Chapter 6: A problem with one solution

Months later and everything seemed fine until I continued to receive more threats. Silvaus had somehow disappeared and my world was starting to fall apart. Maybe I could just move...no that wouldn't fix anything. There was only one chose left. We had to leave.

      I fear that if Julian were to stay here any longer, they would come after my head and tear him apart. I really want to avoid this mess and I still don't know if I can take a whole guild of manly wolves. One female with a possibly confused about his identity hybrid wouldn't make the cut.

      The last thing Silvaus said to me was something about a lost castle and a Oracle. This sounds fun and I guess were going there now. It's either death here or resolution elsewhere.

***

      I open my eyes with a groan and slowly pull myself up. The digital clock had been buzzing for 5 minutes and I wanted to smack it. With sudden realization, I jolt out of bed and scurry to the bathroom. This was the day we decided to leave.

      Julian stretches his arms out and glances at me with concern. I could definitely see the tiredness in his eyes. He was basically up all night worrying  and trying to make a plan. I'm sure he'd come to realize we're screwed as of right now.

      "Phira? Are you alright?" He asks me with a slight yawn.

I quickly turn my head towards him, "No, we're both going to die and the cause of it...is me." It's hard to believe but yes I told him that. I made a mistake and now my foster dad has ventured off probably drunk or whatever.

      Julian looks away from me for a moment. He turns his face towards me again. "I never meant for this to happened. Maybe I should just leave..." he whispers in response. I stop what I'm doing and turn to face him. "Oh no your not. Look, you're my responsibility. I'm not dropping you to go save my life!" I scold him. Julian shakes his head with a quiet chuckle. "Yes, mother. I'll obey" he teases me back.

      I decided that we hermit ourselves in the house until midnight. It was probably a bad decision since the big bad wolves like to wander about. However, they never go near the house. Not even once.

      I tip toe out with the door slightly open. Julian follows behind and tries his best to avoid noise. His boots on the wooden floor of my house are a little...loud. I look around for a bit then I dart for it. I hide behind a tree and signal him to follow. Turning my head for a second, a loud oof catches my attention. I turn my head around and sigh. There's Julian who is completely unharmed but lying on the ground face foward. Did this man really just trip over his own feet? In the middle of an escape?

      I shake my head in disappointment as he scrambles to his and feet and approaches me. "Sorry that...wasn't planned I swear" he coughs in embarrassment. I roll my eyes and grab his arm, tugging him along.

***

      I swear I didn't mean for that odd incident earlier. I'm trying my best not to get us both killed. At least I trust her. She's the only werewolf not trying to kill me right now. I promised myself I wouldn't screw this over. At least for now...

      The sky was now flooded with stars and my legs grew weak. It had been at least several hours from when we left. Ophira was cutting the to the point and I dare not complain. I just want everything to get better. I never meant for this to happen. Only if I could tell her in person.

I look up and sigh in relief. The sight of an inn was just a few steps away from us. I really need some warmth and rest. She does too. I know she does.

We step inside the inn and Ophira closes the door behind us. A cozy fire with seats, wooden interior, and hanged animal heads. It seemed like something I grew up seeing.

"Oh! Ophira. What brings you here?" The innerkeeper asks with a look of concern.

I find her eyes trailing over to me. The woman raises an eyebrow then looks back at her. I feel really uncomfortable somehow. Maybe she actually knew about this werewolf hunt? Ophira seems to be a local her. Silvaus may have also brought her here several times in the past.

I shake my hear and try to calm my thoughts. This was all still new to me. Never mind that...I should probably listen quietly and not say a word.

***

"Oh just traveling out. With a friend" I response blankly. The woman looks up in confusion. She doesn't say anything at first then sighs.

"Silvaus came here no too long ago. A month or two maybe. He was rambling about this castle and Oracle or something. Did he send you any info?" She informs me with a worried look.

I was taken aback...did she say that he was here? Seriously?! I could've just looked here all along. Well I guess there's a reason I didn't even bother. Still he say the same thing to her or just aloud. What did it mean exactly. Hopefully this wasn't a setup becaise I don't want to risk any lives. Even...Julian's.

"Yes, he left a note saying the same thing...why? I have no idea" I answee back not looking at her.

I glance to see the Innkeeper continuously eyeing Julian. "I think it has something to do with your friend here. Did they meet each other?" She then asks in curiosity.

Now that I think about it...no. Silvaus sort of stayed away from him. Now I'm worried about this. Was Julian a secret weapon made by his family to wipe us out? Silvaus knows something we don't. It's really annoying and I never asked for this mess.

"Not that I know of. Can we just rent a room please?" I sigh impatiently.

The brunette nods and caculates the one night stay. "Okay...two for a one night stay. That'll be 35.90."

I gulp. Geez that much?! I was so uses to Silvaus paying when I was younger. Whatever though...It's just one night.

I pull the money put of my pocket and hand it to her. She leads us to the room and we walk in. There was only one problem...one large queen sized bed. Two of us...really?

I close the door behind us and let out a heavy sigh. I go over to the bed and sit down. Looking up, I see Julian standing there. A hint of pink spreads across his face. I roll my eyes at him and pat the bed. "Look, this is the only way. Unless you'd rather sleep on the hard cold floor. You pick not mine."

I see him frown and he slowly makes his way towards the bed. He sits next to me and looks away. I also turn my head and my heart races. I know he's used to his own space but...what's the worst that could happen? Just one night...probably suffocating and cramped next to each other. Lovely...just lovely. Why am I even thinking about this?

We finally go to bed and try to gave each other space. Well we have space but Julian and I agreed to disagree. It was peaceful was the next few hours.

I decided to move just a little bit closer for body warmth. Once again he felt warm and cold. Wasn't sure if it was normal for hybrids like him. I'm used to a large blanket in the cold for my only warmth but this was fine. Until I heard a oh so familiar noise...did he just?

I jolt upwards and hover over him. Julian's eyes shot. He let out a wheezy laugh "Sorry...it's a defense mechanism..." I glare and grint my teeth. "Oh so funny. I'm definitely choke slamming you out of this bed!"