surroundings without a clue
where he was. His heavy footsteps took him to the cabin and he
opened the door. Silence. He walked around the interior for several
minutes and then noticed the note on the kitchen
counter.
Dear Honey,
All I ask is that you
forgive me. The keys are in the truck with money in the glove
compartment. It’s enough to see you home. Have a happy life. I will
never forget you.
Mandy
He didn’t think she had a car, but the
cabin was deserted. A backpack sat on the floor by the door and
when he peered inside, he noticed her personal items. The bag also
smelled like her, along with the rest of the cabin. If she thought
he was leaving without her, she was crazy. He needed to return her
safely to her family. He’d wait until she returned.
He walked over to the open cupboard and
grabbed several cans of chili. Finding a can opener, he removed the
tops and then ate the unappetizing contents cold. He finished off
the gallon of water, refilled it, and continued drinking. His next
stop was the shower. He washed his hair and scrubbed his body.
Leaving the bathroom, he felt much better, but paced around the
room, too restless to sit down. His headache was now a slight throb
and he began wondering if she was coming back. He looked outside.
It was still dark, but he had a nagging feeling that he needed to
find that cursed wolf.
Ten minutes later, he decided to sniff
her out. He walked outside and shifted. His bear nose picked up her
scent almost immediately. His large furry body gained speed and
traveled at a steady gait. It felt wonderful to stretch his legs
and run. Staying cooped up in the small cage had been unbearable.
He’d gladly take out his captivity on her shapely ass like
promised.
One hour turned into two before he
discovered where she slept. Her scent was strong and he couldn’t be
far behind at this point. He went another twenty minutes then
stopped when he heard a sharp cry; he’d really bust her ass if she
hurt herself. He walked slowly, but then the wind shifted and he
picked up a scent that put fear in his heart. Even tired, his bear
put on a burst of speed. He smelled cat.
***
They carried her squirming body down
off the boulders. Besides the cry that released from her throat
when one of them slapped her after she gave a kick with her
uninjured leg, she remained quiet. Finally, they laid her down in a
cleared section of forest floor and moved back.
“ What do you say, boys?
Let’s fuck her and then slit her throat? Cover her mouth,
Fawler.”
“ You son of a bitch. My
mate will kill you.” The pain in her leg was nothing compared to
the terror of what they planned. She struggled, but the stupid cat
Fawler managed to get his hand over her mouth. She bit down hard
and he yelled. Her cheek exploded in pain when he struck the side
of her head with his large fist. Her defiance changed Fawler’s
actions and he began systematically beating her senseless. She
welcomed the continued pain and dizziness. If she was lucky, she’d
be unconscious when they raped and killed her.
She felt pressure on her stomach, and
was barely able to make out, through her severely swollen eyelids,
a body sitting astride her and what felt like his large member
poking her belly.
“ Hold her legs. I get her
first.” The cat grunted, but it sounded far off as her brain
floated.
The pressure was there, and then it
disappeared. At that exact moment an incredible roar filled the
forest. A Kodiak bear attacked and the cat on top of her went
flying. Mandy managed to roll on her side, and through her pain saw
the cat’s head land several feet away. Honey turned and attacked
the other two cats. They didn’t have a chance, and warm blood
splattered her body, followed by the last screams either man would
ever make.
She blinked past the blood running
across her eyes; Honey’s bear was glorious. Her eyelids drifted
shut, but she felt Honey’s powerful arms cradle her close. She
breathed in his scent and managed to
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