Notice Me (25 page)

Don't get me wrong, our pack has unlimited resources and we're all
pretty well off. I guess we just weren't too flashy about it, we
don’t live beyond our means. However, the thought of having our own
private jet was enticing. I should discuss the idea with Dad, maybe
I could talk him into investing in one.

Making our way into the plane, the only words I
can use to describe the inside is luxury and extravagance. Four
sets of black leather seats lined each of the sides, while two
black leather couches were built into either end of the interior. A
huge flat screen TV was mounted right into the wall of the plane
along with a bar area with complimentary stools drilled into the
floor!
"Hot damn I could get used to something like this!" Jordan cried
throwing himself down onto one of the sofas crossing his feet at
the ankles and tucking his hands behind his head.
"Please, make yourselves at home." Alpha Perez announced as he
walked over to the bar area to pour himself a drink.
"There's a bathroom back in this area complete with a shower and a
bedroom in case anyone would like to rest." Rico chimed in while
pointing out the remaining areas.
"We truly appreciate all of your help in getting Mia back. Please
let either myself or Rico know if you need anything at all." Alpha
Perez commented with appreciation evident in his voice. You could
almost see the amount of stress he's been through, the man looks
like he could use a few days sleep, but being an excellent Alpha
entails never cracking under pressure.
I spent the entire flight there drawing out a blue print for our
plan of attack with Axel and Jett's help. They described the area
surrounding the camp precisely. "We'll split up in three groups." I
began, explaining the plan. "Group one will be Marco, Axel, Rico,
Troy, and myself. We strike from the front."
"Jett, Alonso, Luke, and Lance will be group two. You'll sneak in
from behind." I declared as I pointed at the map to the area behind
the camp that ran along the river.
"Gabe, Jordan, Andre and Sal you make up the final group. It's your
duty to guard Alpha Perez. Make sure he gets to Mia safely." I
finished off, looking each of them in they eye making sure they all
understood their duty.
Our current destination is Bemidji, Minnesota. We planned on
landing there where we'll shift and run the two-hour distance to
sneak our way into the Rainy Lake territory. Bemidji is surrounded
by three separate reservations, it's the home to three individual
packs called Red Lake, White Earth, and Leech Lake. My Dad called
me to notify us that he contacted the Alpha of each pack to alert
them of our arrival and our reason for being on their territory. I
suppose Alpha Perez gave him the number to the phone on the plane.
How else would he know where to get a hold of me?
"Just to give you an update, she's doing fine son." Dad reassured
me referring to Lise. "Tell Luke, Anya's ok too. Last Max checked,
they're both asleep." It was a relief to know that she's not awake
worrying her pretty little head about me. That's not what I'd want
for Lise. She deserves to live her life accordingly.
"Thanks Dad." I said leaning my head back and twisting it from side
to side in an attempt to relieve some of the tension from my
shoulders.
"Anytime...and son, make me proud out there. Get some rest, we love
you." Dad commented before hanging up. Looking around I noticed
everyone aside from Alpha Perez and Marco was asleep. They needed
to be fully rested in order to fight.
Alpha Meraz of the White Earth Pack was kind enough to allow us
permission onto his land to regroup and prepare for our attack on
the rogues. We decided to wait until nightfall to attack, we'll be
able to move around easily unnoticed. They won't know what hit them
when we raid their camp.
Departing the plane, we filed out and got into a passenger van
which was sent to pick us up and bring us directly to the White
Earth Indian Reservation. The streets of Bemidji were filled with
people strolling about happily. Our van driver notified us locals
come from all around to take part in the town's water
carnival.
We drove through several towns before the driver took a turn down a
dirt-covered road driving deep within the Forrest. Coming to a stop
in front of what resembled an enormous sized log cabin, there was
no doubt in my mind that this is the pack house.
Standing outside awaiting our arrival was Alpha Meraz, I instantly
recognized the Alpha power flowing off him in waves. "Welcome to
White Earth Reservation, I'm Alpha Meraz." He said stepping forward
to greet us with a smile. Shaking each of our hands, we all took
the liberty of introducing ourselves.
When we finished, Alpha Meraz turned to face the two wolves that
were flanking him when we first arrived. "This is Kelcey, my pack's
Luna." Alpha Meraz boasted as he stared at his mate lovingly. "And
next to her is my Beta, Steve."
Kelcey gave everyone a small wave and a friendly smile, saying
"Hello. Just let me know if you guys need anything." She added
kindly.
"It’s nice to meet you all. When's this fight going down?" Steve
asked with interest. Why would he be interested in knowing? We
didn't expect help from any of the packs on the reservations. Their
hospitality was more than enough for us.
"At nightfall." Marco answered with a curt nod. In the mean time
Alpha Meraz and Kelcey led us into the pack house and showing us
where we could shower and rest.
"Good, because we want in on the action." Alpha Meraz growled
turning around to face us. "We need to take these rogues out before
they start making their way over here."

Chapter 36: Pandemonium
Tristan's POV
Just the feeling of the wind against my fur as we sprinted through
the woods was exhilarating. Our paws pounding in unison against the
dirt and gravel reminded me of a full-blown stampede. Marco was
front and center of the run, leading us to the campsite by tracking
the scent of his mate. Troy, Rico, Alpha Perez, Alpha Marez, and I
were in direct formation behind him flanking either of his sides.
Behind us was the rest of the gang following closely.
We were waiting until nightfall to attack, but we decided to leave
around two in order to arrive there early and stake out the area. I
managed to shower and get in four hours of sleep before my ringing
cell phone disturbed my slumber. Pulling my phone out from the
pocket of my basketball shorts, I didn't even spare the caller ID a
glance. My tone came out gruff and harsh as I grunted. "Hello." Yea
I'll admit I'm your typical guy, grumpy as crap when someone
interrupts my peaceful shuteye. Being woken up was well worth it
though as Lise's voice came through the receiver.
"Hi handsome." Lise sang out into the phone. I could tell she was
trying her best to sound happy, but something about her tone was
completely off.
"Hey beautiful." I responded sitting up from my place on the sofa
where I dozed off. "Everything ok? How'd you sleep last
night?"
"I slept good." Lise answered obviously lying to me. Lise tends to
drag out the last word of a sentence whenever she fibs.
"Liar." I teased allowing my top lip to tug up into a smirk.
Unfortunately, there's no wifi internet connection this deep in the
woods. I'd be on facetime or skype looking into those sparkling
hazel eyes and pouty pink lips that I love kissing on. Damn it! I
groaned slightly as my pants grew a bit tighter from the protruding
bulge. Just thinking about kissing her gets me heated!
"Ok fine, my sleep was crap. I miss you sneaking in and cuddling
me." Lise whined into the line. "Anya's bony arms spooning me from
behind just didn't cut it." I got an instant mental picture from
hearing that and couldn't help the chuckle that escaped my mouth.
The thought of those two hugging up on one another was just
comical.

"Should I be concerned about Anya spooning you?" I choked out
between laughs. "The two of you are just too much."
Lise's laughter echoed loudly in my ear, the heavenly sound
enchanted me. "Of course not silly, she's not muscular enough for
my liking."
Luke walked in and gave me a look, basically his way of telling me
to wrap it up because it's time to go. He seemed to be at peace,
which meant he more then likely already spoke to Anya. "I have to
go sweetheart." I murmured not wanting to hang up, but the sooner
we get this done, the faster I get to go home. "Be home soon ok? I
love you, Lise."
"Ok." She agreed disappointedly. "Be safe today, make sure you get
all the bad guys." Lise said offering her words of encouragement.
"I love you too." And with that said we both hung up, refusing to
say bye. The word bye was so final, talk to you later is a better
way of ending a conversation.
Snapping out of my flashback, I realized we were slowing down. Our
pace was barely at a trot. Gee, we made it here fast as hell.
Either that or I was so caught up thinking about Lise, the time and
distance just flew on by. I shook my head needing to get my mind
right. Time to stop lollygaging and get myself together.
Creeping up to the perimeter of the rogue's campsite, I immediately
remembered the warning we received from Alpha Perez's inside
man
. 'Beware of the eight guards set up at
the base.'
For being rogues, they sure maintained a
tight operation. Three rogues guarded both the front and back of
the camp while the remaining two stood attention on either side.
Taking out these eight would mean we'd only have roughly forty or
so to fight before being able to rescue Mia.
Nine members of the White Earth pack joined us. Alpha Marez is on
my team. The rest were divided into the two remaining groups. In
case you didn't realize aside from Axel, team one consisted of all
Alpha's. We needed the strongest wolves to strike first, taking out
the brunt of the rogues. When thinking this through, I figured we'd
need a form of communication amongst the different teams. There's
at least one member from each pack within a team. This way we can
all mind link one another what's going on. We'll always be aware of
each other's positions.
I got a sick feeling in the pits of my belly standing here waiting
for the sun to go down over the horizon. Shaking it off, I decided
it best to give the guys in my pack some words of encouragement.
Technically, none of them are obligated to be here, but feeling the
need to fulfill a duty to their pack and one of our fellow wolves
is what brought us all together.
Silently, we spread out into position, waiting for the signal to
charge our way onto the camp. The minute the sun set and night fell
Marco lifted his head up towards the sky. That was the signal, we
decided against letting out a howl since it might alert the rogues
causing them to escape. Immediately I mind linked the members of my
pack,
'ShowTime boys.'
I'm
pretty sure the other Alphas did the same.
'Remember, no irrational moves.'
I warned, making
sure they didn't do anything stupid to warrant their own
death.
Barreling my way into the first enemy wolf my eyes made contact
with my canines locked around the scuff of my unsuspecting victim,
snapping his neck instantly. Troy was right beside me pouncing on
the next guard, there was a bit of a struggle before a slight
whimper was heard and then silence. To his left was Marco who was
out for blood, almost ripping the guard's entire head off with the
way his jaw clamped down and snapped quickly to the side.
By nature wolves are feral creatures. Being raised in a pack we're
taught to fight, but being an Alpha gave us the extra ability to
kill with precision. Within a matter of mere seconds we managed to
take out the eight guards even before they had a chance to notify
anyone of our arrival.
'Phase one down. Now onto phase
two.'
I sent out, letting team two know to prepare
themselves for the raid. The rogues camped out in tents, which
surrounded a small two-story building, not having a pack house
since they burned it to the ground. Thanks to Alpha Perez's inside
man, we knew Mia was held hostage in that building that housed
their leader.
'NOW!'
I screamed in my
mind bounding onto the nearest tent, snarling as I tried to get a
hold of it's occupant. Pandemonium broke out as Marco, Axel, Rico,
Troy, Jett, Alonso, Luke, Lance and myself ripped each tent to
shreds. We each managed to kill at least one wolf each before the
rest of the rogues came out with a vengeance. There's no doubt in
my mind that in the middle of all the snapping and snarling going
on, their leader wasn't aware of our arrival.
'Gabe, Jordan it’s time for Phase
three, make your move.'
I advised, while we caused a
diversion amongst the wolves making it easier for them to access
the leader.
Before I knew what was happening I was ambushed by at least four
rogues, they managed to surprise me tackling me to the ground.
Rolling onto my back I flipped onto my side trying to get up. One
of those bastards took a chunk out of my side. It hurt like a
bitch, but I blocked out the pain as best I could.
‘Obviously, we're outnumbered by at
least eleven to one’
I thought as a few more wolves
came to join in on the fun. They circled me snapping and trying to
nip at my legs. Allowing my eyes to roam the camp, I realized all
of us seemed to be in the same predicament. Something's going to
have to give or else none of us are going to make it out of this
alive. My mate's creamy soft skin and bright hazel eyes flashed
quickly through my mind.
That was simply all it took in order for my blood to boil to the
surface, I was losing control. My mouth began salivating as I
thought of the coppery yet sweet taste of my enemy's blood as it
spilled out on my tongue. All I saw was red before losing my sense
of reasoning entirely and going complete Lunatic on the wolves
surrounding me.

Chapter 37: Premonition
Tristan's POV
'Tris...Tris...TRISTAN!'
Luke's voice shouted in my mind causing me to stop short in
my tracks and look at my surroundings. How long has he been calling
me for?
'You need to calm down bro, I've
been calling you for the past five
minutes.'
'Holy
shit.'
I gasped as my eyes darted from left to right
taking a mental count of all the dead wolves laying sprawled out on
the ground before me. I was right at the center of the pile.
Sixteen, I killed sixteen wolves without batting an eye, worse part
of it was that I don't even remember doing it any of it. I blacked
out once Lise's face flashed in my mind.
Luke stood before me with his head tilted to one side staring at me
in wonder.
'You all right man? We lost you
for a minute there.'
'Yea, I'm good.' I answered shaking my head trying to snap out of
it. I wasn't feeling like myself at the Moment.
My muzzle was covered in dried up blood, blood that wasn't my own
and my fur was matted down to my body from rolling around in the
dirt
. 'Did they get to Mia?'
My thoughts centered on the real reason why we all came here
as I tried to make my way through the barrage of carcasses.
Feeling terrible for completely losing it and not focusing on the
task at hand, I realized we managed to demolish every single tent
out here along with its occupants. Luke and I were the only wolves
left out front. Everyone else was either inside the two story house
or standing guard surrounding it in case more rogues
appeared.
'They're in there now. There were a
hell of a lot more rogues then we first thought.'
Luke
said as we hurried towards the house.
'The
leader's barricaded in a room with Mia. He's threatening to kill
her if we don't back off.'
Luke filled me in on what I
missed. 'Marco's been going ape shit itching to tear the leader to
shreds, but we can't get close enough without him causing Mia
harm.'
I didn't want to ask, but I needed to know the answer for my own
sake, to know if I've broken my promise to my mate.
'Any casualties on our end?'
'A couple guys are beat the hell up,
but thankfully no casualties.'
Luke gave me the best
thing I've heard all damn day other than Lise's voice.
'How bout you, you good? That's a nasty ass wound
you got there.'
His eyes glanced down at the chunk of
flesh missing from my left side. Bunch of cowards, had to attack in
a group, instead of fighting one on one. That's the only reason why
they got me.
'Yea, I'm good.'
I let
out a heavy pant. I'm not going to lie my side was stinging like
hell, but being a wolf allowed me to heal quickly. I figured within
another few hours or so, it should be good as new. Upon entering
the house, I thanked my lucky stars for not having a weak stomach.
The place looked like a damn war zone. There was blood smeared all
over the floor and walls while wolf body parts were thrown about.
Looks like Marco flipped out the same way I did. How unfortunate
for the rogues, great for us however.
"This is your last chance to let her go." Marco's voice boomed
through out the entire house. Instantly I knew to run up the steps
to the second floor. "And if you're lucky I'll make your death
quick."
Standing inside a room was Marco and Alpha Perez in human form,
surrounded by Rico, Alonso, Troy, Andre, Jett, Axel, Alpha Marez,
and Steve. Across from them stood the leader of the rogues or shall
I say the former leader because there's no more rogues to lead. The
look in his deranged eyes told me he's completely insane. You could
physically see how much he didn't give a crap about who gets hurts
to get what he wants.
Doesn't look like it bothered him one single bit that all his
devout followers were now dead leaving him all alone to fend for
himself. He was standing there pointing a gun at a bruised and
battered looking girl. A girl with the same face as my mate, but
with black hair and piercing green eyes.
A sinister almost delirious laugh escaped his lips as he grabbed
Mia's hair roughly and kissed her full on. "Back off, she loves me
and wants to stay here."
The vicious growl that erupted from deep within Marco's chest
caused a streak of fear to pass by the rogue's eyes as Marco
shifted on the spot taking a threatening step towards the two. Axel
and Jet were flanking Marco in an instant, snapping and barking at
him. The look in their eyes said they wanted a piece of him for
what he's done to their former pack.
"Uh-uh-uh. One more step and her pretty little brain will be
splattered on the wall." He said quickly recovering from his fear
as he waved the gun around wildly, halting Marco where he
stood.
Streaks of dried up tears trailed down Mia's face, her hair was in
disarray, and the clothes on her frail body were completely
disheveled. There were obvious fresh looking bruises along her face
and dried up blood trailed down her cracked swollen lip. They were
most likely from this jerk beating her up when he realized we were
here.
Seriously, is this guy for real? Leader of the big and bad rogues
felt the need to use a weapon when threatening a she-wolf? My eyes
widened as I took her in. It's amazing how much she reminded me of
Lise. Of course there's obviously no pull there. Lise and I are
mates first and foremost, but I've fallen in love with her spunky
attitude and the way she doesn't just bow down to me like everyone
else just because I'm future Alpha.
The mere image of imagining someone doing something this heinous to
a female had me crawling in my own skin. I knew I shouldn't have
imagined it, but I did. Not being able to control my mind from
picturing someone having the gall to do this to my mate. Mia let
out a strangled cry as the rogue's grip on her hair tightened
yanking her closer to his side. The gun now digging into her
temple.
'He's dead.' I thought letting out a deadly snarl and before he
knew what was happening I charged full speed ahead. Marco, Axel,
and Jett must have caught on quickly because out the corner of my
eye, I saw the flash of their fur. They were right alongside me
heading directly for our target, the notorious leader of the
rogues. Just when we made contact with him, gun shots were heard
echoing through the silence of the house.