3. Oh No
Artemis’s POV
I woke up and Midnight’s tail was in my face.
I groaned and sat up. She just shook her head and went back to sleep.
I got up and did my bathroom routine.
I came out and put on my black army pant, black combat boots, leather jacket with a hood, and my leather gloves.
I also put my long black hair in a side braid, that fell out of my hood and on my chest.
It may seem uncomfortable but it’s not that bad.
I loaded my quiver with arrows and tied my holsters to my waist and my right thigh.
I put my dagger on my thigh holsters, and my staff on my waist holsters. I also sprayed half a bottle perfume on me to mask my scent.
I filled up Midnight’s food and water bowl.
Before leaving I put on my mask and pulled my hood over my head.
I started running South.
Once I was deep enough in the woods I started to climb the trees.
I saw three male rogues in a clearing up ahead.
I stood in a tree next to them as they talked about something.
“So it’s settled. We attack the Midnight Fire Pack. Let’s start heading back to tell the Rogue King.” A blond one said.
Before they even took one step I shot the blond haired one in his heart with an arrow
The other rogues looked in my direction as I hoped down from the tree and landed on my feet.
They growled in disgust at the sight of me.
I grabbed another arrow and pulled back on the string of my bow.
“Don’t move, or I’ll put an arrow through your eye.” I threatened.
“Robin Hood.” The black haired one smirked. “There was a lot of rumors about your arrival.”
What!? How did they know I was coming!?
“How did you-” the red haired rogue cut me off.
“Know? Let’s just say someone knows you.” He smirked.
Now I was mad. “Then you die.”
I shot the arrow through his chest.
The last one looked at me in fear and tried to run, before I put an arrow through his eye.
“I warned you.” I smirked at the corpse.
I heard growling coming from behind me.
I grabbed an arrow and pulled the string back but kept it in place as I turned around.
It was a dark brown wolf with black ears.
That’s Alpha Blake.
Uh oh.
I guess I got too close to his territory.
I calmed down my breathing and heart beat to show him I wasn’t afraid.
“Alpha Blake. Shift!” I commanded.
He looked surprised that I knew who he was. He went behind a tree and came out wearing only jeans.
Must.
Not.
Look.
At.
Chest.
“Princess, I suggest you turn yourself over to me, and I promise you a quick and easy death.” He suggested.
“I am anything but a princess, and I don’t go down that easily. I think those skinny jeans are cutting of circulation to your brain.” I replied.
“Then I’ll make your death slow and painful.” He growled.
He lunged at me, but I dodged him at the last second.
I pulled the string on my bow back and let go.
The arrow pierced straight through his hand.
He groaned in agony.
“I can easily kill you right now, but I will spare your life because you’re an Alpha.” I said.
He gripped the arrow and pulled it out of his hand as he groaned again.
He looked at me with anger. “That’s a pretty little coin you got there.”
I looked down at it.
Oops.
I put it inside my jacket. Guess it fell out.
“Don’t even think about getting it.” I grabbed another arrow and pulled the string back.
“So it’s special to you.” He confirmed.
I just stood there emotionless.
He growled again and tackled me to the ground.
I released the arrow but it hit a tree.
He put his hands on my neck.
Before he could snap my neck I kicked him in his ‘manhood.’
He groaned and rolled off me, cupping his area.
I got up and shot his leg.
“Don’t even think about following me or I’ll kill you on the spot.” I threatened before I left my mark on the rogues then leaving.
I ran in circles a couple times to make sure I wasn’t being followed. I wasn’t.
I made my way back home.
As soon as I was home I went to my bedroom.
Midnight was laying on the bed next to a pile of clothes.
She heard me and looked in my direction.
“Did you pick out an outfit for me?” I ask her.
She barked once.
I took the pile of clothes and changes in the bathroom.
Midnight has good taste.
It was black skinny jeans with a white top and a leather jacket.
I don’t even know how she got these from my closet.
I came out and Midnight had one of my black and white converse in her mouth along with my fake glasses next to it.
I took them from her and slid on my shoes and glasses as I undid my braid as let my, now wavy, hair flow.
“Thanks Midnight.” I patted her head.
I looked down at my neck to glance at my gold coin but it was gone.
I panicked.
That asshole of an alpha must have unhooked it when he had his hands around my neck.
It must have fallen on the floor as I kicked him.
I’ve got to find him.
“Bye Midnight. I’ll be back in a little bit.”
She barked four times before I left.
I grabbed my keys and wallet and hoped in my truck.
I kept driving until I was in town.
There was a lot of shops and diners.
How the hell am I suppose to find him in this place!?
It’s huge!
Then, by sheer coincidence, I saw him and his beta and Third in Command along with two girls in a booth through a diner window.
What are the chances!?
Apparently pretty high.
I parked my truck in the parking lot next to the diner and made my way inside.
A waitress came up to me. “Hi honey. You can take a seat anywhere an I’ll take your order in a bit.” She had a bit of a southern accent.
I took a seat in the booth behind the one that Alpha Blake and his buddies were sitting at.
His eyes never left me ever since I entered the diner.
The waitress came to my booth and handed me a menu.
“What can I get you, darling?” She asked
I skimmed through the menu. “I’ll take, the country fried stake with mash potatoes and gravy.”
I know I didn’t come here to eat, but I’m starving.
She took the menu from me as she wrote down my order. “I’ll have it ready for you in a bit.” She smiled.
“Thank you.” I thanked as she left.
I pulled out my phone to try and distract myself from Alpha Blake’s gaze on me.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw him get up and sit across from me.
I looked up and saw him smiling.
“Can I help you?” I asked.
“I’ve never seen you here before. Are you new?” He asks.
“Yeah. I just moved in a week ago.” I lied.
I can’t let anyone suspect that as soon as Robin Hood arrives, I arrive.
“Cool. Where do you live?” He asks.
“In the woods. I’ve heard there are a lot of wild dogs around here though. It’s a bit scary.” I lied.
Rogues don’t scare me.
“Don’t be. The woods are actually a nice place to live in. I live with my family in the woods. I’m Blake Lockheart by the way.” He held out his hand.
“Artemis King.”
I shook his hand. A wave of electricity shot up my arm. In a good way.
Oh no.
I’m not his mate, am I?
I hope not. That would be really awkward.
I to a look at his neck and he had my gold coin around his neck.
That made my blood boil but I kept calm.
“That’s a nice gold coin.” I fake complimented.
He looked down at the coin then back at me. “Thanks, but it’s not mine.”
Damn right it’s not.
“Then who’s is it?” I ask.
“A friend of mine. We were walking and she dropped it when we parted ways. I found it, but I kept it with me so I wouldn’t lose it. I have to give it back though.” He lied.
That’s right! You better give it back!
The waitress came back with a plate of food and set it in front of me.
Yay! Food!
“Thank you.” I started to dig in into my food.
I moaned in delight. Who knew diner food can be this good!?
Blake looked at me. His eyes turned black for a split second.
“Anyway I should go. I have to get back to my family. I hope I see you again Artemis. Can I have your number to keep in touch?” He asked nervous.
“Yeah sure.” I wrote my number on a napkin and handed it to him.
He winked at me before leaving with his friends.
God. He’s such a flirt.