Chapter 5 New place

I turned onto a back road that looked like it had been used for dirt biking, most likely by underage kids. It was empty, not a soul in sight, and was well hidden. The end of the road backed onto the forest and I parked near the edge and got out. I surveyed the area once more, making note of possible escape routes that I could use if need be. I was satisfied with my choice and it was here that I waited, hoping my intuition about these guys was correct. I had been waiting there, leaning against my car, for over two hours and it was beginning to get dark but it didn't matter.

I would wait all night if I had to, it wouldn't have been my first overnight job and most likely not my last. That's when I felt them. They were coming from the north east, slowly. I got up and looked directly into the trees though I could see nothing. I stood therefore a moment but nothing happened. I took the first step. "Oliver..." I called "...I know you and the others are there. I would like to speak with you if that's all right?" There was silence for a long time. They were in their other forms still and while I could pick out individual wolves there was a definite human connection between them. Things just keep getting more and more interesting it seems. At that moment a wolf the size of a horse and black as the night sky emerged from the trees and bared its teeth. While I displayed no emotion, inside I was shocked and I had to admit a little afraid. I took a deep breath, swallowing my fear, and slowly stepped forward, "I don't mean any of you any harm I just have some questions not only about you and your... uhm abilities" man I sounded stupid, "...but the vampires nearby." Though it was hard to interpret his emotions in his current form I could tell I hit a nerve. He looked deeply into my eyes for a moment before he booked it out of there and ran back into the trees. "Hey, come back!" I yelled angrily after him. Well that was rude. My fear was quickly replaced by annoyance. I waited patiently for about five minutes, they had not left but also made no attempt to approach me. I thought about going after him into the trees when I felt not just him but the rest of them change back. It was definitely a unique feeling, spiking my curiosity once again. Oliver emerged from the forest in the same sweats he was wearing earlier, the others at his flanks and looking at me with unreadable expressions. If I didn't know better I would say they were brothers. Oliver had his guard up as he came closer and I had a feeling I wasn't the only one looking for answers tonight. He walked up to me, stopping a few feet away, and I noticed he was shaking slightly. "Explain who are you and how do you know all this?" he demanded in an authoritative and superior tone. He literally looked down at me, both in his demeanor and size. That may work with his pack but no way in hell was he going to speak like that to me and I replied with obvious anger. "Excuse me! I'm the one asking the questions and I would appreciate if you used a little less attitude in your tone. I haven't done anything to harm you or your... pack." I took a step closer to him and stared at him, any fear gone. I refused to back down. I didn't care if he had a good 7 inches on me and changed into a giant ass wolf, I could take him. His eyes blazed for a moment but after a deep breath he merely smirked and his shaking began to slow. That wasn't exactly the reaction I expected. He signaled for the rest of them to join him and they moved quickly to his side. I was surprised how graceful they were, considering their size. I quickly picked out Lance and the one who was with him earlier, there were eight all together. He opened his mouth to speak but I cut him off in an attempt to not only make peace but to move things along. We were both stubborn, I could see that so decided I needed to make the first move. "How about compromise?" I asked politely. "We're listening" He said simply. It was clear that he was acting as spokesperson for the rest of them. I don't know why the others allowed that, I could never let someone speak for me. "I'll ask a question and you can ask one in return. Though I want the truth, no bullshit" I stated firmly. He deliberated for a moment and glanced at the others. They seemed willing enough. "Fine, though we expect the same honesty in your answers." I smiled slightly, just glad to be moving forward at last. "Ok. First off, and no offence intended, what are you exactly?" "We're werewolves." He ended it there. I had so many more questions but we had made a deal and I merely nodded. At least my assumption was right and that was one less thing to worry about. Just another million questions to go and I'd be set. "Well you seem to know our names, some of us at least, therefore it is only fair that we know who you are." He no longer seemed angry, merely curious and definitely cautious. It was an easy question to answer, though I wasn't too thrilled about it regardless. I debated for moment, wondering if I should lie knowing I could do it convincingly, I even had a few pieces of fake ID to prove it. In the end, however, I decided to honour our agreement. "My name is Monica." He nodded and seemed satisfied with my answer.