Before I Rise

Chapter 3: Embarrassment

EM's POV

The two men led me to the stairs again and up 4 levels, to a room that was probably the biggest room I have ever seen. Well, unsure if it is since I can not remember anything other than my name. There was a bed in the middle of the room that had light grey bedding on it and two white table stands on either side with lamps on top. There was a window to the left of the bed with black curtains pulled back and two french doors on the right of the bed that looked like they led to a deck outside. There were two doors in the room as well. One on the left side of the room and the other was directly across from it towards my right. After I stopped gawking, I realized there was a girl already in the room and the twins had left.

“So, it’s true then. The Alpha has found his mate.” She said with a gentle smile on her freckled face.

“I presume you’re Alicia.” I said. She was taken aback about the fact that I had even spoken to her.

“Yes. And you are….?” She asked as she tucked a piece of her light red hair behind her ear.

“Em, unfortunately that’s all I know.” I said with a shrug.

Alicia was quiet for a second and then said “So the rumors are true. You really don’t remember anything. God, I can’t begin to imagine how you feel.”

“Yeah, it’s pretty wild. Especially since there are werewolves involved.” I said with a small chuckle.

“Well I heard you’ve taken it like a champ. Just shows that you might just fit in with us.” Alicia teased with a chuckle and a wink. I think I’m going to like this girl. She walked over to me with a fluffy black towel and handed it to me.

“Here, there's shampoo and conditioner in the shower as well as body wash. I also set out some clothes on the bathroom counter next to the sink with a hair brush for you. Let me know if there is anything else you may need. And, I also guessed on the clothes size. Jake said you were pretty average body type. But, from what i can tell, you seem to have a decent rack on you so I’m not sure if the shirt will fit. I’ll go grab a slightly bigger size and will leave it on the bed just in case the other one doesn’t fit. “ Alicia walked out of the room, leaving me standing there with my mouth wide open. Apparently she has no filter whatsoever, which makes me like her even more.

I walked to the bathroom trying to forget what she just said to me and shut the bathroom door. I turned around and looked in the mirror finally getting a look at myself. Now I know why Marcus insisted I get a shower and change of clothes. I had dirt smeared on top of my dark blond hair and grass stains all over my white shirt. Good god, I looked like I had been rolling in mud before I came here. I mean the worst of it was definitely my hair, but I even had smudges of dirt under my bright green eyes. I can’t believe this is what I looked like when I was in the office.

I shrugged off my clothes and stepped into the shower. This is what I imagine heaven would be like. The warm water completely relaxed my tense body and calmed my racing thoughts. I grabbed the shampoo and applied a huge ass amount of it right on top of my head. Hoping that this would get the mud out of it.

After I finally decided to get out of the shower, I threw on a pair of dark grey sweatpants and attempted to put on the black T Alicia had initially given me. She was right, it was not getting over my chest. I grabbed black towel and wrapped it back around my chest and walked out of the bathroom.

Standing next to the bed in all his sexiness with a plate in his hand was Marcus. The same warm feeling washed over me when our eyes connected. A few seconds of silence passed between us before he cleared his throat.

“Did Alicia not give you a shirt?” He asked me, with his left eyebrow raised. I completely forgot only half of me was dressed and the other half was wrapped in a towel. I wanted to die right then and there of embarrassment, and I really wished that shirt would have fit me.

“Uh, no she did, it just didn’t fit over my rack… I mean chest! Definitely met my chest! I mean, technically it means the same thing, but… yeah. I think I ramble when I’m nervous.” This was horrifying.

Marcus chuckled and began to open his mouth to say something but was stopped by the bedroom door opening, revealing Alicia with another black shirt in her hand.

“Oh s**t sorry guys. I totally meant to bring this earlier, but I got distracted! Here Em.” Alicia handed me the shirt and before leaving said “ I totally knew I was right about your rack! This one should fit. Also there's a sports bra wrap up in it if you need it. You do know what a bra is right?” She asked me.

“Yeah, I’m pretty sure I know what it is and how to put it on. “

“Well if you don't, I am sure Marcus would have no problem helping you put it on.” She said with a wink.

“Jesus Alicia get out of here. I am sure there is something other than harassing us that you could be doing right now.” Marcus said with a glare directed towards Alicia.

Alicia laughed and turned around, leaving Marcus and I alone. I walked back into the bathroom and put the bra and shirt on. I was slightly thankful that I did in fact know how to put a bra on.

I walked back into the bedroom and sat on the bed next to Marcus. He handed me the plate that had a sandwich and some chips on it.

“Here, I thought you might be hungry.” He said.

“Thank you, I really appreciate it.” I didn’t realize until now that I was actually pretty hungry, especially because I couldn’t remember the last time I ate. I took a bite of the sandwich and moaned as soon as it hit my tongue.

Marcus cleared his throat to grab my attention away from the sandwich, and said, “I guess it’s time we talk about things.”