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Chapter 9: My little human.

Damon POV:

Luca and I had been in the dungeons for hours now and all I wanted to do at this point was go back to the house and be with her, hold her in my arms, touch her, kiss and devour every inch of her. However, against my better judgement, I fought those urges and continued to interrogate this piece of s**t rogue, that invaded my lands.

I wiped the blood from my hands with a towel and stalked back towards the rogue. I glared down at him “So, Jesse, you say you are alone and you followed a humans scent trail here. That your friend was killed and a human female’s scent, was lingering on his body and you followed it to my territory?” I questioned, confirming the man’s confession.

He looked up at me, face swollen and bloody from the beatings “Yes, how many times do I have to tell you and I know she is here; I want her! So, I can get my revenge and rip her throat out.” He snarled.

Every muscle in my body tensed up rage and my lip twitched, canines extending. I pulled my arm back and swung it forward, clocking him right in the jaw, doing it over and over again. I lifted my leg and booted him in the side, causing the chair to pull out from the floor, flying him across the room and into the wall.

I stomped over to him and lifted him off the ground, only to slam him right back into the hard, cement floor. I did this a couple more times, before gripping his throat, lifting him up and slamming him into the wall, then pounded his face with my fist a few more times. Blood was everywhere, the walls, the floor, me and Jesse was a bloody mess, now limp in my grasp. The rage had started to subside mildly, as I realized that he was unconscious and possibly dead. The ringing in my ears eased and my vision became clearer.

I released him and he dropped to the floor like a dead weight. Luca walked over and looked to me, an uneasy expression on his face, as my beast frightened everyone and he was close to the surface. I took a step back, looking at the body on the floor and back to Luca. He turned his gaze away from and leaned down to the body, putting two fingers on his neck, checking for a heartbeat. Luca was still and silent as he felt for a pulse. He looked up at me and nodded his head, telling me that the rogue was still alive. I turned around and walked out the door, stopping in the hallway “Keep him here for now, we will deal with him later.” I said shortly, as I picked up the towel from the ground and wiped some of the blood off of me.

“Yes, I agree. That sounds like a good plan.” He said quickly.

I nodded and then continued down the hall, eager to see Amelia. I had wanted to ask the rogue if he or anyone he knew of had recently killed two humans travelling on the main highway, but I didn’t want to ask in front of Luca. I knew if I had of, I would never hear the end of it, he would tease and taunt me, asking me a million questions. Then I would get pissed off and probably kill him. I walked back to the house and went straight upstairs, not wanting Amelia to see me like this. I went into my room cautiously, looking around to see if it was empty and thankfully it was. Walking into the bathroom, I stripped off my clothes and jumped into the shower, thoroughly cleaning myself.

After finishing in the shower and getting dressed, choosing to wear a white t-shirt and dark blue jeans. I went too Amelia’s room, both me and my wolf, craving to see her. I knocked on the door, but there was no answer. I knocked again and still nothing. I gripped the door handle, threw it open and stepped into the room. The room was empty, no sign of Amelia. I checked the closet and bathroom, both empty as well, which I found very strange, especially when I knew she wouldn’t go anywhere alone.

I walked out of her room, trying to think of where she would be and I remembered that she had also become close with Ruth when she was in the med wing. I flew down the stairs and headed towards that area of the house, hoping she was there.

I stormed into the main ward, glancing around for Ruth and finally spotting her near the back. As I walked over to her, I looked around for Amelia, but she wasn’t here either. I was mere feet from Ruth and she looked at me with a bewildered expression on her face “Alpha, is everything ok?” She asked, concern lacing her tone.

I glared down at her “Where is Amelia, Ruth?” I asked in my Alpha tone, my wolf on the surface.

Her eyes darted around “I don’t know Alpha; I haven’t seen her.” She tried to sound calm, but her voice deceived her.

I stepped closer to her “Don’t lie to me.” I bellowed out.

She flinched at my tone and gulped roughly, the smell of fear emanating from her “I’m sorry Alpha, she is gone to a club in the city with Trevor.” She admitted to me.

My hands balled into fists at my side “What f*****g club?” I asked through gritted teeth.

She squeezed her eyes closed “It’s called Dance, Dance. The club is on Johnson street.” 

Without saying another word, I fled from the room, furious and determined to bring her ass back here. I mind linked with Luca and told him to meet me at the garage. Leaving the house, I walked over to the garage and walked in, only to realize that the jeep was gone, but I knew exactly who had taken it. I couldn’t believe no one heard or seen the jeep leaving the grounds, bunch of f*****g morons! I grabbed the keys to my car and Luca walked in. We both climbed in the truck and headed for the city. I told Luca everything Ruth had said and that we needed to find Amelia and Trevor, so we could bring them back home. we finally arrived at the club. The sign was so bright, lighting up half of the street and there was a massive line up to get into the club. Luckily for us, we knew the owner, who was another werewolf. We were walking towards the door, when I got a faint whiff of Amelia’s scent, but it was coming from somewhere to my left. I stopped and sniffed around, then stilled, as I heard a faint whimper. I walked in that direction and as I came closer to a dark alleyway, her scent became stronger and I heard a female voice begging someone to stop. I rushed towards the alleyway and what I saw before me, that mans f*****g hands on my girl, instantly brought out the beast within me, furious and wanting blood.

The change was instant, my wolf now in full control. He leapt onto the man and tore him from her, tossing him at the brick wall. Then stalked over to him, licking his lips and dove on the man, tearing him to pieces and surely killing him. Seeing this piece of s**t, violate our mate, caused the worst in us to come out, not giving a s**t that we had just killed a human man and in public, a sacred and regularly enforced law for our kind.   

I changed back into my human form and Luca threw me some clothes, as well as some towels. I changed and cleaned myself “Where is she?” I asked him.

He pointed towards the club “Trevor came and took her inside the club.”

I practically jogged into the club, pushing my way past all the dancing fools. I looked to Luca “Where did he take her?”

He nodded in the direction of a room being guarded by a few of my men, they must have been here or Luca told them to come. I stomped over to the door, stopping in front of the men, but they didn’t move and remained in place. My lip twitched and I snarled “Move the f**k out of my way!” I roared.   

Without hesitation, they all scattered, making room for me. I flung the door open and ducked down, entering the room. My chest heaved and I glared at Trevor “Get the f**k out!” I said, using my Alpha tone. Amelia didn’t want him to leave, but he obeyed my orders and left the room. I slammed the door closed and went to her side. My eyes scanned her body and she had on one of Trevor’s shirts, making me grind teeth at the sight of her wearing another man’s shirt. I tried to take the shirt off her so I could get a better look at her, but she clung onto the shirt, not letting it go.

I c****d my head slightly and glared at down at her “Let go.” I demanded.

She closed her eyes shut, breathing in deeply, before letting go of the shirt. Noticing a few scraps, I grabbed the first aid kit and took out what I needed.

I slowed my breathing and calming myself before saying anything to her, but the anger got the better of me “What the f**k were you thinking?” I asked her.

She hissed as when the alcohol touched her skin “I just wanted to have some fun.” She said shakily.

I raised a brow “And look where it got you.” Her expression was none other than shock at me words, maybe that was a bit too harsh. 

She scoffed “Got me? You think I f*****g asked for this Damon?” 

Now I felt like an ass “No...bu.” She didn’t allow me to answer.

She shook her head at, her hair bouncing around “There is no but, Damon. I didn’t ask for this, I just wanted to have some fun and relax for a bit. You have had me held up in that house for almost a month now, the only time I’ve had outside the house since the day I was taken there, was when you took me out of the dungeons and the day I tried to escape. I just wanted some time away.” Tears, were now staining her cheeks, as she began to sob silently.  

I gently ran my thumb across her cheek “You shouldn’t have left, you were safe at the house, if I hadn’t of shown up when I did, he...” I closed my eyes and gripped the counter, trying to reign back the beast, as we thought of the memory and what could’ve been. I sucked in a deep breath and stared deep into her eyes “I can’t have anything happen to you Amelia, don’t you understand that?” I asked of her, needing her to understand how much she meant to me.

Her eyes fell shut, as more tears flowed from her beautiful eyes “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have left.” She said softly.  

I pulled her into me, holding her close to me “Shh, it’s ok.” I whispered to her, then remained like this, just holding her for a few minutes, not wanting to let her go. Reluctantly, I finally released her and walked over to the room. Amelia asked where I was going, but I didn’t answer, as I didn’t intend on going anywhere. I opened the door and asked the men to grab me a blanket. Luca threw one at me and I closed the door. I walked back over to her and draped the blanket around her, then picked her up, cradling her in my arms “We’re going home.” I told her and she just burrowed herself into me, making my whole body relax and my mind feel at ease, especially knowing she was safe now.  

We finally arrived back at the house, I carried her out of the car and into the house, heading straight for my room. As we passed her room, she furrowed her brows in confusion “Wait, why aren’t you taking me to my room?” She asked me.

I focused ahead of us “You’re sleeping in my room tonight.” I said and she released a sigh of relief. I also felt relieved that she felt comforted at this and wasn’t going to fight me on it.

We walked into the room and I closed the door behind us with my foot, then sat her down on the bed “Would you like to have a shower?” I asked.

She nodded “Yes, but I need some clothes.” She said, slight embarrassment masking her tone.

“I’ll get them, just go get into the shower, the bathroom is over there.” I told her, before leaving the room to go and get her something to wear for tonight. He pointed towards a door on my left. I came back to the room and I could hear her crying, rushing into the bathroom, I burst through the door, flinging it open “Amelia?” I noticed the shower was on and I opened the door, only to find her curled up in a ball on the shower floor. I knelt down next to her “Are you ok?” I asked, concerned for her.

She just nodded in response, as I brushed aside her wet hair. Amelia squeezed her eyes shut, willing the tears away, but I could feel her pain, her sorrow, I felt everything she was right now and without saying another word, I climbed into the shower, engulfing her in my arms. I held onto her like my life depended on it, trying to ease her anxious body and mind. After a while, I got her cleaned up and out of the shower, wrapping a clean towel around her wet body. I held her close to me again and kissed the top of her head, inhaling her scent.

I finally released her “Here, I brought your clothes, get changed.”

I walked into the bedroom and took off my wet clothes, placing them into the hamper, before getting into some dry clothes. I got into the bed and waited patiently for her. She came into the room, looking tired and mentally worn out. I lifted the blanket and padded the bed, gesturing for her to get in. Amelia walked over, climbed into the bed and soon after, we were both sound asleep.  

Amelia POV:

The sun illuminated the room, waking me from my sleep. I stretched and then remembered; I was in Damon’s room. I looked to the other side of the bed, but he was gone. Not dwelling on it, I got up from the bed and went to the bathroom, to relive my aching bladder.

After exiting the bathroom, Damon was sitting on the bed “Morning, how did you sleep?” He asked, as he stood from the bed.

“Actually, I slept really good.” I smiled, realizing I hadn’t slept like that since my parents died.

He stalked closer to me, towering over me, as he closed the distance between us and brushed my cheek with his thumb “Good, I’m glad. Are you hungry? breakfast is ready and waiting for us downstairs.”

I smiled “Yea, I’m hungry.” I did feel a bit hungry, but also sick to my stomach.

“Good, come on, let’s go” He gestured towards the door and placed a hand on my back, his touch comforted me and made my body feel alive and electric. But his touch also made me feel uneasy after last night’s events.  

We went downstairs and entered the kitchen, where two plates with eggs, bacon, toast, and a glass of orange juice, were placed onto a small table.

I looked to Damon “Is no one else joining us for breakfast?” I asked, I figured we would have been having breakfast with other people.

He shook his head “No, it’s just us. I thought you might like the quiet this morning.” He pulled out a chair for me to sit.

I gave him a small smile, as I sat in the chair “Thank you.” I was grateful that it was just us, not wanting to be around other people right now.

Damon took his seat across from me and we began to eat. At first the silence between us was almost deafening, I wanted to say something, make conversation, but I didn’t know what to say. I considered a few things and as I was about to finally break the tension, Damon spoke.

He cleared his throat “So, why did you come to Killarney Park?”

My eyes dropped down to my food, as I thought about whether or not I wanted to talk to him about my parents. Their death had been so hard for me to talk about and I didn’t know Damon all that well yet, but maybe talking to someone might help me to move on.

I sucked in a deep breath “Um, I came here in tribute to my parents.” I summed up.

Damon’s brows scrunched together “What do you mean?”

I looked away, staring at the floor, as I willed the tears away. I didn’t want to cry in front of Damon again.  

I cleared my throat “A little over a month ago, my parents were on their way here, for a hiking trip, when……” I inhaled a deep shuddering breath “Their car went off the road.” I closed my eyes, hoping to contain the tears that were now on the brim of my eyes “Their bodies were never found and neither was the car, just pieces of the car and my parents belongings. The police searched for days, but came up with nothing and presumed them dead.”

I looked to Damon finally, his face was void of any emotion, except his clenched jaw and near black eyes. He seemed angry upon hearing this and I found that odd. He closed his eyes and shook his head.

He sighed heavily “I’m so sorry Amelia, that never should have happened to you or to them.”

I pursed my lips and looked down at the food that I had now lost my appetite for “Yea, that’s why I came here though, to pay tribute to them.”

He nodded “I understand and I apologize for disrupting your journey.” He said remorsefully.

I shrugged “Well, you didn’t know, and you were only protecting your people, from an unknown outsider.” I could understand his reasoning now, why he had done what he did.

He clenched his jaw again, even tighter this time “Still, the situation should have been handled differently. But if it’s any constellation, I’m glad you’re here…with me.” He said with a small smile.

I smiled, as my cheeks reddened “Me too.” Even though everything has been a s**t show since coming here, the one thing that I was glad for, was Damon. He made me feel things that I hadn’t felt in years, he made me feel alive.

We sat in silence and continued to eat our breakfast. Well, he ate, I mostly played with my food. As we were gathering our dishes up Damon stopped “I’d like to show you around today, introduce you to some of the people here, if you would like to.” He said with a questioning expression.

I pursed my lips, unsure of whether or not I wanted to meet more wolfs, uneasy about the idea of meeting people who despised humans. But it might be nice to get and about today.

I nodded my head and smiled “I’d like that.”

The smile that spread across his face was almost priceless and made me feel great about my decision. He seemed so happy and excited.

“That’s great. I promise, you won’t regret it.” I could’ve sworn his eyes were about to bulge out of his head and I giggled at his childish behaviour. We placed our dishes into the dishwasher and headed up stairs to change. As I began to get changed, I became extremely nervous. These were people I didn’t know and if they didn’t like me, they could easily get rid of me. I tried to push those thoughts to the back of my mind and remind myself, that I would be with Damon and numerous times now, he has proven to me that he wouldn’t let anything happen to me. These thoughts reassured me slightly.