Theo's Epilogue...
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc3I4B1qRzn
He held Rosalind in his arms for what felt like ages. He squeezed her tightly as she sobbed into his shoulder. He tried to think of something to say that would reassure her, but he came up blank. What could you possibly say to console someone who'd just accidentally killed their mother? Instead of speaking, he hummed a soothing melody and held her closer.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0VWxvMiXYC
A few minutes later, Chandler, Duke, and Heath appeared out of the forest clearing. Chandler immediately rushed to Gregorio's side.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRfPlKt1XzR
Gregorio reached out a trembling hand and caressed Chandler's cheek. "My son." He whispered, then fell unconscious from the blood loss.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3QPo8JEF96
"What the hell happened here?" Chandler shouted.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK4AHaMSnep
"Your Pack Mother is dead," Theo said.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqC4fX3xuEL
"How?" Duke asked. He seemed to take the news in stride.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡThOPJmrdrL
Rosalind's cries got louder.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIpjicLwKYM
"I'll tell you later," Theo said. "For now, we should focus on getting medical attention for your Pack Father."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdu0vVIvND4
During the following days, they'd managed to find a back-alley doctor who knew a few things about werewolf biology. He was willing to treat Pack Father Gregorio, and not ask too many questions.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8FWRx8HLLx
Rosalind had insisted on retrieving her mother's remains alone. No-one stopped her, they all knew that was something she needed to do for herself.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBAYZ8GqImQ
They buried their Pack Mother in an unmarked grave behind Gran's cabin. They held a small funeral out of respect, but no one shed a tear during the service.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuDiV8K9A17
Theo wasn't particularly fond of the deceased, so he spent his time comforting Rosalind. After the service, she squeezed his hand. "Thank you so much for being here for me."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxd3pRDPaeu
He squeezed her hand in return. "Of course, you've supported me more times than I can count, the least I can do is be here for you now."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDCMiJkfsIg
A fraction of a smile spread across her lips. She glanced back at the grave. "Can I have a few minutes alone? I want to say goodbye."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe3BQydeXXB
Theo nodded, he released her hand from his grasp and walked away. On his stroll through the forest, he encountered Chandler. He was leaned up against a tree with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth.
Theo ransacked his brain for something to say. The best he could come up with was, "How are you holding up?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLn64grEBrV
Chandler took a long drag of his cigarette. "How does it look like I'm doing?" He didn't look well. His hair was wild and unkempt, and he had large bags under his eyes.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw7uFzeXlqW
Theo tried to change the subject. "How is your father doing?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbbRoSnmScV
He shrugged. "He's alive, and that's enough."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAnkN044xyG
They stood in silence for several moments.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz6sAa153Km
"Do you need something?" Chandler asked.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5mIrvmzgGr
"Yes actually," Theo intended to ask someone else for this favor, but since Chandler was asking, "May I borrow your cellphone?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoy8AmKBDD9
He raised an eyebrow. "Why?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4BFAY4r3iA
"Because I don't have one, and I'd like to call my mom. She's moving soon, and I'd like to let her know I'll be staying in Rosewood for the remainder of my days."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi7v9QQCj62
"The remainder of your days? Are you dying or something?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVOGrUl96oo
"I'm going to go feral any day now."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3YzUL8TQtJ
Chandler typed in the passcode to his phone. "Fine. You can use my phone. Consider it your Make-A-Wish. Don't go through any of my stuff, it's private!"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW7mjzD9Qu8
"I have no interest in your personal life."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgiKzG5n4gI
That response seemed to satisfy Chandler.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjiZa927KTc
Theo accepted the phone and dialed his mother's number. He took a few steps away, so Chandler couldn't eavesdrop on their conversation.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd6ZBpzT5ML
"Who is this?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0cViWy0K61
"Hi, Mom."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXB0QKLiI5j
"Theodore?" Her voice cracked on the other end of the line.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ormdgLySb
"Yeah, it's me.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ9Xg8tcmD9
"Please, tell me you're alright! I haven't heard from you since you stopped by the house, and I assumed the worst!"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzoNRJNRWiB
He sighed. "I'm doing well, physically speaking, anyway."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPwrF81i6ee
There was a long pause, then his mother said. "How much longer do you have?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfz15UWnTCt
"Not long, now." He could hear her soft cries on the other end of the line. He decided to say what he'd planned to before he lost his courage. "I'm not moving with you."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgJXoB4qn6S
"What? Where will you go?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEJ1n16Cbpk
"I'm staying in Rosewood. I don't want you to be the one who has to kill me. I want you to remember me as human."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeCRibKxoer
"I don't know what I'm going to do without you."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtA44FXvEAD
"You can finally move on. You've spent eighteen years of your life protecting me, and I'm so grateful for all you've done. You've made more sacrifices than I can count, in caring for me. Now I want you to take care of yourself."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbCFDiEnnvy
"I don't know if I can."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8X86kk1Ukw
"I believe in you. I know you're strong enough to make it through this. I'm sorry we didn't have more time together."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzAyuH6ga95
"It's not your fault, sweetheart."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1PO0HQ5fSD
"I know."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhoakjO2unU
"I'm sorry for my actions. I know I went too far in trying to get you the cure, but I was just trying to save you."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGtDNGGdBN2
"I know, but you were in the wrong, and you hurt people in the process. I never would have asked you to do what you did."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOlx3LarQlU
She sighed. "You're right."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ33VTPzuW3h
"I love you, mom."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc7Kw1OWgnZ
"I love you too, and I'm going to miss you every single day."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡryNgSkobbT
After the phone call, Theo returned Chandler's phone. "Thank you for letting me borrow it," Theo said.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVdKEst3h0h
"Well, I never got to say goodbye to my mom. I thought you deserved the chance to goodbye to yours."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTEJKURptvm
Theo quirked an eyebrow. "Do you wish you could've said your farewells?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtJJVSJfYv6
He shrugged. "There are some things I'm always going to regret not telling her, but honestly, I think we're all better off without her."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBU4JBwOXsW
Theo gave an understanding nod.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzW7bt0VXB4
"Do you have any plans for your final days?" Chandler asked.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH0CKXyadWz
Theo shook his head.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH7AepyVoMU
"Stay with us. You can be the first Mixedblood member of our pack."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3T8eFV4nuL
Theo narrowed his eyes. "Is that a serious offer?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA7vsVbgR6e
Chandler rolled his eyes. "I would have said it if I didn't mean it. My sister would be thrilled to have you around."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4NFqraoYvx
Theo smiled. "I accept your offer."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTY6mRZg6YK
"Great!" Chandler pointed towards the forest. "Your first mission is to go find Heath and make sure he's not eating any poison berries. Have fun!" Chandler walked off without another word.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdmUWhRtEpt
Theo wandered into the woods, where he spotted Heath. He danced around and sang Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQny5bssSat
"Hello, Heath." Theo hollered, causing Heath to startle.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhxdo1eH5K3
He laughed awkwardly. "Hey bro, what are you doing out here?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzxGekryA5w
"Chandler sent me to make sure you weren't consuming and dangerous plants."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT09vyJgNu1
Heath scoffed. "I haven't eaten anything poisonous in a week and a half."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwK52OfSTl5
"Congratulations," Theo said in a monotone as he plopped down on a dilapidated stone wall in the center of the clearing. He reached into his satchel and pulled out the book he'd been reading.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡahjPNGtVX7
"So lately, I've been thinking about the time I got into a fight with a raccoon in a dumpster behind Buffalo Wild Wings," Heath said.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡecuYeMwI75
"Is that so?" Theo didn't look up from his book, he was used to Heath's incessant ramblings by now.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ32HtsQgehx
"Yeah, so the raccoon was hogging all the good scraps, I told him he needed to share. He didn't like that, so we started brawling."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr2sGBxTT65
"Who won?" Theo raised an inquisitive eyebrow.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡErOn1qmDhA
"Definitely the raccoon." He rolled up his sleeve, revealing faint scars that resembled bites and scratch marks. "I got rabies."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh9PBp58QjX
"Sounds delightful," Theo said in a sarcastic tone.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7wuQ3TyRji
"I haven't even gotten to the good part yet."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4hWHPLidEy
"I'm on the edge of my seat." Theo deadpanned.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlVZ55s7zoC
"When Duke forced me to see a doctor, they gave me some medicine and a blood transfusion and I got better, so..." He looked at Theo expectantly.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡome1XIblYG
"I have no idea where you're going with this."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdXAxZ2x5ul
"Maybe if we give you a blood transfusion, we can stop you from going rabid!"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnSIdTsdMKw
Theo frowned and shook his head. That could never work. Right? He pondered the suggestion. Could it work? Perhaps if he got a transfusion from a Pureblood werewolf, it could stabilize his condition. It wouldn't cure him of Lycanthropy, but it could stop him from going crazy. This plan might actually work! It was certainly worth a try, it's not like he had anything to lose. "You might be on to something."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJlko3cwFK
"I might?" He looked shocked. "I thought you were going to tell me it was a stupid idea."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd4JYo6EmDp
Theo smirked. "I think it's worth a shot."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFOI5N1pqTS
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlguEKnYHqY
Rosalind's Epilogue...
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7VEom7fLP8
"Hey mom," Rosalind gently placed a bouquet of black dahlias on her mother's grave. "I brought you some of your favorite flowers. I remember you said you loved it because it symbolizes all the dark emotions like sadness and anger." She shook her head. "I never understood you. I don't know why you did the things you did. I never meant to kill you, mom. It was an accident. I'd always hoped someday you'd change, and we could be a family again, but..." Tears welled up in her eyes.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3158c5Gd2f
Someone hugged her from behind. At first, she thought it was Theo, but when she breathed in the scent of sweat and tobacco, she realized it was Chandler.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQFOW89T4bf
"Hey, sis."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡupqyq6NkyG
"Hey," she said hesitantly, not used to being called sis.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMz56RpgILD
"I wanted to thank you for saving dad. I don't know what I would've done if I'd lost him."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsnLBP6VZop
Rosalind broke away from his grasp. "You're thanking me for killing mom?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBdkrJPeB1k
He rubbed the bridge of his nose. "That's not what I'm saying."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6r85zrz3A0
She crossed her arms. "That's what it sounds like."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3YGKBG2N98
"Okay, maybe that's what I'm saying."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaiQCaxSHro
She threw up her hands in frustration. "You're unbelievable!"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ6TJKDMIBF
"I don't know if you noticed, but mom was abusive." He pointed to the scratch marks on his face that had turned into a scab. "Dad isn't perfect, but he loved me. If I had to kill mom to save dad, I would've in a heartbeat."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0oeylaJ4zK
"I'm not like you, Chandler."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIqdD2AkjIU
"I don't want to fight with you."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAcMJ8U8D7j
"I don't want to fight with you either." She took a step closer.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt4xYkAtvDV
"Can we have a truce?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwrh9YkMbqE
She nodded.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIWb6YVx9Aq
They both sat in the grass beside their mother's gravestone and told each other stories from the years they spent apart.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Ff2tqvct8
"Can you do me a favor?" Chandler asked.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTWZP0H1sGf
She pressed her lips together in a thin line. "What's the favor?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZrp3wOlFIp
"Duke and I are going on a little trip. We should be back in a week. Will you please keep dad company while I'm gone?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY5TmXGPBbR
"Where are you going?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXp3peoek2P
"We're going to make sure the last of the Wolfsbane is properly disposed of."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMStHv4aFju
"Wait here." Rosalind disappeared into Gran's cabin and returned with the silver bow and arrows."Please, get rid of it, I don't care how. I never want to see it again."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUHRuMJR7TB
Chandler gave a solemn nod and accepted the items. "And you'll take care of dad?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXAcJ9gFD5h
"Yes, of course."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrkdTxC6a2a
He smiled. "He's going to be so happy to spend time with you."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF8emiDRylF
"He is?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv4R2VbRX8e
"Definitely, he adores you."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn1RbW4zOjd
"He doesn't even know me."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP7pT39K1ws
He shrugged. "You're his daughter. It's his job to love you."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC4eIjPLQ0Y
Duke walked out of the cabin with two black duffle bags in hand. He threw one to Chandler. "Are you ready to go?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxplDHklpvy
Chandler rummaged through the duffle bag to make sure everything was present. "I think so."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjlO3WtBJ7I
"You're leaving right now?" Rosalind gaped.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡryoFWKBwLr
Duke nodded. "We need to destroy it, soon as possible, if anyone gets their hands on a bottle of Wolfsbane they could reverse engineer the recipe."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKVe3xU5tHV
Chandler placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry, we'll be back no time."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5eQ8Lj9fZ3
"If The Silver Huntsmen don't kill us first. We are still rogue werewolves, after all." Duke said.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPC3FHqlob5
Chandler glared in his direction.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtDEtOcB7Hp
"Go." Rosalind encouraged. "I'll look after things here."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbrndYDZCH3
"No one should come after while we're gone," Duke said. "But just in case, we'll be leaving Heath to protect you."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvzjDsFc9Yp
Rosalind rolled her eyes. "I feel safer already."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ58d2tQ7ozH
Duke tried to suppress a chuckle.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8xIxWoidCk
Rosalind glanced around the forest. "Has anyone seen Theo?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBKmApvF1j
"Oh, your nerd boyfriend? I sent him to go babysit Heath." Chandler said. He turned to Duke. "I invited him to stay with us."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjRDRTD0dmg
"What?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡngQatVxhFI
"It's okay he won't be around for long."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEhtxkIioN5
Rosalind's heart sank. He was right, now that the locket was gone Theo was going to go rabid. What was she thinking? That was the problem, she didn't think. All she did was act, and look where that got her. She saw a flash of movement through the trees. Theo and Heath approached them.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg4o4mCotMC
Chandler gave them a smirk. "Have fun, you two."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaUqpOT5MHC
"What about me?" Heath pouted.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwHUiupkkrD
"Not you, I hope you have an awful time while we're gone," Chandler said.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK9JF68f3fz
Duke waved. "Goodbye, Heath."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJnkpRgyPRq
"Hey bring me back a souvenir, and get me something from the drive-through on your way home and–"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIp82s3SHYD
"Shut up Heath!" Chandler shouted as they walked away.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdzlO4hfIEW
Rosalind turned to Theo. "I'm sorry about the locket, I don't know what I was thinking."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWHQL0WHBpI
"It didn't work anyway," Theo said.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyuilsslAk7
Rosalind's eyebrows shot up. "What do you mean it didn't work?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ17Jxp53UFo
It stopped me from turning into a wolf, but it didn't stop me from going rabid."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡluPqDyuTHp
Rosalind cupped his face in her hands. "I'm sorry, I wish there was something I could do."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaEV8bmnebg
"There might be. What's your blood type?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXRHMPmchRr
"O-"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoZUH7edXc1
"The universal donor."A smile spread across his lips. "Are you willing to try an experiment that could save me?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHPM1CRpYNJ
She gave a firm nod.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHM8788p5Ir
Chandler & Duke's epilogue...
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgZBN9FPmIu
"You know, your sister is bloodthirsty, like her mom. Did you see how she handled some of those wolves? She's vicious." Duke commented as they strolled down the path.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcdyESbHu4Z
"Are you concerned?" Chandler asked.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡonTOWc6SHi
"No. She's strong and fearless, and she protects the people she cares about most. So, it sounds like she's a lot she has a lot, in common with her big brother too."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBZCJLV1l4j
Chandler bumped his shoulder playfully.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwzDYi8F4lX
Duke froze in his tracks. "I smell two werewolves nearby."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJhKCCMhCeI
"Anyone, we know?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtNOoIkW2mh
"One of them is my father." Duke cringed.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbJd3vbPS2p
"No problem, I could kick your dad's ass in a fight."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKtDMPpT3bB
"Is that so." Duke's father leaned up against a tree with Pack Mother Regina by his side. They both held glasses of champagne in their hands.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡli8ol00D0F
"Yeah, I could totally take you down, old man." Chandler clenched his fists and marched towards them.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm1T9W4khdH
Duke jumped in between them. "Dad, what are you doing here?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuzFNcU8Zv0
"We heard the wonderful news!" Pack Mother Regina exclaimed.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf7OefEUmcp
"Wonderful news?" Duke quirked an eyebrow.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpzY0NZL4Pd
"The untimely passing of Pack Mother Luna." Pack Father Lydon clarified as he clinked glasses with Pack Mother Regina. "I couldn't stand her."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFAFErwMOxl
Regina nodded in agreement. "She was ugly, and I'm glad she's dead." She glanced over at Chandler. "No offense."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtAQZPkV2om
"None taken."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpruo4urfHn
"Is this the only reason you came here?" Duke asked.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGVt54pFfHl
"Of course not." His father responded. "We're here to discuss your future. You're technically traitors to the Silver Huntsmen. We should execute you on the spot, but we are so pleased that you were partially responsible for Pack Mother Luna's permanent removal, the Council has agreed to let you live on two conditions."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlfdCg4p4tL
Chandler narrowed his eyes. "What's the catch?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡctXwvJMufN
"We have decided that since you are traitors to our cause you are permanently banned from calling yourselves Silver Huntsmen, and you must evacuate your den within the next two weeks. You may retrieve any personal belongings, but anything that is property of The Silver Huntsmen must be returned." Pack Mother Regina said.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA9P88afSgp
Duke nodded. "Fair enough."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbU3TysFqMR
Pack Father Lydon took one last gulp of his champagne, then shifted into his wolf form. "Goodbye, Duke." Without another word, he sprinted away.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9vV8dD4lTa
"Give Gregorio my regards," Pack Mother Regina winked before shifting to her wolf form and following him.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNEvIguNgu1
Chandler turned to Duke. "I will not be giving the Pack Father her regards."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpq60JBIovB
Duke laughed. "Me neither."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLEu6snwYU2
Heath's epilogue...
One month later...
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCXxJGYXsj4
"I hate all of you!" Duke shouted.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLKZb9bP9cK
"You hate me?" Heath responded. "The person you should be hating is Theo! He's a good-for-nothing cheater!"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMtR6VX8W1a
"It's not my fault, I'm better than all of you!" Theo defended himself. "I destroyed you fair and square."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJHSt89ycyk
"Fair and square?" Rosalind scoffed. "You betrayed me!"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfpyhGDiUDA
Theo shrugged, "That's life."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfM0ml8e1AB
Gregorio stood up in front of everyone. "Maybe it's we played a different game. Mario Kart brings out the worst in all of you."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTWxozB942S
"I don't know what you're talking about," Duke said. "Who the hell just threw a red shell at me!"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7TqTUCuSNt
Chandler laughed manically and Duke tackled him.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG4mMhwzlTS
Gregorio unplugged the Switch, causing everyone to complain. "I'm not sorry, you all need a moment to calm yourselves."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyuLwEOSx7q
Heath jumped up. "Come on, Theo, I'm gonna show how I make gummy worm pizza."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQkG6T8VQ1D
"Do I have to?" Theo grumbled.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGyfVGCVDE2
"My idea saved your life, Mixedblood," Heath said. "Now you're in my debt for life."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2eiH9gL5Ms
It's true. Since Theo started getting blood transfusions, the signs of madness slowly disappeared, and he had better control over his transformations. He sighed. "Fine!"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcw1AvikVyA
"You're not making gross food in my kitchen!" Gran shouted.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8rYIF4vAhl
"Awww," Heath whined.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUwDR8udDDS
"Bummer, I was really in the mood for gummy worm pizza." Rosalind joked.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡseNicYcJtS
Theo kissed her forehead. "I suppose I'll have to order you one."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNRfOt0RFAc
She smiled. "You have soft lips."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoIMJImrKSl
"The better to kiss you with, my dear."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡebflkhGso5
She leaned in and they locked lips. She ran her fingers through his hair and he wrapped his arms around her waist.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd5tna0LcUT
"This cabin is too small," Heath remarked.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPP8N7dJyD9
"It's only temporary," Duke said.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuCiw9O6wKh
There was a loud knock on the door. Everyone glanced around the room. "Are we expecting anyone?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHQTxsDya1o
"Almost everyone I know is in this room," Rosalind said.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1lYglV1dfF
"I think Heath should open the door," Chandler said. "He's the most expendable."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2fTGWdsFke
"I think you should shut up for once, Chandler!" Heath retorted, but willing opened the door.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqLkS6nh1fl
Several children dressed in colorful costumes stood on their doorstep. "Trick or treat?" They shouted in unison.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFaa3yDnn8J
"It's Halloween?" Heath exclaimed. "Why didn't anyone tell me?"
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdwGMaZUYBD
"Because we're grown adults, Heath," Duke responded.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHAoi8mIBgD
"Yeah, when you're an adult without children, Halloween is just another day," Chandler added.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrkCIWmpbnN
Heath covered the children's ears. "Don't listen to them, Halloween is magic, no matter how old you are." Heath handed them each a giant bag of gummy worms. "Here you can have these now that my pizza dreams are ruined."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMxOConkwJN
After the children left, Heath declared that they must celebrate the holiday.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYP8xyYxpJZ
"How should we celebrate?" Rosalind asked.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOGa9DpkANK
"Let's do werewolf stuff," Heath suggested. "The moon is full tonight. It's the perfect night."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcLpCkAsl4g
Theo stood up. "I'll go with you. I'm going to shift soon anyway."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Gomvv5NZW
"I'll go too." Rosalind cracked her knuckles. "I need more practice moving around in my wolf form."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaS7HHLWWlo
Chandler and Duke joined them by the door, "We can't let you guys have all the fun without us."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuvQZMkpxbw
"Wait for me!" Gran said. It's been too long since I've felt the wind in my fur."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFXvMlGuIho
Gregorio smiled. "Someone has to make sure you stay out of trouble."
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKFhQeuh5TC
Together, they shifted into their wolf forms and ran off into the night as a family.
364Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTGS9bIyKXz
The end.
ns3.18.103.55da2
