a shadow's lover

prologue

The fine smell of books, and coffee. They never get old.

So calming and thrilling. Never knowing which section of the library you'll Be in all day, and the wonder of what today's special coffee will be to make you stay energized.
Odin loves small cafes with built in libraries.
He found comfort in quiet places where his nose couldn't catch a whiff of smelly old wolves, or sweaty boisterous adolescents.

Although, the stench of fear from near by humans was making him feel a bit tense.
His dark aura making every living creature cower in fear. He was tired of having his power shown to others, without him wanting to.

Hey man, somethings going on and your father wants you home.. now

Karl spoke through the mind link.

Karl Baue, Odin's Best friend and soon to be beta. That is if Odin takes his father's place as alpha.

Great. Tell him I'll be there in a few

Odin responds annoyed. He forgot to close off his mind.

It's urgent matter.. he want you here and fast someone or something broke through the border

The worry in his words could be felt through the link. Something big and bad has had to happen for him to sound worried.

I'm on my way

Odin quickly got up from his comfy chair and headed to the receptionist. He had payed for his drink already but he also wanted to check out one of the books he was currently reading.

"Hello ma'am" Odin smiled at the frail old human woman.
She was the only one around that didn't cower away in fear. Instead she was very energetic when he was around. And for that Odin loved her.

"Another romance novel i see" she chuckled to herself while she checked out the worn out book.
Many people loved this book since it left the reader with a torn heart. And it was the only romance novel from the author.

"Yeah, I'm a sucker for love" Odin rubbed the back of his neck while looking down at the old lady do her job.

"Here you go love,"

"Thank you ma'am" Odin smiled and walked quickly out of the small shop.

As he walked, he stuffed his book into his bag and walked into an alley before taking off his clothes.
Looking around carefully, while placing his clothes in the bag. He stood up to his full length and focused on one thing only..

His wolf. Black with white patches along his face, under belly, and paws. A very unique wolf. Never has a wolf had patches of color.
His wolves eyes opened in his mind as it yawned and stretched before the sound of bones cracking sounded all around him.
When he opened his eyes again he was on all fours and wagging his tail slightly.

Good ridence, this better be good i was sleeping.

Santi spoke. His deep voice sounding in Odin's head while small whimpers were heard outside if it.

Karl said it was important so we better hurry

Odin shakes his head.

The wolf doing the same.

Odin quickly picked up his bag and ran through the now smaller alley.
With his hearing and smelling sharper, he could smell and hear every single thing that has passed through here or that was nearby.
He slithered his way passed an older man who sharply yelled at him to get away.

His large size making the poor man shudder in fear.

Santi huffed. Like Odin, he didn't like the aura he emitted. Too strong for a smaller more leaner werewolf.