Two Red Strings

Chapter 23

"Once you've lured Magnolia to Moonlit Lake, signal us. Zwei will bring you there."

Just remembering Aurora's honeyed voice made Camellia sick to her stomach. She trudged along the trees as the dark grey canine, called Zwei, trotted in front of her. Surprisingly, despite the darkness, she could easily spot the corgi. She was told that Zwei was an Omega, so he had to listen to those higher than himself. Camellia was still curious to wonder why there was a dog in a wolf pack. She wasn't sure if she was higher than Zwei, in some ways. They walked until the afternoon sun was missing from sight.

Occasionally, they stopped for breaks. Before long, the evening moon was rising high above the trees. Zwei suddenly stopped walking, making Camellia almost trip over him. After regaining her standing, she looked up and saw familiar colors. "Bark!" Zwei scuttled around her legs. "Shut up." She hissed. Zwei weakly whined and played around her legs. She let out a sigh. So he does listen...

Camellia headed over to the packs. She was planning to head in smoothly and stealthily, until she broke a twig. Glowing eyes were set upon her. Zwei whimpered and hid behind her. Suddenly, she felt hot breaths on her face. She held hers. In the dim moonlight, she saw the colors of red. Of all the Alphas here... Camellia swallowed hard. "I smell Coffin." Ross muttered, drawing a long and slim sword as he grinned.

Better shut up so that he doesn't notice us! She prayed when she saw his sadistic smile. "Ross! Get back over here! We've got trouble!" They heard another voice. "Tch." He swiftly sheathed his sword and turned away. 'I know that you're there, Coffin. You're just lucky that I'd like to consider the strengths of my opponents before I fight them.' She heard Ross, before he sprinted back.

Zwei whimpered softly as he pressed his body against Camellia's bare calves. "Let's head to the front. Magnolia should be there." Camellia added, walking on. Zwei followed behind. "AARRGGGHH!!" The screams of heavily-built men sent shivers down Camellia's spine.

She froze where she stood. Zwei placed his paws over his ears as he ducked in between her ankles. Coffin and Golden Bell are attacking before the original signal. It should be expected anyways, Roman and Aurora must've known that she would turn against them. Gunfires simultaneously briefly lit up the forest as warriors fought. Camellia heard bullets ricochet, and wolf-shifters getting shot. She whipped her head to catch a glimpse of a warrior being shot.

Her cheek started stinging. Camellia touched her cheek and felt something warm. She smelled blood. "Shit..." she cussed. Realization struck her; if it weren't for her turning around, she could've have been killed. She grabbed Zwei and ran. She didn't care if she had scratches or bruises while running. Right now, she needed to prevent Magnolia from going to Moonlit Lake.

"Merde!" Camellia yelped as she tripped over a root. Zwei leapt out of her arms and circled around her, whimpering. Camellia struggled to get up, but her ankle ached as she did; she sprained her ankle. I need help...

Camellia groped around for a sturdy tree to support herself when someone hauled her up into their arms. "Well, isn't it Stargazer?" She heard Ethan. Okay, I now regret crying for help. Camellia let out a sarcastic sigh. "My hero." She sneered, rolling her eyes. Ethan carried her wedding style and walked along. "So, what are you doing out here?" He asked, carefully treading in the dark.

"First of all, I'm trying to find Wolfy. Second of all, I fucking hate you, so put me down." Camellia growled. Ethan chuckled. "Nah, let's not forget that you're injured." He cheekily said. Zwei barked at Ethan. "I didn't know you had a dog." He added. "He doesn't belong to me. But I'm considering bringing him home." Camellia muttered.