Chapter 7

Dark clouds hovered above my head as I walked down the street to ANTIGEN. I had everything I needed for this brand new work day and I shrugged off the small pains that poked at my tired body.

I guess I'm going to have to thank the asshole for the lack of sleep

As much as I fought him last night, there was a small part of me that actually believed he would have helped my body in some way. Lustful thoughts about our last sexual encounter had me staring at the ground beneath my feet as I kept on walking. I was in a trance until I found myself at the stone steps of the building.

Breathing in, I breathed out relaxing my shoulders.

The day starts here…well here I go

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3:00 p.m.

"Ms. Cross?"

My head snapped over to Doctor Norma Green, watching her long legs take quick steps with the sound of her heels beating against the marble floor.

My hands held onto the black chemical cleaner as though they were made of wax. Not a single finger flexed as I was scared still feeling like I had screwed something up big time.

"Ms. Cross…may I remind you that this area requires the use of goggles"

I looked down to see my goggles hanging around my neck. I felt like a child being scolded for something so small.

"I'm sorry…I took them off for just a sec…here…"

My fingers gripped the sides of the wide plastic covers and placed them directly in front of my eyes.

"Good…"

Her charcoal lined eyes looked at the bottle I was holding and I followed her gaze hoping nothing else would leave her mouth.

"And this…this should not be used by you…much too strong for a starter"

Her fingers plucked the bottle from my hands and replaced the empty space with another.

"Try this…the fumes are less and it is much easier to work with…I believe this is on your list"

"Right…I uh…thank you"

Once again she turned on her heels faster than any woman could. Her long lab coat flapped as she went down the hall.

If all hell broke loose I would have too many wonderful things to say to the bitch but if I really wanted to keep this job my mouth had to stay closed. With no one else around to tell me the do's and don'ts I carried on my previous task.

In a few hours, I had cleaned most of the equipment available. All shined under the fluorescent lighting and I stood straight waiting for another load to come by.

"Having fun today I see"

I nearly jumped at the sound of his voice behind me. Turning away from the table I leaned against it to look at Quint.

"'Yes…so nice to see you made some time to come and visit me again…just like last night" I said, glaring at him.

A light chuckle escaped his lips as he pretended to be interested in the equipment around him.

"You missed it…you seem to be suffering from a lack of sleep because of it…I can sense it"

"No…no your senses are off"

That last word must have poked him hard enough as he came straight to me. Looking around he turned to face me as his lips hovered above my ear; light hairs on his chin brushing against me at the same time.

"Your body…" he began in a deep husky whisper "craves for a touch…" Trailing a long finger up my arm my body shook from the simple action. "And your smell…ohh…" he smelled my neck and I could feel the warm air as he exhaled. My eyes closed, it was too damn difficult to lie now.

"I do hope you are treating our newest member well Quint"

Dr. Lane's voice captured his son's attention quickly as he backed away. With a smirk plastered on his face he replied, "Just passing by to check on her". Giving me one last look, he turned around and left, leaving me standing there with his father.

"Well now, I hope you are finding this job much more satisfying than the other"

"Yes sir, I uh…just had some difficulty in the beginning but I think I am getting the hang of it so far"

"Ah good, very good…" pulling his phone out of his lab coat, he looked down and instantly ended the conversation. "Alright Ms. Cross…I will let you get back to your task, goodbye"

I nodded my head in return and watched him leave the room quickly. The man obviously has something to hide and I know deep inside that his son is a part of it too. Whatever it is, I intend to find out in order to get rid of this overwhelming anxiety. Here I am involved with the Director of Antigen's son who's a lycan and I can't help but feel like there is something beneath all of it.

"Ms. Cross…here are a few more to add to your collection"

An older man dressed in white placed a plastic tray down on the table and left.

With a sigh, I walked over slowly to the equipment and continued cleaning.

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Receiving more work later in the day had me leaving the building quite late. Pushing open the glass doors I was greeted by the night sky. A chill swept across my arms and face as I went down the steps. I walked at night before but I always tried my best to avoid it. Pulling out my cellphone I punched a set of digits and waited for my niece to pick up.

Riiiiiiiinnnnggg…Riiiiiiiiinnnngg…Riiiii-

"Hello?"

"Hey Lizzie…listen I'm coming home now okay…so I will be…" I paused in my speech as I felt like I was being watched. Looking behind and to the side, I began to walk faster down the street.

"So I will be there soon…"

"Okay"

"Alright bye"

Click

Ending the call, I shoved the phone in my jacket. I passed by numerous alleys, looking out the corner of my eyes to check for anything.

Grrrrrrrrhiissssssssssshhh

My feet came to a halt as I heard a sudden deep vicious growl from behind. My body twisted to turn and see a rather skinny lycan hunched over on the ground. It looked like it hadn't eaten for over a month. Although it looked weak, it's teeth were baring, spit glazing over them and hitting the ground in drops. Sharp nails curled and black fur sticking in the air, the lycan continued to stare as I kept my ground. I was scared frozen but I had to move quick with all the speed I have. One…two…THREE!

I turned and bolted down the sidewalk, feet violently slapping against the hard ground. This all felt familiar like the time Quint chased me in the night but this was going to end much differently I didn't make it to safety. I could hear its breath panting and growling as it ran on all legs chasing me with such strength. I swung both arms up and down furiously as I kept on running, hoping to get away.

It was gaining on me, closing in and sweat was dripping down my neck as I prayed that I would make it to the next day. Looking back it was running on the side of the building and before I knew it my foot got caught in a crack on the ground sending me forward. My hands helped to break the fall but my breath was knocked out of me as if I got punched.

No no no please no! please…please go away cough! cough! cough!

I rolled onto my back to see it fly off the building and onto the ground to walk over to me. With my arms behind me, I kicked my legs to drag my body backwards. I looked up in horror to see that its mouth was open and I couldn't believe that this was going to be the end…right here and right now.

The sound of its nails scraping the concrete made me cringe, thinking about what it could do…I wasn't ready to die but I knew I was done.

Like a bull, it charged at me and I covered my eyes to feel the worst until I heard the loudest roar. Opening my eyes a huge lycan came from the side and tackled the much smaller and rabid lycan. I watched them fight in confusion not knowing why this one came. With a few punches and bites the smaller lycan was done the minute I heard a snap from its body. The muscles of this larger breed bulged out as he extended his body upwards. Now that he was done my mind began to give me another reason to run.

Fighting over a meal? Shit!

I kicked my feet and dragged my body as he walked over. Stopping midway, his muscles began to flex rapidly and he was decreasing in size. He was transforming back into human form it seemed and as I squinted I could make out just who it was.

Left completely naked, Quint continued walking to where I sat.

"Don't worry…you're not on my menu…"

I tried to look anywhere else but his naked form. I was still shocked at his lycan form. He was indeed different than all the rest. Lowering a hand in front of me, I took it to be pulled up. I hissed out in pain at the cuts that decorated my palms.

"Another bad idea huh Julia?"

"I left my gun…"

"I can see that…not that it would have saved you anyway…"

"What?"

"They may be weak but it takes more than a regular gun to put them down"

"Guess you'll have to get me one then…"

"Planning to use it on me later?"

"Oh…well you'll never know…it would solve my problems wouldn't it"

"You mean the problems that are helping you and your little niece"

"No…no" I shook angrily in front of him stepping closer.

"The problems that are keeping me from getting any sleep"

"Oh those…still lying to yourself Julia"

"Fuck you! Whatever you want I'm not doing it anymore! I don't know what this is so you and your secretive father can go to hell!"

Something got to him as I could see his own rage building up behind his eyes. Suddenly he swung me up against a brick wall.

"What do you know? Huh?" he was practically speaking through gritted teeth as he glared at me.

"Nothing!" I choked out from his hold "Bu-t there is something…isn't there"

"You have no idea what you're getting yourself into"

"But you're the one who pulled me into all this shit…if you would have left me alone in the first place…"

By now he had let me go, and I was rubbing my neck.

"If you just want someone to screw, kill me and get somebody else…you think that I know something so then why not just kill me"

I watched his expression and no words escaped as he panted through his nose. I knew nothing was going to come so I walked to the end of the small alley and turned to find myself going through an abandoned tunnel I used to take a long time ago. Footsteps pounded behind me and before I could turn and look I was pushed against a concrete wall.

"Because you're just as fucked up but you're afraid to admit it"

His lips attacked mine as his hands grabbed at my shoulders gripping them furiously.

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Hello Everyone! Okay so I had a hard time creating this one. I am trying to get the creative gears turning so I really need to know what you think. Her character is stubborn keep that in mind and she is stuck in a place where she's not quite sure what she really wants. Julia loves the feelings he brings her but she's bothered by his mystery which is what causes the fight. I am thinking about re-writing this chapter. Please review and I give 3 hearts out to those who love this story I just want to keep you all interested!