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Dmitri

I had left Sky at around ten this morning, and it was now already past five. The meeting consisted of the usual bitching among supernatural species. We had settled and signed three treaties, two between neighboring werewolf and vampire groups, and the third between a group of vampires and a witch coven in the East.

Supernaturals had long ago decided that fighting each other and trying to live among humans resulted in heavy casualties. Working together allowed some semblance of living, albeit often in the shadow of the human species or at least inconspicuously. This type of arrangement was difficult to maintain and tenuous, with representatives of the species bridging the gaps and maintaining order and control. This annual gathering had been established centuries ago to keep the various races interacting and to forge and maintain alliances between species.

I had been chairing the meeting with the other two representatives: Marko Petrovic, for the Vampire race, and Raina Synn, a powerful witch nominated by the minority groups as their representative. Raina is said to be one of the most powerful witches alive, her lineage tracing back to the first witch ever heard of in history, Elsabeth.

Apart from dealing with the treaties over the last couple of hours, I've had to put up with nearly everyone I speak to questioning me about Sky. Why is she here? Who is she to me? Some men seem to be way too interested in her, while others are just curious. I've had to use my Alpha aura on more than one occasion to ensure the message was conveyed that she was under my protection and anyone who harmed her, or even touched her, would face the consequences.

This seemed to spark more curiosity and speculation, as I usually avoided human interaction, and my possessiveness seemed untoward. Protection duty is usually handled by my pack and our security team, not by me personally. Sky's suggestion that Ben stay with her for protection against potential hunter attacks had led us to this situation. The thoughts of anyone but me looking after her or leaving her alone were not ones I seemed to be able to entertain at the time. I didn't really have a chance to think about the repercussions it would cause by bringing her here.

Speaking of the devil, Ben, or Benjamin as I know him based on previous interactions with his pack, had also approached me, asking if he could see Sky to explain things. He, too, had questioned my involvement with her, and his interest had elicited a bout of jealousy I had to trample down. Obviously, to all who asked, I had brushed off my relationship with Sky as purely professional. Not wanting to admit to myself, let alone anyone else, that the situation is unusual for me and that something is going on between the two of us.

I am approaching the door to our suite when I hear Elanor and Sky's laughter pierce the silence. I had asked her to keep Sky company. I felt bad leaving her alone in a place where walking around might put her in a situation that I wasn't sure she could handle. Not everyone here tolerated humans, and even though I had issued a warning about her being under my protection, curiosity from others might still put her in their path.

Elanor had many 'friends' and had come with none other than Marko as his plus-one. She was a socialite, and her beauty made her desirable to men from all species. I had no problem with her escapades with other men. The apparent lack of jealousy when it came to Elanor with other men, compared to just the thought of a man touching Sky, and me wanting to disembowel them, did make me wonder.

I open the door to the room to find Sky and Elanor sitting at the dining room table, laughing, champagne glasses in hand, and a half-empty bottle of Dom Perignon on the table. I close the door behind me and turn around, my eyes meeting Sky's big hazel ones, a huge smile plastered on her flushed face. Elanor, who is sitting opposite her with her back to me, looks up at me over her shoulder, a twinkle in her eye.

I remove my jacket, tossing it on the couch as I make my way to the table. Sky's eyes are hungrily roaming my form, from my lips, down my shirt, all the way down my legs, before she looks up again. She is trouble.

"You two look like you are having fun," I say, approaching the table.

"Ah, babe, we're so glad you could finally join us." Elanor gracefully gets up to greet me. She moves in for a kiss, nearly landing one full on my lips before I angle my head to the side, planting a kiss on my cheek instead. I see a flash of hurt on her face from my subtle rebuff, which she quickly covers with a smile.

I look over at Sky, who is now looking at the table, her smile completely gone from her beautiful face.

"Glass of champagne?" Elanor offers, looping her arm through mine.

"No, thank you. I think you guys have had enough. We have a big night tonight." I am staring at Sky, who has briefly looked up and back down again, noticing Elanor's arm through mine.

"Yep, I definitely think I have had enough." She gets up, a smile on her face that does not meet her eyes. "Elanor, it was so nice meeting you. I think I'll give you guys some privacy and take advantage of the enormous tub." She seems to force cheerfulness into her voice as she gestures to the bathroom before hastily leaving in that direction. I watch her as she enters the bathroom, the door closing behind her.

"You should go, Elanor. Marko is probably waiting for you." I remove her arm and take a step back as I run my hands through my hair, irritation at this situation prickling my mood.

I don't want Sky to think there's anything serious going on between Elanor and me. I shouldn't care, but I do. This whole situation is irrational. The sooner I find out what the hunters want with Sky, the sooner I can rid myself of all of this and go back to the way it was before.

"There's something different about you," Elanor says, eyeing me carefully. "Are you even jealous that I'm here with Marko?"

I don't hesitate to answer. "No, why would I be? We know where we stand with each other." The irritation I feel seeps into my tone.

"Do we? I've been around for decades, coming when you call and being there when you need me. Are you saying you feel nothing for me after everything?"

"Of course not. You know I care for you, Elanor." I meant it; I cared for her. But nothing more than a friend with benefits.

"But you don't love me. And you have never looked at me the way I have just seen you look at that human. What is going on with you two? Do you have feelings for her? Do you love her?"

"Enough," I growl. "You should go." The tone of my voice broaching no further discussion.

She is hurt. She doesn't say another word as she turns around, grabs her clutch from the couch, and leaves, the door clicking closed behind her. 

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Ava
I'm a rogue. Happily have been since the age of eighteen when my mate, and the Alpha of my old pack, rejected me.
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Light

When I cry on a stranger's shirt in a club,

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Shadow

Obsession.

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My rainbow. My light.

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