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They came like flash of black dots, too fast for my eyes to follow them but Cyrus and Violet were able to keep up with them. They had already shifted in their wolf form and were fighting off against five wolves, excluding one who Cyrus took out when it attacked me.
As soon as Cyrus had finished what he had to say to Violet, a wolf came out of nowhere and lunged towards me but Cyrus was quick to stop him. His bared teeth were up close on my face ready to bite me but were stopped by Cyrus who got hold of his tail and swung him across the unruly surfaced, knocking him out instantly. The wolf was so fast that he managed to get pass from the gap between them to attack me.
I hugged my stomach as I took a step back. I was shaken up to the core after a near death experience if Cyrus didn't stop the attacking wolf, I would have been killed and so will my baby. I wanted my baby at any cost.
Cyrus wolf was a beautiful brown with a strip of white fur running along his chest. Violet's wolf was also brown but lighter. Cyrus was obviously the largest amongst them while Violet was the second. The enemy wolves didn't seem stronger than them but it was their agility and quick attacks that were making them hold on.
A wolf went for the Violet's neck but Cyrus easily got hold of him by his neck. As he bit down on his neck making it whine another one lunged towards him from the back and jumped on him as threw the wolf in between his teeth away before turning his head and biting the ear of the wolf that was trying to bite him. The wolf remained on his back making it hard for him to move. Cyrus growled as he rushed to the side of unruly wall with the wolf still on him and he was the one who faced the hard impact on the wall.
At the same time, Violet was also fighting off with the two wolves. The two wolves attacked her at the same time but she was quick to attack one first before throwing it away and attacking the other. Violet turned and with her hind she kicked the other one that got up to attack her again who went and hit on the wall. Violet grabbed the other one by his neck and bit it, killing it easily. She placed her paw over the one laying on the ground before going for his neck too but was distracted when the fifth wolf lunged for me who stayed behind and was waiting for his opportunity to attack which he did when he got one. Before I could do anything, Violet pushed him away before he could reach me. Cyrus growled as he attacked the wolf and finished him off before he could get up.
I thought it was over and they got to take out all the five wolves but I was wrong, there was still one left which tried to attack me again. It was too quick for to eyes to catch his movement but fortunately, Cyrus' senses were second to none and he pushed the wolf away from mid air that went flying pass me and on the ground. Before I could even blink the wolf was back on his feet and ready to attack me yet again.
Cyrus and Violet were behind me, a couple of steps away and before they could reach to stop the wolf from attacking me, I saw the wolf in the mid air and it was as if the time stopped for a second as I could see or sense what his motive was that is, to go for my neck. It was at that moment when Helen's words echoed in my head as she trained me, to never waver when the enemy is near and fight with everything I have got.
I realized one thing as I read their attacks, that is, they were sent after me with an order to kill. Roman no longer wanted me alive probably because I already mated with Xerxes and is pregnant with his child or he had other plans. No matter, what they had up in their sleeves, I couldn't die here, I couldn't let them get me and my child and for that I will do anything.
With his jaw wide open bearing his sharp canines at me, I could read his attack and instinctively, I got to my fighting stance as I successfully dodged the attack with quick movement of my head and grabbed the wolf by his neck easily. My nails dug deep into its flesh making it whimper and struggle in my hold. My whole body felt electrified as my heart thumped wildly. I felt different, I was in my right senses and I knew what was happening but it felt like my actions were not my own.
I looked the wolf right in the eye who was trying to kill me and my child a few seconds. I could sense the tremor he was feeling as he struggled in my death grip but without a second thought, I tighten my grip and killed it. The snap sound that reached my ears felt weirdly satisfying as I killed the one trying to kill my child.
The lifeless body of the wolf dropped to the ground with a thud and everything was deadly silent. Without wasting a second, Violet was beside me, she shifted to her human form and her warm yet soiled hand reached for my arm. 'Luna Queen, Are yo-' She gasped stopping mid sentence as I turned to face her. 'Your eyes...' She trailed off before continuing. '...is beautiful.' She finished as Cyrus stood beside her, they were both stark naked which I didn't pay any heed too.
'Are you hurt anywhere, Luna Queen?' Cyrus asked trying to appear neutral but I noticed him averting my eyes and the curiosity that sparked in his eyes.
'I am okay.'
'I hope this wouldn't put any strain on our future Alpha.' Violet voiced out her concern and at the mention of the baby, I shuddered before my legs gave away but Cyrus was quick to hold me and held me steady. I felt the strength that I felt before leave my body and my head cleared making me feel like I was back to my normal self when I knew that it was my own self a few seconds ago.
'Your eyes are back to normal again.' Violet stated with a hint of curiosity in her tone. 'Was that perhaps your wolf before, Luna Queen?'
Her question seems to answer the doubt I had in my mind. Perhaps, the moment when I felt I was being myself but at the same time I was not, it was Vivi who took charge.
'I don't know.' I answered honestly. I wasn't sure what had actually happened and I had no time to think deeply about it. We have to get out of here.
'We should keep moving.' I said collecting myself and straightening my back.
Without wasting another second, we started walking ahead. Though I was not uncomfortable by their nudity, I was conscious of it.
Cyrus walked ahead as he led the way with Violet behind me. As if sensing my thoughts, Cyrus spoke up. 'This path will lead to the forest around our pack borders. We have clothes hidden in different areas within the forest that's around our borders for emergency situations, we'll get dressed as soon as we are out.' I nodded in response not sure what to respond to that.
'We're sorry if we are an inconvenience to you at the moment, Luna Queen.' Cyrus spoke in a curt yet polite tone. He had his back turned my way as we continued walking ahead so I couldn't see his face but I was sure he will be looking as stoic as ever.
'No, no, I understand this sort of situation can't be avoided.' I responded quickly not to make them feel like they are bothering me. 'It's just that I am not yet used to it but I will try my best to get accustomed to it.' I promised in all seriousness. Violet let out a light snicker from behind before trying to cover it up with a cough.
'Did I say something wrong?' I asked curiously and Violet was quick to answer.
'No, I just found it cute when you said you will try your best to get accustomed to it. I've never heard anyone say that before.' Violet explained returning back to her normal cold self.
'Violet, know your place.' Cyrus scolded her before apologizing to me. 'I apologize for her impudence, Luna Queen.'
'Oh no, don't be. I don't mind when you guys talk with me friendly. I like it, in fact.' I dismissed his apology.
'I appreciate your kind thoughts, Luna Queen but we can't do that. I hope you understand that.' Cyrus didn't beat around the bush and was clear what he wanted to say.