Dr. Luna
Demon War: Rise of the Alpha Chapter 17

Wyatt poured himself a cup of coffee and sat down at the table next to Sam and Renee. Adam and Winston were already doing patrols. It had been days since Kelsie had told them about the potential demon problems. Since then, Wyatt had increased patrols. They had caught whiffs of the demon wolves but only slightly. They were close but hadn't made a move yet. They were staying very alert and being extra cautious. Pack members were not permitted to leave the pack grounds without obtaining proper permission. Daily, Wyatt would lead a small patrol outside the perimeter and do a deeper loop in the neutral territory.

"Jason and Jin are taking their time this morning." Sam smirked as he took a bite of his eggs.

Wyatt grinned and nodded his head. Jason and Jin had announced their relationship to the pack. The moment the pack heard Jin was Jason's mate they immediately accepted her and felt more comfortable around her. They had been spending their mornings tucked away in each other's arms and could barely be separated. He had never seen his brother this happy or so in love. He was very thankful for Jin. Jin brought so much to their lives. She was a gift for the Diamond pack. One that he would protect with the might of the pack. Even from the demon huntress if necessary.

That was another thing. They haven't heard anything from this huntress. Maybe she wasn't coming? That or she still hadn't arrived. She could have ran into trouble on the way to the Diamond pack. After all, the demons were swarming throughout the area. In either case he was relieved. Him and Jason were both worried about her arrival and what that would mean for Jin. They never mentioned a word of it to Jin though. They didn't want her to be worried. The poor girl has had enough worry and sorrow in her life without adding to it.

Renee turned her head and then whispered. "Here they come." She giggled quietly and then lifted her orange juice to her lips.

Jason held his arm around Jin as the two of them descended the stairs together. Jin was giggling up at Jason at something he said and he flashed a wide smile down at her. He scooted out a chair and helped Jin into it, then pushed the chair back in for her. He then took a seat beside her.

"No coffee again today?" Wyatt smirked as he breathed the aroma of his own cup in through his nose.

Jason frowned and grunted. "No. If I have any coffee, I won't get to taste Jin's lips for hours and that's a drug I can't go without." He then winked over at Jin as a smile spread back over his face. She never said he couldn't have coffee but she refused to kiss him right after he drank it. She couldn't stand his breath even after he brushed and mouthwash. For now, it wasn't worth it for him to go without her touch.

"Aww so sweet. Sam, would you give up coffee for me?" Renee batted her eyelashes at him.

"Sure will sweetheart. But you have to give it up too." He gave her a crooked grin and she giggled.

"Yeah, that isn't happening. I love you but I love my coffee more." Renee giggled as Sam grabbed his chest feigning heartbreak.

"Sam, I'll be taking patrol three on the extended run today. Please make sure they are ready to go." Wyatt met with Sam's eyes.

"You think that's a good idea? There are a lot of young and inexperienced wolves in that group." Sam frowned and stared at his cup intently.

"They've got to get experience. Plus, me, you and Jason will be there." Wyatt shrugged thinking the three of them were a force to be reckoned with without the others.

"And me." Jin chimed in as she bit into her toast.

Jason growled lowly and looked at her with a frown. "No."

Jin raised her eyes to Jason and then straightened her shoulders. "I wasn't asking for permission. I'm coming. I'm Wyatt's guardian too now."

"Jiiinnnnn, I don't want you leaving the pack borders." Jason whined trying to go with the cute approach.

Jin leaned forward and kissed his cheek. "You're adorable but I am still coming. And if you keep insisting that I am not then I guess I'll be moving back into my room for a while."

Jason's eyes flickered at that. He studied her wondering if she was really serious and by the look in her eyes she was. Damn. That wasn't something he could not go without either... He snorted from his nose and furrowed his brows down. He lost. He couldn't tell her he was worried about the demon huntress being out there. Though he knew he would still rather have her in the pack territory even without the huntress.

"Stay close to me Jin. I mean it." Jason growled and then grumpily took a bite of his bacon.

Jin winked over at Wyatt who was smirking in his coffee cup. His brother had just got worked down so effortlessly. Having Jin around was like having a Jason beast tamer around.

"I want to leave within the hour so hurry it up Jason or I'm leaving you behind." Wyatt stood up followed by Sam and Renee.

Renee leaned over and kissed Sam on the cheek. "I'm heading over to your parent's. I'm meeting Susan there and we are teaching the young pups today. Be safe out there." Sam smiled and nodded. "Have fun."

Wyatt shifted into his wolf and walked in front of the third patrol. A lot of the wolves were young, and some were just inexperienced. He could see the different levels of energy between them. Some were excited and bouncing around while others seemed a bit nervous and had their tails tucked. Sam's black and white wolf walked up behind the enormous grey wolf. Since Wyatt became the Alpha King, his wolf was even larger then before (who knew that was possible?). And when he shifted a powerful aura radiated around him and those close to him. They were guessing it was like an extra power buff that extended to his allies. Sam could also feel the extra strength when he was near Wyatt.

Jason's bear stomped up to Wyatt. On his back Jin was perched as she looked down at all the other wolves. She was running her hands through his luscious brown fur and was excited for the patrol. Wyatt had accepted both Jason and Jin into his pack as the werewolf king. It was something he wanted to try to do. He wanted to integrate them into his pack fully. And it worked. They could receive mind links now from the Diamond pack and not just through him.

Wyatt looked back over their group. They were finally ready. Everyone this is just a patrol. Just be alert and pay attention. This is not practice. There is no goofing off. Let's have a safe run.

Yes, ALPHA. They patrol answered in unison.

Wyatt trotted ahead of the patrol with Sam and Jason right on his flanks. They left the pack territory and headed deeper into neutral grounds. The sun was brightly shining, and the rays played with them through the trees. A light breeze followed them and swirled through their fur coats keeping them cool.

Jin stayed perched on Jason's back enjoying the ride. She looked out in the horizon and at the beauty around them. She noticed the pace slowing down a bit and she refocused on what was going on around them. She could see Wyatt's wolf looking forward with his ear's perked up. Sam and Jason were both sniffing the air and testing it for a scent.

Demons. Wyatt's voice came through the mind link. Demon wolves are close.

Wyatt turned his head and looked back at his patrol. He nodded his head to them and looked directly at each of them. Remember your training should we get attacked. Stay together as a group.

A couple of the wolves whimpered quietly. Their ears went back, and their tails tucked. Though most of them had their tails upright and wagging. They were excited to finally maybe see some action. The more confident wolves took to the front while the few timid wolves moved to the back of the small pack.

Jin... Jason linked through their mate mind link.

Jason, I can help. Don't worry about me. Jin hugged his back and kissed his furry head.

Wyatt brought the patrol forward with a slower pace. As they came upon a small dip he froze. The hair on his back stood up and a low growl reverberated in his chest. Several demon wolves were walking out to face them. Blaze began to throw his nose up in the air sporadically. A new scent rose from the demon wolves in front of him. As he studied the wolves a small whimper sounded from him.

Our mate. Our mate is down there. Blaze whimpered looking at the demon wolves that were starting to snarl at them.

WHAT?! Our second chance mate is a demon wolf? What the hell moon goddess?! s**t. Now what? I have to kill my second chance mate?! Wyatt snarled back to Blaze.

Blaze shifted a bit in confusion. He had a duty to protect his pack. Even if it meant killing his second chance mate. The moon goddess had to hate him. This was the cruelest thing he could have ever imagined.

Suddenly the demon wolves led the charge. They clashed with the third patrol snarling and snapping teeth at them. Jin pushed a surge of wind at the unsuspecting demons stopping them briefly. The Diamond patrol lunged into the demons. Fur was soon flying, and the scent of iron began to float into the air. Jin hopped backwards off of Jason knowing he wouldn't engage with her on his back. She would help the less confident wolves in their battles from the back. Jason and Sam charged forward knocking the demon wolves around.

Wyatt was frantically smelling the wolves as he fought with them. He was effortlessly taking them down. They were no match for him as an Alpha let alone as the Alpha king. Mini battles ensued around him. The ground was being stained crimson and the sickening smell wafted around them.

Two other groups of demon wolves charged out from either side. About forty demon wolves were now jumping into the battle. This was an ambush. They were waiting for them.

Jin swirled an angry windstorm directing it at one of the groups of wolves. While Jason went bowling for demon wolves. Knocking their bodies around like they were rag dolls. Wyatt also sent a strong gust forward giving his warriors a small breather from the onslaught. The heavy scent of his mate filled his nostrils even over the blood smell. He was devastated. She was here somewhere. And she was here to kill him.

Four brown blurs shot past Wyatt and into four of the demon wolves who dropped over dead immediately. Then another four brown blurs repeated from the trees doing the same thing. Another four wolves fell to the ground.

From the trees a person cloaked in black dropped between the Diamond pack and the demon wolves. Another set of brown stakes flew from her hands and sank into more demon wolves. She straightened up and flung her cloak to the side. She raised a set of daggers from her side. Her rich auburn hair swayed in the wind as her green eyes met with her adversaries. Her pale skin almost reflected in the sun as she dug her combat boots into the dirt beneath her. At incredible speed she pushed off from them. Slashing the demon wolves at a blinding speed. A small smile was planted over her face as she continued to take the lives of demons around her. It wasn't until they were dead, all of the demon wolves, that her frenzied attacks stopped.

The girl stood with her back to the Diamond pack. She took in a few deep breaths as she came down from the high of killing. Blood dripped off of her dagger that she finally lowered back down.

"Freya? Freya is that you?" Jin bounced in front of the girl dressed in black tight pants and a black tank top shirt.

"Jin?! You're alive?" Freya knew from the green hair immediately who she was.

Jin smiled. "You look so different. You are beautiful and all grown up."

"Look who is calling who beautiful. I thought you were dead Jin. When everything happened... My mother hid me behind a spell. After they were killed, I ran to your place and your house was destroyed. I heard they hung your bodies outside of the demon lair. I thought you were dead."

"My parents were killed by the demons, but I was taken and enslaved. Up until just a couple years ago. I'm so happy to see you again." Jin smiled and hugged Freya.

A hug. This was the second time she had been hugged in so long. The first time was by Rhea. Jin had been enslaved?! How was she like this? How was she this happy person? Freya frowned and wrapped her arms around Jin. "I'm so sorry. Had I known, I would have come for you."

Jason growled and stared at Freya. Freya looked up at the bear with no emotion. What did he want her to be afraid just because he growled? She was a dhampir. She didn't fear him. She instead stared at him blankly. "I think it would be easier to talk if you took your human form."

Jin took a step back from Freya and looked over at Jason as he shifted. She held her hand up for him to come near her. "Freya this is my mate. Jason this is Freya. We used to play together as children."

"Jason?" Freya said and then reached into her pocket handing him a letter. "This is from Rhea for her brothers Jason and Wyatt." She studied Jason and sensed his energy. "You are almost exactly the same in energy and stature as Cody. Interesting."

Freya felt a rough grip on her arm. She turned her head to see a set of silver eyes and ebony hair. His eyes were glaring at her. The moment her eyes clashed against his, her vampire side spoke out loudly. Mate. Oh, bloody hell. She could see he looked agitated and angry. She felt his grip on her arm tighten as she looked up.

"Take the patrol back, NOW." Wyatt growled out and then pulled Freya away from everyone. "NOW SAM AND JASON!" He roared loudly without turning back around. The power that surged through his voice made Sam whimper and jump back. He immediately barked at the other members to lead them away. Jason stared at him with Jin at his side. He could see how enraged Wyatt looked and he didn't want to leave him. But it was clear he wanted to deal with the huntress alone. So reluctantly he followed the pack back to make sure they remained safe.

His grip on Freya was strong as he harshly pulled her along. Such theatrics. Freya thought. If he wanted to reject her, he could just do it. He didn't have to be all disgusted acting with her. She gathered this was Wyatt the Alpha of the pack and Rhea's other brother. For Rhea, she would tolerate this behavior. He might be her mate, but it was only until he rejected her. And from the way he looked at her that was about to happen any minute now. There was a menacing look in his eyes as he stomped through the woods. He finally stopped walking and he turned around pinning his gaze on her. He walked forward and pinned her against the back of a large tree. His eyes looked wild and agitated. He looked like he was trying to control his rage as his silver eyes shown on her. She quietly observed him and waited. Waited to hear the words that would bring her pain and make her more numb. It was okay. She was used to being unwanted. And pain would at least let her feel alive even if it was for but a moment. The increased numbness... that part was going to be hard.