Amethyst

by Sharon Barrett

  Rains heart nearly exploded with love, he began kissing her while his hand roamed around her back down to her butt. Rain whispered, "I love you, I want you, yes for always." Then he laid her on the floor and for two hours they made love, once on the floor, one in the bath tub, and then ended up in their bed with their minds open to one another. Secrets all revealed was making all wrongs so right. Finally with their bodies saturated with love and tired out they fall a sleep.

  At seventy thirty Rain and Amethyst were sound a sleep in each others arms. The door flew open in walks Storm yelling, "Rain you lazy bastard get the hell out of bed.

  Are you going to?" He stopped in mid sentence when he realized his brother wasn't alone. "Oh; ah sorry I didn't realize you were not alone," he said with embarrassment showing all over his face. Rain sat up in bed looked at his brother Storm, and frowned at him.

  "Storm this is my mate Amethyst, Amethyst this is my brother Storm." Amethyst pulled the covers up closer to her chin, because she didn't have a thing on for one and two this stranger was in her bedroom looking at her like he could eat her for dinner.

  Amethyst smiled and said," Hello Storm!"

  "Storm head down stairs I'll be down in a few minutes!" Rain suggested strongly. "So much for getting some sleep this morning. I suppose two and a half hours is better then none at all."

  Amethyst laughed, sent Rain a message in her mind, "to night you can sleep once I am finished making love to you and driving you half out of your mind with want."

  Rain said to her in his mind. "Promises, promises, promise I look forward to your keeping them." He laughed.

  Storm laughed, "Take your time I would bro!" Out the door Storm went. Storm stopped outside his brother's rooms and wondered," when the hell he had gotten mated. And how the hell did he find himself such a beauty. He had to admit she was stunning." Storm was jealous of Rain but also happy for him. "Maybe he would be just as lucky himself. He was 27 years old and ready to settle down. Trouble is so far he hadn't met anyone who truly interested him long-term. And a male wolf worth his salt wanted a mate and a family, some day. That some day he wished was sooner than later. Awe maybe one will drop out of the sky right into his lap some day!"

  Ten minutes later Amethyst and Rain were sitting with Storm at the kitchen table. For a few minutes they talked about how Rain had met Amethyst. Storm teased her about a sister; she told him no such luck. Storm spoke about his land and building a house, could use some help if he could spare a couple of men, Rain said he could but it was up to the men if they wanted to go down.

  Storm teased Amethyst that if she ever got sick and tired of his brother she had place to go. Amethyst just laughed, "I will never tire of Rain, and some one has to keep him on his toes. Love like we share does not get tire of one another." Amethyst was radiant, all smiles she hugged Rains arm.

  Rain smiled, but it was forced smile. Rain was not comfortable with the suggestion that Amethyst had a place to go if she wasn't happy with him. He would just have to make sure she was happily mated."

  Chapter 8

  A barbecue was set for after the wedding, there would be steaks, burgers, baked potatoes, bakes carrots and yams. Plenty to drink for those who wanted to part take of beer and spirits. Cold drinks were set up for the children and put on ice in a barrel.

  The wedding was perfect. Silver had come down the stair case with everyone smiling she was beautiful her hair was up; she wore a sweet white dress that just touched the floor. Storm sang a song called Love Counts. Markus met her at the bottom of the stairs and walked her to the Elder. Markus was dressed in a dark suit and looked handsome. The binding ceremony had caused the women to cry. An Elder from Silvers pack had come to do the honors of the binding. Then the Reverend Davenport said words that would bind them by law. The celebrations began.

  Amethyst went around making sure everyone had enough to eat and to drink. Met Silvers parents, they were delightful couple. She could tell they were deeply in love. They smiled at one another often, and every once in a while you could tell they had little private conversations. He even kissed his mate several times during the barbecue.

  Kelly's parents came, her father was old fashion, appeared to be strike. You could tell he was an alpha by the way he carried himself. It was the same way Rain carried himself. Both men stood tall, strong, and in authority, and control. They talked for over an hour before the alpha went to be with his wife, daughter and Pend.

  Markus's parents had come for the wedding. They had driven in early in the morning. Markus was an identical match to his father, they could have been brothers. Markus said it was strong genes in his father's side of the family. Rain and Amethyst had laughed.

  Music played from a CD player. Rain had asked her to dance several times. Rain enjoyed spinning her around catching her and dropping small kisses on her lips. During one slow song he whispered in her ear, "I love you Amethyst.

  Amethyst whispered back, "Now and Always Rain." Amethyst words caused Rains heart to swell in his chest. A smile from ear to ear was on his face all evening. He told Amethyst he had to keep making the rounds of the guest because of his being the alpha. If she got lonely to send him a message he'd come and get her.

  As the barbecue came to an end a vehicle drove in. A man with dark hair gray at his ears about six feet stepped out of the vehicle. He limped slightly, he smiled and it was a little off to the side. Several of the boys met him then Joe came over to Rain. Rain was standing with Amethyst talking to Sparks and Fire. Joe said, "Rain you need to talk to this guy and right now."

  Rain walked over to the man, "I need to speak to Rain Walker immediately."

  "I'm Rain what do you want." The man seemed genuinely at ease as he stood before Rain. He sensed no deceit from the man. He appeared to have been in a bad accident Rain thought. He wore and expensive dark gray suit and had a silk tie on. He was a man that was use to giving orders. Yet he relinquish his power before Rain by speaking softly, tilting his head slightly.

  The man reached into his vest pocket, and Smitty grabbed his arm. Then the man said, "I am only getting a piece of paper out of my vest." Smitty released his arm and the man said, "My name is Rick Richardson, your married to my daughter Amethyst. Here is the proof of what I am telling you." Richardson handed Rain the documents of proof.

  Opening the papers he read the letter from Amethyst attorney, checked out the medical papers. Rain said, "Oh, Amethyst is going to be in such shock, she has mourned your death for a month.

  Rain turned and looked at his beautiful mate standing by the fire talking to Willow and Fire. She wore the skirt, shoes, and the dark lavender top he picked out for her. Amethyst was so delighted with his gifts. She was breath-taking with the light of the fire flashing before her. He would have to buy her some more gifts. As if knowing he was looking at her, Amethyst lifted her face, so filled with love. She saw the look of concern, and reached out to his mind.

  The moment Amethyst did he turned away and said to Richardson; Go with Smitty to my office I'll be in momentarily with Amethyst. Smitty escorted Richardson to his office.

  Rain walked towards Amethyst. His mind was open, but shaded and she wondered why. What was he shielding in his mind from her? When Rain reached her he said, "Come”

  Amethyst was taken by the arm walked to his office when she entered she saw Smitty. The man who had asked her to dance at the bar was sitting in one of the chairs. At the bar she had not gotten a good look, but now in the bright lights of Rains office. She stared at the man, and then said one word," Father?"

  "Yes Amie," for a moment she thought she was dreaming and then rushed into his arms and cried. After a while he told Amethyst of the accident, how he had escaped at the last second, and how his friend died and how his body was mistaken for his. He had been badly hurt his face needed reconstruction surgery but he still had a smile that was a little off to one side. It was during the healing process he realized he had to hide out and find out who did this."

  "Hartman not only tr
ied to kill me but he also had arranged your mother's death. Hartman stole money from the company, had hired hit men. When I realized that you had taken up with Rain I was happy for you and did not want to interfere in your happiness. When I checked into the Lycan registry and found you married, I was thrilled. Nothing could have made me happier to know my little girl was mated and happy with the man of her choosing."

  And then he told her it was his bullet that went through the window of her bedroom. Big Red was aiming at her, but he could not get a shot off at Big Red, Richardson said, "I had to make sure you were safe, so I shot high, and to the left making sure to miss everyone. I could not shift fast enough and get to Big Red before he pulled the trigger. Then when a young man had killed Big Red I quietly left the woods. I am sorry I was not here the night you were forced off the road. I tried to find you, and when I couldn't I went after the men who did it. When they said you were dead I shot and killed all three of them. Then when I had gotten back I heard you were still alive."

  Amethyst said, "the telephone number under the lining of the brief case I remembered it early this morning. Rain and I called it this morning, but their was no answer who's number was it father? Was it your number?"

  Richardson took his daughters hands in his and stated simply, "yes! When I saw the number that was calling I new it was you Amie, and new it was time to come see you."

  A knock at the door brought every ones heads up and Rain said, "Come in!" Willow opened the door stepped inside smiled and told them that everyone had gone off to bed or were in the basement having drinks. Willow looked at Richardson and smiled said, "hello." Richardson smiled back and nodded his head. Richardson thought, she is very pretty woman, a look of loneliness seem to be in her eyes. Then realized it was the same look he had carried since his mate's death. He wanted to get to know her better he thought. She was too young like him self, to live the rest of their lives a lone.

  Rain stood up and said, "I think it is time to celebrate how about the rest of you?" Laughing they got up and headed for the basement for refreshments and fun.

  Rain pulled Amethyst back and leaned in and kissed her lips and she melted in to his arms. They stood inside the office for a moment and held one another. Amethyst felt like her world was up side down out of control. Rain felt like his life was turned up side down and had finally flipped over and he was in control again. Rain whispered, "You smell so sweet, your scent is driving me crazy. We had better leave the office now or we won't be leaving it for a while."

  Rain and Amethyst headed down to the basement a few minutes later to join the rest who were still partying. Markus and Silver had left. Silver was excited to see her new home; Markus was in a rush to make love to his new mate. The older couples had gone off to bed leaving the younger generation to party. Storm and Joe were at the pool table.

  Drinks were served, Rain took a seat on the floor leaned up against the wall, Amethyst set between his legs. Her father was talking to Willow and she had a feeling Willow might not be here that long if her father had any say in it. Rain pulled Amethyst up tight again him so her butt fit nicely against his maleness. He whispered your scent is making me randy sweet heart, I do believe you're coming in to heat. I would say in a week by the scent of your hormones. She smiled pushed her butt against him tight then started grinding it against him causing him to get hard, and purred, "practice makes perfect darling!" His smile was all the reply she needed.

  Chapter 9

  Two days later Amethyst was coming down the stair case when the door flew open bouncing off the wall behind. In it stood Mark Hartman with a crazed look in his eye, he pointed a gun at Amethyst. "Come here girl before I shoot you!" She had to do what he wanted if not it could cost Willow her life, she was in the kitchen. The words that Rain had said to her on her wedding day came to mind, "some day the safety of the pack may fall on your shoulders." It appeared the day was here. She slowly moved towards Mark and when she was standing before him he grabbed her by the arm. He laughed, "you thought you got away from me you little slut. I surprised you."

  "You won't get a way with this Mark; my mate Rain will kill you."

  He laughed "maybe, but you're going to be dead first. Amethyst you will make such a beautiful corpse. Shame you could not see your way to doing things my way. Then you would not have to be concerned with dying." He began laughing and whispered, "You only would wish you were dead."

  Fear filled her mind and body. She began to shiver, he pulled her up against his chest turned her so that they were backing out the door. Once out side he pushed her towards the woods behind the house. Inside the woods he began to drag her by her arm. She cried out, "you're hurting me, stop it!" He just turned jerk her hard, and when she fall he kicked at her. She cried out as pain shot through her leg. Pulling her up he dragged her deeper into the woods When she had fallen a third time, he grabbed her by the hair wrapping it around his arm several times and pulled her to her feet. He started down a path that leads to a ravine and to the lake. Rain had said the ravine had a sharp drop off to it. Amethyst thought," if I shift Hartman will kill me with the gun. If I bide my time maybe at some point shifting might save my life."

  "I am taking you to the ravine to the drop off; it will look like an accident when I throw you off." The sneer on his face made him look like a demon she had once read about in a book. She shivered, and pulled back to drag her feet. Amethyst stopped dragging her feet when Hartman pulled the trigger back, and aimed the gun at her. Once they were moving again he laughed, "Smart girl, to smart for your own good."

  Amethyst mind raced then it hit her mind like a slap to the face, "My father is still alive Hartman you failed to kill him."

  "You lie bitch. Big Red and Ray killed him. They told me they saw the vehicle go over the cliff; no one could have survived the two hundred foot drop. Nice try to up set me, but you have failed."

  "My father did survive," Amethyst said with pride. If you kill me he will see to your death. My father killed your associates on a back road south of here.

  "I will just have to kill him myself to make sure it is done right this time," Hartman said with a wild look on his face.

  Rain driving back from Coyote Ridge with Richardson after doing some business in town felt Amethyst's fear, and then he felt her pain. Stepping on the accelerator the truck flew. Rain turned to Richardson and said, "It Amethyst she's scared." The truck pulled into the yard came to a sliding stop. Gravel and dirt flew into the air. Rain jumped from the truck and rushed into the house calling "Amethyst, no answer. Willow rushed out of the kitchen asked what was wrong. "Where is Amethyst?" but Willow told him she didn't know. Rain looked in side the house in every room calling her name, but no answer.

  Rain rushed out side rang a bell that hung at the far south side of the porch. Storm, Smitty, Joe, Mike and Pend ran up. Amethyst has been taken find her. All in one accord the men shifted into wolf form. Rain heard Amethyst voice in his head, "the path behind the house." Then Rain howled, and the pack rushed into the woods following Rain. Moving in one unit the wolves spread out slightly.

  Running and scenting the ground in fifteen minutes the pack had found Hartman and Amethyst. The wolf pack seem to know exactly what to do silently they began to surround Hartman. The wolves were moving from shadow to shadow to keep out of sight. Then Hartman noticed several wolves, he laughed as if sanity had completely left him. The ravine was only another fifty yards away.

  Grabbing at Amethyst tearing her shirt, he said, "hungry you bastards, you can have the bitch! While you're eating her I'll just slip away!"

  "Amethyst said "yes throw me to the wolves; I would have a better chance of surviving with them, then with you." She tried to pull free, but Hartman had her by the hair. He jerked it, pulling her back and making her cry out.

  "Maybe I should just put a bullet in you head and leave the scrapes to the wolves." Hartman pulled her hair laughing. "This is your death sentence bitch. There will be nothing left of you when they are done. They will tear the f
lesh from your bones." He laughed pulled a knife from a sheath that hung from his pants belt; he took Amethyst by the arm and sliced her. Blood ran down her arm to her fingers then dripped to the ground. Amethyst screamed, again Hartman laughed, "Does the blood excite you bastards" he yelled at the wolves then have at her.

  Rain growled; the fury he felt was endless. His hair stood up on his back, his teeth bared. He was shaking inside, "How dare he injure his mate, vengeance must be swift an immediate. He would tear him to pieces and not give it another thought." Moving slowly towards Hartman the gun came up, Rain stopped. Then Rain realized, "the man had no idea that he was dealing with werewolves and it was his life not Amethyst that would cease to exist."

  With all the power Hartman had he pushed Amethyst at the wolves. The wolves rushed in and Hartman turned to run. Hartman did not get six feet when Rain and Storm jumped hit him from the back driving Hartman down on to the ground. The gun fired the bullet hit a tree. "The man screamed until Rain tore out his throat, his head lay off to one side at a weird angle. Hartman throat was half gone, blood rushing out of what was left of his neck on to the ground. Storm and Rain flipped his body over a sound came from Hartman's lips and Storm took the man by the throat tore more of his throat out. Rain watched Hartman's body jerk a couple of times and then he was dead!

  Amethyst cried out when her father took a piece of his shirt, wrapped her arm. Richard said, "Amie you will be fine in a few hours, I know it hurts like hell. He hugged her and his heart slowed to normal. Releasing Amethyst as he noticed Rain rushing to them."

  Rain rushed to her shifted into human form. She fell into his arms hugging him, loving him for saving her life. Rain lifted his head, "Mike, Joe dispose of the body as you had Big Red. Rain took Amethyst in his arms, walked her back to the house. Rain knew in a few hours Amethyst arm would heal, there would be no scar as a reminder of what happened in a couple of days.