I watched him with a new found curiosity, weighing my options. If I go with him, I could be so much more than what I am, I'm already finding out that I'm so much more than a werewolf, I'm a monster, but I'd most likely be endangering all the people I care about, we could create a safe place for everyone. Power corrupts people, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. He could protect our community, or possibly bring it to his knees.
"What if you're lying? And I still have many, many reasons not to trust you." I say, clinging to Carlos.
"Please Charlotte, what more can I do, the only ones in danger are the pitiful humans."
"We don't need to kill them, at least not all of them, the vast majority of them don't even know we exist, and you've deprived someone of their mate, when will Miriam get to see Carlos?"
"The humans are disgusting, and the few that do know about us are likely wanting to kill us every chance they get, the world would be infinitely better off without them, secondly, Mary can see Carlos whenever she wants."
"Miriam, not Mary."
"Yes, yes sorry."
I looked at him through narrowed eyes, I had a gut feeling telling me that there was a bigger picture, and it was pretty obvious, I'm sure he had intentions of bringing the werewolf community as well as the human one either to extinction, or at his mercy.
"Don't fear me, we could rule both worlds together, the humans and us could one day live in peace under our protection, under our rules."
He started taking steps towards me, he had unreadable emotions in his eyes.
"We'd rule with an iron fist, those who defy us will soon bend to our rules, our kind will be safe, just say the word, and I can make you a Queen."
He was now standing right in front of me, looking down, I stared at him for a moment, and soon my fear was replaced by raw lust. I bit my lip and pushed away gently from Carlos, I stepped towards him and because of the close proximity, he took a tiny step back. I looked into his eyes, he looked at me confused before catching on and picking me up, I wrapped my legs around his waist and pulled my hands through his silky dark hair.
"Leave now boy."
"Please don't speak to him like that." I ordered him whilst tightening my grip on his hair, his face softened. I turned to Carlos.
"Can you just go for a minute Carlos, please?" He nodded and then flew off somewhere. I felt Koi move his hand to the small of my back, he started rubbing small circles. I turned back to face him but before I could even focus on his face he pressed his lips to mine, my heart fluttered uncontrollably, I couldn't help but give into his dominance.
I felt a change in his pattern and released he was looking for permission to enter my mouth, I slowly and gently parted my lips and he immediately thrust his tongue into my mouth, I tugged on his hair, gaining a soft moan from Koi, I don't know what I was doing at this point, but fuck me it felt good.
He broke off to catch his breath before violently kissing my neck, sucking and nipping, I moaned through the painful pleasure, it was in that moment that I realised what was about to happen, and I was far too late to stop it.
He thrust his canines deep into my skin and I screamed, waves of pain flowing through my body. I pushed at his chest but to no avail. Eventually it became too much and I sunk into his body, goddess he smelt good, the pain quickly subsided, replaced with unbearable pleasure, I moaned once again and clawed into his back, I felt the monster breaching the surface so I let her out, I had much longer claws and some animalistic instinct of mine drove me to dig them deep into his skin.
He let out a monstrous growl and I felt his whole being shift, I turned to look at him, he took his teeth out of my skin and licked my blood off of his lips, he smiled, the beast was satisfied, I looked only to see no mark, confused I touched the skin, the only thing there were two teeth sized marks. Before I could ask him about it he began walking in the direction of the original clearing where he dropped me from about 10,000 feet. He looked up, I did the same, nightfall had finally come and the sky was especially beautiful. I was admiring it when I felt myself being lifted higher and higher, I heard the steady beat of his wings as we rose. I turned my face towards him and looked deep into his eyes, I would give anything to rule this world with him, we could be so powerful together, it was going to take a lot of effort to control him, but that could wait, for now, I wanted to live, I wanted to feel alive in his arms and actually believe that two monsters could make a difference for the beast of the night, the werewolf community.
I leaned in and gave him a small peck on the lips, and then whispered the words I thought I'd ever say to him, the words that gave me hope that the world we live in is about to change.
"I love you."
He looked at me with surprise, it quickly changed to pure admiration, he placed his forehead against mine and whispered back to me, the words making my heart flutter.
"I love you too, my Queen, Mine."
I smiled uncontrollably
"Yours."
He kissed me passionately, gripping me tight against his warm body, I was enclosed in his warmth despite the cool night air, his wings went limp and we fell for a few seconds, he opened them again and I pushed off, stretching my own wings, I circled him before returning to his touch.
He lowered us down onto a large rock, higher than the trees. He sat me in his lap facing outwards, overlooking the entire forest, it seemed to stretch for miles. I held out my hand and smiled against the cool, crisp air. Koi stuffed his face into my hair and inhaled, relaxing into the scent. I relaxed as well, melting into his body, I looked out towards where the sky seemed to meet the land.
"Do you really think we can make a difference? We're only two people and only one of us is in some way experienced."
He played with a strand of my hair, turning it over his fingers whilst contemplating my question.
"I know we can, Charlotte, you've seen what I can do, you have the same power, we can rule this world together, we can guide the werewolf kind to a safer and happier life, you and me."
"Promise?"
"I promise love, we will change the world."
As if upset for being left out, Carlos swooped in and landed in front of me, just barely on the rock, he seemed to have incredible balance. I placed my hand softly against his cheek and he leaned into his, closing his eyes. Koi reached up and ran his hands through Carlos' hair, Carlos seemed slightly startled from the action, but gave in slowly.
"We will find a way to turn him back, I'm sorry Charlotte, you were right, I had no reason to do this to him."
"I know, it doesn't matter either way, he's lovely, no matter what creature he is."
Carlos opened his eyes and looked at the two of us, I looked at Koi with a pleading expression. He sighed but soon smiled before shifting me onto one knee and reaching for Carlos, he moved back a bit but I reached out for him as well.
"It's ok Carlos, come here."
He moved forward and Koi pulled him in closer until we were all in a huge group hug. Carlos looked confused but I shuffled towards him and wrapped my hands around his head, pulling him further into the hug. I ran my fingers through his hair much like I did to Koi and watched as he calmed down. This was what was wrong with the world, everyone takes the fist chance to get rid of something that seems threatening, they torture and kill creatures that seem like a danger to them, yes Carlos is extremely dangerous, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let anyone hurt him.
"We are going to change the world Carlos, will you help us?"
He looked at me, and then towards Koi who was too busy playing with my hair to probably notice what was going on.
Carlos looked back at me and thought real hard for a few seconds before nodding softly, I smiled and tried my best to control the tears. I pulled him back towards me and whispered softly to him, a promise that I swore on my life to uphold.
"I'm going to get you back to Miriam, we are all going to be happy and safe in our new world."
I looked back into Koi's eyes, I caressed his cheek with my thumb, he leaned down and kissed my softly in response.
We were going to change the world, and hopefully I could throw a bit of change into Koi's heart.