Page 37 of Her Bossy Wolf Protector

“I have to deal with the vampires,” I say, low-voiced. Jade looks up at me with worry in her eyes. After witnessing the extent of her latent abilities, I don’t want to leave her alone. But duty calls, and the vampires must be dealt with.

Leaving Jade in the safety of the apartment, I go to the parking lot, where the scent of danger hangs in the air. As I step into the moonlit night, I sense them before I see them – Mr. Black and his son Hank, both vampires with a thirst for power and a disregard for the delicate balance between our worlds.

Mr. Black, a towering figure with the usual hint of arrogance in his stance, is the first to speak. “Gabriel,” he says, his voice dripping with disdain. “I thought she was human. What the hell is that creature?”

He’s referring to Jade, and I immediately feel a surge of protective anger. Before I can respond, Hank lunges at me with a predatory ferocity. The fight begins.

Each of my movements must be calculated and swift. Despite their vampiric speed and strength, Mr. Black and Hank are no match for my abilities. I fight with a Protector’s determination, which is compounded by my need to protect Jade. My mate.

I realize they underestimated her, just as many in the supernatural world do with humans. She is not human, though, a voice rings in my head, and soon they will come to that conclusion as well.

The moonlight casts long shadows as I face the two men. Mr. Black’s confusion about Jade raises serious concerns. They don’t know what she is… yet.

Hell, neither do I!

But they will want to find out, which puts Jade in even more danger.

Still, I won’t let anyone harm her.

With those thoughts in my head, I deliver a decisive blow, decapitating Mr. Black and then Hank. The moon is the only witness to their defeat. The threat has been neutralized, but Mr. Black’s words linger in my thoughts.

Feeling saddened by the necessity of their deaths, yet relieved that the threat to Jade has been eliminated, I head back to Jade’s apartment. The air is thick with the residual energy of the confrontation, and I find Jade waiting anxiously. I assure her that the danger has passed and that she is safe. The worry in her eyes softens as she accepts my reassurance.

Since the immediate danger has been dealt with, I must inform Seraphina. I pull out my phone and dial her number.

“Gabriel? What has happened?”

I briefly recount the evening’s events with Mr. Black and Hank, emphasizing their disregard for the fragile peace between humans and supernatural beings. I inform her that the situation has been handled, but there are two dead vampires that need to be disposed of.

Seraphina, always composed, acknowledges the situation. “Dispose of the bodies discreetly,” she instructs. “We can’t afford any more attention from the human world.”

“Unfortunately, I can’t right now. There is something I must deal with immediately.”

I am tempted to tell her what happened with Jade, and her “abilities”, but I decide against it.

“Is it something I should worry about?”

“No. I just need to clean up the mess the two vampires made.”

“Okay, Protector. I will send someone to take care of the bodies right away.”

As I end the call, the reality of the supernatural world becomes even more apparent. Not only do I have a duty to protect Jade, but also a responsibility to maintain the delicate balance that allows our kind to coexist with humans.

But first, I need some answers.

I find Jade huddled on the couch, still visibly shaken from the encounter with the vampires. I approach her gently, my hand reaching out to reassure her.

“Jade, you need to pack your things. We have to leave.”

Her eyes meet mine, with a mix of fear and confusion in their depths. Before I can say more, she demands to know what happened, and who those men were in her apartment. I feel a hint of annoyance at her stubbornness, knowing we don’t have time for this.

“Jade, there’s no time for explanations right now. Pack your things, and I’ll tell you everything once we’re somewhere safe.”

But Jade isn’t one to back down. She insists on knowing the truth, pushing for answers in the face of danger. I can see the determination in her eyes, a fire that refuses to be extinguished.

“Gabriel, you need to tell me exactly what is going on! Do you know what just happened to me? Because I’ve never felt anything like it before, and I feel lost and in the dark. I hate that feeling!”

“I know, Jade, but we need to leave. We can’t do this right now.”

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