December 18th
Leo's POV
"Are you done texting your girlfriend yet, Leonardo?" One of the hooded men asked.
I switched off my phone, swept away my warm smile only meant for Ella and turned to face the men, who stood awaiting me amongst the gloom of the forest at night.
"Don't disrespect me, Achilles. You may not be Lycan but I'm still an Alpha and your weakness goes far beyond the back of your fucking ankle," I growled stepping closer to him. The height difference was clear and his humanity got the better of him. He didn't show it but I heard the forever increasing pace of his heart.
He folded his arms and hardened his face.
"Double the money and we'll do it," he bargained.
"How do I know I can trust you?" I asked.
"We know the consequences if we fail you."
A smile crept onto my lips and I scanned my eyes across each of them.