Chapter 268
Chapter 268:
Dane
Damien and I waited at the gates. It was still dark outside though the sun would be rising shortly. I was curious and cautious about this Abraxas guy. He had agreed to come here far too easily and that wasn’t necessarily a good thing.
The call with Mallory was even stranger. The guy didn’t speak, yet Mallory told him to ask a question, specifically to Neah and I still had no idea why. The line went dead just as quickly and a sleepy Neah stared at me as if I had just pranked her.
The cars come to a stop on the other side of the gates. Klaus is the first to exit the car. Shortly followed by an angry Eric.
“I told you to not stick a fucking gun in her face!” Eric yells as he turns towards the vehicle behind them.
“You can never be too careful.” An unfamiliar voice retorts. Though his tone appeared to be emotionless. “And I warned all of you, I didn’t want any surprises. You can chill now, she is still alive!”
“It’s okay Eric. It was my fault.” Mallory mutters. “He hates Blair so I had to tell him about Neah. I didn’t want him to accidentally shoot her because they look alike.”
‘What the hell happened out there?’ Aero asks me
‘That’s what I’m trying to find out.’ I mumble back
The four of them move towards us. Eric and Mallory walk behind Abraxas, while Klaus keeps his presence close to him. The guy didn’t seem to care. He strolled forward like he was on an evening walk. A bag slung over his shoulder, his hands shoved in his denim pockets.
He comes to a stop in front of the gates, his hazel eyes locking with mine. “Dane.”
“People outside my pack refer to me as Alpha.”
“Yeah, ain’t doing that. Not when you let scum in your pack.” His eyes momentarily move to Damien and he spits on the ground. If there hadn’t been gates between us, Damien would be wringing his neck.
“Show some fucking respect.” Damien growls.
“Respect is earned.” Abraxas snarls back. “And I have no respect for your kind, Rogue.”
“I’m not a Rogue!” Damien’s nostrils flare as he grips the bars of the gate.
“But you were. And you still feel the pull.” Abraxas grins at him. “How long before you are pushed over the edge, Damien? A week? A couple of months. Either way, I’m happy to end your miserable life.”
“You told him?” Damien demands as he glares at Mallory.
“No, I swear.” Mallory mutters. “It’s like I said, he just knows things.”
‘A mental case by the sounds of it.’ Aero rumbles
Abraxas stares at me but points to Eric, “Why don’t you tell him, Blondie!”
“My name is Eric!” He snaps back. Eric moves forward, frowning, “The guy claims he can tell the difference between Lycans and Rogues. Calls himself a Hunter.”
“It’s not a claim, Blondie. It’s a fact. A centuries old fact.”
“Whatever, just keep away from my mate or I will put a bullet through you.”
Abraxas laughs like it’s a challenge. “Now are you going to let me in? You lot did ask me to come here.”
“Why did you agree so easily?” I press
“She made me a deal.” He points to Mallory. “And if that deal doesn’t hold, I’m going to go on my own little killing spree. Starting with her.”
Mallory puffs her cheeks out. Whatever she had said, she had done it to protect herself. I don’t blame her for that. But the decision isn’t up to her.
“I’m the only one around here who gets to make deals.” I growl
“Is that right?” He mocks me
“He can tell the difference.” Mallory blurts. “I said he could kill the bad Lycans. It will be easier than growing blood of wolfsbane. Word won’t be able to get out.”
“Is that true?”
“It’s what makes me a Hunter.”
“As long as I get to kill something, I’m happy. So it’s your choice Dane.” Abraxas smirks at me. His lips peeling back over his teeth into a grin