"I'll repeat again, I. DID. NOT. IMPRINT." -- Karla Beato.

Richard's POV.

December 11th, 2013. Chiloquin, Oregon -- 10:00 am.

"Thank you, Lora" The female waitress smiles at me. She did it respectfully then walks to another customer. I stare at the plate in front of me. I wasn't really hungry I just needed to eat something. My body wasn't responding to me anymore. I took a bite of my cheese burger looking around the deli. Humans that know about us, Humans that didn't know and Werewolves all walking among each others. This is what my father create a community whom accepts the unknown without fearing it. He has being working for this his whole life, and the generations behind him to achieve this far away dream. We will never publicly admit to humanity that Oregon is in the complete control of Werewolves. As other states or towns are in control of an specific race. I side glance the Deli door as I'm eating my fries. I stop eating the moment I notice whom it was. A few of the waitress stop the approaching crowd. 

I sigh heavily knowing pretty well this can turn into a fight. I was about to get up before it got out of hands; however, a familiar scent hit my nose I could hardly believe my eyes. The waitresses step back a bit knowing pretty well who he was. Lora was standing her ground right in front of him "Lora stand down. It's okay" Lora sighs heavily staring back at Richard "I'll go call Kyle and JP. They would like to stand by you, Alpha" I nodded as she jump the counter. She runs into the back of the kitchen. Another female close the Deli. At the moment, Humans that didn't know about us weren't in the Deli. A few waitress stand by me not moving away. They weren't going to let their Alpha unprotected. I sometimes forget they do it without realizing. I couldn't help myself from smiling. If I wanted or not I have the whole state supporting me. They are devoted unconditionally to me.

I wish they had their own way of thinking. I wish they wouldn't depends on me. I look up to the kitchen door seeing Lora smiling at me. I was next to the window "We were sitting there last time we were in here" I look up at a blonde woman with dark high lights. She was wearing a red jump suit with similar color heels. She had a few accessories to match, but they weren't red. Behind her stands Jacob "You must be Lady Loreine" Loreine smiles happily clapping her hands "Good to know their Alpha has manners" She walks close to the counter. She takes a seat on one of the chairs in front of it. Jacob smiles at her appearing next to her. They started whispering within each others. I could listen, but I couldn't understand. They were speaking another language. I got the memo that it wasn't about Werewolves because of their gestures towards each others. Plus they would kiss every so often.

I shake my head as the Deli door is open once again. I look up to notice Kyle, JP and a group of trackers coming into the Deli. The trackers stand by the door while Kyle and JP walk by the people. They stop staring at one of the males. They nodded to him then side glancing Loreine and Jacob standing by me. The female I could recognize as Hana walks in front of the two male. She look very professional with the black suit and same color shoes. Her hair style was very conservative. It all fell perfectly with her outfit. She had a com in her right ear. It covered her ear "Hope you don't mind our intrusion, Mr. Kennedy" She informs me with the most respect I could hear in her voice. She was aware of the situation. I wouldn't say they are under arms. As I'm not sure what the male in black is capable off. Jacob is in a whole level of dangerous. Hana can handle herself. 

I have heard from other races about Lady Loreine. Let's just say, it's in everyone's best interest if she is happy. I just can't believe he is working for the CoreStones. I would of never thought a Nightingale would stoop that low. We heard all this old legends about the Nightingale Family. They are mighty. Most of all they have achieve something no Werewolves would dare to try. We have an alliance with them for generations. Nightingale's and Kennedy's families go back many generations. Both families do things differently. As they stand by the modern, and we have kept our old traditions. Both our powers aren't alike any other "I would like to know, what needs this much power?" I ask as my eyes fall on the Nightingale; however, I stop myself staring right at Hana "The protection of the CoreStones is not taken lightly" Hana repeats as quickly not leaving any doubt in her response.

"Protection from what? We might despise you, but you are in our territory" I repeat each word calmly not trying to be threatening "We Werewolves are very good at keeping things safe and sound. We will not bring harm to any of your people as long as they don't start a fight" We all look at Jacob instantly. He looks at us a bit confuse because he wasn't paying attention. Loreine cracks up loving Jacob's expression. He looks at Loreine smiling for a second she was unable to speak. Loreine kisses Jacob as he happily returns the gesture. I realize as long as Loreine is here. Jacob will be calm as a leaf "Jacob will not cause any trouble anymore. He was a bit out of it because Loreine wasn't around him" I nod not trying to get into their lovey-dovey situation. Hana was determine to answer all my questions. I was determine to know their reasons "What brings you here?" I was staring right at him.

Hana moves to the counter taking a seat in front of it. She was side glancing Loreine and Jacob. She was making sure they were keeping everything PG-13. I watch as he moves closer to my table letting a male enter before him. I side glance the male, his scent was very disconcerting. I was pretty sure this man is not human. He was wearing similar suit color as Hana; however, for some unknown reason he has a knee level black cape around him. I find this a bit disturbing in all honestly. I feel like something terrible happen, and they are coming to tell me. I was thinking through my memory of this past week until something pop up. Where is Karla? I look up quickly "She is getting a bit better" He responds my question not even surprise. I somehow sigh in relieve "Luna has being asking none stop. She wanted me to ask Jacob about it" I inform him with the complete truth. Luna hasn't leave me alone about it. 

A corner of his lips form into a smile. It was quiet between us. He was staring at me trying to figure me out. He cracks up all of a sudden "You did imprint on her" He informs the whole Deli between laughs. I roll my eyes feeling a bit angry by the fact everyone keeps assuming this. I am trying to be a good friend "I'll repeat again, I. DID. NOT. IMPRINT." I repeat for the 100th time today. Even Brandon keeps bothering about me imprinting on a CoreStone; however, I didn't truly imprint on her. Joshua stops laughing or he tries too. The male next to him stares at me "You didn't imprint on her?" I shake my head at him "I feel the same as I have always feel. I don't have an increasing need or worry about her. We became friends towards each other; however, I didn't imprint on her" The male nods taking in everything I say. I would of known, if I imprinted on Karla CoreStone. I am pretty sure of it.

I have never heard of a Werewolf that wouldn't know he imprinted. We are just good friends. She is a really thoughtful girl. She likes everyone despite of our difference in races. She adores to see us in Werewolves form. Jacob didn't let her get close, but I hear from JP she wanted to pet us. He finds it irritating; however, I find it adorable. I couldn't control myself from laughing at JP expression. He could see through the pack mind link what I thought. Kyle was laughing unable to hold back anymore "It's nice to have you back, Joshua" Joshua nods to Richard "You too, Richard" I nod to him waiting patiently for anything else. I was sure they weren't here to talk about the weather "Now getting into different waters. We have a favor to ask Richard" I stare at Joshua a bit taken back. This most be serious, if he needs me. Something I know about the Nightingales. They never ask for help. 

What can be so bad... he ask me for help?