He’s not angry with you, Luna, Danny added, he comes to see you when he has time between his Alpha duties and his personal duties, it just happens to be when you’re sleeping.
Woah, Gabbie suddenly stepped back and blew out air from her mouth, scrunching her face up as she scanned me, you smell like-oh my god, you didn’t ! Her mouth fell agape and everyone appeared confused except for me.
Do I smell like Calix ?
Does she have free time ? She turned to Wayne, watching him nod, before looking back at me with her hand over her mouth, why ? She muffled a wail.
Am I missing something ? Danny frowned.
She went to see Calix ! She blurted, I can’t believe this, there’s no telling what Axel would do if he found out she’s going out to talk to him !
Everyone looked at me and I expected to cower, instead, a strange feeling warmed my veins and I held my head high, it’s wrong to let him die down there. Yes, I’m seeing him, and I’m feeding him.
Her mouth fell open wider and Wayne awkwardly scratched his neck, sneaking out the door and pulling it quietly closed behind him.
I’m sorry for raising my voice, but you need to understand he’s not evil, he’s angry ! I huffed, narrowing my eyes at the two of them and their faces paled, now take me to Axel ! I don’t care if he’s busy ! I crossed my arms, staring at their frozen, horrified figures expectantly.
Guys ! I yelled, and they jumped with small yelps, bowing their heads.
Yes, Luna, they muttered simultaneously, right this way, they added, turning and walking out the door like children who just got in trouble.
A small smile found my lips at the warmth that filled me. Confidence tingled my chest and I followed them, already loving the power and importance I feel at their obedience.
So they submit to me like they do with Axel if I assert confidence and demand in my tone ?
Well, I am his mate…
We entered the huge house and they led me down the hallway, entering a familiar room only for them to come to a halt and I slammed into them with a small grunt.
Um, where is Axel ? Gabbie asked, genuine confusion in her tone. I moved past the two and spotted Blaine leaned back in Axel’s chair.
This is why he didn’t tell you, he shrugged, he knew you’d run your mouth to Angel. This is something he just wants to keep private, I suppose. I’m in charge until he returns.
Yeah ? Do you even know where he is ? Danny scoffed, making Blaine’s face go from smug to a scowl and silence wrapped around the room.
No…
Danny opened his mouth to fire back, however, Blaine quickly added onto it to redeem himself from the embarrassment.
But, he said something about someone named Jackson Williams.
I furrowed my brows, looking down at the design in the wooden flooring with scrambling thoughts. Why does that name sound so familiar ?
Oh.
What would Axel do if someone were to anger him ? Very, very badly ? I asked, a cold rock of realization latching onto my stomach as I impatiently waited for an answer, darting my gaze between the three of them in panic.
Jackson let me borrow his pencil.
Probably murder, what they did to piss him off depends on how slow he’ll drag it out, Blaine answered, completely unbothered, while the other two shared looks in suspicion.
Do you know him ? Danny questioned, raising a brow, and everyone stared at me.
Yes, I said quietly, fidgeting beneath their eyes, h-he forced me to have… I swallowed harshly, a lump growing in my throat at the memory, he had sex with me and his friend did too, b-but I didn’t have a choice. They- I paused, dropping my head to stare at my feet and exhaling sharply, they forced me. I cried, I screamed, I fought, but nobody came. Nobody helped me…
*
No ! Please, no !
Stop it !
Help me !
Stop !
I’m begging you !
I can’t move !
Somebody, please !
It hurts !
*
The sound of my hoarse screams and objects clattering due to my unsuccessful escape attempt from that day echoed through my mind and I swore I felt his cold hands touching me all over again, causing me to swat at them frantically, gasping for air, stop !
Angelica ! Look at me !
I blinked repeatedly, my rapid breathing coming to a slow as I realized Gabbie was holding onto me tightly. We met gazes and concern was evident in her eyes.
She guided my breathing back to normal, smiling softly, you’re okay, she said, rubbing my arm and nodding reassuringly.
Well… if that’s the case, Blaine paused, confusing me for a moment before I remembered the topic, I pity the fool for ever laying his hands on you, cause Axel will not be playing nice.
How did he even find him ?
Yeah, that guy is going to be begging for death, Danny snickered, looking over at Blaine and they shared amused smiles, but I didn’t find it amusing at all.
I don’t want anyone to get hurt.
Why do you look so upset ? Gabbie frowned, that asshole is getting what he deserves.
I shook my head, no, he doesn’t deserve to get hurt. He was young and didn’t know any better, I replied, watching everyone’s faces drop and they stared at me with wide eyes.
What are you talking about ? He assaulted you, why are you defending him ? Blaine sat up in the chair, seeming disgusted.
Okay, hold up, chill, Danny shot him a look then turned to face me, when did this happen ?
Middle school, I responded. Their eyes nearly bugged out of their heads and Blaine smacked himself in the face, making me flinch at the sound.
So this was a decent bit ago, he sighed, rubbing his face then lifting his eyes back onto me while everyone stared in silence, alright, well… Axel might be acting a tad bit excessively then.
I felt heat overtake my cheeks and I looked down at the floor with nonstop racing thoughts, playing with my hands.
It felt strange talking so much, especially about things I swore to never tell another being because of the fear they’d degrade me. My mother never cared when I told her, she’d just insult me and tell me it’s the only thing I’d ever be useful for, so I never wanted to talk about it again.
He’s not overreacting ! His mate was sexually assaulted, Blaine, it doesn’t matter how long ago, it’s still very clearly bothering her, Gabbie growled, pulling me into a side hug with her arm and rubbing my bicep soothingly, don’t belittle her feelings, it was a traumatic experience regardless when it happened. She’s very brave for talking about it.
What if the same thing happened to Whitney ? How would you feel ? Now times that by ten, and that’s how Axel feels, Danny folded his arms and all eyes fell on Blaine. His expression hardened and there was a long silence.
…fair.