The Ancients by Rena Wilson Page A

gone.
                  There is no sound in the clearing anymore.  I turn in every direction trying to find a trace of Samara and Weynard.  "I have failed," I fall to my knees, exhausted.
                  You have not failed, my child.  This is what fate has in store.  Soon you will unite the races and lead an army to destroy the Ancient. 
                  "But I wasn't supposed to allow them to rise!" I bellow out with rage.
                  Only one did.  Destroy the other bodies you must.  Weynard will have to feed, but his strength will not be full until your blood runs through his body.  Be strong, my child, this is only the beginning.
                  I sag my head wanting this to be the end.  "I am so tired," I sigh.
                  The bodies.
                  Knowing that I needed to get this done, I force myself to my feet and complete my task.  These Ancients would not rise again.
     
    Kristoff
     
                  I had to let my wolf take over as the hours past.  I could no longer control the rage within me with her missing.  Even Henrietta felt my control breaking and allowed me to lay on the back porch standing guard.  My mate is out there somewhere, and I can't find her to protect her.
                  Kevin and Michael were in the house watching over Riley and Henrietta.  I couldn't bear to be around anyone.  The hour had to be past midnight when Riley walked out to the porch sitting next to me.  She tentatively reached out and ran her hand on my head.  I could smell Kevin watching her from the door, protective as always.  "You don't know my sister like I do, Kris," Riley says.  "She is stronger than you think.  She wouldn't want you to be stuck like this.  She would want you to get some rest, so that you can deal with her when she returns."
                  I know she is trying to be helpful, but I can't bring myself to change back to human form.  "Just let me know if you need anything," Riley sighs and starts for the door.  Just as she entered the house I caught a scent and jump up to my feet.  Kevin noticed, "What is it, Alpha?"
                  I bolt from the porch with Kevin yelling at me to wait.  It is her.  I know it is.  I see a figure walking down the driveway.  She looks tired and there is blood on her neck.  My wolf lets out a howl, startling her.  I run towards her and in moments shift.  I reach her and pull her close.  "Rian, what happened?  Are you okay?"
                  Her eyes are glistening with tears, but she has a small smile.  "I think you need to put on some clothes, mate."
                  "This is not the time to joke, Rian.  I have been frantic," I say as I hold her close and place a kiss to her forehead.  "Let's go inside."
                  As we walk to the porch, the door opens and Riley sprints out.  "Rian!" she shouts as she pushes me aside to hug her sister.  "What the hell happened?  And why don't you have any clothes on?"
                  "Uh, well, I can't exactly shift my clothes," I say not the least bit embarrassed.  Kevin comes out from behind Riley holding a pair of sweatpants and a tshirt.  "Thanks."
                  Henrietta is the last to greet Rian, "What happened?" She asks as she places her hand on Rian's neck.
                  "Let's go sit down, it has been a hell of an evening," she says.
                  I sit on the couch and pull Rian to sit in my lap.  I lean into her ear, "Not letting you go."
                  She shivers with a nod, "Well, I met Samara, talked to the Goddess, burned Weynard, Samara and Weynard escaped, and then I destroyed the other three bodies."
                  Everyone sat there in silence.  Henrietta spoke first, "But it looks like he bit you?"