Heard the Blaze

Chapter Thirty-Nine

Kamali

"*How many have already evacuated to the western side of the territory?*"

"More than half of our population, many of our Elders were having issues saying they should be fighting. We cant have that" Joseph shrugged, rubbing his hands over his face.

"*Old bastards haven't fought since...well. Before I was born*" he nodded in agreement. I suddenly felt Syra, pacing through my mind. My face furrowed.

What's wrong?

I don't know. I can't feel Coals presence anymore.

He's probably feeding. You know that.

I know but it feels. Different. Like, a really uneasy feeling.

"Kam" he snapped his fingers in front of my face. I snapped out of my thoughts. "You okay?"

"*Yeah just Mason I think is feeding*" he nodded, leaning against the sofa. He then grinned.

"You know...*You smell different for a few nights now*" my eyes widen at him. I grabbed a pillow, throwing it at him. He dodged it, chuckling. "Oh cmon. It's no secret. You guys did the dirty"

I felt my cheeks turn red, my hands shaking. "*W-Well..*"

"And it wasn't even once now was it!"

"*Joseph!*" I stomped my foot on the ground. He was still laughing.

"Man here I thought straight people were the worst but once you start you can't stop now can yo-"

"Joseph! *Your dead*" he shook his head running out of the room. I chased after him, jumping on his back while slapping his head. He spun me around, making me clutch my arms around his neck. I let out a sequel when he gently put me down on the counter.

"Sorry Alpha. I'm just to strong for you" I rolled my eyes.

"*Yeah but I know who you are scared of*" he tilted his head in wonder. I shrugged. "*Ill just tell my mate that you kissed me*" his eyes widen.

"You...wouldn't...dare" he trapped me in between his arms, leaning over to 'scare' me.

"*I would*" I attempted to kick him, down there but he covered it in time. I then was able to run away, yelling. "Mason! Mason!" He tried chasing me, trying to get me to stop. He eventually did catch up to me, grabbing me by my waist and covering my mouth. I then licked his hand.

"We been together since we were in diapers and you think licking my hand was gonna do anything?" I then bit it. He took his hand away, shaking it for the hurt. I laughed, running away even more. I felt myself slow down though. Syra was freaking out, clawing at my mind to let her out. She was screaming. I winced, holding at my ears. Stop. Syra stop. I let out a cry, falling to my knees as the noise continued, the sickening shriek.

Joseph went into my view, concern over his face. He bent down, grabbing at my shoulders. He was talking but my mind couldn't focus. I couldn't take it anymore. She took over my body, getting up from the ground and pushing past Joseph. He snatched at her arm, pulling her back. As soon as he saw her eyes he let his hand go from her forearm.

"S-Syra. Wait. What's wrong?"

"*Wheres my mate? I want to know. I can't sense him anymore. I can't*" she signed quickly. He gulped stepping back.

"I'm sure he is around. It's fine. Relax" his eyes glazed over. It took a few minutes. She waited, tense as ever. His face then went to fear. "They um..they don't know where he. Is"

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Emerald ??

Years ago..