Very." She stated and knew she had to cooperate until she saw an opening that both herself and Hailey could take. Marcus yanked on her arm and she allowed herself to be dragged beside him while Malcolm followed with Hailey by his. She could see the fear in the young witches face and to try and soothe her she signed, 'It will be ok' to the girl.
Hailey watched the motions of Hermione's hands and nodded in response. Hermione was glad that the young witch had confidence in her and that there was still hope for them.
The two men dragged them to the elevator with slight difficulties due to the scattered bodies blocking their way. When they turned around it was to see Harry and Sirius bursting out of the room and freezing when they saw Hermione and Marcus just before the doors closed.
"No!" Both men yelled out and Marcus gave them a small wave with a smug grin on his face. "Ta ta!" He yelled back to them and pressed the wand up against Hermione's chin again so that she had to tilt her head up so as to ease the pressure. She knew that Harry and Sirius would think it was just herself that had been captured as Hailey was tucked in the front corner by the buttons. It wouldn't be until they found out that Hailey was missing that they would realize it Hermione thought sadly to herself.
When the elevator reached the first floor the two men dragged Hermione and Hailey out of the building. Hermione noted the amount of dead bodies and the door that stood wide open revealing potential freedom and the end of their nightmare, but somehow Hermione knew that it was just getting worse instead of better. She tried not to slide in the blood on the floor or trip on any limbs while being dragged and when they left the building she felt the sticks, leaves and rocks on the bottom of her feet.
After wincing a few times and crying out softly Marcus realized that she was not wearing any shoes and lifted her up into his arms. "Come on we need to get the fuck out of here Malcolm." He growled and Hermione tried not to retch from the feeling of his hot breath against her neck.
"Your not actually going to carry me the whole way are you?" Hermione asked with and incredulous tone.
"Of course not poppet, but I will let you sit in my lap when we get in the car if you would like." He brushed his lips against Hermione's ear and she jerked away from him.
"Keep doing that and I'll vomit on you." She ground out.
"Not into that poppet, but thanks for the offer." He said with a chuckle.
When they were about ten feet from the building Marcus stopped and flicked his wand at the doors, closing them and then locking them. He added a couple of wards to slow down Harry and the others, allowing them time to get away with their captives.
"Bastard." Hermione whispered.
"Soon I'll have you calling me many other names Hermione, I promise you that." Marcus purred suggestively.
Hermione watched over Marcus's shoulder as the building she had been held in for the last few days shrank in size. The farther they got from it the more Hermione's hopes were dashed until suddenly the air filled with the sounds of loud cracks. She couldn't help but gasp as she saw members of the order and aurors surrounding the building. Instinctively she took air into her lungs until she felt the tip of the wand at her throat once again, silencing her.
"Do it and I'll have Malcolm rape your little Hailey right before he kills her." Marcus said in a deadly tone.
Hermione nodded silently and closed her eyes in resignation.
Harry yelled at Sirius to stay with Colin and ran down the hallway. Immediately he went for the stairwell to try and beat Marcus and Hermione up to the first level, but he wasn't counting on Ron and Severus using them as well.
"Harry, did you find her? Where is Sirius?" Ron asked.
"Not now Ron, not now!" Harry yelled while pushing past the two men.
"What's wrong?" Severus bellowed.
"Hermione! Flint has her." Harry replied as he flew up the steps. When he managed to exit the stairwell it was to see Hermione and Flint standing outside in front of the doors. He could make out two other figures further off, but he couldn't quite see who they were. It looked like a muggle and a young boy though to Harry.
He ran forward knowing he was so close and that he could save his friend until suddenly the doors slammed in his face.
"Shit!" He cried out and lifted his wand to open them, only he was too late. The wards settled about the doors and Harry knew that it would take him awhile to break through without help. He ran back over to the stairwell and nearly plowed into Ron, Severus, Draco, Ginny and Hailey.
"I need help guys, they threw up wards and we need to break through them pronto!" Harry said.
He started running for the doors again when he remembered Sirius and Colin. "Draco and Ginny, Sirius is on the second floor in the room at the end of the hall. He needs help now!"
Without waiting to see if the two would respond he turned back and focused his attention on the doors.
The young girl hid herself behind Severus and Ron, acting the perfect little scared child while she watched the orders being barked out by Harry Potter. She watched as Draco and Ginny ran back down the stairwell and then turned to see Ron and Severus and joined Harry in trying to break the wards on the doors.
It was this time that she thought she could take advantage of the moment. She reached into her inner robe pocket and pulled out a vial. Reaching into a different pocket, she pulled out a thick ponytail of hair. Picking out a strand she placed the ponytail back into her pocket before slipping it into the vial after opening it.
All was going according to plan. With Remus running through the building like the mad werewolf he is, the little chit Hailey was surely dead by now. The young girl slugged back the wretched potion and cringed from the horrible flavour. By the time her poly potion supply ran out she would be safely ensconced in the wizarding world and then she would be able to brew some fresh. For now though she didn't have to worry for at least an hour until her next dosage.
Her young eyes scanned the three men whose wands were outstretched, but there was one in particular that captured her interest. She drank him and his form in. "Soon..soon I will have you." She purred softly.
Remus was angry. She had gotten away from him again! The forest called to him as he saw the open doors of the building though and soon he was running free, feeling the wind rushing against his body. The sounds surrounded him and he felt the peace he was longing for creep into his system.
The stench of two legged creatures was wearing off, and instead the familiar scents of nature filled him. The musk of a buck caught his attention, but his hunger was satisfied from feeding so much this evening. His body was aching from the wounds from the two legged creature's weapons. He could feel the invasion within his body and so he stopped to inspect his wounds.
He knew that his body would recover, it had already pushed the bits of metal that had been inside of him but he would be sore for the rest of the night. After licking his wounds for a bit he stuck his nose into the air to gather in the surrounding scents. There was a slight breeze in the air and all he smelled was the bunny and creek that were close by, that is until the breeze shifted and it carried the scent he was longing for.
It was her. She was a distance from him, but he was swift and sure footed and surely she would not be able to evade him a third time. Soon. His body ached for a different reason now as the thoughts of his mate invaded his mind. Soon. His mind said once again before he howled long and deep and took off, galloping towards the scent.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I write these chapters and worry every time I post them, wondering if you all will enjoy them as much as I enjoy writing them. Every time I see your reviews though I feel such joy that you are! I'm thrilled that I'm not so way off base that you all are thinking, "My gosh this gal is a freak with all her twists and turns." Lol
I know you all probably curse my name when you see some of my cliffies though! I'm sorry for that, I know just how you feel because I get the same way when I hit one myself. But then I remember how anxious I am to see that update and when I get my author alert I'll cackle gleefully and savour every word written. I don't know if I invoke that in anyone, but I hope I can keep you all enjoying the story until the end…if it ends. Lol
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If I have missed any new readers, again I apologize for it is not my intention to neglect anyone. I hang my head in shame for not thanking reviewers properly the last few chapters.
Kristy Mac8 – I'm so happy you are enjoying my story and I hope that you will continue to read it! In response about your wee nitpick, I must honestly say that my answer is pure ignorance. I being a Canadian was completely unaware that there was actually a British version of the alphabet in sign language. I am well versed in the Americanized version so that is the reason that I used it instead. When I have learned the entire British version, I shall edit my chapters according to fix the minor flaw. Thank you so much for pointing it out! I never would have been able to learn the two handed alphabet otherwise! I hope you will forgive my minor indiscretion though for now.
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