He’s okay.
I’m here, he whispered as if he read my thoughts, pulling me tighter against his chest and I buried my face into the side of his neck.
She killed you, I sniffled, leaning back to look at him and he frowned, cupping my head and pulling me down on his collar. He shushed me gently and I snuggled closer, closing my eyes to soak in his warm embrace. My body filled with relief.
It was just a nightmare, beautiful. Go back to sleep, okay ? I got you, he said softly. I felt myself gradually drifting back to sleep in his arms, nodding tiredly while he caressed the side of my face.
?
This or this ? He asked, holding up two different liquids and I looked between them feeling conflicted. One was orange, while the other was white.
Orange again, I grinned, adjusting myself on the chair and pulling at the material over my legs in sudden discomfort. I put on thin, black stretchy pants. They’re very comfortable to wear, but they keep sliding down and making the area between my legs baggy. It’s very unenjoyable.
He placed a familiar glass in front of me and I looked at him, watching him smile, are you feeling any better ?
I nodded, averting my gaze to the empty plate next to the glass before taking the liquid and drinking it eagerly. I heard him chuckle lowly as I finished it, placing the glass on the counter.
Can we- I was cut off by his eyes fogging over, informing me someone was contacting him. Embarrassment flooded my face and I looked down at the design in the counter, awkwardly smiling in hopes he didn’t hear me.
Shit, he muttered, dragging my attention back to him, I’m sorry, Angel, but you’ll have to spend some time with Gabbie today. There’s something urgent I have to deal with.
My heart tightened and I forced a smile, nodding silently. I really thought today was our day. However, he’s the leader of many people, so I have to understand…
As long as you’ll be back to spend the evening with me, I said, seeing him nod then help me off the chair.
I intertwined my hand in his and he appeared flushed with surprise, slowly returning it as we walked hand in hand out of the room.
Our walk was silent but peaceful, and as we neared the pack house I noticed many children running around, some were adorable wolf puppies chasing the ones that were still human.
My heart fluttered and I smiled, though it began faltering as I watched a little boy come running straight for us with an oversized puppy right behind him.
Alpha ! Help ! He giggled with slight fear in his wide eyes, turning his head to look at the puppy and not at all paying attention to where he was going.
I released Axel’s hand to get out of the way, but the boy crashed into me and the puppy behind him tried to stop, tumbling over itself and taking out my legs. I fell over with a wince and the boy squealed as I grabbed onto him to get him out of the way, except I ended up taking him with me on my way to the ground.
My eyes analyzed the boy in my arms to ensure he didn’t get hurt, only then realizing I managed to spin and land on my back, holding him tightly against my torso where he was completely off the ground, laughing loudly.
That was so funny ! He giggled.
I felt movement between my knees and I shifted my line of sight down, watching the puppy pop its head up and stare up at me with its tongue out, wagging its tail between my calves as if to agree.
Be more careful, guys, I laughed.
Jayden ! Get off of her ! A woman screamed and the boy jumped away in panic.
Jayden ?
As in the kid from my dream ?
Alpha, I am so sorry for him, she stopped a few feet away and bowed, completely ignoring my presence now. The puppy scrambled away from me and I sat up, frowning until I saw Axel’s hand extend down for me.
I took it and he pulled me up, throwing me in for a surprise by smoothly sliding his arm around my waist and pinning me to his side. Heat flushed my cheeks at his bold display of affection and the woman lifted her head, her face mirroring the red on mine.
You should be apologizing to my mate, he answered sharply and I secretly nudged him in disapproval.
O-Oh ! I am so sorry, Luna, she squeaked, horror filling her features, I wasn’t aware, please forgive me.
You’re okay, I replied softly, smiling down at the boy who smiled right back.
My name’s Diane, and once again, I’m very sorry, she bowed, taking her son’s hand and walking off without another word. I watched the puppy follow and frowned, a strange feeling tugging at me.
Why does that name sound so familiar ?
You fell pretty hard, are you okay ? He asked, tilting my head back and scanning my face for injuries. I nodded gently, taking his hand with mine.
Yeah, I’m just glad they didn’t get hurt. They’re so cute, I replied then quickly moved away, continuing our walk toward the front doors with the feeling in my gut worsening.
I want a kid someday, but I’ll hurt them…
I don’t want to be my mother.
I can’t take it anymore ! Something seems very different with you, Gabbie dropped her hands to her desk loudly, looking at me through the reflection of the mirror and a focused expression found her face.
She released the makeup in her hands and turned to me, inhaling deeply, you smell like Axel-I mean, a lot like him. The only time that happens is if you had sex or he… she trailed off, her eyes roaming each side of my neck.
Her face dropped and she suddenly retched, oh god, forget I said anything, she grimaced, another retch emitting from her and she covered her mouth.
Apparently everyone had sex last night, it must’ve been that full moon, she mumbled, her eyes glancing at me and she shuddered, I could’ve lived without knowing my brother stuck it to you, honestly. It’s all I see when I look at you now, agh ! You were so innocent !
What we did was sex ?
Why would my mother scream at my father that he should’ve had sex with her if it was deadly like she told me ? Why did she say it’ll make me a whore ?
I looked down at my lap, swallowing to ease the burn in my throat.
She said that because sex is the reason my father left her.
I understand now.
I’m sorry, I didn’t know that’d upset you, she spoke and I looked at her, shaking my head with a small smile.
It’s not you, I reassured just as a knock came over her door and she growled, finishing up her mascara then averting her attention to it.
She opened her mouth to call out but froze, causing another knock to hit the door sounding more impatient and she jumped up. I widened my eyes when she came over and pulled me off the bed, shoving me toward the bathroom in panic.
What’s happening ?
Just as I was about to enter, the door swung open revealing an older beautiful woman standing next to an older man. I was stunned by the resemblance he had to Axel, only snapping out of it when Gabbie cursed under her breath.
Mom, dad, how nice of you to randomly drop by and just barge in without waiting for my answer, she smiled, yet it seemed forced, and the couple didn’t reply while their piercing eyes remained on me.
Who’s your new friend, Gabbie ? Her mother shifted her gaze onto her, disapproval mixed with slight distaste finding her features, why do you have a human within the pack ? Is your brother aware of this ?