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18. The Wendigo

KIARA

‘Dad, the hospital just experienced a disturb-‘

The lights suddenly went out and I froze. Luckily it was still light outside but whatever had caused this was nearby.

‘Kiara, Why aren"t you home?' Dad called back.

‘I told her to go to the hospital.' Mum joined in.

‘I'm fine but something isn"t right here.' I replied, hearing the shrill scream of a nurse.

‘Kiara stay put!' Dad growled.

"Ok." Yes I lied.

I couldn"t just do nothing, something was wrong and I was probably one of the strongest ones around with most of the doctors' being omegas and the patients too injured to fight. I grabbed my staff from the hallway, rushing down the hall towards where I heard the scream. The smell of blood grew stronger and I stopped when I saw it. The disgusting creature looked partially wolf and partially human but not like a Lycan. It looked more like a deformed monster with its elongated limbs and the haunting look of hunger that filled its eyes as it ate parts of her body, making my stomach churn.

It was too late for the nurse, whose body had been torn to shreds. I felt sadness washing over me wondering who she was, I knew all the staff here. No one else was going to die, not on my watch. My defiant eyes turned towards the large monster.

"I'd make a nice snack." I suggested. I wasn't sure they could understand or what exactly their capacity of understanding was, but a girl could try right? "I'm sexy right?"

The Wendigo growled at me as it leapt over the shredded woman incredibly fast. I crouched down ready for it, it clawed out at me and I raised my staff aiming for its chest. I growled, knocking it back with all my strength. I had the upper hand with it being a tight place, it couldn"t manoeuvre as good as I could.

I knew one hit and I was dead. Last time I ran but this time I wouldn't, I had no weapon then. This time I did. The problem with Wendigos was, unlike Manangal's, their scent was very faint. Which meant in the dark, I'd be at a disadvantage. Thank Goddess it wasn't dark right now.

It lunged at me, biting onto my staff. I wrenched it to the side, slamming its head into the wall before I brought my claws out and slashed my hand through its side. It howled in agony, hissing as it backed away. I didn't give it a chance to heal as I ran towards it, bracing my weight on my staff I spun over doing a flip in the air. I grabbed one of the ceiling beams and kicked it square in the face. Letting go of the beam I wrapped my legs around its neck, grabbing it by the head and snapping it sideways, sending it careening backwards.

Letting out an unearthly growl that made the hair on the back of my neck stand up as it fell to the ground, but it wasn't dead. I felt its claws dig into my waist and I let out a gasp of pain. Jumping off it I grabbed my staff once more, still clutching my waist. Before I could do anything more, I smelt two very familiar scents - Dad and Alejandro's. They burst through the double doors two seconds later, both taking a second to take in the scene before the Wendigo leapt forward in a flash. Dad growled first, lunging at it and tearing its head off as he shifted in mid-air.

I saw Alejandro frown, his shirtless body making me want to lick my lips. Goddess, how long did it take to carve him to perfection…?

"Didn't I fucking say, we could use it alive." He growled at Dad who was now back in human form. I dared not look towards him, not wanting to be traumatised for life.

"I wasn't going to risk one alive in my pack." Dad said grimly. "Kiara."

"Dad, I'm fine."

"Didn't I say you were to say away?" Dad growled. I rolled my eyes.

"Dad, I was the strongest wolf here. It was my job to protect those who were weaker. Stop being so overprotective!" I snapped, I was frustrated.

"She's right for once. You should be fucking proud that someone stopped that thing or you would have lost a lot more than a couple of pack members." Alejandro said coldly, his dark glare on the Wendigo. He glanced at me and I didn't miss his gaze running over me, making my stomach twist and my heart race. He glanced at my staff before he walked past. His seductive woody scent made me want to inhale deeply but I resisted.

I saw the large gashes running down his back, through the tattoo on his back. How was he still moving with those?

"Kiara, go home."

"There are people who need attending to Dad. I'll go after that." I said quietly.

He sighed and gave a curt nod before he entered a side room, stepping out. I was glad to see he was covered. He motioned me to follow him but I hesitated. I glanced at Alejandro, his bloody back making me falter. Dad followed my line of sight and frowned.

"Behave." He said this warningly. I knew he wanted to assess the damage and was trusting me enough not to mess up. I nodded and he walked off, leaving me alone once again with the Alpha king. I knew I better behave or he would definitely not consider me leaving this pack. After that attack, I hope he doesn"t change his mind about letting me go.

"Not going to run after Daddy?" He mocked me, not even looking my way.

"I don't run after him. I stayed so I could check your wounds." I said, stepping closer to him. He stood up from where he had been crouched and turned towards me. My heart skipped a beat as he walked towards me, his dark eyes glinted but I couldn"t make out his emotions. He towered over me. Each step he took was with power and confidence, his aura oozing dominance and darkness. I didn't look away nor flinch under the power that he was clearly trying to pressure me under. He may be a king but I was the daughter of two Alphas.

"Did I ask for your fucking help?" He asked, backing me against the wall.

"I'm trying to be nice." I said. His lips turned up from one side in a cold, humourless smirk.

"I don't think nice is in your fucking nature."

"Oh yeah? Well, it's definitely not in yours. So, what is in my nature then?" I remarked, trying not to glare at the hunk before me.

"Being fucking reckless." He said, his eyes now flashing red.

I wasn't going to lie, I was confused. Didn't he say to Dad that I did good? He looked down at me as I glared up at him.

"So that's an issue for you now?" I growled, crossing my arms to try to put some space between us. He was close and every sense in my body was going crazy. His husky voice, paired with the words he spoke next, made my core throb and my chest pound wildly.

"No. I kinda fucking like it."

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