Diana

What I just witnessed was the craziest and coolest thing I’d ever seen. My handsome Diego turned into a wolf right in front of me. One moment he was standing there naked as can be, giving me a crooked smile, then within ten seconds the transformation happened. It was so fast, I wasn’t sure what part changed first. I felt like I had to slow it down and replay it over and over. His strong physique and beauty transformed into a majestic beast. He was a sandy and grey colored wolf whose eyes were piercing.

He was coming toward me and even though I was a bit nervous, I didn’t flinch. After all, it was my Diego. It wasn’t like the movies where they transformed and had no idea who you were. This was my big bad wolf who gave me a wicked grin then buried his nose between my thighs.

“You’re a bad doggie,” I joked, which made him growl. Then he nipped my ass. It didn’t hurt, but he was going to pay for that. I was about to run from him, when he dashed away and came back twenty seconds later with clothes on, running his hands through his hair.

“What happened? I was only teasing.”

“Someone’s coming. And they’re not family.” This was private property, so to have anyone here that didn’t belong could be dangerous, especially if they saw a wolf. Most people fear the predators and rightfully so, but Diego was mine and it scared me that he came close to being seen or even shot.

“Where are they?” I asked, nervously tugging on my zipper to my hoodie.

“About a quarter mile away,” he said, looking over my head as he wrapped his arms around me. I wondered if they had binoculars or something and saw Diego. What if they did? “Sweetheart, stop shaking. I promise it’ll be okay.”

I could hear their footsteps as they crossed through brush and grass. “Hello, gentlemen. Can I help you?”

“Oh, hello. We were looking for Diana Bacon.” I turned in Diego’s arms and wondered who they were. “This is private property.”

“I’m Diana.” Diego held me closer to his side in a protective move that made me melt inside. I was turning into a dependent needy broad, but I loved it.

They were wearing thin trench coats with blue suits under them. How did they know we were here? We were in the middle of the two properties, but they were still far apart. “Sorry, sir, but we just need a moment of Ms. Bacon’s time.”

“Who are you?” I asked, thinking maybe they were some sort of X-Files type people that were on to Diego and his brothers. This man was turning me into a nutcase by the moment. The rational Diana was gone with the wind.

“I’m Detective Owens and this is Davis. We’re from the Colorado Springs Police Department. There was a break in at your property. We tried contacting you to make sure you’re unharmed, but you didn’t answer your phone. According to your records, you just received this place, so we gave it a shot.”

My heart was pounding in my chest. When those guys were coming, I could sense something was wrong. I didn’t picture this. “A break in? Why?”

“We don’t know yet. Your neighbor, Ms. Miller, noticed your door was open overnight and thought something wasn’t right. When she knocked and you didn’t answer, she pushed on the door and saw the place was ransacked. She called us because she said you were like clockwork and should have been home.” That sent chills up my spine. How would someone know I left? Or what if they thought I was there.

I shook off the fear and addressed the cops. “Ms. Miller is a sweet old lady, but I can’t believe someone would try to rob me.” The two detectives looked at each other and then back at us. It was clear they had something to say.

“Can you please come directly to the police station? We need to have you answer some questions.”

“Yes, but I’m going to need to see what’s missing.” I grabbed onto Diego’s hand that was flat on my belly. He intertwined our fingers and gave me a reassuring squeeze.

“Okay. Diana, we’ll drive back,” he whispered in my ear. Diego then addressed the cops, “We’ll stop in about five tonight.”

They gave him a nod and shook his hand then mine. “That should be good. Here’s our cards.”

“Thank you,” I muttered.

“Sorry, ma’am, but it’s good to see that you’re alive,” Detective Owens said.

All four of us walked back to the house where their vehicle was parked. We reassured them that we would make it to the police station shortly after them as they jumped back into a typical cop ride and drove off. Diego stopped, halting my steps, then grabbed his phone from his back pocket.

“What’s going on?” I asked.

“I’m letting my brothers know we have to leave.”

“Okay.” He texted them, put his phone away, then held my hand and took us back into the house.

“Diana, my love. It’s going to be okay.” I looked into his eyes, reading his conviction and my heart felt better. We got our things together to stay at his place in the city. Having him on my side made everything seem wonderful. As we were leaving, a car pulled up and I saw Tara riding shotgun. They jumped out and ran to us, my sisters wrapping their arms around me, squeezing like I was in danger.

“Girls, I’m fine. Remember I’ve been here the whole time,” I reminded them.

“I know, but that’s chance. What if you had been home?” They had panic written all over their faces. The men on the other hand looked ready to commit murder. I turned to see Diego and he seemed even more furious than them, if that was even possible. He grabbed my hand and squeezed it hard.

“I wasn’t. Besides, maybe that’s why the robber showed up. He probably saw me leave and thought it was a prime opportunity.”

“Well, it doesn’t matter. Tara and I are going with you,” Lara said, crossing her arms.

“We all are,” Alejandro said, sliding his arm around Tara.

“Okay, so we’re all going. Let’s get this show on the road. I feel ass-kicky and everything,” Tara added, air boxing. We took two vehicles back to the city, Diego and I on our own.