Deep Wolves by Rhea Wilde Read Free Book Online

happening.
    Bang. Bang. Bang.
    The loud sound of each shot was quickly followed by the sound of metal. I closed my eyes tightly as the tears rushed from them. I braced myself for the impact of the next shot to hit me. But it never came.
    The shots ceased. I shivered in my place. I could feel the man on the motorcycle’s presence next to me. I slowly tilted my head up to look at the person standing there. They were dressed in an ordinary motorcycle jacket and matching pants. I couldn’t see who it was because they were wearing a helmet. And in their hand, there was a large blade that was a meter long.
    “Who-who…” I muttered.
    They sheathed their sword and quickly removed their helmet. I saw a familiar face and felt an immediate sigh of relief.
    “I’m sorry I’m late, Ms. Everhart.”
    “Vaughn… H-he…”
    “He needs help. Let’s go.”

Chapter 6
    I sat inside of Phoenix’s shop full of anxiety. I tapped my foot against the ground as I waited for them to return from out back. I wanted to be back there with them but they refused. They said I would only get in the way.
    I sat there and stared forward. My mind was racing with all kinds of thoughts. The Contego sat on the shelf and was staring right back at me.
    Please… Please don’t leave me…
    I could feel how tight my muscles had become. My eyes were wet with tears. I had to do something with all of the nervous tension that was building up inside of me. So I got up from my seat and picked up the object that was staring back at me. I looked toward the back and could hear the sounds of the men struggling. I went outside and placed the Contego on the ground as if it would help keep whatever it was out there away from us. More importantly, I needed to keep it away from Vaughn, if it even worked at all. Vaughn had already been through enough at this point. The last thing he needed was something to ward him away.
    When I walked back into the Phoenix’s shop, Phoenix himself came into the room. I looked at the gloves on his hands and they were covered with blood. I feared the worst and I couldn’t take it any longer.
    “Phoenix—”
    “He’s going to be okay, Ms. Ariel.”
    I exhaled the deepest sigh of relief I ever had and felt all of the tension leave my muscles. I collapsed onto the chair in front of me and tried to catch my breath.
    “If you came here a second later, he would not have made it. He lost a lot of blood. He needs to rest.”
    “Wh-what did—”
    “I’m sure Irvine will have all of the answers you’re looking for. Here.”
    Phoenix walked toward me and lifted my arms up. He examined the skin that had been burned by Vaughn’s blood. Then he placed a roll of bandages in front of me.
    “There’s a restroom over there to the side, Ms. Ariel. Please. You can wrap the wounds after you’re finished.”
    “Thank you, Phoenix.”
    “Of course.”
    “I-I moved one of your things outside. I hope you don’t mind.”
    “It’s probably for the best. Even though I’m sure someone has probably stolen it by now.”
    “I’m sorry, Phoenix. I just—”
    He winked at me with a smile. I chuckled softly to myself as I watched him shuffle back to where he and Irvine were handling Vaughn. I made my way into the bathroom and breathed another sigh of relief knowing that he would be okay. I turned the faucet on and splashed the water onto my face, washing away the tears and blood away. I did my best to get rid of the rest of the blood on me but my shirt was stained completely. I wrapped my arms with the bandages and looked at my reflection. I had a bad feeling ever since I sat there in the bar and watched the news. But I didn’t think anything would turn out like this.
    When I stepped out of the bathroom, the man who had saved me was sitting there and calmly waiting for me.
    Irvine Gold was a mysterious stranger who walked into the bar I worked at one night. Little did I know that he was actually looking out for me. It was in his job description