JAYDEN
After slamming the door I stood still feeling perplexed and angry with myself for being disparaging. Why the fuck did I do that. Why did I leave her like that? Like what the fuck must be wrong with me? The school being attacked and the students’ getting hurt is a serious problem I have but I would never let the pack’s problems get in the way of caring for my mate. The pack is my priority but my mate is my first priority.
I opened the door and went back inside and saw her in the same spot curled up into a ball.
Alpha, we have a serious problem over here. Alia and her twin sister Alaia mindlinked me in unison. What is the problem that you can’t tell Jerome or Maverick? I asked. We found a human girl who had been bitten by one of the students. Alia said.
We couldn’t get in touch with both the beta and delta that’s why we…
I get it. I said curtly.
Alia, take the bitten human into the basement. I will be there shortly. Alaia, try to get intouch with either Jerome or Maverick. I ordered. They both agreed in unison. I went to my mate and knelt down, touching her softly. She looked up, startled, her eyes glassy with tears. It was a relief her fever had subsided.
What’s wrong baby? Do you have any pain? I asked. She nodded no. Then why are you curled up on the floor? C’mon, I’ll lay you in bed and get checked up. She held my arms. I don’t feel the pain anymore. She said, her voice barely heard. What do you mean? I asked. I had this intense pain in my lower belly and then went to my head. But it’s gone now. I’m fine. Get back to your people. I’ll have a quick bath and then rest. She said. Jayden, I didn’t mean to be a brat. When I blacked out I had a weird dream so I thought I was still in that dream. And I’m sorry for staining your rug. She said as she moved her legs to show me the stains of blood. I looked at my mate. She looks pale. Her lips dry. My heart breaks for her. I scooped her into my hands and took her into the bathroom. When I filled the bathtub with warm water I stripped her clothes one by one.
I’m all well to do it by myself. Don’t say a word. I replied.
I carefully placed her in the tub and started rubbing her fragile body with a washcloth. I parted her legs to clean the blood off, she held my hand. I’ll do it. She said, blushing. Are you still shy with me? When this craziness gets over I’ll make sure to dry all the shyness left in you. I pulled her hand away and continued with the cleaning.
After the cleaning and the dressing I carried her into her old room and into the bed. Her fever was completely gone which is a big relief. How about you Jayden! How are you feeling about everything that has happened? She asked. Don’t worry about me. These are usual pack drawbacks. They’ll soon be no more. Pamela will be the one to stay with you for now. I have some things to finish. Don’t worry about her. I’ll take care of her. Pamela said. I thanked her and headed out.
I went straight in the basement where I found Alia wandering around. She stopped when she saw me. Where did that human came from? I asked as I approached her. “I have no idea, alpha?” She replied with her head down. Where is she?
I looked down to the conscious girl. Her hair was covering her face. Clearing the hair out of her bloody face I stopped dead. She’s Catriona’s sister. The cascade of questions came flooding in my head: “What is she still doing here when I gave orders to send her back to her home?” “Why is she still here?” “How did she get bitten?” How will Catriona take it? I sighed. I didn’t like this girl. She looked troubles. I have enough problems to add more to it.
What should we do about her? Alia asked, pulling me out of my thoughts. Before I could give her instructions Maverick dashed in, sternly. The way he looks shows that he wasn’t flaking around so spared him. Do we still have enough space? I asked. We don’t, alpha. We divided them into sections. The braver ones will have to spend some nights outside until we figure out a solution. Alright. We need to discuss it and find the immediate solution. Jerome joined in too with Alaia trailing behind him. He had some scrapes on his side cheek and on both his hands. He saw me staring at him sceptically, and cutted in.
Many of them are plights and they resort to violence. I had to deal with them my way and separate them from others. I need you both in my office. They both nodded. Before we could leave Jerome’s eyes landed on Catriona’s sister. I thought she was gone. What is she still doing here? No one has any idea but the problem now is that she was bitten so we have choice but to keep her here. What about erasing her memory? Jerome asked. It’d be a great idea but it’s not necessary because she was bitten by a wolf. She has to remember everything and learn everything about us before she turns into a wolf. And that responsibility is on you both girls. I told the twins which they accepted with a bow.
In my office. Both Jerome and Maverick brought their suggestions on what to do but neither of it was good enough. Another solution I see that could work is buying a bigger place for the whole pack including them or buy them a separate house for them. Maverick said. It’s not a bad idea. I will think about it. Fear of watching others die is installed within them but I believe they’ll get better by tomorrow. Jerome added. Both of you get some rest. You’ve really worked hard today. I’ll let you know what I’ve decided first thing tomorrow morning.
Everybody turned in but as the Alpha I decided to patrol around and make sure everybody was safe and sound. I went into the students and found most of the number outside, sleeping as if they hadn’t been on the bridge of death even though I lost many, which breaks my heart, but at the same time eases me that at least they’ll be safe here. Others were huddled together in warm blankets and calm. Contented about the situation I abruptly made a turn to stroll back to the house when a small voice called out to me by the title. I turned around only to see a teenage boy. “Alpha!” He called again, his voice timid. There is something you should know. He said. I marched over to hear him out. He looks like a small bear and a scared one at my height. Look at me and spit it out. I demanded in an even tone. “It’s the principle.” He stuttered. What about him? I asked. I overheard and saw him talking to the most cold, ugly vampire and a werewolf, giving them information about the school’s security and so on, and on how they’d attack. I fell silent for a long while taking in the boy’s words. No wonder I haven’t seen the principle. If he’s behind the attack I swear to the heavens to take his damn head off for the sake of the innocent lives that I’ve lost. Thank you for telling me this. Get back inside and rest. I’ll handle it. He bowed and ambled back inside.
I opened the door to Catriona’s old room and found Pamela with another woman, exchanging intense whispers. Their intense whispers became louder for the other person to hear.
I’m warning you for the last time. Don’t push it and overstep your borrowing limit because I will never let you get in between them. You can try as hard as you like but I will always be here to deprive it. Pamela sneered.
“What’s going on here?” I snapped, clamouring for their attention. They both whirled around. We met before. I asked the witch whom i’m never interested to meet again. What are you doing at my house? What has my house become into that it accumulates every piece of creation? It’s exceptional. The witch gave me a long lingering until Pamela spoke up when I demanded an explanation the second time. She is an old friend I used to know. I invited her but she’s leaving soon. Let that be so because I don’t want to see her. I left you with catriona! “where is…. In your room.” She cutted in.
If it wasn’t for that girl Pamela, that twerp witch almost ruined you. My wolf said. What are you talking about? I asked him as I beetled out. You don’t need to know. He said curtly and then blocked me.
As I entered our room I heard her on the phone talking with her brother so I just went in the bathroom to clean up. After cleaning up I yanked my shorts on and went to my girl. I found her in bed but still on the phone wishing her two favourite people in the world a good night while She smiles up at me. She’d recuperated pretty well. It’s been a hectic day but her smile alone puts me at ease. I stood there admiring the beauty before me. When she ended the phone she scooted over, patted on an empty space, beckoning me to slide in.
Instead of laying next to her I ascended the bed, parted her legs before laying on top of her and looked into her beautiful stern eyes. “Would you let me…?” Hmmm. She replied with a hum.
With that I yanked her clothes off. I pushed her knees open and buried my face in her thighs, latching onto her clit.