Chapter 4 The sleeping hunter

Kate's POV

Everyone was scared when they saw what was happening to him and wondered what was going on and why he was acting like that.

More people came closer to see what was going on, and they started asking themselves, but no one could answer.

I must admit too that I'm scared of what's about to happen. I wouldn't want that to happen around this place.

Kira left my side and quickly went to him and tried to cool him down. She knew the outcome of what was going to happen.

I slowly went to my bag to take a small bottle of water which had been soaked with wolfsbane.

I carry it along with me everywhere I go just in case of trouble.

"Shhhh. Get control of yourself, Aaron."

"Please, we don't want that happening here," she said silently to him.

Everyone watched as Aaron was groaning and grunting like someone who had been possessed.

Fortunately for everyone, Kira was able to prevent him from turning, which was a big relief for me.

If he had eventually turned in this place, then that means the place would be flowing with the blood of students.

After he had calmed down, they glared at us angrily and walked toward us.

"This is not over. You'll regret this, I promise you," Kira said.

"I'd advise you not to try anything stupid or you'll regret it," I said, glaring back at her.

"I like your courage; I hope you bring it along with you tomorrow," Aaron added, and they left.

Their last statement made me wonder what he was talking about and what was going to happen tomorrow.

"Is there anything happening tomorrow?" I asked my friends.

"We're having an experiment tomorrow at the outskirts of the city for two days," Emily answered.

"How come I'm just hearing about this now?" I asked, surprised.

"It was announced in class today," Abby also added.

"It's alright, we will see about that," I replied, then turned to Evan.

"How are you feeling?" I asked as I sat beside him and helped him nurse his bruise.

"I'm fine. It's nothing," he replied.

"You know, I'm surprised to see you beating the hell out of Aaron. That was so surprising," I said, which was the truth.

Seeing him take on Aaron like that was unexpected. Aaron was supposed to be the stronger one-unless he wasn't showing his true strength.

"I'm surprised as well. I was just so angry at that moment and couldn't think of anything else," he replied.

"I'm glad you're alright," I replied.

"Seriously guys, we really need to talk about tomorrow," Abby said.

"What if Aaron and Kira decide to attack us tomorrow? Those two are born for trouble, and I really don't think we should go for tomorrow's experiment," she added.

"I really don't have a good feeling about tomorrow. They really are up for trouble."

"I was thinking that we should apologize to them and save ourselves some trouble," Emily replied.

"Girls, calm down, okay? We held them down today, we'll do the same tomorrow if it comes to that," I replied.

"You mean you can hold them on your own because Evan won't be available tomorrow," Abby said, and I turned to him.

"Why?" I asked, surprised.

"Sorry, my parents and I are going somewhere tomorrow and we'll be back the next day."

"I'm sorry, I won't be able to join you guys," he replied.

"You should've informed us before now. I was even planning on surprising you tomorrow since it's your birthday," I said, disappointed, and he smiled.

"There's always another day for that," he replied.

"Does tomorrow being your birthday have anything to do with your outing tomorrow?" Emily asked.

"Yeah, something like that," he replied.

"Anyways, we are going to miss you tomorrow," I replied.

"So what do we do about Aaron and Kira?" Abby asked.

"We do nothing. Let's just see how tomorrow will be," I replied.

"I really hope we aren't putting ourselves in more trouble," Abby said as we stood up and left the premises.

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An hour later, after having two more lectures, I came home. Since my parents are not around, I'll have to do things myself.

I was heading to the kitchen when a knock came on the door. My heart skipped when I heard it, and I quickly went to grab a weapon.

I just made two werewolves angry today, and I know something like this is to be expected. It might be them outside to finish what we started in school.

I grabbed a shotgun and went to the door, ready to blast anyone at the other end. I checked through the peephole to see who was on the other side.

I heaved a sigh of relief when I saw the person and quickly went to hide the gun and straighten myself up, then opened the door.

"Hello, boyfriend," I said, smiling when I saw him.

"Hey babe," Josh said as I jumped on him and we kissed.

Yeah, I have a boyfriend, and his name is Joshua Kanaan. He's a police officer, and he's one of the good ones.

Actually, Josh and I met in an unusual way that I didn't think was possible.

I was arrested for fighting in the neighborhood, and Josh happened to be the one who arrested me.

He was just transferred to the city, and since then we became friends and things moved on from there.

"What are you doing here?" I asked excitedly as we disengaged.

"Well, I came to check up on you, especially when your parents aren't around," he replied.

"How did you know that?" I asked curiously.

"I saw your parents on their way out of the city," he replied.

"Of course. C'mon, let's go in," I replied as I grabbed his hand and led him inside.

"Hey, what's this on your neck?" he asked, pointing to my neck.

I guess he spotted the bruises on my neck, which I totally forgot about.

"Uhm. It's nothing," I replied as I went inside the house.

I knew he was going to flare up if he learned about what happened in school today.

"Nothing? That's not nothing. Don't tell me you got yourself in trouble again," he said.

"They left me no choice. It really isn't my fault," I replied.

"You could've just avoided any of it," he said.

"You weren't there, so you don't know what happened.

Those guys are nothing but evil. You can't just expect me to fold my hands and let them treat me like trash.

I had to defend myself," I concluded as I sat on the couch and he sat beside me.

"It's alright. I just don't like seeing you in trouble," he said.

"So now that your parents are out of town, let's get busy," he said, cuddling close to me, and I smiled.

"You're crazy. Don't have any funny ideas in your head because you'll be disappointed," I replied.

"Well, I'm off duty, so we're spending the rest of the day together," he replied.

"We'll see about that."

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Author's POV

Alan is a 47-year-old man and also the Alpha king. He's the strongest and most feared among the werewolves.

Some of the vampires are afraid of him, and they've wanted to get rid of him for a very long time, which proved abortive.

He didn't live in the city along with the others but stayed on the outskirts of the city, away from the vampires and the witches.

On every full moon, all the werewolves in the city would gather at his place for a ceremony.

And also, since it's going to be a full moon tomorrow night, they need to be together and transform together.

Alan was at his house along with his family when a car drove into the driveway.

A man with a full beard came out of the car, and Alan went to greet him.

"Greetings, my king," Ben said, showing a sign of respect.

"Hey Ben, I wasn't expecting you until tomorrow night," Alan stated as he invited him inside.

"Yes, I know. Actually, there's a situation in town that I thought I should bring to your attention," Ben informed.

"How serious?" Alan asked.

"Very serious, Alpha, and if we don't act fast, all of us will suffer," Ben replied.

"What's going on? Tell me," Alan said, interested in the topic.

"Where is your family?" Ben asked, looking around.

"They are at the back preparing for tomorrow's ceremony," he replied.

"C'mon, just tell me already," he added.

"There's a rumor in town that the vampires are trying to wake up a dangerous Hunter and use him against us," Ben informed.

"A Hunter? What Hunter?" Alan asked.

"I have no idea as well, but according to what I heard, this Hunter is strong enough to kill a hundred werewolves all by himself.

And right now, as we speak, the vampires are making the move to use him against us," Ben informed.

"How come we didn't know about this Hunter?" Alan asked, as it could be seen on his face that he was starting to get angry.

"The vampires are the oldest of the supernaturals, and that explains how they could learn about him," Ben replied.

"How do they intend to find this mysterious Hunter?" Alan asked again.

"According to my source, they are looking for a human family who will lead them to this Hunter," Ben replied.

"Have they found this family?" he asked.

"No, my king," Ben replied.

"Do we know who this family is?" he asked again.

"No, my king," Ben replied.

"I want you to gather more men and find this family before the vampires do.

And if you find them, bring them to me," he replied.

"Yes, my king," Ben replied as he stood up to leave.

"Thank you, Ben, and please don't fail me," Alan said.

"I won't, my king," he replied and went out immediately.

"BEN," Alan called before leaving the doorpost.

"Yes, my king," he replied, turning back to him.

"And if it happens to be too late, kill them before the vampires can secure the location of the Hunter," Alan commanded.

"Yes, my king."