The Chase is On
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The shortness of breath could cause our lungs to burst at any moment.
We had been running for miles now and were close to the cave where we lived. If we could make it there, we would be saved from the clutches of two colossal Lycans who were hot on our heels. Judging by their prominent wolf features, they must have held high ranks in their race.
"Hang in there, Xanne. We're almost home, just a few more miles," I urged my best friend.
Thank God, we were able to shift in time; these two possessed incredible speed that left us in awe. We had managed to get a big head start since they didn't anticipate us leaving, which confused them before starting the chase. However, our lead was quickly diminishing as their pace was relentless; they were gaining ground.
'Yes, we're almost there. Once we hit the imperceptible barrier, we will be safe,' Xanne replied, panting in the mind link.
As Era, my wolf, strode to cover the last bit of distance, we finally arrived at Xanne's mystically built wall. Concealed from everyone's sight lay our secure refuge, a cave. With a long jump, Era nimbly passed through the invisible veil, and we landed on the sandy ground inside. To my left, I noticed Jeva, Xanne's wolf, also flopping down, gasping for breath.
We shifted into our human forms and leaned against the wall of the cave, trying to regain our strength.
"That was close, Cissy. How were they able to scent us? The potion is all over us," Xanne asked, astonished.
I couldn't help but chuckle; undoubtedly, Lycan instincts were undeniably sharper than those of ordinary werewolves. We had crossed paths with them unexpectedly and were unable to take precautions.
"I think we require a more powerful one that is capable of withstanding Lycans as well," I laughed. "Meeting this breed in this area was unforeseen. They are typically found in Canada; we encountered them sooner than planned."
All of a sudden, a menacing growl caught our attention, and we turned to look back in the direction we had just come from. There they were again, scanning the surroundings, apparently baffled that we could have disappeared in the blink of an eye. Why were they in Crescent Moon anyway? An Alpha installation isn't really a great event for Lycans to step out of their nest.
They thoroughly searched every nook and cranny of the terrain, peering behind each leaf and rock formation, digging deep into the bushes for clues, but to no avail. After some time, they looked at each other in despair before starting another cycle of rigorous investigation.
Xanne and I were now screaming with laughter, tumbling around on the ground.
Amused, we sat up again and, with great interest, observed them tear out every last tree and shrub in their search for us. Our mates. They were now back in their human form and stark naked. Identical twins, and handsome as hell.
Both of them had long hair with blended shades of brown and blonde. One of them had his in a ponytail, tightly fastened at the top of his head. Their divine toned bodies were on full display before our eyes; my mouth watered as my gaze fixated upon their bulging manhood.
Their thick eyebrows were knitted together tightly, growing increasingly annoyed that they couldn't find us. Lycans were very possessive by nature; we were aware they would not give up easily and would probably continue looking for us for hours. Fortunately, we had stocked up all the necessary supplies in the cave, so we could watch over them undetected from atop our comfortable bed.
"I am at a complete loss here! How were they able to perceive us as their mates? We are merely seventeen years old; we still have sixty days left until we turn eighteen!" Xanne wondered out loud. I shrugged.
"Poor timing for them. They entered our lives at an inconvenient time. We do not have the luxury to worry about mates right now, as it would only complicate things further. They will surely demand that we assume our responsibilities. As for me, I am not ready yet," I confidently stated.
Suddenly, one of them glanced towards us, his gaze penetrating the wall as if he could see through. Impossible, of course; outsiders saw the magic barrier as a big stone structure and hence did not bother to approach it.
"Where did they disappear, brother?" one asked the other. "And why did they flee? Every wolf would like to meet his mate, right? Maybe we should ask Alpha Dimitri about all the unmated she-wolves in his pack; they won't dare to stay hidden," he suggested.
"Easy, man. Don't put pressure on this," the other one soothed. "If they fled from us, there must be an underlying reason why they're acting out. Forcing them to come out might only make it harder for us to find them."
Hmmm, clearly one twin was decidedly more sentimental than his sibling. Impatiently, his brother ran a hand through his hair and looked back at the wall.
"But how do we find them? I can't detect any scent here. It seems as if they have disappeared from the face of the earth. Is that even possible?"
"Calm down. They can't be far. Plus, if they're part of Dimitri's pack, it won't be difficult to locate them," the other brother chimed in. "We'll track them down and convince them to join us willingly. I want a woman who's enthusiastic about being with me, not someone forced into it."
His words were all of resolution and conviction.
"Makes sense. Let's take a rest under the tree. We can extend our stay in Crescent Moon for a few days," admitted the stoic brother. "Besides, my instincts warn me about this Alpha. He seems like a dubious figure to me. I wouldn't be surprised if he's involved in shady business."
As we watched the scene unfold, the two were sitting just below a massive tree, facing directly into the cave. Now that we had a complete view of them, we could observe them to our heart's content...
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