Rachel p.o.v
Ethan and I were surrounded by at least twelve rogues, all of them snarling and stinking like rotten flesh. Ethan tries to stand in front of me protectively,but he and I both knew that even he couldn't take on this many at once.
"Shift". I told him and we both jumped,landing on our paws. It had been a long time since I had seen Ethan wolf and the brown monstrosity somehow looked like it was on steroids. I had never seen so much muscle on a wolf and I was hoping that would translate to strength while still maintaining some speed because these rogues were lean, meaning they were fast. My light brown wolf shook out her fur and puffed out her chest, giving the illusion of confidence .
Which in all honesty wasn't that misplaced, both if my parents are fierce warriors. I got my mom's speed and agility mixed with my father's quick thinking. I could use some work on brute force front, but my lean frame allows me to be faster which mixed with quick decision making is more lethal than strength a lot of the time.
" We only need to stall them until Gabriel gets here, he will be here soon. I linked Ethan and saw him nod, not taking his eyes off the closet wolf".
We stand back to back and twirl in a slow circle, snarling and nipping at anyone who tries to get closer. A young one made the wrong decision of leaping at Ethan, only to have his throat ripped out in a half seconds.
" One down, way to fucking many to go". He says as he licks the blood from his snout while snarling.
" Gabriel?" I called him nervously.
" I'm almost there, Rachel. Where are you?. He asked.
"West side of the pack house". I tell him and I can hear him panting in my mind. Don't tire yourself out. We will need your help.
I will never be too tired to kill for you, sweetheart. He says with a cocky lilt and I almost huff out a laugh.
A rogue sense that I'm distracted and lunges for me. I sweep my paws up, trapping him under it before extending my claws and ripping through his neck. I hear him fight for his last breath and let out a howl of victory.
" Hell yeah, baby keep it up". Gabriel whispers in my mind and my heart flutters that he's close enough to hear me, but the excitement doesn't last long as the remaining rogues descend on us.
Luckily they are sloppy and not well trained, too many come at us at once and they push each other out of the way, taking them off balance and making it easier for us to take them down. I rip through fur, muscle and bone chomping on everything that smells like shit. That is the only way I can keep them away from attacking Ethan . I'm not paying attention to what he's doing, but I know he's getting the brunt of the attack. His larger size signals a bigger threat . I hear him let out a pained howl and turn to see a rogue on his back , ripping the flesh from his right shoulder.
I jump on the rogue and sink my teeth into its neck while crawling its soft belly adamantly. It let go of Ethan while trying to get rid of me and Ethan turned in time to rip it's neck off, turning around left my back exposed and I felt the teeth of a rogue latching on my back left leg. I howl in pain as he pulls back, then hears the sickening crunch of my bone as he ground his teeth down on it. I snarled at him and kicked him in pace with the other foot. Ethan landed on him a second later and was dead before he hit the ground, I pushed myself up on three paws. My left leg is hanging at an awkward angle . It stung like bitch, but I tried to ignore the pain as another rogue came at me.I was about to dodge him when a large gray wolf landed on him, ripping him out with his teeth.
The familiar green eyes met mine and relief flooded through me.
" I got you, Rachel. Stay beside me ". He says bumping his forehead with mine before pushing me into between him and Ethan.
There are only a few left and I help the boys where I can claw and bite when the rogue tries to climb them.
Not all of them are rogues. Some are pack wolves, from another pack" Ethan says as he sniffs the air . Gabriel snarls and the two of them circle around me as I limp on three legs. A few more wolves try to attack, but Ethan and Gabriel take them down easily.
I'm not sure how long the battle lasted, but eventually the Alpha howls in victory signaling that the fight is over,and that his pack won. His wolves join in the howl, but I collapse onto my belly, whinnying at the pain in my leg. Gabriel is next to me in an instant, licking feverishly at my wound.
He continues to lick untill my is almost healed and completely numb.
" Good baby, you can stop". I told him. His head pecks up to look at me after I let the endearment slip and he cocks his head to look at me curiously . I huff at him and he chuckles in my mind before sticking his snout in my neck and breathing deeply.
" God damnit, I missed you, sweetheart. Can you walk behind the tree and shift?" He asked me to move to a nearby tree. I stand and hobble over where Ethan has already shifted. He hands me the shirt Gabriel had stuffed into my bag before I left and shift , unable to stop the cry of pain I feel in my leg.
" Rachel?" I hear his voice and it sounds so much better . I slip the shirt on and try to stand, but it hurts too much.
" Gabriel, I can't stand it". I call you and he rounds the tree and lifts me up onto his lap, sitting on the forest floor.
" Is it back to Gabriel already?" I like the "baby" thing. He smirks and I roll my eyes but can't stop smiling.
I wrap my arms around his neck and tuck my face into his chest, sniffing his smell and warmth. I gasp in shock as I feel a faint spark trace up my arms.
What? Are you okay? Did I hurt you? He asks and I shake my head.
" No, the bond is just stronger ". I tell him and he gives me a wide beaming smile. I lean back down to rest on his shoulder and he tightens his arms around me, taking a lung full of my scent and plastering kisses along my neck. I could sit like this for a few days if he would let me.
The relief of being reunited with him as well as surviving the fight takes over and suddenly my eyes are flooded with tears.
" Hey, hey what's wrong, sweetheart?" He asked worriedly. I shake my head as he wipes away my tears before burrowing them back into his chest.
" I'm glad you are here". I whisper and he sighs, tightening his grip on me and pressing his lips firmly to my temple.
" I will always be here when you need me". He murmurs and I look into his eyes, seeing nothing but honesty.
I cup his cheeks and he leans into my touch, closing his eyes and smiling. The sight makes warmth flood through me.
" Gabriel". I say his name and his eyes pop open, searching mine.
" Yes ?" He asks, eyeing me expectantly.
Rather than say anything, for once I let my actions speak. I lean forward and press my lips against his, they are warm, soft, and feel so good. I hear him gasp in surprise, before he kisses me back, threading his finger through my hair and tracing his tongue along my lips. I open for him and moan into his mouth when our tongues meet. Sparks hit my body as I came alive for him in a way I know no other man could make me. I readjust on his lap trying to get a better angle to deepen the kiss, but the movement jostles my leg, and I hiss out in pain, Gabriel breaking the kiss and looking at me worriedly.
" No, I wasn't done". I whine and he chuckles, pecking my lips gently before pulling away.
" I will do that as much as you want after we get your leg checked out". He says gently, pressing his lips to mine again for a firm kiss before standing and carrying me in his arms. I let my head rest on his shoulder as he carried me to the packed hospital. The doctor checked me out quickly and said my mate did an excellent job of caring for my wound and that it will heal quickly.
" Gabriel, chest puffs out in pride at that and I can't help but chuckle".
The Alpha finds us on our way to our car and Gabriel snarls a little.
" I'm so sorry, I honestly did not think they would attack. Are you alright?" He asks, his eyes fitting between the three of us.
" My mate almost lost her leg, luckily I was here to help her". Gabriel snarls and the Alpha's eyes go wide.
" Your mate? Why didn't you tell me?" He asks and Gabriel growls low.
" It doesn't matter, we are leaving ". He says firmly and turns to tuck me into the car.
" Are you sure? It is very late and you all must be exhausted". He says and Gabriel shakes his head.
" We will be fine. Goodbye ". He says with finality before sliding in next to me and pulling me into his lap as Ethan starts the engine and speeds towards the pack boundary.
" Aren't you tired, Ethan?" I asked him worriedly and he grunted.
" I don't care how fucking tired I am, we are getting away from this creepy ass pack if it's the last thing I do". He says and I can't stop the laugh from bubbling out of my mouth. I look at Gabriel who is smiling at me with warm affection.
I lean down to rest my head on his shoulder, tucking my face into his neck so I can smell him.
I don't care where we are heading to, as long as I can stay just like this.