I packed up my bags, struggling to keep my emotions from competing with my logic. It was time to move past this chapter and go forward to my destiny. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t understand how my father died. The hunting crew was leaving in the morning and I intend to be on the RV with them. I was going to avenge my father’s death, which was certain.
When Abel showed back up at the farm with his parents, it was clear what would happen next. Their safety would always be in jeopardy as long as we didn’t make it clear to other Supers out there that werewolves are the superior race, and we will not allow it to be broken. His mom and dad were flabbergasted in the beginning, until his father admitted to hearing of an uncle that was a were, he always believed it to be a fable but now it was clear from where the recessive gene came. I was furious with Arien over him turning Allie into a vampire. A part of me mourned for the friendship that never would be. The girl with the haunted eyes that loved fashion, she was gone to be an unnatural killer. After I find and kill the person responsible for my father, I’ll hunt for the cure for Allie… if it isn’t too late.
The hardest part of all, the part that hurt the most, the one thing that I was so sure of, the one person I always turned to, my beautiful Oakley, I wasn’t sure of anymore. My thoughts taunted me, I couldn’t help but wonder how my dad wasn’t protected. Why wasn’t Oakley any better at protecting him? I couldn’t shake it, no matter what I did. The one I was imprinted with was the one that would hurt the most. I couldn’t help it, I had to go.
The sun came up over the horizon, hazy with promised heat for the day. The Pack all met outside to see me and the hunting crew of five off. Parker, Jake (the Alpha from Dallas), Chris, Dennis, and I. Oakley watched me confused and finally realization set in that I was going with them, and I hadn’t said anything to him. I told him I was sorry but I had to go, I had to be the one to bring my father’s murderer to justice. I hugged him as the tears spilled from my eyes.
I turned and put my arms around Abel, “Abel, I love you more then I’ll ever be able to say. You’re pretty perfect in my book. Take care of everyone, you’re going to be a great leader Abe. You’ve taught me more than anyone ever has and I look forward to this new regime with you as the leader. Keep an eye on Oakley, he’s going to need your friendship now more than ever. For what it’s worth, I think Chrissy is a great girl.” I kissed him on the cheek.
“You sure are making it sound like you’re not coming back.” Abel said.
“I hope I am back soon, but after what happened to my dad, I just don’t know.” I turned and looked at everyone and yelled. “If I hear you gave Abel a tough time while I’m gone, I will kick your ass, and you know I can.”
As we drove off, I watched them through the RV’s window; my heart was shattering into a million pieces. What the future would hold, I didn’t know; but I knew this was just the beginning and tomorrow was just a day away.