Hunter hadn't seen Vincent in the past five days, he was really busy with trying to get the pack together for this big battle that was coming up. He was second in command to Jack's pack, so he had alot more responsibility than the other pack members. He also helped Jack with getting the Romanian pack settled in, they arrived last night and he was so tired.

He hadn't been to school either and his foster parents didn't question him being gone all the time, guess since talking to Jack they didn't really bother him at all about being away and pretty much left him alone. He still kept in contact with the one person that made him smile, Vincent. He missed the curly haired witch who light up his day with one of those beautiful smiles he possessed.

After another pack meeting, he decided to go and see Vincent. This could actually be the last time that he would see Vincent...and he wanted to see that pretty face again....it was something that could get him through this whole mess. Dahlia knew that he was second in command of the pack, but he wondered if Vincent even knew....like she told him?

He sigh as he headed to the shop where he knew Vincent was and knew that Dahlia hadn't gotten him out yet...and he was thankful of that so he could see the other again. He walked into the shop, looking up to see Dahlia and sigh softly, making his way over to her.

Can I see him....please.... He asked her.

Vincent had been locked up in his room for the last couple days, making him rather restless and wanting to see Hunter. He had noticed the wolf wasn't there the first day he was allowed to school, but he had been told that something bad was going to be happening in town and right now Dahlia wanted him home until she could get him taken somewhere safe. He was sitting st his desk trying to resist throwing books st the wall for attention as he drew.

Dahlia on the other hand was downstairs in her office going through plans and spells with her assistants the charleston twins. They were near in age to Vincent yes but they weren't as fragile, making them perfect for creating a defense during the battle. She had handed them off a stack of spells when she heard Hunter walk in. Her face was stone as she looked over her shoulder, her assistants silent knowing who the young wolf was. She turned to face the temporary alpha, an dark look to her as she spoke.
"I'm shipping him off tonight to his aunts'. I'll give you time but I warn you be careful of what you say. He's been on edge for the last two days, maybe you can calm him down until tonight. He's up in his room just go."
She made a motion towards the stairs at this before turning back to her assistants. She didn't have time to focus on petty teenage love even if it were her brother involved

He barely listened to what she had said, only when she motioned for him to go upstairs did he nod and walked to Vincents room. Dahlia had assistants running around the place, he had to dodge a few as they power walked to where she was with a stack of papers and books.

He stopped outside of Vincent's door, giving a soft knock and made his presence known. He looked to Vincent with a small smile, closing the door behind him and walked over to the bed where he was sitting at. He pulled up a desk chair and looked at him.

Sorry I haven't been around these past couple of days.... He apologized and kissed Vincent's forehead.

Vincent had picked up a book at this point, a pout of annoyance on his face as he threw the heavy novel at his closet door, the noise it made very loud and echoey down the hallway. He had another book in hand when a knock came to his door. He looked ready to throw the book as hard as he could if it was one of the assistants coming to check on him but was shocked st seeing Hunter enter his room. He placed the book back on his desk and as soon as Hunter was close enough he pulled the wolf into a hug.
"Dahlia's had me trapped in here all week! I've missed you...are you going to fight with the pack?"
All his worry was now over Hunter at the moment with the approaching battle. He had a chance of losing his cousin, sister, and boyfriend and he couldn't fight with them. He wanted to but all he could do was worry for them, including now so he hugged his boyfriend tightly.

Once he sat down, Vincent hugged him tightly. He wrapped his arms around the witch and hugged his back, kissing his cheek and sigh at the question. He didn't want to make Vincent worry, but he had to be honest. He pulled back to look at Vincent, sitting back against the chair and took his hand. I have to....I'm the second alpha...... He admitted softly and sigh.

vincent was happy just sitting there, his boyfriend safe and sound with him and his sister off busy in the shop. He gained s little color st the kiss but looked concerned and confused at the sigh. He didn't like that the wolf pulled away some one to take Vincent's hand as he spoke. T tear came to his eyes at hearing such s thing, his mind not knowing how to react. He took Hunter's hand and headed up pressing it to his cheek, holding it there.
"I don't want you to go! You could be killed.."
He knew if he couldn't change hunter's mind he would at least need to put w protection circle around Hunter but just went with what he found. He was going to keep Hunter safe and okay so long as he was close by to the illusionist.

If he could, he would stay with Vincent through this entire thing to make sure the witch was safe. But he was the second alpha, Jack and his pack needed him more than ever. He was helping to save Bitter Springs....and Vincent....the witch now gave him a reason to fight this battle and was determined to make it back to him.

Watching Vincent take his hand and pressed it to his cheek made him just look down right sad. He heard what Vincent said and couldn't help but to stroke Vincents cheek. I don't want to go either......I would rather stay here with you........but I have to go, I want you safe and I know that me staying behind and killing of those killer wolves will make things safer for you and anyone else who decides to stay. He said and smiled, trying to put on a front.

Vincent had let his eyes close as he held Hunter's hand to his face, still firm about not letting the wolf go.he seemed to lean into the feel of Hunter staRting to stroke his cheek, his head tilting into the feeling.
"just stay safe please...I told my cousin to keep watch over you and make sure you don't get badly hurt...I can only do so much with my own magic to protect you..."
He knew he had the skill and magic to keep Hunter safe but his body being so weak made magic a struggle in any form. He didn't care if he ended up blind from using magic if it kept the wolf safe though, the young witch clearly attached.

He smiled some at Vincent's actions, liking that the witch was seemingly more affectionate. He prayed that he would come back to Vincent, he had a feeling that he would just because he had never felt this way for someone before and those feelings should give him the strength and will power to carry on. You don't have to do any magic.....I don't want you tiring yourself out okay.....just stay safe okay..... He said.

He reached into his back pocket and pulled out a beaded bracelet, gently taking Vincent's hand and tied the bracelet around the witch's wrist. I made this for you..... He said with a smile. There was single charm which was a wooden wolf howling at the moon, on either side of the wolf was Vincents name and Hunters.

Vincent didn't seem to want to let go of the wolf's hand as he pulled the hand from his face but didn't let go. He looked down at the hand he was still holding, seeming to know he was defeated in the manner of getting Hunter to go with him where it would be safe.
"I wouldn't care if I got sick though...but promise me you'll be the one to come get me from my aunts' home! I don't care if Dahlia doesn't like it the sooner I know you're okay the better..."
He looked a little confused as his hand was taken this time, looking at the new bracelet. He messed with it for a moment looking at it before smiling brightly and hugging Hunter as tight as his fragile frame would let him.
"Thank you! I really like it! Though it gives me an idea..."
He pulled away and took out one of his brushes he used for art. He took hold of hunter's hand with a smile before using the sharpened edge to prick his own finger. He gathered a limitless of the blood before putting ink on the brush as well. He made a small vine from the ink, tapping a limitless into his magic to make sure it eoukdnt just wash off. He had charmed the mark so that the wolf would be able to find him or know if the witch was in trouble no matter what.
" now you can never lose me."

He looked to Vincent, hearing the others request and wondered if he could even do that. He didn't want Dahlia being mad at him or anything and he wanted to make sure that Bitter Springs was safe, even after this battle was over with. I'll try to pick you up....I am going to ask your sister first....I don't want her getting mad at me but I will try okay. He said with a smile.

He brightened up when Vincent said that he loved it and couldn't help but to look confused now, watching the other take his hand and wondered what he was doing. He stayed still, trusting Vincent and looked at the artwork once Vincent was done. He blinked but smiled at what Vincent said. What is this for exactly? He asked.

Vincent had taken a moment to even charm the bracelet that Hunter had given him, his eyes looking slightly sleepy now from the magic. He couldn't help to pout knowing Dahlia was going to be asked for permission on the matter but went on to explain the vine.
"it's a charmed mark. It'll change color depending on many things. It's black when I'm in the same room as you, blue when you're away and I'm okay, and red if I'm hurt and you aren't nearby. If it starts to fade...well that means I'm starting to die...but we don't need to worry about that while I'm at my aunts'. I made this bracelet do the same only for you."
He smiled, his eyes still looking tired now but he didn't care. He wanted to be able to use more magic but at the same time knew what that could do to him. He still didn't want Hunter to go but at least with the charmed ink and bracelet he could know if the other was okay or not.

He looked down at the design that Vincent had drawn on his wrist and smiled some. I see, very clever. He said and noticed that Vincent was starting to get rather sleepy. He just smiled at the other and kissed his cheek.

Why don't you get some sleep. He said, gently moving Vincent around on the bed so the witch was underneath the blankets now. He sat down on the edge of the bed beside of Vincent and gently stroked his hair.

vincent smiled brightly learning the other found his charms clever. He was rather good with such things he just didn't have the strong body needed to put it into practice. He seemed to start making a fuss when Hunter moved him to be tucked up under the blankets, not seeming to want to comply with the idea of sleep. He reached for the wolf's free hand as his curls were played with.
"But if I sleep we won't get as much time before I leave...I don't want you to leave..."
He had a pout on his face as he made himself stay awake. He was being rather stubborn on the matter as he chose to investigate the lines and details of Hunter's hand.

He couldn't help but to smile at how cute Vincent was being. He continued to stroke the others hair, watching as his free hand was played with. I know....I just want you to get rest and don't stress yourself....I won't be happy coming back to you and your dead to the world because you've been using your magic or been worrying over me....okay...I'll be fine I promise...I'm not the second in command of the Bitter Springs pack because of my looks. He said.

He leaned down and kissed Vincent's lip, keeping the kiss very gentle and broke it to stare into the others eyes. He just wanted Vincent safe and hoped that Dahlia would allow him to pick Vincent up after this battle was over with.