by Lili Lam
Everyone was gathered around Tristan's living room for the emergency pack meeting. It was so filled in fact that there were people standing out in the foyer, because we ran out of space. I know you're probably thinking why didn't Alpha Evans just mind link everyone to come over? Well, he didn't want to cause panic amongst the pack, hence why he called Tristan on the cell phone. He figured Tristan could gather everyone in a calm manner.
Troy called his father and notified him of what's going on. They want to help get Mia back too so of course, the pack members from his soccer team are here at Tristan's also, talk about full house. Troy's father sent him on his behalf to find out all the details. When he arrives home later Troy will fill him in and they will plan accordingly. Alpha Evans stood at the center of the room along with Jewel's Dad, Alonso, Rico, and two other Hispanic looking men.
"Sorry for such short notice everyone." Alpha Evans began as a greeting. "This emergency meeting was called because one our fellow wolves has been kidnapped by rogues, her name is Mia."
The news caused everyone to gasp in horror as though it was something totally unheard of. Being the only humans in the room Anya and I stared at one another clueless. Maybe I'm being way harsh here, but humans get kidnapped all the time! It wasn't anything shocking to us like it was in the werewolf community. There's a hell of a lot of sickos out there in the world.
"I'd like to introduce you all to Alpha Perez, his sons Rico and Alonso, as well as Marco who is Mia's mate." Alpha Evans waved his hand in front of each person while saying his name.
Getting a good gander at Marco, I don't have the faintest idea why Mia would run from him. The guy is one-smokin-hot-tamale, what? Yes, Tristan will always make my teeth sweat, because he's that scrumptious, but I'm not dead you know. It's still ok for me to look at other guys as long as Tristan doesn't catch me doing so, ha!
As I glanced up at the men standing before us, I was met with the intense gaze of dark chocolate brown eyes that stared at me in wonder. His perfectly arched eyebrows curved downwards as his eyes seemed to widen in shock. Marcos stared at me as though he saw a ghost.
‘Yea buddy, I know, I know, I resemble your mate. However, I am not her’ I thought as I trained my eyes to focus on the back of Tristan's head. My body automatically shifted slightly to the right so that I was half hidden behind Tristan. Marco's stare was beginning to make me extremely uncomfortable. It was almost like he wanted to ‘pull me into his arms in a warm embrace and whisper sweet nothings in my ear’ type of stare down.
Alpha Evans introduced Tristan as his son and future Alpha to each of the guys. Of course we already knew Alonso and Rico, but as a sign of respect Tristan stepped forward to shake their hands. Before doing so Tristan reached back and grabbed a hold of my hand lacing our fingers together as he tugged me along with him. I practically pasted myself to the entire left side of Tristan's body as he shook everyone's hands with his right.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, I'm sorry it has to be under such unfortunate circumstances." Tristan began, then he had to go and speak up. "I'd like you to meet my mate and future Luna, Lise."
Standing before the four men, I felt as though I was some sort of weird science experiment and they were analyzing me. Their eyes roamed every inch of my face from the top of my head to the bottom of my chin, before Alpha Perez broke the silence.
"Wow, my boys weren't kidding when they said you look exactly like our Mia!" He spoke with a heavy Spanish accent as he smacked Rico and Alonso on their backs. "What do you think, Marco?" Alpha Perez questioned as he turned to face his future son in law. Marco's lips tugged into a thin line as the look of pain was etched deep in his eyes.
He nodded his head and swallowed visibly, "I can see some similarities, but they're each their own person." Marco's voice came out soft spoken.
"So, do you have a plan of attack in getting Mia back?" Tristan asked after introducing Luke and Anya to the group.
"We were thinking it'd be easier for a team of select few to fly over to Minnesota where their camp is set up." Rico began taking a step closer to us so that we could hear him better. "We have our own plane at the airport." Talk about rich, these guys flew over here in their own freaking personal plane? Troy and his pack members were standing closely behind us to try and listen in to the plan also.
"Right, it'll be way too complicated to shift and run across the borders. There’s too many politics involved with having to get permission to cross into other's territories, not to mention a waste of time." Tristan spoke up nodding his head.
Pointing at Tristan like he hit it right on the nose, Alpha Perez continued where Rico left off. "Smart boy, you'll make a great Alpha one day." He smiled warmly.
"So it seems the leader of the rogues happened to see my daughter at a night club in Minnesota, where she was bartending." Alpha Perez disclosed causing a feral growl to erupt from Marco's chest. "It was there he fell in love with her and kidnapped her against her will." Oh, this doesn't sound good at all. From what the guys told me, rogues are vicious wolves who don't seem to have a care in the world who they hurt as long as they get what they want.
"I have one of my pack members posing as a rogue...so we have a guy on the inside giving us updates." Alpha Perez announced. "Mia is alive and she knows we're coming for her."
Inhaling a deep breath from the intensity of the news we were just given, Tristan looked thoughtful for a minute before speaking. "How many rogues are we talking, you know set up at the camp?" I assumed they were speaking of the lands these rogues overtook after killing off Axel and Jett's former pack.
"There's fifty rogues stationed at that camp." Marco spoke up his voice was deep, not at all like the soft tone I heard earlier.
"Ok, so here's what I'm thinking..." Tristan strategize with a look of seriousness on his face. Damn that's one sexy look for him. "Alpha Perez you'll be the one to go in and get Mia, the rest of us will be there to fight." I felt as though I was so out of the loop not knowing if I should stay and listen or take Anya and go off somewhere like the kitchen to see if Mrs. Evans needed help.
"I think we need to assemble a team consisting of Marco, Alonso, Rico, Luke, Gabe, Jordan, Troy, Andre, Lance, Sal, Axel, Jett and myself. Axel and Jett should come, because they are familiar with the area and not only that, but I'm sure that they’d like revenge" Tristan glanced at each person as he called their name to see if he were in agreement. It was like we were preparing to go to war, the way the guys straightened up their posture as their names were called. They each had a glint of honor in their eyes to be called on to help out.
"Max and Sam you'll stay behind to help watch over the pack. Be prepared to leave in two hours gentleman. Should give you enough time to get your matters in order." Alpha Evans chimed in clapping a hand down onto Tristan's shoulder.
I stood there in shock, obviously not knowing what Alpha Evans means by saying 'should give you enough time to get your matters in order'. The group dispersed and the guys went off to I guess go home and pack a bag for their little trip. Guess I should go get a bag together too.
"Come with me to pack." Tristan smiled wrapping an arm around my shoulder and leading me towards his place. I followed him out the front door to his side entrance where he moved like lightning. Grabbing his duffel bag, he quickly shoved a few clothes and necessities in before turning to me and saying, "Ok, I'm done."
"I'm going to run next door and pack a bag, ok?" I told Tristan as I tried to untangle our fingers from one another, but his grip became even tighter not letting go. We were standing outside his house at the base of his porch steps. Some of the pack members were outside on the lawn mingling.
"Absolutely not sweetheart." His voice caused me to stop trying to pull away while I stared up at him in confusion. What the freak does he mean absolutely not? It's not like it's a school night, it's Friday for heavens sakes and I'm pretty sure we'll be back before Monday, hopefully.
There's no stinking way he's leaving me behind when they're basically talking about chargin
g head on into a dangerous mission, someone can get hurt! They need a voice of reason amongst all the testosterone. You know guys, they can't think straight when they're angry, now add being a wolf to the equation and forget about it.
"You're not coming, Lise. It's way too dangerous." Tristan grumbled through gritted teeth while tugging me flush against him; he dropped his duffel bag on the ground. His smoky eyes burned right into mine as he continued to explain why I couldn't go. "I need to be able to focus on the task at hand and I won't be able to do so if I'm worrying if you're safe."
My mouth opened slightly, the beginning of a retaliating protest getting ready to slip out before Tristan leaned forward and shut me up with a kiss. "Hrrmmph." I groaned when his lips came in contact with my own causing me to completely forget what I was going to say. Tingles warmed my entire body as his lips moved demandingly against mine.
Pulling away after a few Moments, Tristan closed his eyes and leaned his forehead against mine as he inhaled deeply. "The leader of the rogues took one look at Mia and fell in love with her, I cannot risk the chance of him seeing you...." Tristan seethed clenching his jaw down tightly in anger. "Just the thought makes me want to drain him of every last ounce of blood." My eyes widened in surprise, as my breath go caught in my throat. Boy, he can be one intimidating guy!
"You're going to stay your beautiful little tush here in Port Clyde with Anya. The two of you will enjoy the rest of your weekend with Max and Sam. You're not coming." Tristan's voice had an air of finality to it, as though he dared me to try and argue.
Tears swelled up in my eyes, I couldn't help it. Just the thought of him going all the way to Minnesota, it's so far away. Then to be going there to fight with a bunch of insane rogues, they took out an entire pack! What makes me think they won't end up killing any of these guys going? Even though I didn't know Marco, Alonso, Rico, or Alpha Perez. I still gave a crap whether or not they got hurt. The rest of the guys were in some way, shape, or form a special part of me. Having gotten to know each and every one of them, I held a special place in my heart for my new found friends.
"Promise me you'll all come back safe." I choked out as the tears spilled over as my body shook uncontrollably. My chest felt tight as though there was a million-pound weight resting on top of it.
Tristan's face contorted in pain, almost like he was afraid this would be a promise he wouldn't be able to keep. "Lise..." Tristan whispered taking my face into his hands. "I can't promise you that baby, because I don't know what's going to happen over there. But, I can promise you that I'll give it my all and try my damned hardest to get us all back safely."
Thinking it over for a second I nodded my head in acceptance figuring that's the best form of a promise I was going to get from Tristan. "I love you Tristan and when you come home I want you to.." I gasped for air as the tears that fell were becoming way too much for me. "I want you to mate me."
It was a decision I thought through thoroughly. I loved this guy with all my heart and I may still be young, but I know I don't see myself living another day without him. Tristan gave me his trademark heart-melting smile, dimples included as he closed the distance between us again. His hands wrapped themselves around my waist and folded over on the small of my back. My arms found their way around his neck.
Whispering softly against my lips, he allowed a small smirk. "Well then I guess that's what I'll be looking forward to the entire time I'm there...rushing to get back safely to love my mate." Tristan kissed me meticulously as his hands let go of my waist and caressed every inch of my face. Tears escaped the sides of my eyes as I memorized every single last moment I got to spend with him, not knowing what's to come...
Chapter 35: Bemidji
