I listened to Cedric's werewolf footsteps, a while later, I heard softer footsteps coming down the stairs, it was Cedric in his human form- he had changed and put clothes on, wearing a white T-shirt and dark blue jeans, his feet still bare, he came closer to me and crouched down Infront of me, he looked at me with the same sad expression, I wasn't used to seeing his sharp features like that- he looked down at his hands and cleared his throat "I'm sorry Rain, this is all my fault, I shouldn't have left you with that bastard", I wiped my tears and looked at him "don't be sorry, you never knew what his intentions were, neither did I" Cedric nodded and stood up, he went to the kitchen, crossing and stepping over wooden splinters that remained from the door , he noticed the blood and the shattered glass near the kitchen table, he raised a brow and looked at me "he hit you?" I shook my head "I had a glass of water in my hand and hit him with it" Cedric's features turned to amusement "you dared to hit a werewolf? You are lucky he didn't tear and shred you" I nodded but then started to cry again, Cedric's face fell and he sighed, grabbing a new glass of water he came back and gave it to me "drink up, how are you feeling? Are you hurt anywhere?" I looked at my body which was covered in a cloth, instantly I remembered Jacks' weight on top of me and the tears and sobs came harder "Cedric, he…" sob "he…" I collapsed in sobs and cries.
To my surprise, Cedric took the glass from my hand and placed it on the floor, then he wrapped his arms around me and placed my head on his chest, I stilled and my eyes were like saucers, did Cedric just hug me? I was even more surprised when his hand touched my hair and soothed me "shhhh, I will punish him tomorrow, for now you calm down and try to rest, why don't you go upstairs and sleep in your room?" I nodded and moved to get up, Cedric let go and stood away to give me space- I stood up, but then the whole room swayed and my head felt like it weighed a ton, I felt myself falling but I hit a hard chest and felt strong arms embracing me.
Cedric
I looked down at Rain's face, she raised her eyes and met mine, my mouth felt dry as I held her flushed to my chest, under the thin table cloth I could feel her body- NO! What the hell is wrong with me? She's my brother's mate, I shouldn't lust over her, but then I looked again into those big hazel eyes, those red cheeks, her lips, what is she doing to me? A whisper broke my thoughts "Cedric…I can't feel my body" I looked into her eyes again but they soon shut and she went limp in my arms almost falling down, shit, I put one arm underneath her legs and the other on her back and raised her up, her head fell back, her hair tickled my arm and the table cloth threatened to fall off, fuck, it's been too long since I was with a woman, this isn't good.
I stood there holding her in my arms, I noticed her long lashes, her long neck and milky flesh, she was really beautiful, then my eyes fell on the tooth marks on her shoulder, did I really cause that? My inner wolf growled at me and shook its head in disappointment, how could I? My hate for the human kind blinded me and caused me to harm an innocent soul, now I feel too bad for her, how do I tell her- about Zevrus? What should I do?
I had left her with that fucker Jacks, I let my guard down while I knew what he's capable of, he already raped many human girls, every one he hunted he raped then ate. And I left her here with him all alone, I hope I showed up at the right time, I hope this is the first time he tried to rape her. I was on my way home with Cyprus and Jud when I heard her screams- I thought I was imagining things, but then she screamed my name "CEDRIC!" my wolf responded right away, I couldn't stop him and honestly, I didn't even try. When I broke down that door and saw her underneath Jacks while that fucker was drooling all over her, something inside me started to boil, and when she looked at me with those pleading eyes I just snapped, I growled at the thought but I stilled again as Rain moaned and squirmed in my arms, her soft moan makes her look and sound even more fragile, I closed my eyes and sighed.
"s-sir" Jud cleared his throat, my eyes snapped open and I snarled at him and held Rain's limp body closer to me, why am I being protective over her? What is happening to me? Jud's eyes went wide and he looked at Rain then back at me, but then his eyes turned back to Rain and lingered there, I followed his gaze and realized the cloth had partly fallen exposing one of her breasts, I growled and glared at Jud "get the fuck out!" he cowered back and swallowed hard then bowed his head, "forgive me alpha, but we have Jacks locked up in the cell as you ordered", I took a deep breath and clamed myself down, "alright, keep an eye on the fucker, tomorrow he will face his death", Jud nodded and kept his head down while he walked out the door.
I carried Rain upstairs to her room and tucked her into bed, I covered her well and then stood there watching her, I was tempted to lean down and place a kiss on her forehead but then again what the fuck am I doing? What am I thinking? - Rain, what are you doing to me?
I took a deep breath and walked out of the room, closing the door quietly behind me- I closed my eyes and refocused on the main issue here- Jacks. Outside Cyprus and Jud waited with their hands behind their backs, being with them since we were pups only reassures me that I can trust them with my life, I stood Infront of them, noticing Jud had his eyes narrowed at me as he studied me, I asked him straight "Jud, is there something you want to ask?" Jud blinked as if he was daydreaming, he shook his head and lowered his gaze, I nodded then looked at Cyprus "I want a full report about that son of a bitch, meanwhile Jud and I will descend the cells- I got some questions demanding answers" Cyprus gave me a curt nod and left while Jud and I began walking towards the cells.
The air turned heavier and colder as we went down the round stairs, our cells were designed underground in order to prevent escapes and as shelters for the women and kids in case of a war or an emergency. We reached Jacks' cell, he was pacing back and forth with his hands on his head, he stopped and looked at us then turned around so that he was fully facing us. I crossed my arms and spread my legs to show confidence and dominance, "I want to know why you dared to break one of the sacred rules with my brother's mate", Jacks scuffed "she hasn't been marked by your brother yet plus they didn't bond too" he exclaimed the in and out movement with his hands, disgusting asshole, " Zevrus claimed her as his mate in front of the whole pack of the men, that would be enough till he comes back, but you, as the fucker you are, couldn't keep your paws off of that girl could you?" , Jacks scowled "alpha, we've always shared human women among the men in the pack, this one is no different-" I cut him with a growl, "this one is different, I declared since day one that she is off limits" Jacks mimicked my posture "even for you?", that fucker!, I roared and hit the iron bars, making the whole room rattle "you dare speak to me with disrespect? I am your alpha! You will know your place!" I felt Jud's hand on my shoulder "alpha, that's enough, he's toying with you- don't let him get on your nerve" Jacks laughed "well, I think I just hit a nerve if you'll ask me", that was it, I grabbed the iron bars and with all my might I bent them wide apart and stepped inside the cell, Jacks didn't budge he smirked "well well, I understand now- poor Zevrus left and became another sample for the human scientists after the R.A.Ws caught him, it hasn't even been a week and you're already lusting over his fucking mate- that human bitch brought trouble with her!", when he was finished I was standing with my fists balled , the next thing I knew I was in my wolf form tearing him apart, blood splashed on the walls and oozed all over the floor, panting- I spat the last piece of his flesh from my mouth and walked out of the cell leaving Jud frozen in his place with his eyes wide as he stared at Jacks' torn body- parts of him were all over the place.
I dashed to the woods, I ran and ran- the burn in my lungs didn't match the burn in my heart, Jacks knew the truth, that my brother was captured and is now lying somewhere in a lab with his chest and stomach opened for those scientists to do whatever they wanted with him. I stopped at the lake in the middle of the woods, stepping closer to the water I bent down to drink, but then noticed the blood all over my muzzle and face, I looked at my hands and my fur they were soaked in blood, I decided to jump into the water to wash it off- I dived down then rose back up and got out, sitting at the age of the lake I thought about what Jacks said right before I tore him, he was right, the whole time I was gone my mind kept trailing off and I thought about Rain a lot, maybe it was because I was worried about making the wrong decision about leaving her with Jacks, at the end I was right, but so was him- my brother is gone and I already held his girl in my arms and felt something fluttering in my chest. I feel disgusted with myself but my wolf isn't regretting anything- does he feel something that I don't?
Looking at the full moon shining in the night sky I took a deep breath and let out a mournful howl, it's time for everyone to know that Zevrus is…dead.