Warning I don't own the Nightshade Series this is just my version of how the story should go!
Ren ran through the woods as fast as he could to put some distance between him and Calla's pack. As night was closely approaching he was also on the lookout for a place where he could stay the night. Ren finally found a small cave on the other side of the mountain where he figured would be a good place to stay the night.
Ren's Dream:
Calla and Ren were in the woods on the mountain.
"Ren, I have been looking everywhere for you," said Calla.
"Why? You chose Shay over me."
"Ren, I chose wrong. Shay doesn't understand me the way you do."
"Calla, when I said I will always love you; I meant it but I just want us to be friends because I have found someone to spend my life with like you have found someone to spend your life with."
"Ren, what are you trying to say?"
"I am trying to say that you should give Shay another chance. And the next time I see you I will be introducing you to my mate."
Calla faded away and the seen had changed.
What Ren saw now is himself with a girl. He looked at his other self and the girl realizing that he could be happy even without Calla.
The dream faded and Ren woke up ready to go and tries to figure out where to go from here. He didn't know what he was getting himself into or what he was going to find living on his own but he knew that leaving Calla and the pack felt right for the time being. He figures that once he finds what he is looking for.
Ren went hunting to find food for him and found a small town on the other side of the mountain knowing that it wasn't Vail. He knew that the town wasn't Vail because it didn't look anything like Vail. Ren then decided that he would go have a look around and maybe find a more permanent place to stay so that he didn't have to spend all winter in the woods as a wolf although he wouldn't mind it if he had no choice in the matter. Walking down toward the town he looked at the sign that read Welcome to the Town of New Wolfhaven. Ren began to think…to stay here I am going to have to get a job in order to stay some place unless I can find an abandoned house to stay in. As Ren walked around he could sense that there were guardians around the town. He wondered if he would actually meet any of the guardians that he sensed in the area.
While walking Ren accidently bumped into a girl knocking the books out of her hands, "I am sorry. Are you okay?" said Ren.
The girl replied as she bent down to pick up her books, "I am alright and this is my fault I am always running into to someone. I really need to watch where I am going more often."
Ren bent down to help her pick up her books.
"Thank you. You didn't have to do help me," she stated.
"You're welcome," said Ren.
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Iris."
"You have a pretty name. I am Renier but you can call me Ren."
"Cool name. Where are you from? I haven't seen you around here before."
Before he could answer a group of guardians showed up and surrounded them. One of them walked up and put his arm around Iris.
Saffron spoke first while pulling his sister closer to him, "Sis, who this mutt?"
Before Iris could reply Ren spoke up and replied, "I'm Ren. I originally lived in Vail but I ended up losing my pack and just left the town."
"So how did you end up losing your pack?" Saffron asked.
"My intended mate chose a different alpha and instead of challenging him; I just left because I didn't want to break her heart if I hurt him."
Saffron looked stunned. "You left on good terms and you seem very honorable seeing how most alpha males would have fought and tried to win back the girl's heart. You seem like a decent guardian."
"Thanks. I don't want to impose but I was wondering if there is someplace in this town that I can maybe work and stay at seeing how I don't really have a place."
"Actually there is an opening at club if you don't mind working security and you can stay in the apartment above the club for nothing because you are working for the club," stated Saffron. "My dad is always looking for security for his club anyways."
"Thanks. I don't mind working security one bit."
"Cool. Remus, Dustin, why don't you go show Ren around and take him by the Wolf's Den. While Iris, Kiara, and I go get my dad and we will meet you there. Hopefully my dad will hire you for security and you can stay in the town for a while before deciding what you plan on doing from there."
"Cool and thanks again."
Iris and Kiara followed Saffron while Remus and Dustin stayed with Ren.
The first one to speak was Remus, "So ready to see the town and the Wolf's Den. I think you will like it here."
"This town sort of reminds me of the friendly atmosphere of Vail. I probably will like it here," Ren replied while thinking about what information he could ask the two guardians that are showing him around.
They started walking the town and Dustin was pointing out all the buildings that are important in the town. Ren looked down and seen that Dustin and Remus where holding hands. These two really remind me of Mason and Nev with the way they act around each other. Maybe I could ask them about their pack situation because Saffron doesn't seem to be much of an alpha or maybe I might just talk to Iris about it because there is something about her that I can't place.
"Alright, we made it to the Wolf's Den," said Dustin.
They were all standing in front of a nice big building that was the club in the New Wolfhaven. Now they were waiting on the others to meet up with them.
"You guys made it here before us that is good," Saffron stated and then started with introductions. "Dad, I would like you to meet Ren. He is new here and looking for work. Ren meet my dad, Aaron. He runs the club."
Ren stepped forward and shook hands with Aaron, "Nice to meet you."
Aaron accepted the handshake, "Nice to meet you too Ren. My son says you're looking for work and a place to stay. If you want the security job it is yours along with the one room apartment above the club."
"Thank you sir. I don't have a problem with working security."
Aaron was surprised by how polite this new comer is. "Ren, you can call me Aaron. As for working security all you have to do during the hours that the Wolf's Den is open is walk around and make sure no one is causing fights and if there is a fight you either come and get me or Saffron and we will take care of it."
"That sounds simple enough."
"Well you kids have fun I have inventory to go do. Oh and Saffron show Ren the apartment and the inside of the club." Aaron waved at them and then walked away.
Saffron looked at his sister thinking maybe I can have her show Ren around. I have other stuff to like patrolling the town and hanging out with my pack. I will spend time with Ren later because maybe just maybe he will end up leading the Minsi pack instead of me. I am not cut out to be an alpha and my dad knows this.
Saffron looks at Iris, "Hey can you show Ren around. Dad forgets I have other things to do today."
"Sure bro. I can do that but you better tell dad that you left me to do the task that you were supposed to do."
"Thanks sis. I owe you one."
Saffron, Kiara, Remus and Dustin all left to go take care of what they have to do. Leaving only Iris and Ren alone at the Wolf's Den.