Undead Uprising – Chapter 26
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This week’s Wicked Wednesday brings you another installment of my urban fantasy involving a twist to the werewolf mythology, battles with vampires and a struggle for control in a werewolf pack. I hope you like this next free chapter that I’m offering you.
In Chapter 25, the werewolf pack is faced with the murders of two of their members by a group of vampires. The two pack members were out for a date and not on the hunt, signaling to the leaders of the Villalobos clan that the vampires may be declaring war on the pack.
In this chapter, Catalina’s father and the council members leave the morgue to discuss their plan of action, leaving the three half-sisters behind for a sisterly chat (not!).
For those of you who may have missed the first chapters, you can read them here:
Chapter 26
As leader of the pack, her father was first to exit the morgue, followed by the council members, leaving the three half-sisters behind with Hemmerich and Ramon.
Hemmerich shot Catalina a knowing look before sneering at Ramon. “I’ll be back in the room if you need me,” he said and dropped a perfunctory kiss on Selena’s cheek before leaving.
Ramon stood by her side, his uneasiness conveyed by the way his hands were locked together in front of him. Catalina knew he wanted to reach out and comfort her. Tell her things would be okay despite the grim happenings of the night.
But touching her in public, announcing their relationship, was impossible as much as she wanted to do the same.
Understanding that while at the same time frustrated by it, Ramon nodded curtly and bowed. “I’ll be in my quarters should you need my services.”
Selena chuckled in disdain and murmured, “I don’t imagine Catalina will be needing you to service her further you tonight.”
Heat crept up Catalina’s cheeks, matching the blush on Ramon’s and yet he could say nothing to her half-sister in deference to her station in the pack. But she could . . .
“Sister. I’d guard my tongue if I were you.”
Selena glared at her, angered by the rebuke as Ramon exited the room. “Really? Do you suppose father would approve – “
“Father is well aware of Catalina’s activities, Selena,” Helene jumped in and then plowed onward. “And considering that you’re sharing a bed with that mongrel Hemmerich, I would not be too quick to condemn.”
Selena quickly defended her lover. “Hemmerich is one of our top wolves.”
“A mere foot soldier,” Catalina challenged and then motioned to the door with her hand. “It’s time we went to chambers, sisters. We need to support father and be certain of the steps to be taken.”
With an irritated huff, Selena whirled and stalked from the room.
Catalina shot a half glance at Helene, who rolled her eyes and said, “Drama queen. Let’s hope she has the sense to wise up to Hemmerich.”
“Let’s hope. We need trust her, but as long as she is with him . . .” Catalina paused, knowing she needed to go no further since Helene agreed with her about the other wolf.
Hemmerich was not to be trusted. Catalina hoped that in time, Selena would see that.
With a quick nod to her half-sister, she strode from the room, Helene following her as they raced to the council chambers for the discussion of war.
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