Vixen Second Chances

Chapter 5

Darling...

Atlas

I walked back to the hotel devastated. My second chance mate ran away from me. Chris tried to calm me that she might get afraid and she will appear soon. But I knew that I can't just sit and wait for her to come back. I have to find her and take her home with me, I won't lose another mate, I won't have a third chance. The rest of the night passed without any rest, I just rolled from side to side in my bed recalling her scent and gorgeous eyes. When I looked into them I felt like I was drowning in a sweet golden lake and even with the air leaving my lungs I felt happy and safe. I wondered how she looks in her human form and I didn't give a f**k about her being a rare werefox. She was my future, my last hope and I wanted to find her. I groaned and sat up in my bed with the first rays of sunshine. Chris growled and pulled the blanket over his head. I threw a pillow against him and he peeked from under his blanket. We were both tired but my determination was stronger than my fatigue. I jumped into the shower and freshened up myself with cold water, I washed my hair as well and brushed my teeth. When I walked out Chris was waiting with a towel in his hand for his turn, after he was ready as well we headed down to the hotel's restaurant to grab some breakfast. There was a huge buffet with fresh fruits, pancakes, bacon, omelet, and a few typical local dishes. We both filled our plates with a lot of food and sat in a further corner, there Chris turned to me and asked.

- So what is your plan? - his mouth was full and I just had a bite of my food, I swallowed quickly and answered.

- We will visit my dear cousin, if she is local he must know her and in that way, he can help us.

- What if he doesn't know her or if he won't help? - I felt how my beast came to the surface. My eyes darkened and my voice deepened. Shaun was furious for letting our mate ran away last night, he craved for her and I knew there won't be a way to calm him down, only having our mate in our arms. 

- He has no other chance than help me. Nico is family but he isn't a strong wolf, he is no match for my strength, but at least not a fool to die for going against my wish. - Chris shook his head and continued his breakfast. When we were done, we headed to Nico's haunt, his father's restaurant. While we were walking there I tried to catch the scent of my mate taking deep breathes, I even got dizzy from trying to find her. The street was filled with tourists and local people, we walked through a market and arrived at the restaurant. There I smelled, her sweet and refreshing lemon and ginger scent. It lingered around the restaurant but it was really weak. I stormed in and looked around searching for her but the restaurant was still empty. A young wolf walked out from the kitchen and he started to apologize with a hard accent that hurt my sensitive ears.

- Sorry guys, but the restaurant is still closed. - he looked into my eyes and bowed his head in submission, He was a Beta and I knew him from Cody's stories. 

- You must be Theo. I'm Alpha Atlas from the Lycan Blood Pack, and I'm looking for my cousin, your Alpha, Nico. - his eyes widened but he was too afraid to look into my eyes again. He trembled under my powerful aura and I smirked. 

- He is upstairs. - he said and motioned with his arm to a stair which was behind a huge picture. I nodded and with Chris, in my corner we headed up. I knocked on the first door and someone growled at me.  

- I'm occupied! - I knocked again and this time he opened the door with his eyes dark as the night sky, but his anger faded and turned into fear and surprise when he saw me.

- A...Atlas? - Nico asked and I grinned at him. I knew that my smile was frightening, like a maniac's, the only sweet smile is deserved to be seen by my mate. 

- Will you let me in or do you want to chat here? - I asked and Nico stepped from the door letting us in. His room was simple, neat and for his biggest luck empty. If I would've found my mate there with him, this had been Nico's last day on Earth. 

- So, what can I thank your visit so suddenly? - he asked and I realized that Cody wanted to surprise him, well at the end he did surprise Nico. I walked around him and sat in his armchair showing him a huge smile and acting totally relaxed, while I knew that my eyes were probably throwing lightning. 

- I1m here for a little vacation and also since last night I have had a mission. Do you know about a kitsune living on your land's cousin? - Nico swallowed visibly and I knew that I was on the right track. 

Noelle

I woke up feeling tired and confused, but at least I had a great day prepared with Nico and Theo. They promised me to show around and take me to the best beach with a couple of their friends. We agreed on meeting at the port at noon, so I still had some time to kill before the evening. I decided to go shopping and I bought a beautiful, dark green and gold bikini, it also had a bit of white lace around my cleavage. It looked absolutely sexy with my white skin, tiny freckles, and slightly curly fire red hair. I decided to buy a matching skirt as well and a big beach bag. I filled the bag with beers and snacks, I put on sunscreen and bought a large white wide brim hat and a pair of sunglasses. The money I got from Annabelle was still almost untouched even after giving a nice amount for my brother and mother as well. It was time to meet Nico and Theo. I walked happily to the port Nico explained in a text message how to get there and I just hummed one of my favorite melodies enjoying how the sun warmed my skin and how the wind caressed my face. I spotted Nico standing with Theo by his side and two other men in front of him. First, it was strange for me because I thought he might invite a few girls as well, but I know I can handle a bunch of men alone, werewolf or not. I walked to them and waved to Nico but the expression on his face frightened me. He was scared, but the type of scared that one can see in a horror movie right before the lights turn down. I didn't understand what was going on and hoped that I would be able to link him like I could link Zack. The wind changed unexpectedly and I smelled again the same fresh scent I met last night. the man in front of me inhaled deeply and turned to me. His golden eyes shined at me and got darker while he checked me out from head to toe. I felt a shiver running down my spine it was a mix of excitement and fear. I couldn't move for a second and just stared into his eyes, he seemed like he was searching for something and I just waited. He grinned and showed his perfect white teeth, his slightly sunkissed skin and weel defined abs called the attention of lots of girls. When a few of them checked him out from a great distance and one of them whispered.

- I would love to ride that stud...- I did something I never expected from myself. I let out a low growl. The half-god in front of me chuckled while his companion next to him, a little older-looking man turned in the direction of the girls, then he looked at me and simply said. 

- Impressive.- I glanced at Nico and he was still frightened but also I saw a glimpse of guilt in his eyes. He mouthed.

-Run. - I looked into my supposed mate's eyes again but all I see was darkness and the same possessive look I got from every man in my life. I had enough of these assholes in the last twenty years. I smiled at him sweetly and giggled. He seemed to be enchanted, he approached me and when he got close enough I punched him in the face, then turned around and kicked him in his stomach. I saw that he almost didn't feel my punch but my kick sent him a bit further, that was chance. I shifted not caring about my beautiful new outfit, nor if anyone could see me and I ran. I ran for my life because I preferred to be dead than to be with a possessive monster like Tony or Joshua were. I heard a growl behind me and the chasing began. I ran into the city and shifted back in an alley.  I peeked out and noticed him in the crowd in his human form, my mate didn't shift for chasing me. I did what I could do the best. I hide. I jumped into the crowd and started to get further from him and his friend who has been searching for me. A nice girl came in front of me around my age. She had short brown hair, brown skin, and black eyes. I bumped into her intentionally, and she stared at me angrily asking.

- Can't you see from your eyes? -that was enough for me. When she walked away I morphed into her and could copy her voice perfectly. Until I ran into someone who might know her this camouflage will do. I had to get back home or somewhere but far from him. I went back to my hotel and rushed to my room. On the corridor, I morphed back into my own self and I got in my room shutting the door closed behind me. I took a few deep breaths but  I stopped breathing when I heard a familiar voice from the direction of the door. 

- Noelle, it's me, Nico. We need to talk.- I felt betrayed and angry but I wanted to know who was my opponent. I opened the door and pulled Nico in looking around the corridor to see if someone followed him. 

- Listen I can explain! - he said but he received a big slap from me. Nico touched his jaw and looked impressed just like the unknown middle-aged man before. His eyes got darker but he controlled his wolf. 

- Fine, I deserved this, but I had no choice. - he said.

- Who is that? What does he want from me?!- I asked even if I knew the answer to my second question.

- His name is Alpha Atlas, he is a half Lycan and my half cousin. He wants you, he is your mate, Noelle. I had to help him to get to you. When he smelled your scent in our restaurant he threatened me. Please understand my situation, our pack is small and peaceful, but Atlas is dangerous and dreadful. He would move the earth and sky to get what he wants. I couldn't go against his wishes this is why I helped him, but I lied about knowing your whereabouts, so you can still escape. 

- Why are you helping me if he is so dangerous? - I asked and Nico flashed his smile at me.

- I like you even if you are not my mate. I want you to be safe. So run and take care. - I hugged Nico and gave him a peck on his face. I looked him in the eyes and said.

- You are a really sweet and brave man Nico, I'm sorry that we have no more time to spend and get to know each other. I like you as well, but I know that this mate bond for your kind is sacred. I would never take what is other's. - I caressed his face and he left my room. I started to pack my things and called a taxi. My vacation was cut short but I could still go to another country to finish it. I paid my bills at the hotel and jumped into móthe taxi. The driver took me back to the airport where a few men waited for me. They cornered me and said.

- We are sorry Lady, but you must come with us now. - they grabbed me by my arms and I tried to get out of their hold.

- This must be a misunderstanding! Let me go, I have to catch my flight! - I said but they didn't listen to me. I smelled on them that they were werewolves which could only mean one thing. They dragged me to a VIP room where the tall, handsome and blonde Atlas waited for me in an armchair. He looked really handsome and his scent made me want to be close. Atlas smelled like the one thing I really wanted, freedom, but with a psycho like him, I will be a prisoner forever. He had a glass of whiskey in his hand and he leaned a bit closer to me flexing his muscles and his aura filled the room forcing the wolves to show their necks in submission. He drank a bit of his drink and with his eyes fixed on me the only thing he said was.

- Darling.