Rayne's POV:

The town of Grimswood was shrouded in darkness, save for the eerie glow of the full moon that cast long shadows over the deserted streets. It was a night unlike any other, as the few human households cowered in their homes, afraid of what lurked in the darkness. But I was not one of them.

I was perched atop a very tall tree, hidden in its branches and leaves, watching the town from above. I had to stay hidden, for I was not supposed to be there. You see, Lucian my father was the alpha, and leader of the pack gathering that was about to take place in the town square.

As the moon rose higher in the sky, the pack would begin their transformation into their wolf forms, their howls echoing through the streets, piercing through the silence of the night. As the pack howled, it wasn't just a display of their power. It was a reminder to the vampire folks who had been living in Grimswood for centuries.

A meaningless power tussle had lingered between the werewolves and the vampires, with each side trying to assert their dominance over the other. Personally, I see no point in this struggle. It's like two children fighting over a toy, both unwilling to give in.

My father gave a stern warning about my attendance to today's gathering, but I wanted no part in it. I had always felt out of place among the pack, with their savage ways and wild instincts. So, I had devised a plan to escape their gathering, at least for this night.

My heart raced in my chest as I heard the distant sound of howls and growls. I had to be careful, for my father's sense of smell was out of this world. He was famous for his tracking skills among other things.

If I got caught, I can only imagine what punishment would be meted out to me. But I wasn't worried, as being punished as become a daily routine for me.

As I sat on a sturdy branch, the moon shone down on me, its eerie glow igniting a sense of rebellion and excitement within me.

I knew that I was doing something forbidden, and that only made it more thrilling- The son of the alpha, absent from pack meeting. My thoughts were interrupted by a sudden rustling in the bushes below. I froze, my eyes scanning the darkness for any sign of danger.

And then I saw her– a vampire, her pale face glowed under the moonlight. She seemed to be struggling to run, and I can see an arrow piercing through her back. She had been shot! She stopped trying to move, and fell faced up to the ground.

Without hesitation, I quickly jumped down the tree and landed softly on the ground. I knelt down beside her, my eyes tracing her delicate features. Her high cheekbones, full lips, and long dark hair spread around her like a halo.

She was undoubtedly the most beautiful creature I had ever seen, and for a moment it felt like time had stopped. Her eyes fluttered open, and I found myself lost in the depths of her emerald green gaze. I could see the fear and pain in her eyes, and I couldn't bear to see her in such a state, even though I could sense that she was terrified of me.

I know she is a vampire, and probably she could already perceive that I was a werewolf.

'Are you okay?'

I managed to ask, my voice barely above a whisper.

She tried to speak, but her voice was weak. I looked around, trying to find something to help her, but the woods were barren. I took off my jacket and placed it under her head, trying to make her more comfortable.

'It's okay. I'll get you some help,'

I said, my hand caressing her cheek gently. As if sensing my sincerity, she relaxed a bit and gave me a faint smile. I couldn't help but smile back, enchanted by her beauty.

I didn't want to pull out the arrow so as to avoid more bleeding, so I broke off the piece that emerged from her back, leaving the rest of the arrow inside her. Then I carried her in my arms and started walking, trying to find a way out of the woods. She rested her head on my shoulder, and I could feel her warm breath on my neck.

I couldn't take her to a hospital. A vampire in a hospital? It was unthinkable, and I also know what would happen if my father or any other werewolf found her in our territory. She would be devoured without mercy.