The Hunter

Chapter 3

It must have been late by the time I arrived because the place was packed. It was a clearing deep in the woods, in what is called no mans land, which means no pack owns it.

There were round tables spread throughout and a small stage in the front. There was also a small podium with a mic right in the middle of the clearing.

It was also so deep in the woods that you cant get to it by car. Mostly everyone here didn’t have a problem with that because they can turn into a big beast. It was more trouble for me. Thank goodness I can run fast, though those stupid wedges slowed me down a bit.

Most didn’t look at me as I walked past the tables of werewolves dressed in pretty dresses and suits. There were some surprised looks from people who recognized me and some flirtatious nods and winks from some who didn’t.

I went to Voren’s table and I saw Alpha Vahn and tilted my head slightly in a show of respect.

“Charlie you look amazing,” Voren said giving me a bear hug

“Thanks, you clean up good yourself Voren"

“doesn’t Charlie look nice son?” he said looking at his son. Vahn gave a glance, a once over, and grumbled a reply before returning to his group.

“he doesn’t know what he talking about"

“Voren it's fine, enjoy your group I’ll find the other hunters, I will see you after”

I found my seat just in time. The room started to settle as people took their seats. A few hush tones were heard as the three highest-ranking wolves moved to the stage. I was in the far back with all the other unwanted so I could not see them clearly. Someone started to speak into the mic but I drown it out as it had nothing to do with me.

“so Bodies, nice for you to join us,” Kalvin said with a once over, my eye quickly scanning him too. He looked so out of place in the brown suit that was too big on him. “thought you would sit with the packs since you seem chummy with Yellow Moon over there” tilting his chin to indicate Voren group.

I smile at him “what’s the wrong Kal? You want me to retire so you can actually get some money again” the others chuckle

“there's enough to go around” he quips back.

"not if this new enforces don’t think we’re needed” A hunter I did not recognize said

“well, you don’t seem to be needed,” another guy named Sal said, making everyone chuckle again.

“hey shut the hell up, they are talking about us,” Kal said silencing the table as we all awaited our fates.

“I know that some of your packs use rouge wolves called hunters. I do not think this is a necessary option. Wolves need a pack, and I think this hinders wolves from joining because of their occupation”

“oh, so we would be more accepted now?” Kal said standing up I looked surprised “listen enforcer,” he said walking up to the podium. “with all due respect, packs need us on the outside, we do what most don’t want to do” he smile cockily.

I rolled my eyes realizing that if Kal was our voice of reason we were done for. While reigning myself to my fate I saw something effie. There was a guy on the edge, a little further behind the others on the stage. There were a few people on the stage so his being there wasn’t what caught my interest. This guy looked fidgety, uncomfortable, nervous like he didn’t belong there. Now I couldn’t see him very clearly, like the rest but he had my attention.

“are not needed” I heard the enforcer say jolting me back to everyone else. For some weird reason the enforcer was catching my attention as much as strange pants but my eyes didn’t stray from strange pants long, something was off with the guy and I could feel it.

I still could tell Kal was arguing and he was getting angry, but my eyes stayed with the guy who seem to sneak closer to the three wolves.

“We have warriors, we have bodyguards, we do not need rouges running around recklessly. We can handle problems in a pack where you hunters need to be. The decision” that's when I saw it, the glint of the knife as the guy moved carefully behind the enforcer, looking to embed it into his back.

“Duck” I yelled as I threw my knife directly at the enforcer. He obediently ducked and it landed into the guy's chest, he dropped dead.

The place went nuts at that moment. People looked around for an attack while I was wrestled to the ground by guards who thought I tried to kill the new enforcer, before seeing the body withering in pain.

“settle. I said settle!” The enforcer demanded, leaving everyone stunned but silent. "you” he point to me "come here’

I felt the guard's hand leave my back as I slowly stood. I walk to the podium and my breath caught in my throat as he came into view. Part of it was his handsome face. piercing brown eyes, tan skin, and muscular physique but as I move closer I could fill the pull. I knew it was a mate pull even though there was not a wolf inside my head telling me so. I could fill it and I saw his eyes go wide in recognition.

He fixed his face quickly as I stood there dumbfounded. “en-for-forcer” I said getting myself together “you have bodyguards, you have warriors and it was a hunter who saved your life. You need us” I said looking into his eyes.

he looked out to the crowd “I thank you for saving my life. As far as the concerns about the hunters I will think further about my decision. until the final decision is made, hunters can work but all requests must come to me first to be approved. The rest of the hunters, you should think this woman for that. Everyone can be dismissed except for you” he pointed to me

“see you later Bodies, good luck,” kal said patting me on the shoulder and leaving with everyone else.

“follow me” the enforcer said.

Shit.