The Wolf Within Me
Chapter 40:

Secure prison for wolf shifter’s 

In Twyla’s head: This prison is locked up tight. It seems like special forces and the military. There's no way we're getting in there. Damn it. I can tell they've hidden and prepared this prison for a long time. (Bloodstone pack living room)

Billie Jean: “Gia, that never happened.”

Gia: “Or did it?”

Billie Jean: “No way.”

Gia: “Would I lie about these things? (Gia laughs). Human’s aye?! Get them while they're hot, I say. (Billie Jean laughs)”

Billie Jean: “Now you're lying to me. Fuck off, Gia. (both laugh)”

Gia: “I'm being serious.”

Billie Jean: “Please, I could crush a human male.”

Gia: “Oh hello, miss bold fudge cake! (Billie Jean laughs)”

Billie Jean: “Why is it always rubbish talk with you?”

Gia: “You love our rubbish talk blue eyes.”

Billie Jean: “Don't bring my wolf into this. (both laugh then dance)”

Twyla: “Why are you two so crazy together? Let me guess, rubbish talk, is it?”

Gia: “I knew you always wanted to be in our fine ass duo, Twyla. We were just talking about how human males are good in…”

Billie Jean: “Where are they keeping my father?”

Twyla: “Yes. Grown-up talk, Gia. I talked to Kylo. We're never gonna break him out. Our best bet is to wait until his trial. They'll move him to a different location for court. That's-”

Billie Jean: “But that's three months away.”

Gia: “Who knows what they'll do to him.”

Twyla: “You know I'm right, Billie Jean.”

In Billie Jean’s head: My wolf paces inside of me. I need to calm her down.

Billie Jean: “I know patience is key.”

Gia: “Look, Conan is tough as balls. He'll be fine, blue eyes.”

Twyla: “I mindlinked Conan before I left.”

Billie Jean: “What did he say?”

Twyla: “The special forces don't know who they're messing with, and he'll wait as long as it takes. You're right, Gia. Tough as balls.”

Billie Jean: “We've got three months to plan. (a few days later Rocco’s room balcony)”

Rocco: “Don't you have classes today?”

Kiani: “Mhm.”

Rocco: “You're gonna be late.”

Kiani: “Mhm.”

Rocco: “Don't you wanna graduate?”

Kiani: “Yes, but I haven't been back since the whole exposure. My uncle killed Lucas.”

Rocco: “They can't stop you from attending the university or graduating. Your art is genius. So you're going back and fucking graduating. You’ve got River for backup.”

Kiani: “I've heard they have security guards at the university and now because of us.”

Rocco: “What do they expect? For you both to turn into your wolf and eat them all?”

Kiani: “Yes, they probably do.”

Rocco: “I mean, you could if you wanted. (Rocco laughs). You’re my Luna. You can do anything that you wanna do.”

Kiani: “Don't give my wolf any ideas. You're not dropping me off. They'll all die on the spot. (in the garden). I don't know about you River, but this is gonna be shocking.”

River: “Tell me about it. To think I'm returning to the university when I can't draw. Is it worth all the ‘oh no wolf shifter’s’ drama? I only went to the university to seem human. Somehow, I think our cover is blown.”

Kiani: “YOU’RE COMING! I NEED BACKUP! (Tao laughs)”

Tao: “Yeah River. It's called emotional support.”

Kiani: “See. Tao gets me. You're slacking on the best friend front. Tao, you're my new bestie. Congratulations.”

Tao: “Erm, wasn't I always?”

River: “Hell no babe.”

Kiani: “Not even close, babe.”

In Tao’s head: Urgh?!

River: “Let's get this over with.”

Kiani: “Can't fucking wait. (at the university - everyone’s excited)”

In Kiani’s head: Geez!

River: “I don't think the big ass range rover helped.”

Kiani: “Yeah, River, that's what they're all staring at. The range rover.”

River: “I mean, we're only wolf shifter’s. (Kiani laughs)”

Kiani: “Yeah, no biggie.”

In Curtis’ head: I can't believe she's back.

Kiani: “Okay, they need to start minding their own business. My wolf is spacing inside of me now. My wolf might do something I regret.”

River: “Oooo, unleash the wolf. Or we're never gonna make it to our first class. I need to brush up on my painting skills.”

Kiani: “I think this might do the trick. (Kiani screams - everyone gasps)”

River: “Well, you just scared the shit out of them but…”

Kiani: “River, babe. Turn around. (everyone’s gone - River laughs)”

River: “Oh, you're good.”

Kiani: “Oh, I tried babe. (both laugh)”

River: “My kind of wolf right there. (in the classroom)”

In the Teacher’s head: Where's the security we were promised? They could rip me to pieces if they choose to.

Kiani: “Good morning.”

River: “Maybe we should just sit down.”

In the Teacher’s head: I can't believe I never noticed the dangerous aura around them. River’s almost golden animal eyes and sharp features. Kiani’s animallike dominant aura. If you properly look at it, you can tell they're not human but yet, it still feels unreal to me.

Kiani: “We don't want any trouble. I just wanna graduate. I’m the same old Kiani you've come to love in your class. You promised me a bright future as a young artist.”

River: “You never liked me, so nothing new there.”

Teacher: “I suggest you take a seat. Security will be here soon, if I boldly say. I don't know why you came back. Your kind too is dangerous to be near my students.”

In Kiani’s head: I try to calm my wolf down. Her anger will be suffocating me soon. It doesn't help that wolf shifters are emotional. We feel emotions times a 100. Humans will never understand us. To think that I thought I was one of them. I look around my class. Shear is all on their faces. I can sense their fear and anger as well. Some are curious but not enough. Not enough.

Kiani: “Don't bother with security. We're leaving. Come on River, we don't belong here. (outside in the courtyard). I can't do this with you right now.”

In Kiani’s head: My wolf wants out already.

Curtis: “We're doing this now! You played us all for a fool. You dogs killed Lucas! Now you walk around here like you own the world. All of your kind should be put down!”

Kiani: “Correction. I'm a wolf. A big ass giant wolf. So I suggest you calm yourself before I let my wolf do the talking. Trust me, she's pissed off already so she won't be talking to put it politely. I can't be more sorry for Lucas. I can't imagine the anger and hurt you feel for your friend but you'll never understand a wolf shifter’s life. Making threats to put a wolf down, it’ll only get you hurt. Let this go for your sake. Don't worry, we won't be coming back. Oh, and a little tip. Never threaten a wolf shifter unless you have backup.”

River: “Dogs are cute and all. Would you think we're cute when we're ripping your throat out?! (River’s wolf veins are out)”

Kiani: “RIVER! (in the garden)”

In Kiani’s head: I can't contain my wolves any longer, she's furious.

Asher: “What's wrong? You're back already.”

River: “Yeah, it didn't go well. Which I warned it would be to the whole pack by the way. We had to leave before Kiani’s wolf started hunting down humans one by one.”

Asher: “Ahh, fucking hell. That bad? (Kiani shifts)”

River: “Don’t snarl at me. I’m in a foul mood too. Go for a run girl. Let the anger out. This is why wolf shifters don't go to college.”

Asher: “There's always online courses.”

River: “Don’t you wanna tell Kiani that? (Asher’s nervous)”

In Kiani’s head: I transformed into my wolf and ran. Running out all of the anger and frustration and my pent-up emotions. No destination in sight. Just running and dodging the endless trees in my path. My wolf keeps running like the darkness is hot on her trail. I keep running and try to outrun my emotions. A giant beast of emotions running through the deep woods. I feel like there's no end in sight. Until my wolf comes to a sudden halt. A wave of calmness and peace blows over me. A feeling of safety, love and belonging. My soulmate is where I belong. Rocco calms my wolf. Rocco caught me instead of the darkness. (Rocco’s bedroom). I need to get out tonight. By that, I mean out out. A night out, with a whole load of drinks, thank you. I need to let my hair down. Who needs a night out? Knowing I won't be able to finish the arts program has got me down. Real down. My wolf has calmed down thanks to Rocco. I need to not think. Maybe a drink will help. (Billie Jean’s closet)

In Billie Jean’s head: Kiani wants a night out. Well, if drinks are involved, I'm down. I need a distraction. Maybe I should invite-

Gia: “Hell yeah I'm in.”

Billie Jean: “You don't even know-”

Gia: “When do we leave? (in the garden)”

Maia: “Stop Ghost! I meant to be on patrol tonight. Not getting distracted by you.”

Ghost: “Distracting a hot woman is my specialty.”

Maia: “I'm the only hot woman you need.”

Ghost: “Possessive of me already, I like it. (they kiss)”

In Maia’s head: I guess it's drink time. I knew Kiani going back to the university would be a mess. Us and humans don't mix. (Rocco’s bedroom Kiani’s excited)

Kiani: “Seems like everyone needs a damn drink. (Kiani’s excited)”

Rocco: “You're doing that weird dance again. Yeah, that unsexy dance. It's kind of freaky to be honest, baby.”

Kiani: “I'm going out tonight with the girls.”

Rocco: “So you wanna get wasted?”

Kiani: “Is that a problem?”

In Rocco’s head: I guess she needs some fun tonight. She had a rough day.

Rocco: “Hmm, I might get the boys together.”

Kiani: “Where do you think you're going with ‘the boys’?”

Rocco: “So you're allowed to have a night out and I'm not?”

In Kiani’s head: Unbelievable. But…yes!

Kiani: “You can do what you want.”

Rocco: “That's exactly what I'm doing. You're going to a wolf shifter bar, right?”

Kiani: “They have one of those?”

Rocco: “Yeah, Maia knows the place to go. Human bars are off-limits.”

Kiani: “Really? I suppose since there are wolf shifter bars I can't wait to dress sexy.”

Rocco: “And who are you dressing all sexy for, huh?”

Kiani: “Who else is there but you?”

Rocco: “You can tell all the male wolf shifters in the club as well. Maybe I should mark you before you go. (Kiani laughs). I'm being serious.”

Kiani: “Just kiss me, fool. Why are you so fucking tall?”

Rocco: “Is this better? (they kiss)”

In Kiani’s head: Rocco captures my lips in his for a deep hot kiss. He pulls me closer as he-(Rocco drops Kiani)

Kiani: “EVERY DAMN TIME ROCCO!”

Rocco: “Try and have fun without me.”