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I was lounging in our living room watching aimless reality television wincing at the high pitched voices of American idols. I used to enjoy it, but now all I could hear was screeching but I was too lazy to change the channel. "You are up already. I hope you had a goodnight sleep", my dad greeted me. " I'm good but it was uncomfortable", I said mindlessly. "I bet it was'', he said with a smile. " We didn't do anything if that was what you were going at", I said intensely. "You are many things son but disloyal is not among them",  he sat down next to me and said.

" Why don't you want a security dad?", I asked him. "We are old people so we don't want to live long. Whatever little time we have we want to enjoy. Seeing security itself brings us to worry, not to mention the trouble it will cause for you. We can take care of ourselves", he said as a matter of fact. " Dad the situation is different now. I have a feeling whatever is coming is going to be very deadly. We may not be able to defend and we may lose. I think there is an informer among our pack", I let out my feelings for once.

"Do you suspect it's her"? he asked me. " I don't think so but her past is not exactly perfect so I'm keeping her close to me", I told her. "So you can't put her on guard??", he questioned. " I can't trust anyone with her life especially when I'm not there. She has done things that caused permanent heartache in them", I admitted. "You don't hate her for the same"? he pointed out. " How can I when she is not the same person?  It's like punishing someone else for her crimes. Maybe it's my fault. I might have drawn her to commit those crimes. I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt that's why I'm taking so many precautions", I finished.

I heard that she was up so I immediately ended our conversation. My father had promised me that he would talk once more to mom about security. I hope they say yes because I didn't want to worry about them as well. I have enough trouble already. She went to shower and I knew I shouldn't go up anytime soon. She believes my dreams might have tempted  me to go near her last night. But this time I won't be able to blame anything.

My mom offered me a hot coffee which I declined again. I didn't want to leave with her. My pack might need me. I wasn't here to hang out with my parents but to convince them to accept security. I have finished my job and have to leave soon. During war times Alphas always stayed in the pack but circumstances forced me out. Only together can we best whatever that has been waiting for her. We have fought and won before and we will again. Even if it meant I fulfill the infamous prophecy. I will kill and conquer every other tribe in a heartbeat for the Northern tribe, my clan.

She came down dressed fresh as a peach though her clothes were the same and she smelled great. I'm a wolf so I know these things. "Mom we are going to leave and have to reach home before sundown", I said quickly. " What do you mean? You can't go now because the road will be blocked. You can't go in your vehicle", she announced. " Then we will go on foot", I said with finality. "It's too dangerous. You were attacked before and was nearly saved ", she said. " Mom I have to go. We will be fine. Relax",  I said, pressing a kiss on her cheek. "You never listen to me anyways why I bother telling you anything ", she said wistfully.

I turned back to my dad who hugged me awkwardly. I could sense his worry. " Wait I will have to give her something to eat ", my mom ran away to the kitchen. She brought back a healthy lunch and water neatly packed. We thanked her and went outside the room. " This is going to be a bad idea. She will be dead on her feet. She will probably die of sunstroke", my mom was still complaining. "That's not a nice way to send someone away sweetheart", my father kidded her. " I will carry her on my back but people will think it a bit odd that a wolf was carrying a human girl without eating it. We may even make some news", I said playfully.

"I'm glad I wore my sneakers'', said Angela. " Those sneakers won't help you that much. We will walk in the day and by night I can shift and carry you. I hope we reach the reserved area by then", I mumbled. "Ok", she agreed with me. We began walking briskly towards the road. The path was as if it witnessed some war. The trees were lying on the road and roofs were thrown away from the houses. We saw many vehicles which were damaged fully or partially. I left my car with my dad who had promised me that he would take excellent care of it.

When we saw some tree lying on the ground I immediately put my hands on her hip and guided her above the tree which wasn't entirely unsatisfying. Except for her slight intake of breath. We moved casually like a pair of migrating animals. Our chats were limited to how tired we were. How far could we make it before lunch? I know I was pushing her. She might never have trekked like this before. Her flushed face and quick heartbeats were all pointing that out.

I immediately called a halt on our little trip. She didn't object much, because she looked relieved and gulped on water. I carefully pulled her to a bench. We both had a hearty lunch my mom had packed. She was probably having a hard time walking but she didn't make a huge deal about it. We only had to walk for one hour but she showed blisters in her legs. I felt guilty beyond measure and vowed never to make such decisions without consulting her.

I gently held her close to see her sleeping on my chest. I kept her close to me so I have an excuse to touch her. I couldn't fathom my wolf's despair in seeing his mate in this condition. After a while, she woke up and I was deep in thought. "She moved her head and rest of her body parts away from me", I relaxed so she could sit up easily.

" I'm sorry I slept a bit, are we late"? she asked me. I looked into her clear black eyes only to feel disgusted at myself. "I'm sorry your condition is entirely my fault. I shouldn't have made you walk that long. What was I thinking?", I cursed myself?

She gently touched my arms and said," Don't be so hard on yourself. I'm glad I came. Your parents are amazing", she said. I took her hand tightly and looked into her eyes. I said," Promise me that you will always be like this. You won't hurt me no matter what happens. You will be loyal to me and none else", I told her squarely looking at her black eyes. "Will you believe me then!  Will you take my word for it? , she asked back. I dropped her hand as if I touched hot coal.

" That's what I thought Alpha. You see things in your perspective black and white. There is no space for my opinion there, you ask for my point of view, but you never consider it. You ask me things but never wait for answers. I know now why our relationship failed no matter how many chances it was given. You were not capable of believing that I loved you in the past. How can your people love me when you can't seem to love me", she said.

I contemplated her words; there was no way I was believing all that bullshit she was feeding. I jumped from the bench as if something bit me. She looked up unaffected by my reaction. It was like she expected a similar reaction. "I have my reasons for not trusting your words and those haven't changed till now", I said strongly. She only sighed in response. We have to go now. I hope you are well-rested. Her expressions were of pure hurt and disappointment but I refused to think about it more.

When she tried to walk her feet wobbled and I caught her from falling. The electricity was humming between us. I tried to ignore it. I shook my head and lifted her into my arms. Her mouth opened in surprise and I bit back a smile. I will take you till we reach the reservation roads after that I can shift according to your stupid government rules", I said.

" Government knows about you people"?, she asked. "Not the entire  government, we call them the office ", I said. " Like secret service"? she asked again. "Kind of but they are cool guys", I answered her. " So they are Ok with you people?"she asked, brimming with curiosity. " We are protected species so they keep us secret or we would be flooded by tourists", I tell jokingly. I looked around to see the reservation forest. I think we can start our journey in fourth gear", I told her as I gently placed her down. "I'm going to shift. Take my clothes. I  don't want to leave anything suspicious here", I told her. I began removing my clothes and she dutifully turned away from me. Once shifted I growled and she turned back to pat me. She gently took all the clothes lying there and climbed on top of me as she had done a million times. Then we were shooting through the reservation forest to reach home.