ι'м ησт qυιтє нυмαη, вυт ι'м ησт qυιтє α мα¢нιηє {Rue}

[assassinrue]

Despite herself, Valerie shuddered. "I know." She said finally. "And I won't be surprised by what you plan to do to me. I just wonder how far you'll go. How much I'm worth."

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

There was a static-y silence before Andrew spoke again. "We don't want to hurt you, Valerie. But we must find Aron."

[assassinrue]

"I told you I don't know where he is. We aren't on the best of terms right now and I don't keep track of people who don't concern me."

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

"So you're not in love with him?" Andrew asked, a smug note sneaking into his voice. "Because from what I hear, he's quite infatuated with you."

[assassinrue]

"Unrequited infatuation. I love no one."

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

"Hmm," Andrew said. He sounded slightly disappointed. "And you have no idea where he might be? You hadn't seen him?"

[assassinrue]

"No." valerie said forcefully, crossing her arms.

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

The rush of breath passing over the microphone sounded as Andrew sighed. "Well, that's unfortunate." There was a click as the connection was severed, leaving Valerie in silence.

[assassinrue]

Valerie released a breath and flopped back on the bed. It was insanely uncomfortable but she barely noticed, her mind was running between Aron and Isaiah. In a way she loved them both. But also, parts of her hated Aron. He had taken so much from her and then disappeared like the a** he was.

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

Despite the isolation of her room, a thump outside was loud enough to reach her. A man shouted and then another thump. Then a splintering crack, like someone had charged the front door down. Which, believe it or not, was exactly what had happened. 200 pounds of angry werewolf came crashing through the door as if it were rice paper.

[assassinrue]

Valerie jumped back startled, uncomprehending but with the door open she could finally turn and it a burst of built up adrenaline she exploded through her clothes into her canine form and shook out her coat, snarled at the werewolf and darted part him through the door. How come he was still saving her?

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

It was hard to tell, but the deep grunt from the wolf sounded like frustration. The black giant ran after her, easily keeping up with his loping paces. His legs were probably a good six inches longer than hers.

[assassinrue]

Valerie made for the exit, ready to kill anyone who tried to stop her. Mostly because she had to get away. She needed to leave Aron far behind somehow.

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

No one stood in her way. It seemed Aron had already taken out any of the guards outside. He raced after her, a look of irritation crossing his green wolf eyes. Stop, damn it, he thought. Why did she have to run from him?

[assassinrue]

As soon as Valerie broke past the door, she bunched her muscles and released them with a massive push, forcing herself to run faster than she had ever run before. She couldn't look Aron in the face, either of them, she just needed to be home.

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

Aron barked at her, wishing he could call her name. Honestly, he saved her and this is what he got? Seemed a bit rude to him.

[assassinrue]

With a loud an ferocious snarl,Valerie skidded to a halt and spun around to stare at Aron, her shoulders heaving, her lips curled, a low rumbling growl fixed permanently in her throat.

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

Aron's eyes widened as he slid to a stop in front of her, his long claws digging into the dirt. He blinked at her, not returning any signs of aggression but not acting submissive either. He just stared at her calmly.

[assassinrue]

She sat and cocked her head at him, a clear question, and waited. Somehow he'd figure it out and answer.

[ᴄʀʏsᴛᴀʟғʀᴏsᴛ]

Aron watched her for a few more seconds. Eventually, he lowered his tail. He shifted back a moment later, appearing as the tall, dark haired young man. "I just want to talk, Val," he said. "Give me that."