Memory of Fire

Let's Go Home

{Alora}

"What are you talking about! No one has been able to get hold of you, Alora! Get in the car, I am taking you home." Alexander practically yelled, causing a few neighbors to start watching our exchange.

"Sorry Alexander, but I don't know you or your men well enough to get into your car. You know my house is around the corner. Goodbye, Alexander." I laughed and shook my head, walking away from the man gaping at me. Biting my lip as I walked, all the thoughts from before my run crept back into my mind. What caused this man to be so damn on edge when I was gone? Did he care?

"No s**t he cares" Pru growled at the back of my mind, still angry.

"Look Pru, you have to understand my reservations. Do you know about the things he has done? Many bloody wars, and even the end of a few packs. Do you understand how serious that is?" I asked as I stomp up the stairs in my house, towards the bathroom.

"I don't care" She roared and blocked me out again.

Sighing, I stripped out of my sweaty clothes and stepped into the shower, turning on the hot water.

Bang bang bang!

"Alora!"

Jeez, this man cannot take a hint! Why can't a girl have some space? Leaving the warmth of the shower, I quickly dressed in a tee and pajama shorts and ran down the stairs to the door. I hoped I would beat my parents to the door, but I didn't. When I got to the bottom of the stairs, both my parents were at the door talking to Alexander, who was staring angrily at me.

My parents noticed he wasn't paying attention to them anymore and turned to me with worried eyes.

"Alora? What's going on?" my mother asked as she looked back at Alexander.

"H-he's my mate mom." I said softly, avoiding their gazes.

"NO." my father gasped before walking away from the whole situation. Shaking angerly my mom followed him out of the entry of the house.

"Alex...what are you doing here? Do you see what you've done?" I sighed and pinched the bridge of my nose. He was visibly shaking, as if trying to keep his wolf in control.

"Are you serious Alora! You didn't tell them?" He growled furiously.

"No, I didn't. I still haven't come to terms with who you are. Like I said, I do not know you." This guy, I swear. What I say to my own parents is none of his business.

"That's it. I have had enough Alora. You're coming home with me. Now. Do you want to pack your suitcase? Or shall I do it?" He was still shaking, his eyes a furious gold color, showing me it wasn't just him talking.

"Excuse me?" I said, chuckling at him. That was the wrong thing to say because he growled loudly and pushed past me, up the stairs.

"Do not say I didn't try Alora." I heard him grumble as he opened up all the doors and inhaled deeply, most likely looking for the room where my scent is strongest.

"Hey! Fine! Do not touch my things, I will do it. Go sit in the bay window." I said as I rolled my eyes, digging in my closet for my suitcase.

"Finally" I heard Pru grumble quietly.

Shaking my head, I throw the bag onto my bed and start filling it randomly with some clothes, mementos, toiletries and a few of my most prized books. Zipping up the suitcase, I put it on the floor standing up and grabbed the quilt off the bed. Looking over at Alexander, I nodded once.

"I'm ready." I say simply before pointing at the suitcase and walking out the door. Instead of going outside, I head to the kitchen and find my parents drinking tea at the tables, my mother in tears.

"Mom, dad. You know I love you, right? I have to go." I said quickly, kissing their cheeks quickly and run outside. He was waiting for me by the passenger door of his car, with the door open for me. With an eye roll, I slid into the seat and he shut the door. Without turning around, I could smell two men behind me in the backseat. They were higher ranked from the power I could feel, so I'm guessing that they are his Beta and Gamma.

His door slammed shut, and the engine roared to life. The tension in the air was so thick I could taste it. We started driving, and I could feel my heart race as soon as we reached the pack boarder. I had never left the pack before. I mean since I came to the pack all those years ago. I held onto the door handle tightly as we went through the border and whispered my renouncing of being a pack member, being a rouge once again. No going back now....

"You didn't have to do that." Alex said quietly. My eyes were still squeezed tightly shut, my breathing fast.

"I did" I whispered softly. I didn't open my eyes and eventually fell asleep.

{Alexander}

I was so angry about the entire situation, but the second I looked over at this amazing woman and saw that not only was she crying but was renouncing her pack, my entire mood changed. Who am I to be mad at her for changing her entire life for me? Me with all the blood on my hands and shitty decisions I decided to make all those years ago.

"I cannot fathom what gave you two the idea of getting blackout out drunk at a mock peace treaty." I growled as I glared at them in the review mirror.

Dawson shrugged sheepishly, "It couldn't be helped. They kept handing us drinks, did you want us to refuse??" He asked, looking at Sean for help, only getting a shrug in return.

I sighed and shook my head at the two, pressing harder on the gas petal. I could hear Alora slow breathing, she's still sleeping. What did i do to finally deserve a mate? So long searching, so many parties and ceremonies attended, so much hope I had lost in the end. I have about 3 hours to figure out a way to explain my past, my pain, to this amazing wolf to get her to stay. Although I was not expecting her to give in as fast as she had, that's one point for me at least....

"Shut up" Apex grunted angrily.

"Whats your problem? She's here, isn't she? Weren't you the one having a meltdown because I had left her alone for all of one evening?" I asked him. Why can't anyone behave today?