Dr. Luna
Demon War: Rise of the Alpha Chapter 45

Wyatt walked down a long corridor. A crimson carpet runner ran over the wooden floor. The walls had pictures of witches of the past with an occasional lit candle hanging off of it. He lifted his nose trying to smell something... anything but the burning incense. But it was no use. The strong smell was heavy throughout the whole upstairs, dulling their senses. Kade trotted up to Wyatt's side feeling uncomfortable with the situation. When they came to the end of the hall it branched in opposite directions. Wyatt looked in both directions. His wolf tried once again to smell the air in vain. He looked down each hall as he debated which direction to take.

We aren't splitting up so that better not even be a thought in your head. Kade said as his wolf looked up at his Alpha. He promised Lilly and Tyler he would look out for their son and that is just what he was going to do. He was worried about Sam but there wasn't anything he could do about it at the moment. For now, he would protect their Alpha.

Honestly, the thought did cross Wyatt's mind. But he was afraid of what would happen to Kade if there was trouble in his direction. They would be stronger together and he had to keep his pack safe.

Kade look! Wyatt tilted his head down towards the end of the right end of the hall. At the very end a light flickered in the darkness into another room. It was as if it was beckoning them to come that way.

As if a trap couldn't get more obvious. Kade snorted and shook his head.

We already know this whole place is a trap yet we are still here. Wyatt looked down at his father's old Beta. There was no turning back now. They were in too deep. They were here to finish things. Where are the witches that were supposed to be our back up? Kade turned his head back and growled.

Wyatt looked backwards. He was right. The witches never followed them inside. He was under the impression that a couple witches would be with each group just in case and yet his were not with him. He wondered if the other witches had stayed with their groups. If not, why? Were they waiting to see if they were needed? It seemed more like someone had told them not to enter the manor. No matter. They would take care of whoever was in their way even without their aid.

Stay alert. Wyatt growled to his pack as they quietly began to make their way towards the light. He knew it was a trap. They knew he knew it was a trap. What were they planning?

Jin made it to the bottom of the stairs with Sam at her side. He was staying protectively at her side since the others had ran off without them. She peered into the dimly lit room. The basement was cold, and both the floor and the walls were stone. A small light bulb flickered against the wall lighting up parts of the floor. The floor had old blood stains splattered in certain areas and black mold grew from the dampness.

Jin's stomach turned as she looked at the place. She could feel the ill intent of the area. Whatever had happened down here had left an ominous feeling in the air. She looked up trying to locate the pack of wolves. She walked towards the end of the room where there was another door that had been broken down. She felt Sam's fur brush by her side as he kept close. At this moment they only had each other. The rest of their group had blindly run off into who knows what.

Loud whimpers soon echoed off the stone wall. Jin licked her bottom lip and looked down at Sam. He had his ears up twitching back and forth as he listened to the painful cries. They didn't know what they were walking into, but they had to help. Another loud yelp was heard. Jin squeezed her fists and looked ahead in determination. Whatever was happening it was up to her and Sam now. She hurried to the doorway and looked inside.

Her mouth fell open as her breath caught in her throat. Wolves were sprawled over the ground whimpering in pain. On the other side were two witches who were glowering down at the one wolf left standing. Tony stood in between his pack and the witches on shaky legs. One of the witches raised her hand about to land another blow upon the wolf.

"Enough!" Jin yelled as she ran in front of Tony with Sam at her side. He snarled at the witches, but their focus was on Jin. They seemed quite curious about her.

One of the witches tilted her head looking at her. "Well whose side are you on, demon?"

Jin's eyes widened. "Wait what?" Jin looked at Sam with a confused look and then back to the two witches.

"You can drop the act already." The other witch said in minor annoyance. "You're in the way so if you could stand aside."

Jin narrowed her gaze on the witches. "How long has it been since you sold your souls to the demons or more specifically Leoric?"

The witch to the left let a cruel smile raise over her lips. "I'd say it was the day Meryl gave the demons the location of where the dhampir lived."

Jin gasped and she raised a hand up over her mouth. "What?" She whispered out.

The other witch chuckled. "And since when does a demon work with werewolves?"

"You are the ones responsible for... so the reason her parents are dead now is because..." Jin felt a fire light inside of her. Her parents' location was also disclosed because it was so close to Freya's. They both lost their parents because of them. Jin looked down at her hands and something warm splattered over them.

She looked down at the sticky liquid and then her eyes shot up in shock. The two witched slumped down onto the floor with the life fading from their eyes. Blood trickled from their mouth and from the stakes that were lodged into their chests.

"I figured as much." Freya hopped in front of Jin and stared at the two lumps on the floor. She turned her head to look at Jin. "It's okay Jin. I figured Meryl was the one behind disclosing our location." She reached out and put a hand on her shoulder. "They aren't worth you soiling yourself over."

Jin reached her arms around Freya and hugged her. "You're okay!" Jin smiled as she let go of her friend."

"Of course I am." Freya looked at the other wolves as they struggled to their feet.

"Why are you here?" Jin asked, feeling relieved to see her friend unscathed.

"We heard the loud yelps from up the stairs. I immediately ran towards the sound. So, what happened here?" Freya looked at the other wolves who were hurt but nothing major.

"Tony ran off without us for some reason." Jin looked over at him and frowned. She watched as the Diamond pack that was with Freya trotted inside. Adam came up to Sam and then they all looked at Tony. Why had he run off like that? Freya gripped a dagger in her hand and quickly raised it. She took a protective position in front of Jin as she stared at another door in the distance. "We are not alone." She hissed out. She darted through the shadows and crept up to the door. One of the presence she had felt outside with in here. Though the really strong one had vanished. Maybe it had been the spell cast in the house she was sensing? In either case this was the inhuman one. And it was through this door. She could see Jin starting to come over. No Jin. Freya held a hand up. She was able to speak to Jin and Jason now. Ever since she had been accepted as Wyatt's fairy mate. It was an interesting feeling being connected to them. It was like carrying a part of them inside of her. It was nice for times like this when she needed to quietly communicate. She heard a loud noise in the room. She took in small whiffs in the air as she tried to discern what was on the other side of the door. Voices began entering Freya's head. She winced her eyes as she tried to pick apart the conversation.

I'm sorry, is everyone alright? I made a mistake. I am sorry you all suffered because of it. Everyone be prepared. We don't know what is on the other end of that door.

Freya looked up to Tony. She was hearing his open mind link communication with his pack. Now that was interesting. She could see he looked visibly upset and was pacing back and forth as he looked at his pack members. She was surprised she could link with him too. She pushed the noise out so she could focus. She would definitely bring it up to them later. But maybe she should wait for eavesdropping sake.

Freya stilled her mind as she focused on the source of energy. She was soon picking up a faint scent. She frowned as she furrowed her eyebrows. She pushed the door open and looked inside towards the corner. She tilted her head to the side and then she saw it. Her heart immediately sank. She took a few steps closer and a set of eyes narrowed at her.

A light brown wolf began to curl its teeth up towards Freya.

"Ah ah ah. I wouldn't go disrespecting your queen. You don't want to start off on the wrong foot... do you?" Freya then narrowed her eyes on the wolf. What is your name? She watched the wolf stiffened in shock as Freya began to work on the silver bars. Surprisingly they didn't bother her even though she was a werewolf. Must be because she is a hybrid? Or maybe a special skill of hers?

Sadie Freya heard a timid voice answer her.

Sadie... how long have you been here? What have they done to you?

I've been here for a couple weeks I think. They were testing my blood and how it reacted with different potions.

Freya felt a chill go through her veins. They were testing a werewolf's blood. She felt a pit form in her stomach. They were working on something for Wyatt.

"Freya?" Jin whispered as she peaked in. Sam and Adam were also by her side.

"They knew we were coming... they were preparing for it. This was all a trap for Wyatt." Freya blurred past them. Her heart was beating wildly. She had to find Wyatt. Whatever they were working on it was to use against Wyatt. She had to protect him. She had to get there before they could use whatever it was they had been working on.

Tony watched as the others sprinted out of the room leaving him and his pack alone. He went to follow but the scent hit him again. This time it was stronger. He cautiously walked into the other room. His heart was racing as he continued to breathe in the intoxicating scent. He looked into the corner of the room. A light brown wolf lifted her head up and their eyes met with the other. MATE.

The door was slightly cracked open and it was narrow. They would have to enter one wolf at a time. Wyatt and Kade stood side by side looking at the door.

I'm going in first. Wyatt said not taking his attention off of the opening in front of him.

Kade didn't like this idea. But he also couldn't argue it. Wyatt was the Alpha and he knew he would never be able to get him to relent over his decision. I'll be right behind you. Be careful. Kade looked at Wyatt and braced himself to sprint after him. Wyatt dashed inside and Kade was following on his heels. SMASH.

Kade shook his head and rose to his feet. The world blurred for a moment and then he looked up. The door had slammed on him while he was halfway through it. He looked around. s**t. Wyatt was inside. Other pack members were clawing at the door frantically unable to get in. Kade regained his composure and crashed against the door. It felt like crashing into a solid cement wall. It didn't budge at all. This was the work of magic. He heard a slight whimper from the inside of the room. He paced back in forth snarling. He couldn't get inside. He couldn't get to Wyatt. He could hear but that was it. He couldn't smell anything because of the incense. He had no clue what was going on.

When he heard a yelp come from the room, he charged into the door again. He crashed into it with such force that he heard the c***k of his shoulder blade from the impact. He ignored his own pain. He was focusing on the only pain that mattered right now... Wyatts.