The Wolf Within Me
Chapter 42:

Outside the Hawthrone’s mansion

In Brooke’s head: Urgh, I swore I'd never be back here but I need to know what my mother is working on. It could be useful. I need bullets. More of the special kind. I'll sneak in and out. New security, of course. My parents are cowards. They get everyone else to do their dirty work for them. Not me. I'll do my own dirty work. (in the library)

Scientist: “Let's take our break now. I'll send for security to secure the room.”

Scientist2: “Of course.”

In Brooke’s head: They've only made two samples. I read the writing on the bottle.

Brooke: “The Cure.”

In Security’s head: Hm…

Security: “HEY YOU! STOP RIGHT THERE! (Brooke shoots him)”

In Brooke’s head: I just shot a person. Is he dead? I hear commotion outside the door. Pull yourself together, Brooke. If my parents replace me I'll never leave.

Brooke: “I guess I still have a heart. Not for long. (Brooke runs - at the club bar)”

Lupa: “Someone smells powerful. Isn't she the Luna of the Darkwood pack?”

Blanca: “Wasn't she the face of the whole getting revealed to the whole world sh-”

Lupa: “Oh, she totally was.”

Maia: “Time for more drinks. (Gia walks by). Yep, I need a drink.”

Kiani: “What's up with you and Gia? Haven't you got over-”

Maia: “Missing my chance with Winter? No. I have it.”

Kiani: “Shouldn't it be all fair play by now? You're with her twin brother.”

Gia: “You really do know how to kill a mood, Kiani. (Kiani laughs)”

Kiani: “Let's drink. We're not drinking enough. We'll all be in the girls toilet giving each other pep talks before you know it.”

In Maia’s head: Kiani’s gone!

In Gia’s head: My girl is wasted.

Billie Jean: “Your eyes are so dazed.”

Kiani: “Whatever.”

Billie Jean: “Kiani, I don't want to wear your drink, woman.”

Kiani: “Don't worry, I'll down it.”

Billie Jean: “You're such a goofball.”

Kiani: “Cheers to being goofballs. It's weird. I feel faded but my wolf is fully alert.”

Billie Jean: “Your wolf has more sense than you. (Kiani laughs)”

Loki: “I know your face. You have a strong wolf mark on you. I sense your power as well. I like powerful women. Tell me. Is he your true mate? But don't worry, I'll replace his mark anyway.”

In Kiani’s head: My wolf gives a snarl as a warning that I can barely see in my drunken haze. I feel a deep angry growl coming next. How dare he even think to replace Rocco’s mark. I can't stop my eyes from changing to a wolf.

Kiani: “I suggest you back the hell up! Before I claw your heart out and eat it. Your very scent repulses me.”

Loki: “I like a challenge, I think your wolf wants to come out and play with mine.”

Kiani: “You haven't been paying attention.”

Maia: “I'll give you three seconds to back away from my Luna before I do some serious d-damage.”

In Maia’s head: Damn it, am I drunk too?

Gia: “Oh, this is too good. This is what I call a party. Nothing like a little drunk wolf beat down. I like the sound of that.”

Kiani: “Times up! (Kiani beats him up)”

Blanca: “Isn’t that Loki?”

Lupa: “His pack is outside. This is going to be Carnage.”

Raven: “Loki doesn't like getting his ass handed to him that's for sure. I don't want you girls, his pack is coming for you now. A male wolf ego and all that.”

Kiani: “So that means we're not doing karaoke now?”

Gia: “You should have thought of that before you went all Kung Fu on his ass.”

Kiani: “Do we have a backup for attack?”

Billie Jean: “Who needs back up? This is backup. (they laugh)”

Maia: “No girls, seriously we might have to fight. (Gia’s excited). We're screwed.”

Kiani: “Don't be stupid. He's still knocked out from me kicking his ass. (Loki gets up - his pack comes in). Yikes.”

Billie Jean: “I feel like my backup is pretty weak.”

Kiani: “TUrn blue eyes Billie damnit. The one with your wolf because mine has bailed. Hightailed right out of here. (Kiani laughs)”

Billie Jean: “I think mine liked the alcohol too much. Licked it right up, she's gone.”

Maia: “Really bad timing, Billie Jean.”

Gia: “I can handle this.”

Ghost: “We knew trouble will follow you. Hey baby.”

Kiani: “You said we…?

Loki: “I’LL KILL YOU FOR THAT!”

Rocco: “I heard you wanna replace my mark on my mate.”

In Loki’s head: I see the death threat in his eyes. Rocco Darkwood. But I can't back down now or I'll appear weak in front of my pack.

Loki: “You should put her on a damn leash.”

Kiani: “I KNOW DAMN WELL I HEARD WRONG!”

Rocco: “Ahh, I see, you wanna die. Is that it? (Loki laughs)”

Loki: “I think you're all talk, Rocco. People just like two big up reputations. But how true is your reputation? Killed your father when you were just a pup. Spare me the heartache. A load of bullshit. When I'm done with you, I'll make your mate MINE!”

Rocco’s Wolf: “KILL HIM!”

Bouncer: “I told you, no killing in my bar! Loki, I knew it would be you causing trouble. Rocco Darkwood. Loki is all talk, please let this go or better yet, kill him outside.”

In Rocco’s head: I feel my knuckles crack as they try to partly shift to my wolf's sharp claws. My wolf is fighting me to get out and kill. I'm holding him back. Killing now, humans know about us is a whole lot harder. But I hope he comes to my territory to challenge it. I'll have fun ripping him limb from limb. Or maybe I'll hunt him down.

Rocco: “Watch your back, Loki. I'll kill you later. But touch or speak to my mate again tonight and I won't hesitate to put you on the ground.”

In Rocco’s head: My dominance is no longer contained. I'm shaking with rage. I always try to contain it when I'm out. As I tire A smelling fear everywhere I go. But right now I want everyone in this fucking building to fear me.

Bouncer: “LOKI, GET OUT OF MY DAMN BAR! (few hours later still at the club)”

In Kiani’s head: I can still see his veins. Rocco is more wolf right now. I can sense the fury. I should calm him down.

Kiani: “Well, that escalated rather quickly. What's with you turning up with Ghost out of all people? That guy was crazy right?”

Rocco: “Dance with me. I need you in my arms, now.”

Kiani: “Of course.”

In Kiani’s head: His dominant nature right now is making him hard to resist. My wolf really loves it right now.

Kiani: “You can calm down now. I'll always only be yours.”

Rocco: “I don't want to calm him down, little wolf. Now dance for me.”

In Kiani’s head: I feel my heart racing while my temperature is rising. The way he wants me makes me want him now. Especially the heat coming from this beat is doing things to me. Nah, it’s all Rocco. The sexy tune playing, I swear it's like he planned for this. Need To Know by Doja Cat, feel the club. Rocco’s scent and touch is intoxicating. It's not even the drink anymore, I’m drunk on Rocco. My slender frame molded into his burly and broad body. Rocco’s Hands slide down my future as we sway to the beat. I feel his hips move with mine.

Gia: “Holy smokes, they’re so hot! When did this club turn into a sauna?”

Billie Jean: “Does Rocco have a brother? Nothing sexier than a man who can dance.”

Gia: “Or a woman.”

Billie Jean: “Damn, I'm craving a mate.”

Gia: “I'm sorry but hold on a second, I think my eyes are still glued stuck on them. I feel hypnotized by their sexy aura. You’ll replace a mate, Billie boo.”

In Billie Jean’s head: What if my wolf wants the wrong mate?

In Gia’s head: Hm. (the next day Rocco’s bedroom - Rocco walks in with blood on him)

In Rocco’s head: I killed Loki. The guy from the club. What can I say? My wolves really wouldn't let it go. (in the woods Rocco shifts and kills Loki - present time). My wolf is harder to control than usual. I'm more wolf than man. He's becoming more possessive, aggressive and obsessive. Which can only mean one thing. Heat season has begun. I wonder if Kiani feels it too? Uncontrollable lust. Tao calls it, lusty vein season.

Kiani: “You have blood all over you.”

Rocco: “It's not my blood.”

In Rocco’s head: Well that answers my question. She would be normally freaking out. Yup, Kiani’s wolf is out.

Kiani: “Whose blood is it then?”

Rocco: “A very dead wolf.”

Kiani: “It was the wolf in the bar wasn't it?”

Rocco: “He threatened you. He put his hands on you. You're mine!”

In Kiani’s head: My wolf feels proud of her soulmate for defending her. She would’ve killed Loki too if he hadn't been so intoxicated. Threatening to replace Rocco’s mark. That's a death wish. Right now my wolf just wants her mate. (they kiss). Time to go down town. (in the woods Fang’s old packhouse)

In Brooke’s head: Will Fang still be here? (wolf shifter lock up)

In Military Man’s head: FUCKING WOLF!

Military Man: “THAT FREAKISH BEAST NEEDS TO BE SEDATED!”

Military Man2: “He's already had the highest dose today.”

Military Man: “Well, clearly he needs some more. We're dealing with the supernatural. Sedate him now, dammit!”

Military Man2: “We can't kill him before his trial.”

Military Man: “The trial is a joke. He's getting put down regardless. Don't be a fool.”

In Conan’s head: My wolf is still fighting this adoption. I fear that if I go to sleep I'll never wake up again. With no daylight, food and all the beatings my wolf is beyond exhausted. I don't know if I'll make it to my trial. If there is even one. I never regret giving myself up to these barbarians. I don't want to even imagine Kiani suffering the same fate.