The Right Girl

THREE

DILLON

Just when I thought I would have to drag her out, she made a hasty exit. I am assuming she knows about our kind, Alpha Richard wouldn't just drop her here and not say anything. He may have let things go a little, he is still a decent and fair Alpha. Her not knowing would explain how easily the stubborn slipped away. It would be rather confronting seeing someone mind link if you didn't know what was happening. 

My thoughts have me consumed, before I know it I am parking in the garage. I am exhausted; I just can't wait to call it a day. Audrey's stubborn nature is no easy feat, that girl could wear down an army with her sass and I was just not prepared for it today. 

I check the keys in with the garage attendant and drag my feet up the stairs, into the main house. I am so close to my room, I can almost taste the relaxation when the familiar tingling of a mind link comes through.

" She thinks she broke you."  Alpha Richard chuckles.

 I roll my eyes, I would have it a guess she doesn’t know what she has just walked into, thus the cult theory. “She doesn’t yet know much about as, it is a matter of urgency for us, however we think it is best she rests tonight. She hasn't had the easiest of days." He adds.

 I am not entirely sure if I am supportive of this revelation or if I think she should know immediately, either way, it is not my place. I am just the prospective; I have no say in any pressing matters, especially those that concern Alpha's family. 

"Fine job today Dillon, I know she isn't easy to handle, but you have done remarkably well! So well in fact, I have another task for you."  I have kept quiet and let this conversation play out, I have a feeling I am about to regret ever volunteering to collect the Alphas granddaughter. 

”If you could collect her from her room at 7am and take her to the dining hall, I have business to attend and no one should learn their family's secrets on an empty stomach." The conversation had reached a point that required me to answer. I could just run away and go rogue and never have to deal with the entitled brat again. I did however really want to be considered as a possibility when it came to choosing the future Alpha. 

”7am sharp sir, I will be there."  My brain was cursing my mouth for agreeing. This girl got under my skin and I had just met her. 

Best recharge before I am face with Audrey again in the morning. Please goddess please let her cooperate.

AUDREY

The persistent rapping on my door woke me from my peaceful sleep. Grandpa was true to his word, it is 7am on the dot. I huff, roll over and smother my head with the fluffy pillow, not today Gramps, not happening, no way. Ignoring the banging, I close my eyes. More sleep is what I need. 

"Audrey, it's time to go have breakfast." His familiar voice came from the other side of the door. 

“UGHHHH" I scream out.

I can't help but feel somewhat relieved I hadn't broken him, yet sadden that I hadn't. If I had done the breaking job properly, he wouldn't be here waking me up at stupid o'clock.

" Please Audrey, Can we just go. I don't want to play these games today." He was pleading with me. This just got fun

" I don't think so, good try buddy." I retort, feeling smug as I cocoon myself in my blankets, preparing for a long stretch of lazing around.

I close my eyes and welcome the warm embrace of sleep. That state where you are almost there, yet still have some sense of your surroundings. It was washing over me like warm sunshine. I felt at peace for just a moment. 

"GET UP!" Splash. The water fell across my face and onto my bedding. I bolted up right, shocked by the sudden chill engulfing my body. I opened my eyes and pushed the wet strands of hair from my face, looking into the deep brown eyes of the culprit.

" WHAT THE ACTUAL f**k!" I explode. 

He stands there, looking down at me shivering wearing a smug smile. “I told you, I don't want to play games." His voice is soft and full of cockiness.

" If you don't want to play games then why the hell am I covered in water?" I can’t contain the rage building inside. 

“I don't want to, Audrey. However, I will if you give me no choice." He turns to walk towards the door.

" You have 5 minutes to change, otherwise the games will continue." He calls over his shoulder. 

"You have 5 minutes to change." I mimic, the only thing I can do in the moment to help simmer the rage. 

Slowly, I drag my body away from the sopping wet sheets and climb into the shower. Screw this guy; I am warming up before I change anything. 

I pull my mousey blonde hair up into a messy bun and chuck on some comfy clothes. I dare not take much longer; I am not in the mood for another ice bucket challenge. Lucky for me I have naturally smooth skin. Make up is not a necessity, even if it was, today wouldn’t be a day I would care to put too much effort into. I am not even 24 hours in and I am just finding trouble it would seem. 

“Alright then, take me to food." I sigh. I don't have a choice in the matter. Not like I have anywhere to hide now. It's f*****g drenched. 

I drag my feet and walk slowly behind Dillon, I am not giving much fight, and I am going to show my annoyance at the situation though. The smells waft through the corridor as we get closer to where the food is kept. Dillon has been particularly quiet for this part of the journey; it was times like these I wish I could read minds. Occasionally, I can pick up on a person’s moods it has been something I have always been able to do. I watch as Dillon stops in front of two large wooden doors, his muscles tense, he looks at me and forces a smile. I can tell something is worrying him and I am not sure what, but it has me nervous. In the short, short time I have known him, he has pissed me off to no end. Yet, he is all I really know here. I have spent more time with him than I have with my grandparents. His quick change in moods has left me unsettled.  

“Well are you going to let me in or will we be standing here all day." I try to lighten the mood. He steps to the side and opens the door for me. The smell is wonderful, the sight.... not so much.