Growing annoyed, I walk out. Fine, no shower for me. I quickly chuck the clothes on, a pair of shorts and a crop top.
“You sure you should wear that, Lily?” Layla says as I stand in front of the mirror, checking my outfit before slipping my feet in my thongs.
“Are you sure they are pants and not underwear, I can see our ass cheeks?” She said worriedly.
“They are shorts and for starters that’s my ass, yours is furry” I told her. She shook her head at me, and I walked toward the doors not being bothered to put my stuff away and the whole Idea of sorting it was a task that I sure as hell wouldn’t be doing. If he wants a robotic housewife, he chose the wrong girl, I think as I walk down the hall. When I come to the end, I look in the other direction toward the other hallway. That side has no light and seems to be closed off for some reason. I walk down the hall that cuts off at a wide door that definitely wasn’t part of the original build. The door looked out of place, made of steel. I pulled the handle, and it didn’t budge.
“I wonder what’s behind the door?” Layla asked curiously.
“Beats me” I said, turning around and walking back towards the stairs. I made my way downstairs and looked around before making a dash for the front door. Opening it, I find Max about to knock. He jumps back when I open the door.
“Luna,” He says, bowing his head slightly.
“Yeah no, call me Lily” He looks up, and a smile breaks out on his face.
“Max, right?” I asked, hoping I remembered his name right. He quickly nods before looking down at what I am wearing, his eyes stopping and darting back up quickly as a blush spreads across his cheeks.
“Is the Alpha in. I have his car keys” He quickly asks. I wasn’t sure so, instead I stepped out, pulling the door shut behind me.
“I don’t think so” He nodded quickly before going to turn away when I stopped him.
“Anything to do around here?” I asked quickly, wanting to escape the pristine dungeon Damien called home. Max looked nervous, which I thought was a little strange.
“What?’ I asked when he didn’t answer.
“Nothing Luna, it’s just I don’t think the Alpha wants you out on your own” He said guiltily. I wondered what the meaning behind his words was. Max looked incredibly nervous standing next to me. I knew the Alpha wouldn’t want me wandering around, but I wonder what his reasoning is. Hearing a noise inside the house, I grabbed Max’s arm and started running, tugging him down the driveway.
“Luna, what are you doing, you can’t leave without someone?” Max whispered, looking back toward the house in panic.
‘I’m not alone, you’re with me.” I said triumphantly. He looked back toward the Packhouse, like he was expecting the Alpha to chase us down. I darted across the road to the park. Max eventually gave in and chased after me.
Max seemed to relax slightly when the Packhouse was out of view. The park was vast, surrounded by tall trees and shrubs. There were picnic tables and multiple play areas, including a giant sandpit. Kids playing and running everywhere. I noticed everyone staring at me as I walked past them. A girl came running over and hugged Max before noticing me. She had long red hair braided sitting just above her bum and was wearing a sports bra and yoga pants. Noticing me standing beside Max, her face lit up.
“You must be Alpha’s mate, my name is Callie. I am Max’s mate” She said, holding out her hand. I quickly shook her hand.
“I thought you would be older” She said, looking me up and down.
“I turned eighteen today,” I told her. Noticing her staring at my eyes. It didn’t bother me, but I hated that she noticed them. She was very bubbling and energetic and very athletic looking.
“Does the Alpha know she is out and about?” She asked, turning to Max. What was with everyone asking that? I didn’t see the big deal with me walking around the town. It’s a gated community, for god’s sake, where would I go?
“Why does everyone keep asking that?” I asked, suddenly wanting to know why everyone was concerned with where I went.
“Well, honestly I don’t care but the Alpha said your wolf is a little erratic, slightly Unhinged and you shouldn’t be out on your own. He doesn’t want to risk anyone getting hurt” She spoke honestly. My face fell, and I felt like someone punched me in the stomach.
“He said that,” I asked, stunned. She chewed her fingernail nervously and nodded.
Callie seemed to realise what she said and quickly tried to do some damage control.,
“I think he is just worried from all the rumours, he will calm down eventually,” She said. I could feel Layla whining in my head. She didn’t like our mate calling us names. Honestly, it hurt a little.
“And you thought he would love us know matter what” I told Layla, making her whine even more. She felt hurt, and so did I. How could he say that? It hurt more than when those of my own pack said it. I didn’t really expect it from him, he always acted like my broken wolf didn’t bother him.
“No, it’s fine. I should have known this place would have been the same as back home” I whispered. I went to say goodbye. When suddenly everyone went quiet. Max and Callie freezing before baring their necks, I looked around and all the kids had stopped playing and were looking behind me.
I turned to see what they were looking at and nearly stumbled backwards. Alpha Damien was stalking towards me, a murderous look on his face. I took a step back as he approached.
“Lily Now” He growled, making me flinch from the venom in his words.
“Go, Lily” Callie whispered before nudging me. I looked at her and she quickly bowed her head, not meeting the Alpha’s gaze.
“Go, what are you waiting for?” Callie whispered. I forced my feet to move. Taking a step forward. When I didn’t move fast enough. He stalked towards me like he was stalking his prey. Grabbing my arm roughly and pulling me towards him. I stumbled into him, my hand landing on his chest to stop from smacking into it. He growled low and everyone took off, even the children jumping from the equipment and running towards their parents. The Alpha tugged me back towards the house.