Chapter 4

Deep into the night, Gigi woke up from her sleep, looking around the so-called house. It felt strange being in a house which was not surrounded with werewolves. A house which was so quiet. Back at the clan,the house was as quiet as anything but moving outside,you get to see kids,teenagers and adults who keep the place lively.

Stepping out of bed,she walked slowly out of the room, contemplating if she should check on Malcolm. She decided not to disturb his sleep as she walked towards the front door.

She'd learnt her defense skills so well and in addition to her coyote instincts, she could sense whenever a place had been infiltrated. Her hair stood on edge.

" Woah", she almost screamed after bumping into a lounge chair.

Cool air settled over her skin as the hair on her neck stood erect. Immediately,she became aware that she wasn't alone.

She had company and it wasn't Malcolm, neither was it Clarissa but a blood sucker.

She'd been trained to know the kind of creatures which are enemies to wolves and right now, behind her stood a blood sucker.

"You're not a Lycan, you're a coyote."

The voice spoke as she turned to look at the most dreadful eyes she'd ever seen.

Clarissa would have peed on her pants or probably scream her lungs out but she wasn't trained to be scared of anything, nothing at all.

"Yes, a strong coyote", she said defensively, glaring daggers at him. He smelled of alcohol and smoke but he wasn't drunk. Only a fool would think him to be drunk.His composure was hundred percent okay and his balance was on point.

"Where's the Lycan?" He asked, staring deeply into her eyes, the loath evident on his face.

"Do you have..."

Strong hands held her throat, choking up her words as water gushed out of her eyes.He placed a foot on her legs, pinning them as he slid a knife out of his pocket.

"A silver knife? " He completed her question as a shudder ran through her spine.

"Now, you'll do as I say. You'll provide the female Lycan here, at exactly this time tomorrow evening or..."

He released his grip on her as she coughed out blood, moving away from him.

"You beast!", she spat as he chuckled.

"You're the beast!" He hissed back hotly, ramming her into the wall behind her.

"I'll be back!"

With that,the vampire sped into thin air as she continued to splurt out blood.

Gigi jerked awake from her sleep,her hand immediately going to her neck. It still felt sore,clear evidence she hadn't been dreaming.

"I'm glad you're awake. What went down out there?" Malcolm asked as she gasped, turning to look at him as realization dawned on her.

One, she wasn't in her bedroom. Two he'd changed her dress.

"Quit thinking,I can feel the restlessness of your wolf. It's almost palpable. Tell me, what happened?"

Sighing loudly,she looked around the room as memories from last night came rushing in.She recalled the death glare he gave her, the pure loathe in the eyes of the man and lastly, him seeking the Lycan which is no other person than Clarissa.

No matter how she wanted to rule the clan, she didn't intend on turning Clarissa into the vampires. She knew werewolves and vampires are mortal enemies but according to the story they heard,the vampires now have a pure and undiluted hatred for the Lycans.

"A blood sucker."

She felt the breath leave Malcolm as she mentioned it. His eyes snapped up to meet hers as he narrowed his eyes.

"You went out alone?" He asked and she nodded.

"He probably lured you since you're weaker than Clarissa's wolf. Let me guess: he wants the Lycan."

He said and she nodded in agreement.

"Tonight... He wants her tonight. "

She whispered, shaking slightly. Her head still banged hard and her teeth threatened to shatter.

"Then we'd give her to him, but it'd be a set up. Vampires are scared of fire,the sun leave it to me."

He reassured her, pumping her hand. She got up slowly and gently and headed downstairs. She was surprised to find Clarissa up but still in her night clothes, clearing up her plates.

"I thought you weren't coming downstairs. Had to eat tart for breakfast."

Clarissa said, pouting her lips in sheer frustration.

"Had to sleep in a little bit. Where's Malcolm? " Gigi asked, pretending not to know where he is.

"I don't know. Are we going sightseeing today? I mean it's part of the pilgrimage, isn't it?"

She asked as Gigi rolled her eyes.If only she knew she is wanted by probably millions of vampires for being a Lycan, she'd hide and never come out.

" No,you can't. Training begins after I have had my breakfast."

Malcolm said as both girls turned to look at him.Gigi loved everything about him, ranging from his nice looking face,to his lips, biceps and height.

She'd seduced him into mating with her once but of course he'd gotten control of himself and threatened to report her to her parents.Her love and lust for him was always on display.

" You don't mean it, do you? " Clarissa asked, staring blankly at him.

"I mean it Clarissa,I mean it. "

" Why are you so cold? Meanie! "

Clarissa called, stamping her feet as Gigi shook her head. Sure this isn't the person destined to sit on the throne, is she? She thought, shaking her head again.

"Come over here once you're done." Malcolm ordered as she rolled her eyes.

"Can I tell you something?" She asked as Gigi stood up.

"That's enough, let's get going!" Gigi interjected before walking away.

"Hopefully, we'll be having the Lycan in our hold tonight. " Larry said,taking a long smoke from his cigarette.

"How certain are you? What if... "

"She'd be a fool to defy my orders."

Larry said, cutting Andre short.

"What would a Lycan be doing in the open, knowing fully well he or she could die in a jiffy?" Renie asked, wiping the sweat off her brows.

They all stayed in due to the hot sun. Wasn't a wise decision going out in the scourging sun.

"She's probably trying to mess with us, with me especially. " Larry said,his eyes unreadable and totally black.

"She won't live to survive it, I assure you. " Andre replied curtly.What do you plan on doing to her once you get her in your custody?" Marvin,a captain amongst the vampire guards asked as he sat in front of Lord Duncan.

Apart from Renie, he's the only one allowed to talk to Duncan and refer to him without adding 'Lord'.

Lord Duncan shrugged, looking out through the window.

"I need a wife to save her, maybe after achieving what we want from her,we'd drill every bit of information from her and get to the bottom of this feud." Lord Duncan replied as Marvin nodded.

" I totally agree, so when are we getting her? I mean ready for the wedding? " Marvin asked.

"As soon as she gets into my custody."

"How are you feeling?" Larry asked, walking into the dim room as Andre chuckled.

"As good as ever. I am gonna meet up with Sussy tonight." He replied,his fangs making a scary appearance.

He met Sussy some months back with the intention of making her a vampire but he couldn't do it. Larry always teased him of being too attached to the girl or he'd probably fallen in love with her.

"Sucker for love."

Larry teased again as Andre rolled his eyes. "There's something about her eyes,lips that I love. I just can't... "

"Remember, we don't hate humans. Go for her if you love her. Don't make the terrible mistake I made."

Larry said,patting Andre's shoulder before walking away.

"I'm so tired but it was worth it."

Clarissa said,after beating Gigi to a fight. Gigi's face held a scowl as she walked into the house.

"What's wrong with her?" Clarissa asked, rolling her eyes. "It's not like we're in a competition. I hate her guts." Clarissa muttered as Malcolm chuckled.

"I happen to like your guts."

He said, and winked as she smiled. He walked past her to catch up with the infuriated Gigiana.

"What are we going to do? I cannot turn her in and you know..." a creaking noise from outside stopped Gigi's statement as she froze.

"He's here Malcolm,he's here." She whispered, looking at him with fright in her eyes.

"Stay put,I'll be back." He assured before walking out.

Walking down the stairs,he moved over to the peep hole and looked out through it.

"Shit! We're out numbered." He muttered, double locking the door, knowing very well it was futile.

" What's with the noise? I... "

" Clarissa, upstairs right now! " Malcolm ordered as she rolled her eyes.

" What the... "

" Now! " He ordered as she rushed up the stairs with a racing heart.