Chapter VII

VII

The day is coming with the most victims. This level of violence has never been seen in the city. Authorities and society in general are terrified.

Elián and Felipe are dismayed by the casualties of their clans, they were just puppies that's why they believe that they were killed very easily, since Artemisa faced several without being able to harm her, although she did not kill, but she did wound, as well as Alba, a member of Felipe's clan who was wounded but not before wounding herself.

All the wounded were being treated at Alejo's house, Elián standing at the threshold of the improvised hospital carefully looking at the wounds inflicted on Alejo, his back was destroyed, there were areas where he was missing muscle, he brings his hand to his own chest touching the new scars, his cell phone rings repeatedly without taking it into account, Lorena one of the healers is the one who answers after ending the call, she approaches the Greek and says a few words in his ear he nods her head, grabs a full change of clothes and leaves the house located in Bahía de Kino, despite it being about to enter autumn and forty degrees Celsius they are very determined not to leave, for that reason he goes by car to the city directly to Secundina's house, when he arrives he sees the disaster that he and the other caused in that small house, the police were already taking statements, where she said it was two men, one albino and the other dark-skinned, this surprises the Greek. Is she somehow covering him up? He reaches for her, but it is Emilia who receives him.

—Hi Emilia, what happened?

—They broke in last night, but the thieves fought among themselves. My mom is giving a statement. They're going to take her to the police station to fill out the forms. I'm wondering whether or not to call that Fernando.

—Leave this in my hands —he takes the cell phone away and goes to the police officer who is taking the statement.

• Repeat what the lady told me.

—I don't know what they did, that they came in through the main window, maybe, I don't know. I was asleep in my room, I heard noises. My daughter came into my room scared, I put her in the closet, so I couldn't call the police, I went out to confront the guy. It turned out there were two of them, both very tall. —Remembering, she takes a step back. —Very tall, I don't know how tall, but I saw them looking up.

• You'll have to go to the northern command to give your statement.

—Huh? Yeah, yeah, I have to get changed first, call my sister, I can't leave the house like this—she points at the wreckage.

—It's important that you go, madam.

—Yes, we can go, but I'll take her later. —Elián places his hands on her shoulders, making her flinch from the fear she feels.

—And you are?

—Excuse me, where are my manners? I'm Elián Makris.

—Macris? What a strange last name.

"He's Greek, I am," he glances at her, still in shock. "I'm the victim's romantic partner. Rest assured, we'll be at the police station later."

• Secu, Secu — Fernando runs up, sees Elián hugging her, Darío hugging Emilia — I was going to ask if you're okay, but now I see that you are.
• He is, more or less, he's still in shock, but outwardly he's fine.
• Yes, Dario, I see that. Secu, if I can help you with anything, don't hesitate to ask. — She doesn't speak, still staring into space.

Elian's passion

• I'll take good care of them, you should go, lest your wife find out you're here.
• Mind your words, Dario.
• And you, your actions. I've already told you to get out of his life.
• She's my friend, I'm not leaving her.
• She's also my friend and I'll do everything I can to keep you away from her.
• Never! You'd better admit that you're in love with her, but because you're a "Doctor," you're wasting her time.
• I'm wasting her time? And what are you doing? Taking away her chance to meet someone else.
• "Gentlemen," Elián interjects. "Her friend—if she actually calls herself friends—have you seen her? She's in shock, and instead of fighting, she needs your help." Both Darío and Fernando are embarrassed. "Darío, go with her. Fernando, I must believe you should be discreet." The blond nods. "If we ever need you, I'll call you myself."

The aforementioned obey the major, while the police begin to withdraw little by little, both women still in pajamas, it is he who rummages in the kitchen until he finds sachets of linden and chamomile tea, he prepares two cups offering one to each one, he sends Emilia to her room with the dog, he takes Secundina's to hers, sits her on the bed and he sits on the floor looking directly into her eyes without making a sound, she screams out of nowhere, he stands up, crying she narrates everything in great detail, the fight, the huge beasts, she desperately rubs her lips remembering the tongue that covered her lips, she hugs her pillow with her face.

"I know I'm not crazy. They were wolves, werewolves. Those beasts don't exist! Or do they?" She looks at him with wide eyes.

He hugs her, she hugs him back, the smell of fear flooding her nostrils.

"I don't know," her crying soaks his shirt, but he doesn't care when she finally calms down. "Secundina, darling, I suggest you come with us."

"I can't leave my little house. It's not a house like your brother's, but it's my little house. Besides, I have to find a blacksmith." She lets him go, goes to the closet, takes out a watermelon-shaped bag, takes out a small wad of bills, and counts them. "It's only five thousand. I won't make it to the end. I have to go see if the television still works."