The Wolf Within Me
Chapter 45:

In Kiani’s head: Human and wolf shifter law. 1. Wolf shifters follow their laws without conflicting with the human lungs. 2. If a wolf shifter kills a human being, therefore, conflicts with human laws, the wolf shifter who committed the crime is now unto the human law. The wolf shifter must come willingly and be caged approximately. Before the trial in a court to decide whether a wolf shifter is to be put down as a threat to human beings. The whole world will be watching the first new second law come to act. The trial of wolf shifter Conan Stone who murdered Lucas Smith. (wolf shifter lock up)

Military Woman: “Area is secured sir.”

Military Man: “Secured sir.”

Military Man2: “Prisoners secured. Let's move. Bring the truck around. Keep alert.”

In Conan’s head: Hmm.

In Kiani’s head: Twyla and Juno Watch the scene unfold from a distance. Conan With the full force of the military is on the move. Juno howls at the pack. Then they shift back into their human form.

Juno: “The military is fully armed. I'm going to help Kylo. Twyla, Go back to the pack house and keep Gia and Ghost on stand by. We might need them for backup.”

In Twlya’s head: Conan’s In our wolf did it even sense us near. He looked so out of it. I'm worried. I know Juno felt it too But we'll deal with his trauma after he’s safe. Right now we need to focus on the mission. What on Earth did they do to him? (Darkwood gate getting ready to get in the car)

In Kiani’s head: I feel like I should be out there freeing my uncle. Not playing pretend. But then I think…I have me and Rocco’s pup to think of now. I still don't know how to feel about it. But one thing I do know. I love my baby for all of my days. I'll protect them with my life. Like my mother did for me. I'd almost feel sorry for anyone who dares to try to hurt mine and Rocco’s pups. Not a fucking chance. I'd ripped them apart. I can tell my inner wolf is going to be an extremely protective mom. I know Rocco Will be the best dad. I trust my pack and my brother’s pack. I know I'm doing my part. Every part counts in this plan. Will free my uncle. Billie Will have her dad back. He'll be happy to know the really exciting news.

Rocco: “Are you ready? I want to get moving before the reporters show up. Are you okay… with everything?”

Kiani: “I guess I've got the rest of my life to get used to having pups around. What happened to waiting until we’re ancient?”

Rocco: “Heat season baby.”

In Kiani’s head: My life is over, but I'm happy. (Bloodstone pack outside)”

Gia: “How come we're the backup? We should be on the front lines.”

Ghost: “You sound like they're going to war. It's just humans for fucksake.”

Gia: “EXACTLY!”

Ghost: “Kylo mentioned we’re more likely to kill. They want to keep it clean.”

Gia: “What a joke. They treat humans like delicate flowers. Who knows what they've been doing to Conan When he's defenseless. I think they need a good slaughter.”

Ghost: “And that's why we're back up.”

Gia: “Good luck to whoever gets in Billie's way. You should have seen her this morning. Let me tell you, she isn’t calm. Her wolf is damn right aggressive. I would have loved to see it like that.”

Twyla: “The military is more advanced than you think. Never underestimate them.”

Gia: “What are we doing here then?”

Twyla: “I know but orders are orders. Will be ready if anything happens. We need to keep alert. (outside city hall)”

Mrs. Hawthorne: “They know how to secure a building. This place couldn't be more secure if they even tried. Seems like the whole world is at court.”

Mr. Hawthorne: “I hope those protesters aren't for us. We're trying to get rid of these beasts Abominations. Can't they see that?”

Mrs. Hawthorne: “Calm down. I don't think they're here for us. Look who's pulling up now. The Darkwood’s themselves Make an appearance.”

In Sierra’s head: Simple minded fools. Always so curious until it's too much for them. Then the guns and cameras are out. We're private people.

In River’s head: Wow. They're going to be so disappointed when the trial doesn't even happen. I guess I get to feel famous for a day.

In Maria’s head: Oh my God. I'm trying not to tremble in my boots. He's massive, terrifyingly Supernatural. No wonder these tripled security. I mean the fucking army is escorting the prisoner. Can we deal with these new beings? Especially when they turn into gigantic wolf beasts.

In Kiani’s head: My wolf paces. Please take me back to the woods. I feel Rocco tense beside me. I know he’s reigning a lot of dominance. It's not enough. I try to remain calm and soothe mine and Rocco’s wolf. I see Lucas’ friends here. Seems like a lifetime ago I was trying to live a normal life at the University. I wish they were involved in all of this.

Kiani: “Let's go in, baby. Before we showed them something to panic about.”

In Rocco’s head: I whisper in her mind.

Rocco’s Mindlink: “Everything will be fine.”

In Kiani’s head: I check in with my pack as I and Rocco walk into the armed building. Let’s get this started. (in the woods)

Kylo: “Juno Said we're not to underestimate them. They have the numbers and a whole load of gunpowder.”

Maia: “We still need to keep this clean.”

Asher: “Yeah Maia. We don't need any more heat on us.”

Kylo: “You're right about that. No shifting either. We hopefully won't need to.”

Maia: “I think you need to tell your cousin that. (Asher and Maia walks away)”

Billie Jean: “What Kylo?”

Kylo: “Your wolf is too close to the surface. You need to calm down.”

Billie Jean: “I am calm, I'm fucking zen right now.”

Kylo: “Tell that to your wolf eyes..”

Billie Jean: “See, I'm fine. Now can we get a move on?”

In Kylo’s head: I’ve never seen Billie like this. She’s always been the calm one. The rational one. The Peacemaker. I've always been the hot-headed one. Billie’s Full of warmth not coldness she's showing off in the waves today. I know she's anxious about Conan But this is different. Billie’s not thinking tactically, With all the pent up fury in her. Maybe because we waited too long to save my uncle. Twyla told Juno that she couldn’t sense Conan’s wolf. I know Billie Heard this through our connected mine link. Now I fear we did wait too long. I hope they haven't killed his Spirit or his wolf will no longer fight for him. Now I can feel my rage boiling up.

Fang: “I can scent them. We're on the right track kid.”

Brooke: “Call me kid one more time.”

Fang: “Please don't shoot me. (Fang laughs). What's that around your neck? I know your damn family betrayed me. Ordered the Mystic Hunter's that attack my pack. I should kill you right now, and send your parents pieces of you.”

Brooke: “They still wouldn't care. No need to show me your veins. I hate to admit it but I was clueless back then. Trust me, I hate my parents more than I hate your kind. That's saying something. You hate Conan, You've got nothing to lose. Now this is your chance. Think of me as your backup.”

Fang: “Some backup you are. I can't believe I've come as low as this. Try not to die, ‘backup’. (Fang walks away)”

In Brooke’s head: Like hell I'm telling him about the Cure. This is secure around my neck. That's my backup.

Juno: “They're almost here.”

Kylo: “You can tell Kiani We're making our move now.”

Billie Jean’s Mindlink: “Kiani, it’s go time. (in court)”

In Kiani’s head: It's now or never. I hate not being there but I have to play this charade for the public. I anxiously squeeze my hands into fists. I think I'm drawing blood.

In Rocco’s head: I hear Asher’s Voice in my head saying they're about to make their move. I wish I was there as well. I always want to be there for my pack but I know they can handle this. We have to be here or the media would never believe we had anything to do with that ambush. Plus Kylo’s pack isn’t in the media.

Rocco’s Mindlink: “We’ll be alert.”

In Rocco’s head: I inform Asher, my beta. (Asher and Kai over the military cars)

Military Man: “W–what the- WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?!”

Military Woman: “We crashed sir.”

Military Man: “We didn't just fucking crash, something hit us. WHERE’S THE PRISONER? MOVE OUT NOW! He can't have gone far. Be armed and get ready to move out. Looks like his kind has come for him. (in the woods)”

Maia: “The military is searching for him. We're going to distract them. Get Conan to safety. Lay low. We’ll catch up with you both later. Kylo’s orders.”

Billie Jean: “Come on, we've got to keep moving.”

In Billie Jean’s head: I've never seen him so weak. He's not healing after the crash like we assumed he would. It's like he's almost human. What the hell have they done to him? He barely recognizes me.

Billie Jean: Dad, it's me, Billie.”

In the Military Woman’s head: Do our bullets even work on wolf shifters? At least it will slow them down.

Maia: “No killing, remember?”

Asher: “He'll walk it off soon.”

In Maia’s head: Well that nearly sucked.

Asher: “I hate guns.”

Maia: “Worst invention. Thanks, Kai.”

Kai: “Don't mention it. But we've got more to take care of.”

In the Military Man’s head: Those fucking beast.

Military Man: “SPREAD OUT! (Military Man shoots Juno)”

In Juno’s head: This is going to ruin my day. (Kylo screams)

In Military Man2’s head: You must be an alpha. Good Lord.

Military Man: “SHOOT TO KILL!”

Conan: “Go Billie, They need you. I know I taught you well. I'll be safe here.”

Billie Jean: “I'll be right back. (Billie fighting the military people). Are you both okay?”

Kylo: “DOWN!”

Juno: “What happened to no killing?”

Kylo: “THEY SHOT YOU! Billie, where’s Conan?!”

Fang: “Well if it isn’t the great Conan Stone. I see you're still missing and I. Last I heard you were in prison. Looking at you now… did they break you? Humans. They’re barbarians. But they never finished the job. Of course, your pack would try to save you but you know what I think? You died in that prison. Shane, I would have enjoyed a fair fight. Ahh well…HOW PATHETIC ARE YOU NOW! (Billie screams)”

In Brooke’s head: I feel the adrenaline rush through me as I aim. (Billie’s shot)

In Conan’s head: For the first time in months as I hear my daughter cry, I hear my wolf speak to me…

Conan’s Wolf: “I'm with you.”