Madelyn, that is not what I am saying. I am just worried is all. I can’t lose you not when I just found you, Marcus said while stepping closer to me. I knew he was telling the truth, but it still hurt that he didn’t have faith in me.
I need time to myself. I said before walking out of the house. I wasn’t sure where I was going just that I was running again. I needed to clear my head for a while and hoped running would help.
I quickly dashed into the forest not looking back as Bryan called for me from the front door.
To say I was pissed at Stacy was an understatement. I was about to kill her when Madelyn accepted her challenge. I wanted to chase after Madelyn when she ran from me, but I knew she needed time to think. I know I hurt her feelings with what I said. I couldn’t help the thoughts that flashed through my head. I was worried my mate would get hurt. I have never seen her fight before. I could only hope she had some form of training.
I made my way to my office to work on the pile of paperwork I had to deal with. I had cleaned the room after my outburst this morning making sure everything was back in place.
I pushed my office door open and fell into my office chair. I was just getting started when Everett and Sam came into my office. They both seemed on edge after the events that played out in the dining room. They seemed nervous like they wanted to tell me something. What is it you want to tell me ? I asked not looking up from the paperwork.
Everett was the first to speak up, Stacy is going around telling everyone she will be their new Luna come tomorrow. He said before looking at anything but me. I was fuming at this point. I knew I need to handle this before it got out of hand.
Go and bring Stacy here now, I said while looking at Sam. I opened the pack link for everyone to listen I want to make this very clear. No one is to talk about the events that are to come tomorrow. The things Stacy is saying are to be not listened to. Anyone I hear talking about this will be dealt with by me personally.
I was fuming by the time Sam came back with a scared looking Stacy. I would be scared to if I saw me too. I let Ian out this time. I knew he wouldn’t do anything because the challenge was set. What do you think you are doing ? I asked after moving around to the front of my desk. Everett and Sam had taken a step back but were close enough if they needed to jump in.
What do you mean ? I am letting our pack know the news that is to come, Stacy said trying to not show her fear. I let a fierce growl leave my throat as I saw red. THIS IS NOT OUR PACK AND NEVER WILL BE. YOU ARE NOT MY MATE AND NEVER WILL BE. The room went quite after my outburst. Stacy looked like she was about to burst into tears but quickly covered her fear.
We will see about that come tomorrow, Stacy said while making her way to the door. I quickly turned around and flipped my desk, scattering the papers once again today. That didn’t help the anger I was feeling toward Stacy. I needed to punch something.
Man, not again, I heard Sam say quietly while looking at all the papers on the ground. Everett and he had helped me earlier when I threw everything from my desk. I will clean it later. I am going to the gym, I said brushing past the two standing there.
I made my way outside to the training area. I ripped the doors open to the gym. I noticed a few people in there Leave now ! I didn’t want anyone around me right now. I was worried I would hurt someone I didn’t mean to. They quickly left after seeing how mad I was. I made my way over to the punching bags hoping this would help relieve my anger.
I was dripping sweat and still fueled with anger. I didn’t realize just how worked up I had gotten. While my anger had dwindled down, it was still there. I heard some come in but didn’t pay whoever it was any attention. I kept hitting the bag.
You got to stop man, Everett said while making his way over to me. I only grunted at him and continued to hit the bag. I wasn’t sure why I was so angry at this point, but I used it to keep going. Everett signed before coming over to me. I didn’t notice that Sam and Bryan were also there. If you don’t stop, then we are going to drag you out of here. Everett said while standing in front of me.
I am fine, I said while side stepping him. Why are you so angry man ? I get earlier, but it has been 2 hours and you are still angry, Sam said moving to stand in front of me. Because….. I trailed off not completely sure myself.
Because why ? I get that you are worried about tomorrow, but I believe in my sister. I know she has been through a lot, but don’t let that fool you. She is tough. Bryan said from his spot. He didn’t try to move in front of me like the other two.
Because I am scared of losing her, I said feeling defeated. I made my way to the wall before sliding down and sitting. The guys just looked at me waiting to see if I would keep talking. I guess I needed to get it out.
I just found her after looking for so long I finally have my mate. I don’t want to lose her to anything. She is still unsure of me which hurts, but I understand why. She is scared of men, and I can’t blame her. I know she is strong and can hold her on, but that still doesn’t make me worry any less. I admitted to the guys in front of me. I knew Bryan and Sam understood what I was saying. Everett was still looking for his mate.
I felt myself relax more after letting out my fear. I knew these guys wouldn’t hold my weakness against me. Thanks guys. I appreciate it, I said while taking Everett’s extended hand. They seemed to relax seeing as I wasn’t about to rip someone’s throat out.
We made our way back to the pack house. We could see Polly and Clover sitting on the porch. They seemed to be worried about something. Sam and Bryan quickened their pace to get to their mates. My heart tugged at the sight. I wish I could be like that with Madelyn. I just had to wait for her to be comfortable with me.
Is Maddy not with you guys ? Clover asked as we got closer. I started to panic. I figured she would be back by now. No, we thought she would be back by now, Bryan said while moving closer to Clover. She still hasn’t come back. None of us can link her either. We were hoping she was with you guys, Polly said her gaze moving back to the forest. I knew I shouldn’t have let her go by herself.
This is all my fault. I shouldn’t have let her go by herself. I said frustrated at the situation. It is all our fault. We all let her go by herself, Sam said trying to reassure me.
Let’s split up and look for her. I will call for the patrol to keep their eyes open for her, I said while quickly linking the wolves on patrol. They all said they hadn’t seen her but would keep an eye out for her.
We all quickly made our way into the forest after telling the girls to stay at the house in case she came back before we found her. I hoped she was okay and was just lost or something. I would never forgive myself if something happened to her.
I quickly shifted knowing Ian would be able to cover more distance faster than I could. Let’s go find our mate, I told Ian as he howled into the night before darting into the trees.
I had run all over the territory, but I still couldn’t find Madelyn. I was worried sick at this point. No one could find her. I had brought more people out to look for her. I wouldn’t stop till I found her and knew she was safe.
I was back at the pack house outside talking to a group of my warriors. They seemed tired but determined to help find Madelyn. Their wolves long to help find their future Luna. We were just about to split up when I heard people running up from the forest.