The Banes released the Searcher just as Logans hand fell from the air. The man locked eyes with me and grated out through gritted teeth " I should killed you, you filthy whore, when I had the chance." He barely finished the sentence when Ren lunged, changing in mid air. The charcoal gray wolf stood in front of me in a defensive stance, fangs bared and slobber dripping from his mouth. The Searcher picked up a discarded sword I didn't realize was setting beside him and came after Ren.
I saw the blade glisten in the moonlight, hearing for Rens melt, and on instinct I summersaulted in the air and kicked the sword out of his hand but not before it caught Ren in the side. Ren growled. The Searcher, momentarily freed of the greater threat, came after me. I held my ground, standing defensively with my legs apart and my hands raised, fangs out. He ran at me the force of his mass as it hit me knocking me off kilter. I flung my arm out and grabbed the Searcher, taking him to the ground with me. We landed with a thud on the hard ground with him lying on top of me. I had my legs between his so I used all my strength and flipped over me. Ren was there waiting for him, back in human form. Ren picked the Searcher up easily, holding his arms behind his back with his neck exposed.
"Lilly," Ren said easily restraining the man "I think the honor should be yours." That was all the invitation I needed. Quickly I shifted letting my wolf come out. I snarled at him as my front feet left he grand and I leaped through the air. My teeth connected with skin as my fangs slammed into his jugular. Warmth filled my mouth, and I pulled back, effectively ripping his throat out. Applause filled the air. I shifted back into my human form when Logan walked toward me. Logan grabbed my now human hand and Entertwined my fingers with Rens before raising them up into the air. "Looks like we made the right choice after all, " He said with approval. "Let's hear it for the new Haldis Alpha mates."
Once the applause died down and the keepers left, everyone gathered around congratulating us on our Union. My father stepped up to us last. Putting his hand on my new mates shoulder, he said " Don't treat my daughter the way Emile treated Corrine." Then Stephen held his arms out to me and I stepped into his welcoming hug. My dad kissed the top of my head and the realeased all of me but hands, holding me out in front of him. "Calla, my sweet sweet daughter. I am so proud of you and
Everything you have became." Tears glistened in the corner of his eyes when he let go of my hands. "Just please do not ever forget your mother and I love you and want the best for you and we are always here." I smiled, reassuringly. "I won't, Daddy. I love you and
Mom too." With that he turned to back to Naomi, laced his fingers with her and they walked to their car to go home. My home, the home I could no longer live in. The home that wasn't mine anymore. A small tear slid down my face but it was quickly dashed away by a hand . I didn't even have to look to see who touched me. The heat that accompanied it was enough to let me know. Ren.
Ren grabbed my chin and pulled my eyes up to meet his. "I know how you feel Calla, I'm here for you just like I told you I was." I jerked my chin free of his hand and placed my head on his chest. He wrapped his arms around my waist and held me. I don't know how long we stood like that but when I pulled away from him our pack was gone and we were alone in the clearing. "So" Ren said confident as always, "you ready to go home?" I shrugged my shoulders "Ready as I'll ever be, I guess." and started back down the aisle I had just recently walked down.
Suddenly, Ren started laughing. The sound made me smile. I whirled around bewildered and put my hands on my hips. "What's so funny?" I demanded, looking down at myself. "Oh my gods!" I shouted, just realizing my dress was stained and was torn to shreds. That also happened to be when I noticed the slight breeze on my backside. Oh no, my butt has been practically showing since the ceremony. "Why didn't you say something? " I yell exasperated. Ren just laughs harder, his perfectly chisled face turning red. "I just realized myself" he panted in between giggles. I glared at him and then abruptly turned on my heels to continue my walk to his jeep. His voice stopped me. "Uh, Lil." "What?" I snarled without turning around, that nickname making me angry. " I didn't bring the jeep," he said coming up right behind me. "I figured we could run home." He grabbed my hand and pulled me around to face him. I looked up at him ready to yell at him again when I stopped myself. His eyes were challenging me and I never back down from a challenge. I nodded at him. Ren quickly transformed into his beautiful gray wolf and inclined his head for me to lead the way. I held up one finger and he arched his wolf brows at me. I smiled and began undoing the buttons and strings on what was left of my dress. I slid the straps down my shoulders and the remains puddled against my legs. "I guess I won't be needing this." I said glancing at him. His eyes were wide and his tongue was hanging out. "Besides it's destroyed anyway," I said to his mind before sauntering off in the direction of the woods. I won that round.
It didn't take long before Ren regained his composure though. Before I knew it he was directly behind me, nipping at my heels and tail. "Now that was unexpected, Lilly" his voice whispered in my head. I looked back over my shoulder at him and flashed the equivalent of a wolf smile. All of a sudden his fur brushed up against me and we were running side by side. "Race?" I asked. In answer, he ran ahead of me. Okay, I thought, I guess this is round two and took off after him.