Chapter Five

Amara

"Are you sure you want to do this alone?" My father had asked me after I finally decided to initiate him on the plan to go fetch Dera from that asshole.

I had been planning this since I returned after I discovered what her family had done to her. I mean, why on earth would anyone let their daughter go through the stress of physical and mental abuse so much that you could barely recognise them on the phone. I wanted to see Dera living a better life which was why I decided that it was up to me to make things right for her.

My father had been more or less invested in trying to make me allow him to come with me but I already knew that it would be best that I handle all of this myself. Besides, it was an abuser that we were dealing with.

"Dad, I've not spent all this years training to be able to make my own decisions just so you could solve my problems." I said to him,

"But you're still my little girl and I would do better without having to worry about you being in trouble. Just say the word and I'll follow you. I promise, I will not be in your way." He offered.

I knew him like the back of my own hand. He was not just going to be in my way. He would be the highlight of the problems that I would face. So technically, the answer to his request would be no. A big fat no.

I walked over to him as I patted his shoulder before leaning in to whisper to him. There was a smile that I had been trying my hardest to suppress.

"We both know that in your head, I'm still daddy's little princess but trust me for once and I'll handle this. Okay? I promise that I would be safe and not expose myself to any form of danger. Alpha Issac or whatever he calls himself would never see me coming." I said to him,

He hesitated but that was more than enough or it had made him see that my mind was made up. He granted me permission with the offer that I was going with the very best trained of the female soldiers. They were trained specially. Cas was the best female driver and she knew her own way around the fighting field and the other two attendants were one of the very best. I had specifically requested for women because I knew that man was a maniac and he would burst up when he spots any male presence.

We arrived at the place where I would separate from the ladies and I asked them to be prepared. As soon as Dera and I arrived, we would be taking off. What I had said made a lot of sense and I started off to where I would be waiting for her. Not so far away from her pack house. I was in a disguise so I would not reveal my identity. As I moved to the spot, I could not help but feel disgusted at this place. I wondered how the people of this pack must be faring because although this was one of the known packs, I was disappointed.

I arrived and waited a little and then thought about my friend. She has always been soft hearted and indecisive during our school days. Fear always made her make certain decisions that I would never understand why she had to worry so much. I decided to text her and at the very least remind her that there was no room for her to change her decision right now. It was time to leave Isaac.

Relief spread all over my face when I eventually got her text telling me that she was not going to change her mind. At least, we are on the same page. So I waited. Took some time and to me, it felt like an eternity but then I was more than happy when I saw Dera running over to me in her wolf form. That beautiful silver wolf, been this way for a while and she transformed when she saw me. I had not seen her in a long time but she was indeed changed for the worst. She looked lean and pale. Hell, who would treat a woman this way and how long was she going to put up with this had I not stepped in? I felt the pain from her and then we decided to hurry off as she changed back and I joined her. We started running towards the place where Cas and the others were waiting. I kept looking over at her just to make sure she had not developed cold feet and turned away.

Luckily, we made it but then we changed back and got into the car where we started leaving. I had heard the howl in the distance and totally understood. Seeing that she has been out of his sight for sometime, the bastard had taken notice and was already looking. I noticed how she flinched at the sound of him and tried to reassure her that she was safe for good. She did not calm down but I watched her as the car started leaving. That was when her phone started ringing and I told her not to take the call.

It was clear that my friend had totally lost herself as she went on to pick when she heard it ring for the second time. Anger filled me as I was disappointed. It's not like he was here to hurt her but she was still fearful. What on earth did he have on her? Even as she took the call, her hands were trembling and then, he started speaking. His angered voice thundered and I really wished I could see him and deal with him just as he deserved. He was visibly threatening her and she was already scared when he hung up.

So much that she started asking that I let her go back. From what I had heard now, she was going nowhere. I woke up to make it a top priority that she was safe, especially with the fact that I owed it to her after what she had sacrificed for me at school. It was like my days back then were dedicated to her. So, I asked Cas to keep driving. I already knew why the bastard had hung up. He had already seen that she feared him and believed that with that same method, she would come back to him pleading. Well, not on my watch. I had her now.

Suddenly, a SUV pulled up behind us and was gaining speed. I knew before she spoke that he was the one but I did not panic. My pack has always been advanced and so was all our people. Dera nearly shat her pants but I reassured her that Cas had it all figured out and I was right. The driver swerved around and even when they tried to get in front of us and cause a blockade, she was smart enough to hold off on her own and we soon lost them. I smiled and noticed how relieved Dera seemed as we started heading for my pack.

We made it there in one piece and had not been followed by the enemies which was really great for me. It has been six years since the last time that Dera had visited and I could not wait to show her around so she would see all the changes the pack had undergone progressively. She was led to her bedroom and I needed to speak to my father.

He was pacing around when I found him out back. Almost like he was worried and the moment he saw me, he rushed over and started looking me over.

"Are you hurt? Did anything happen?" He was asking as he looked at me.

I smiled because this has always been my father. The ever sweet person that would always try and make everything better around people.

"Dad, I'm totally alright. Nothing happened that I could not handle." I said to him,

"I trust you. Well, is she alright?" He asked me.

"Some people are monsters. She looks beautiful but trust me when I say she's in bad shape. I plan on feeding her until her cheeks blossoms again. But I've let her rest for now. She really needs it to heal. I just wish I could have seen the bastard." I said as I balled my fists.

My father noticed my mood and then came to embrace me. I could have sworn that I could see him trying to hide away his anger. I had finished up with him when I excused myself to go change and refresh.  It had really been a long drive and it had been some sort of adrenaline pumping excitement.

I had showered and then started to relax in my room when there was a knock on the door. It had been about two hours and when I opened, I found my dad standing there looking really sad.

"Dad, is everything okay?" I asked him.

"Dera is really damaged." He said.