52. Raine

Ty was skilled, almost too skilled. He was fast and the way he moved spoke of experience. I watched his fight closely from the shadows. Even though I was far away I had seen bears claw pierce his skin, it was quick. It was deep yet in the blink of an eye it was gone. Everyone else missed it, everyone except me.

Slo said he'd been with them twenty four years. It was true that most sups lived extremely longs lives but they at least showed some signs of ageing. Yet he looked no older then I did. Of course that didn't exactly mean anything. It's not like I'd known him for the full twenty four years to tell if he had aged but still. While I was watching his fight there just seemed something odd about his fighting style, something familiar.

I hadn't spent much time with the wolf especially as me. Something was screaming at me to keep a close eye on him.

After talking to Slo I knew I needed to have a few words with Ty. To confirm what I saw. I watched from the trees, waited, keeping my eyes on him. Finally after two more hours of fights the Lycans decided to call it a night. Everyone leaving to go to their makeshifts tents. Ty made his way out of the Lycans camp. He walked without making a sound. He walks like nothing fazes him, an arrogance surrounded him. I slipped a throwing knife from my thigh and taking aim I let it fly.

His hand caught it midair his eyes turning to where I had thrown it from but I was already gone. I watched from afar as he lifted the knife to his nose he sniffed at it frowning.

I had missed I never miss, this guy was something else. How had I never noticed him before? He always just seemed like an idiot that only thought with his dick. Now I wasn't so sure. There was something about him. I just couldn't quite put my finger on it. Should I go to Vericus about this? Yeah right what would I tell him? Its not like he'd done anything wrong. Being a skilled fighter wasn't a crime nor was fast healing. Just because it was rare didn't mean it couldn't happen. I'd better just keep my eye on him for now.

He continued towards the house knife tucked away in his pocket as if having a knife thrown at him was no big deal. I continued to follow him using the trees for cover. However in my attempt to keep my distance I lost sight of him.

Shit!

Sighing I dropped from the trees staring in the direction he had disappeared. I sucked in a breath of surprise as hands wrapped around me from the back my own knife held to my throat.

"It's Raine isn't it? Might I ask as to way you throw a knife at me?"

His voice held an edge to it that told me he was capable of killing and probably had many times.

"Let's just say I was testing a theory."

He spun me around backing me up against the tree. The knife still at my throat and his other hand on the tree beside my head. His eyes travelled the length of my body a smile curving his lips.

"And what theory would that be?"

Quick as lighting I pulled another knife from my thigh and slashed it upwards cutting his arm that held the knife against my throat. He stumbled back growling and dropping the blade to the ground.

I pounced at him knocking him to the ground as i straddled him my own blade to his throat.

"If you wanted me on my back all you had to do was ask."

I bared my fangs at him grabbing his wrists I looked for the cut I'd just made. Blood stained his skin but as I thought the cut was already healed. I glared down at him.

"What are you?"

He chuckled.

"I would've thought that was obvious."

I remained silent as he knocked the knife from my hands hard enough that it was thrown out of reach. He made no move to get me off him however as he smiled up at me.

"I'm a killer same as you. Only I kill for the good guys."

I shook my head not understanding. What was he trying to say? Distracted he had me flipped over and my arms pinned above my head before I could even lift a finger.

"What? you thought you were the only one with fast healing? It's not as uncommon as you think. Only I was born with it. I didn't need silver eyes to obtain it. While you were off killing your own pack members and then my pack members I was the one killing yours."

I growled at him.

"I've never had a pack!"

He chuckled bitterly.

"Yes that's true you have never been branded have you. It doesn't change the fact that it has always been my job to sniff out the lunar pack. I'm sure you remember all the times your hideouts would get found by Vericus?"

I didn't answer but I knew the look in my eyes was enough to confirm that I remembered.

"Well that was me. I'm the one that would be sent whenever there was a rumour and if it was true I'd thin out the herd before Vericus would come and finish them off."

He grinned almost like the thought of it gave him a thrill.

"I have just as much blood on my hands as you do."

So he was To Vericus what I had been to Driak. The only difference was that I was better. Now that I had what I wanted I brought my knee up while scratching his hand then I brought my elbow across hitting him square in the jaw. Pulling my long knife out as I rolled him I held it to his throat.

"You may be right but if you had gone up against me back then you wouldn't have lived to tell the tale."

A smug look crossed his face showing white even teeth as he licked his lips.

"Maybe I was saving you for last that is until you disappeared."

The look in his eyes as he peered up at me gave me the chills. He may be telling the truth about all of it but there was just something not quite right about him. Maybe it was just the fact that unlike me he seemed to truly enjoy his line of work but my gut told me it was something else.

"RAINE!"

I looked up as Owen appeared his arms across his chest a disapproving look on his face.

"What the hell are you two doing out here?"

My eyes went back to Ty.

"Just chatting isn't that right?"

Ty winked not even fazed that my blade was still at his throat.

"That's right I was showing Raine how to take down someone stronger then her."

I growled at his joke giving him another elbow to the face as I put my blade away.

"Oh sorry my bad did I hurt you?"

I pushed roughly off his chest to stand up. Owen glanced between us as Ty got up as well lust in his eyes as he stared at me.

"Ty get your arse back to the house. Raine I'd like a word."

I groaned eliciting another laugh from Ty, I went to threw another knife at him but Owen grabbed my wrists. I scowled at him then watched Ty disappear.

"What the hell was that about?"

I shrugged as I set about picking up the two throwing knifes that had been thrown to the ground.

"I told you we were just talking."

"That didn't look like just talking."

I put the knives back in their place and turned to face Owen leaning against the tree. He was staring at me like he was reprimanding a child. I sighed he was celarly not going to let it go.

"Let's just say I don't trust him that's all."

"Raine you don't trust anyone. What makes Ty so different?"

Well Hell he did have a point.

"Look honestly I don't know there's just something about him. I was watching him fight tonight and I don't know something just seemed off."

He didn't say anything his mind seemed to be else where. I knew it sounded stupid but I was only being honest.

"Look you I know you probably don't believe me I'm just saying don't drop your guard around him that's all."

I started to walk away.

"Raine!"

I stopped but didn't look back.

"Watch him."

I looked over my shoulder at him. He was dead serious. He stepped closer making me turned to face him fully.

"I trust your judgment Raine if you think there's something going on then do what you need to. However we'll keep this between us for now. Deal?"

I nodded. He gave me one last look then walked towards the house leaving me in the woods alone. It had been a long night and what I wanted more then anything was to be with my mate. I looked towards the house that I knew lay just through the trees. Once I first got here Roake had said there was a room set up for me. I had declined it then but with this new development with Ty maybe it was time to take Ver up on his offer. Sleeping in the house would certainly make it easier to keep an eye on Ty.

My mind made up I started towards the house. Once inside I made a beeline for the infirmary on the second floor. Luckily I didn't run into anyone on my way through. Quietly I opened the door. Malix lay right where I left him. When I approached the bed his eyes fluttered open a smile spreading on his lips.

Without saying anything he lifted his blanket for me to join him. Slipping off my jacket I left it on the ground. I strapped my thigh brace I paused before dropping it to the floor. Quickly I pulled one knife from it holding it in my hand I slid into the bed beside Malix the knife clutched tight in my fingers. Malix didn't comment on the knife knowing that it had nothing to do with him. More that I wouldn't be able to sleep unless I felt safe especially being around people I didn't fully trust.

Sometimes I think he knew me more then I knew about myself. His arms wrapped around me as he kissed my neck.

"I'm glad you came."

His breath caressed my skin as heat rushed between my thighs. My cheeks turned red at his closeness. His strong arms tucked me in so close that I could feel all of him against my back. A small buzzing started to sound in my head.

His hand at my stomach found the hem of my shirt his fingers touching the soft skin beneath. It felt amazing having his hands on me the heat between my thighs getting hotter.

His mouth at my ear nibbled gently causing a quiet moan escape my lips. Turning my head to the side his eyes stared into mine. He was sexy as all hell the moonlight shining through the window making his glowing yellow eyes even more amazing.

"You are so beautiful Raine."

His hand on my stomach slid further down to my waistline the tips of his fingers caressing the edges making me almost want to beg for him to go further. I had never had sex nor done much of anything to be completely honest so all of this was so new to me. I had no idea what I was doing but everything in me wanted to just pull him close and have him inside me whether it hurt or not. Whether Rix would let me or not I didn't care I wanted it more then anything in the world.

Slowly I slipped the knife I held under the pillow then turning I pressed my lips to his. He moaned as my tongue pressed against his. The buzzing turned to a dull pain. I ignored it.

As our tongues fought for dominance I rolled him to straddle him being carful not to put any pressure on his injured chest. He felt so good beneath me his cock hardening between us it shear size making me wonder how it would even fit.

Sitting back I pulled my shirt over my head his yellow eyes glowing even brighter when the bra disappeared too.

"Raine-"

I cut him off with a kiss, his hands caressing my back gently and slowly going to my arse gripping tightly. I rubbed against his shaft a muffled groan of pleasure sounding between us, I wasn't even sure who it came from. The pain increased pulling away I gritted my teeth pretending it didn't bother me as I kissed my way to his neck nibbling at his ear as I passed.

"Raine are you alright?"

I grabbed his hand putting it the my breast.

"I'm fine don't worry I want this."

He looked worried.

"Please Raine I don't want to hurt you and if I start I don't think I'll be able to stop."

My own eyes glowed with his words and it was like a dam broke between us. Ignoring his wound he sat up his lips crashing on mine. Kisses that trailed down my jaw line to my neck then all the way to my breast his mouth closing around my nipple. Sucking his tongue flicking the sensitive bud. Pain vibrated in my head I held my breath holding in the pain. I didn't want it to stop it felt so good I wanted so badly to be with him I was willing to deal with the pain. His other hand found its way between the fabric of my underwear to my drenched pussy. The pain increased even more, Malix sensed the change and instantly froze. I grabbed onto him like a life line.

"Don't stop."

He pulled back shaking his head.

"No Raine I don't want to hurt you."

He pulled his hands away, quickly I cupped his face.

"Malix please it's alright I can handle it."

His eyes softened staring into mine. His hand reached for my check as he pulled me forward to press our foreheads together.

"Raine I want our first time to be something good, something magical. You should be able to enjoy it. You can't do that if she's resisting, if she's causing you pain. I'm sorry I just, I can't do it."

Tears welled in my eyes but I blinked them back. It was so frustrating. I wanted to be with him so badly.

"Come on let's just get some sleep."

I nodded having no words for what I was feeling in that moment. Foregoing the bra I just put my shirt back on and grabbing the knife once more I lay down with my back to him. Once again he put his arms around me kissing my cheek.

"I love you Raine. Have faith we will be together like we both want it'll just take a little time is all."

I gripped the blade tighter. What if there was no time? What if there wasn't even I way to get Rix out of me? Would we ever be able to be together like we want? It was the worst torture being this close to the one you love and never truly getting everything you want with them. I couldn't think of the worst thing in the world. He deserved better then this.