THE CAPTIVE

HAH! DON'T go out? Why the hell would I do that? Symla thought. She was so damn irritated. Instead of following Amado's order, she headed out from the cave the moment the sunsets. She didn't have any plans to be captured again by that arrogant wolf!

Symla holds her right rib the moment it ached. She badly needed to drink blood now in order to heal. She's willing to drink even the blood of an animal just to survive. Amado left her yesterday in the cave. She didn't have any idea if that man would still come back. She's not insane to wait for him.

She walked again. She's been walking for more than twenty-four hours now. Good thing, the trees, and its branches protect her from sun rays. It was possible for her to travel. But the bad news was, there's no animal or human around. She was getting weaker and wanted to drink blood badly.

She decided to rest and sat under the tree. She breathes deeply and calms herself. Her eyes watered. She controlled her emotions, she didn't want to cry. Her situation was disheartening but she chooses to be positive. She thought that when the war is over, Symla will go home and follow her destiny.

The plants move and it caught Symla's attention. She heard groans and she stiffened. She swallowed as the noise grew louder. It was a sign that whatever hiding on those plans, it will come out sooner.

And as gasping black and the white wolf came out. It was drooling while staring at her. Blood was flooding at the side of the wolf's body. It seems this wolf came from the battlefield and escaped in order to survive.

The wolf glanced at her angrily and Symla stood up. She knew she was in trouble so the only solution she has was to escape. The moment it attacks her, she turned around to run but she bumps into a man. She looked up and her eyes widened! Damn it! It's Amado! Base on his face, it seems he was mad at her!

"A-Amado…" Symla whispered nervously and swallowed. She was so sure that was her end.

But Symla was shocked when Amado put her aside and in just blink of an eye, he transformed. He attacked the wolf and didn't hold back. He didn't stop even the weak wolf howled in pain. Symla couldn't do anything but to hide at the back of the tree. Groans and howling filled the entire forest. She was shaking in fear and in the pain of her rib. Amado only stops when the wolf died. After a few minutes, Amado transformed back again into human form.

And he's naked!

Amado looked at Symla and she immediately hides. Her heart was beating like crazy. She was restless, damn his nakedness. She felt he walked towards her and it shook her. Her presence was overwhelming. Symla couldn't understand that though this man was obviously making fun of her, she still feels a little strange towards him.

Maybe, she knew his capacity and ability to kill. He didn't hold back. He was willing to kill even it was his kin.

"Don't ever think of running again. See what happened?" he said. His tone was firm. He was obviously pissed off.

She stiffened when she heard his voice and nodded right away. She looked away. She couldn't stand his nakedness but this man seemed didn't mind. She tried to remain calm. She tried to act normal. She tried to act as if he's not naked and she's not affected.

"You thought I can't follow you. Let me tell you this. I know your scent. I could smell it everywhere, Black Saint. Do you have any idea what you've done? Your scent is everywhere and wolves may find that out! There's a possibility that they will be heading here!"

Amado grabbed Symla's arm and she held her breath the moment their gazes lock. She felt an undeniable spark between them. She was confused about her situation. This man is naked! This man is mad! She felt something strange between them. She didn't know what to think right now!

"P-please, get dress. I'm begging you." She pleads. Her heart was beating so damn wild. It was hard for her to breathe.

Amado's looked at himself. He really didn't mind showing his beautiful body on her. The moment Amado looked back at her, he grinned. The anger he has a couple of minutes ago instantly gone. It was replaced by his naughtiness. His eyes were sparkling in mischievousness.

"Bear this in your mind. Every time I attack, you will see my naked body. Or maybe… you do really want to see it that's why you're doing this?" he was grinning from ear to ear while saying his accusations.

Symla pulled her arm harshly. The man was insufferable! However, she couldn't deny to herself that she feels strange again towards him. Suddenly, she felt like there's a butterfly in her stomach. Thinking that she might see again his naked body sends a thousand tingling feeling inside.

And Symla was getting mad! What's wrong with her? Every time this wolf act that way, she was easily lured! Damn it!

"You're so proud. Do you think you're sexy? Well, you're wrong! Try to have a little respect, okay?" she said annoyingly.

He didn't stop grinning! She couldn't stand it. She turned her back on him so she could stop looking at him. It was really pushing her to her limit. Amado didn't even think and consider that she is a lady that he needed to respect. How dare him to brag his nakedness!

Her heart pounded when Amado moved closer. But still, she didn't dare to look at him. She felt him move until Amado hold her shoulder. She shivered. His warmth made her react that way.

"I'm dressed." He whispered. His warm breath made her hair stand to its end. Again, Symla lost her focus. And before she completely lost her sanity, she immediately moved away from Amado.

And he was right. He was properly dressed now. Obviously, Amado was really ready. Anytime he transformed, he didn't have any issue with changing his clothes.

Amado laugh. He was really enjoying making fun of her and seeing her react that way. "You're too obvious, Black Saint. Tell me. What do you feel every time I touch you? I can do something about that…" he was grinning again from ear to ear. He's making fun of her!

And that made her mad. "You're such a jerk, Amado!" she hissed.

"What? I'm just trying to give you an… idea." He answered. His eyes were sparkling in mischief.

She tried to slap him to make him stop but Amado immediately holds her hand. What happened made her rib ache and she groaned in pain. She felt weak, almost fell but thanks to Amado. He moves fast and helped her. Symla wanted to stay far away from Amado but couldn't. She needed him. There's nothing she could do but to hold him and be her support.

Amado's naughtiness suddenly vanished. He was serious now and full of concern. Symla wondered, tried to analyze Amado but she instantly lost her focus the moment her rib sting in pain again.

Amado carried her and ran fast. Symla hugged Amado. Her heart was beating so wild again. She didn't understand why her heart was reacting that way.

There's nothing wrong with the way Amado hugs her. He was carrying her with care and concern. His touch didn't have any meaning. Amado was a bit shaking. He was so serious. Obviously, he was worried too. All those things made Symla wondered. She was starting to feel strange again towards him.

After a few minutes, they reached a ranch full of cows. He was breathing heavily. What he did consume his energy but he didn't complain. Amado focuses on the ranch. He looked around and observe if it was safe to stay there.

Symla didn't notice she was staring Amado. Right there and then, she just realized how handsome he is. He was ruggedly handsome. Though he possessed stubbles, it just adds his character and charm.

Symla's heart beats like crazy when Amado started to move. He carried her and bring her to a group of cows. He put her down there. "Go on. Drink their blood." He said.

Amado saw her doubt and didn't hesitate. He knocked down one cow. Symla was surprised by Amado's prowess. He's in human form but his power was extraordinary. The cow was still alive but couldn't move. Good thing, she could drink its blood. Amado was breathless and looked at her. "Drink now."

The pain on her rib stung again. Symla wanted to end her agony so she didn't hesitate. She looked at the cow with so much hunger. She slowly transformed. Eyes dilated, fangs were getting bigger. Amado used his strength to slit the cow's neck. He held the cows head and helped her drink its blood.

Symla drinks blood continuously until she felt she was gaining her strength. Slowly, the pain in her right rib was vanishing. The thirst she had lessened. As she sucked the blood, she couldn't help but stare at Amado who was watching at her silently.

She must thank this wolf. After all, this man did everything. So when he touched her hair, she just let him. She must admit, it feels good too. Ah, that urged her to drink more blood.