"Where's Atohi?"
Waya and Chhaya sit on a log that surrounds a fire.
"I haven't seen him since school," Chhaya tells me.
I nod, trying to hide my frustration.
"He's probably locking lips with that demon bloodsucker," Waya says. I see the humor on his face.
"Don't remind me." I put my head back in annoyance.
I take my place next to Chhaya, placing my hand on her leg. She returns a touch, and I feel her soft skin on my hand.
Picking up Atohi's scent, I knew he was approaching. It did not take long for the aggravation to hit me with the scent I picked up with him.
"He wouldn't?" Waya asks.
In moments, they are in view approaching our little hangout. My eyes are fixed on the demon, my wolf growling and getting rowdy on the inside.
"Atohi get her out of here now." I feel my anger getting the best of me and desperately try to fight for control.
It's rampage time for the wolf. The desire to change was so strong in me. I want to tear her apart limb by limb. The only thing that prevents me from changing is the small chance that it could be Atohi's mate, and I could never hurt him like that.
"Listen Alpha please." I see his eyes pleading with me.
I take a deep breath, trying to relax the beast inside me.
"Atohi, get your dead friend out of here," the words hiss between my teeth.
"I love him, Yona." Her voice startled me for a moment. You'd think that for a demon, it would be deep and raspy, but it was sweet and genuine. I sensed a touch of innocence.
I nod. " Your name."
"Jane." She reaches out her hand.
I study Atohi's face for a moment. He so desperately wants me to shake her hand, I can see it all over his face.
I grab her hand in mine. Her skin felt smooth and warm, nearly like grabbing a human hand.
Did I just make a treaty with the demon I am sworn to destroy?