Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Dakota " My grandmother ? " 420 55 vouchers Mr Isaac stared at me for a moment before he spoke . " Seems like your mother never told you about her mother . Her name was Henrietta . " My mother had mentioned her a few times before she got mated to Alpha Maddox and also on the day of my birthday . " How did she die ? I thought being a Silver Wolf makes you stronger . " " Yes , it made her stronger , " Mr Isaac said standing up . " She was so strong that the SilverHowl Pack respected and cherished her . She'd help to fight wars , keep Rogues and enemies out of the Pack . The Hybrid once came to a negotiation with the Pack . " " What negotiation ? " " Silver Wolves were to be handed over to them if they were found , in exchange for peace and respecting of privacy and boundaries ," he began approaching the shelf in his office . " They had killed a lot of Silver Wolves . " I gasped for air . " Why ? " " Because they were threatened by Silver Wolves . Hybrids were born to hunt down Silver Wolves , " he paused , taking out a book from the shelf " Let me tell you a story . Centuries ago , Silver Wolves were predominant than the Hybrids . They ruled the Hybrids . But the Hybrids wanted freedom . Not like the rogues . The rogues were werewolves without leadership and lands . They were like vagabonds and that wasn't what the Hybrids wanted . The Hybrids wanted their own Pack and leadership . Silver Wolves granted them their freedom and they took what they wanted but they were not satisfied . So they plotted against the Silver Wolves which caused havoc , endangered lives and destroyed the Hybrids . Only a few remained . " " This is the Hybrids fault , " I slowly said . Mr Isaac stretched a book to me . " Well , you're right . That's why you must train your wolf , Because the Hybrids do not want history to be repeated . " I collected the book . " What's this ? " " It belonged to Henrietta . If you want to know more about your wolf and how to control her , then you have to read the book carefully . If you have questions , you can ask me . Don't let anyone see the book . It isn't the right time for everyone to know you are a Silver Wolf , " he said , returning to his chair . I stared at the book for a few seconds . " Alright , thanks , " I mouthed . " Not even your stepbrothers , Dakota , " he added , hoarsely . I nodded . My stepbrothers weren't to be trusted . Now , I understood why they'd been pretending to care about me . It's all because of the Alpha's position . I placed the book into my bad and left Mr Isaac's office . I began heading back to my classroom . 16:06 Fri , Sep 19 d Chapter 12 ... I arrived at class and saw Alicia conversing with River . I joined them . " Hey ," I said , sitting down . River stared at me . " Hello , you've finally returned ." Alicia laughed . " So , why did Mr Isaac call for you ? " " I got an A in my test , " I said , smiling . 60 55 vouchers Alicia shoved her hand up . " Yeah . Congratulations . I bet you are now his favorite student . If I was in your shoes , it'd be a teacher and student affair . " I laughed . " Don't be silly , Alicia ." She laughed , too . " Excuse us ," I heard the voices of my stepbrothers as they dropped their seats around ours . " If you don't mind , we would love to join this little chitchat of yours , " Logan said , leaning on his seat . " We mind ," I snapped , folding my hands . " Let the powerful ones speak first , Dakota , " Jasper chimed in . I frowned . They knew how to get on my nerves . " Powerful ones like River ," Conan said , smirking . " That teleport - like movement you made the other day was crazy . How did you do it ? " " Do yourselves the favor and choke on a D. I don't have you lots ' time , " River said , grinning . Logan cleared his throat . " I couldn't help but wonder why you act all powerful and tough . Now , I understand why . " " Why ? " Alicia asked , smiling . " Is he a Lycan ? " " If there's one thing I expect you to have learned ," Jasper paused . " It's to keep your mouth shut , Alicia ." " Sorry , " she quickly apologized . " We've got big news for you , River , " Conan drawled . " We know what you are , " Jasper snapped . " And you know what will happen if anyone finds out ," Logan warned , getting up . " Stay away from Dakota ." I stood . " Don't you dare threaten him ." " All bark and no bite defending River ? That's crazy , " Logan said , smirkingly . Then , he walked away . Jasper and Conan left , too . 16:06 Fri , Sep 19 d Chapter 12 " What were they talking about ? " I asked , walking closer to River . He roughly stood up , grabbed his backpack and left . " River ! " I yelled , pushing through the crowded school hallway . He didn't stop . His strides were long and purposeful as he made his way out the front doors . I picked up my pace and followed him , brushing past students and ignoring curious glances , " River , wait ! " I called again as I caught a glimpse of him unlocking his car and swinging the door open . " Go back inside , Dakota , " he snapped without looking at me . His voice was tight , frustrated , and pained . " I just want to be alone . " I reached the passenger side , breathing heavily . " Please , I'm sorry . About what they said - my stepbrothers- " He got into his car , slammed the door shut , and started the engine . The tires squealed slightly as he reversed out of the parking lot . But I didn't stop . I ran after the car , my lungs burning , heart pounding , my bag bouncing against my back . I didn't care how stupid I looked . He needed to know I was on his side . " River ! " I screamed again as he slowed down at the edge of the woods . " Please , just stop ! I know my stepbrothers are dickheads but you shouldn't let what they said get to you . " His car jerked to a halt . I stumbled toward it , panting , and watched as the door flew open and he stepped out . " You don't get it , Dakota , " he yelled , slamming the door behind him . His jaw clenched , eyes dark with emotion . " You don't know what I am ! What they know about me ! You remember what happened yesterday ? The Vampire story ... it's going to put me into trouble . You'll get me in trouble , so stay away from me . " " I don't care what you are , " I said , voice trembling . " They had no right to threaten you like that . I'm sorry . I should've said something sooner . Please , don't push me away ." He glared at the trees for a moment , breathing heavily through his nose . Then , without a word , he turned and stormed into the woods . My breath caught . " River ! " But he vanished deeper into the shadows of the trees , like the forest was calling him home . " I'm not leaving you alone ! " I yelled after him , kicking off my shoes and chasing him barefoot through the foliage . " You're not going to do this alone ! " The moment I crossed into the forest's embrace , a strange sensation prickled down my spine . The air felt colder . Heavier . " Hello , there . " 16:06 Fri , Sep 19 Chapter 12 And then someone struck me hard from the side . 60 65 vouchers I screamed as my body was flung across the clearing , slamming into a tree . Pain shot through my side and ribs like a lightning bolt , knocking the air from my lungs . I collapsed to the ground with a choked cry , trying to catch my breath . " R - River ! " I cried out , reaching for nothing . " Help ! " The shadows moved in front of me . A figure stepped out - completely cloaked in black , their face obscured . They moved unnaturally , like they glided across the earth . I couldn't see their face . They raised their hand and before I could react , I was lifted from the ground by some unseen force . My limbs flailed helplessly in the air . " No ! Stop ! " I screamed . " Please , put me down . " Then , with a flick of the stranger's fingers , I was slammed into the ground . Pain exploded in my back and shoulder , and I coughed out blood . I couldn't move . The cloaked figure took another step toward me . I whimpered . " Please ... " They raised their hand again and something burned in my chest . It felt like my wolf was trying to fight against the force . I screamed louder , agony overwhelming me . " RIVER ! " I cried . " HELP ME , PLEASE ! " A sudden growl tore through the woods . Then another . And another . Three massive wolves burst through the trees in a blur of fur and fury . One black as night , another white as snow , and the third a rich , earthy brown . My vision blurred through tears and pain . They didn't hesitate . All three lunged at the cloaked figure in perfect unison , fangs bared , claws slicing through the air . The attacker spun around , conjuring some kind of barrier , but it wasn't strong enough . Jasper's claws ripped through the shield . 16:06 Fri , Sep 19 J Chapter 12 60 $ 5 vouchers A hiss echoed as the cloaked figure vanished in a burst of black smoke - like they were never even there . Silence . I was shivering , my face pressed against the forest floor , body battered . My mouth tasted of blood and dirt . Then I heard the crunch of footsteps on leaves . I tried to lift my head but couldn't . The wolves shifted . " Dakota ? " Logan's voice . Panting . Urgent . " Shit . She's bleeding ." " I think she broke a rib , " Jasper muttered , kneeling beside me . " Her aura's unstable ." " She called for River , " Conan added . " Where the hell is he ? " A.D