Four

Cleo’s POV

We had spent the last six months searching for a coven of witches that would be able to tell me why my blood had been spelled. Something I learned from my wolf Freya. She came to me as the full mood hit its apex. I’d never experienced pain quite like it. I’d broken bones and injured myself countless of times, but never did the pain feel like it had when I shifted. The feeling of my bones snapping and rearranging was excruciating. Though once it was over a sense of pride flowed over me. Freya was bigger than the standard wolf and she was also a rusty colour with a white crescent moon between the eyes. I’d asked her what it meant and all she could tell me was that we were special. That our true parents had ‘special blood’, blood that ran through my veins. See after mine and my sisters chat, we went to see our Alpha before leaving our pack and saying goodbye forever. Let’s just say he was an arrogant ass. I mean yeh sure we were able to get hold of the adoption paperwork, but it didn’t bring us any closer to the truth. When we questioned our Alpha over the birth mother section being blank, he just shrugged his shoulders like he had no care in the world. Eventually we came upon a witch that was able to do a reading on me, it was similar to how Agatha had told my future only this time I didn’t need to spill any blood. This witch was able to confirm the adoption true, but the thing that caught me by surprise was when she mentioned I still had a connection to Daphne. Turns out my birth mother was actually my mothers twin sister, which explained the similarities between my family and myself. It seemed like we were forever going around in circles. Each time we thought one question had been answered we just ended up having more questions.

“You ready Daph?”

“Yep just got to get some snacks and we can hit the road” Daphne and I had learned not to stay in the same place for to long. We had already made the mistake of renting a place in Tallahassee only for people to become suspicious of us. Apparently, it wasn’t normal for two young girls to be living without an adult. The human world was incredibly different to the werewolf one. We figured two weeks max was all we could stay without drawing attention to ourselves. This way we could convince people we were only on vacation.

“Where to now?” Looking at the map we decided on Atlanta. We had heard about a group of rogues that lived there together after having formed their own pack. It was said to be a place where she-wolves and children could go for sanctuary.

“Well, it’s my turn to drive. You drove here and it took forever…” Daphne snatched the keys from me a triumphant grin on her face. We took the driving in turns, however she seemed to drive more than me as she thought I drove like a granny. She however was a reckless driver and had already crashed one too many times. I just wanted us to travel safely and preferably in one piece.

“So… Jackson?” Looking at Daphne I just laughed spraying my drink all over the front of the car. Jackson had been the guy on reception when we first checked in. The moment I saw him I felt myself physically dampen. I mean he was fucking hot. He wasn’t very tall, but he was muscley as hell and let’s not forget handsome. He had invited me out for a drink and after a talking to from my sister I agreed. One drink led to two drinks, and it ended with us in bed. He was amazing, the things he could do with his tongue left me wanting more. In the end we met up twice a week becoming friends with benefits. He had wanted more, but I didn’t. I knew I wasn’t going to be hanging around. Not to mention I didn’t want anything to tie me down.

“You saw the look on his face as we checked out. Need I say more?”

“He did look pissed. Never mind though aye. I hear Atlanta is full of hotties” My sister everyone. Always thinking of ways to get under a man.

The drive took three hours and by the time we arrived my ass was numb. We pulled up out the front of a motel that looked as though it was for rich famous people. The sign was brighter than any lights I’d ever seen. Had I not been for the wolf logo above the door I would have worried we were in the wrong place.

“Excuse me darling” A young guy walked into me as I stood there in my own world gazing at the sight before me.

“Oh, I’m sorry.” Apologising I went to move. That was until I got a good look at him. He had to have been in his early fifties. His hair short black with silver strands. For an old guy he was fine.

“No worries sweetheart. What’s a pretty little thing like you doing out in a big ole town like this by herself?” Fuck his accent was sexy. The mere sound of his voice had my knees wanting to buckle. Even Freya was howling in my head. Unlike other wolves she didn’t want her mate. Not after finding out he would be the reason we died.

“That pretty little thing is on a trip with her sister” Daphne came up behind me placing her arm over my shoulders. She claimed I needed to slow down with sleeping around, though I think she’s just jealous. Only one guys so far had showed her any attention and he was married.

“Well the names Todd and I hope to see you around”

“Yes, yes you will” And I meant it goddess I’d jump him. Laughing at me as I watched Todd leave, Daphne dragged me to our room. It was by far the biggest we had ever stayed in. There were two double beds, a sofa, forty-inch TV, a bar and by far the most luxurious bathroom I’d even seen.

The next morning, we made our way into the town and to the community centre that the clerk at the motel gave us directions to. The motel was run by wolves which worked out in our favour. They knew where the good witches were, and which would scam us. The community centre was where the Alphas office was. Her name was Sara. She was only thirty-one and had formed her pack off her own back with money she had worked her ass off to earn. She couldn’t promise us that we would get all the answers we needed but gave us her word she would try. I prayed she meant it as we would only be in town for two days. Having arrived the place was buzzing. People everywhere were rushing around as they got to work. Out of the corner of my eye I spotted Todd. While Daphne was distracted, I made my way over and followed him into an office.

“Well, hello again darling. To what do I owe the pleasure of your visit” My words became lodged in my throat as he spoke. Somehow his voice was sexier today, had that even been possible. “Come, take a seat” Walking over to the big wooden desk I sat down. Todd closed the door, my heart jumping when I heard the lock click. “Drink?” nodding in response he poured me a glass of water before taking a seat next to me and passing the glass. He placed his hand on my knee causing butterflies to swarm in my stomach. As I watched his hand, I could feel him staring at me. Was he waiting for permission?

“So, what do you do here?” Stupid question yes but his action was incredibly forward and had left me feeling on edge. “I really don’t feel much like talking about business. Not with such a pretty little thing sitting here” I wanted to ask him what he meant, but as he slid his hand up my thigh his words meaning became clear. Todd leaned forward, his lips meeting mine for just a second. It wasn’t at all what I had expected, it had been gentle and slow. Almost romantic. Opening my eyes, I realised he was watching me as if he was trying to gage my reaction. Before I could retaliate, he pounced. His lips smashed into mine with an all-new hunger. It was as if he had been deprived of this for all too long. He trailed his kissed across my chin and down my neck as his fingers fiddled with the buttons of my blouse. Slipping his hand under my bra he fondled with my breast, squeezing and twisting my nipple. This had been by far the roughest any guy had been with me. The scent of my arousal was quick to fill the room as his kisses stopped above my waistline. Lifting my bum off the chair he pulled my jeans and panties down in one swift move. His hands were rough on my skin as he forced my legs apart, his tongue diving into my wet folds. The wat he swirled it had my toes curling and back arching. As a moan went to leave my lips his hand covered my mouth muffling each sound I made. My hands tangled in the top of his hair holding it in place as I reached my orgasm. I felt him smile against me as he undid his belt and zipper. Standing from the floor he pulled his trousers down and the beast that sprung free fuck me was big. I hadn’t been with a wolf before so looking at the size of him I worried he would split me in two.