My second chance Alpha

The Journey Begins

Stella’s POV

After Solan left, I locked the door like he asked.

I can't believe I slept in the way I did! I'm honestly so lucky that Solan is here. Otherwise, I'd probably be taking yet another beating right now.

I look around the room and realize that I have nothing else to wear. I sigh and resign myself to waiting for Solan to return. Goddess, what am I going to do? I've never been idle in the past 8 years. Maybe I can take a nap?

Ro? I know you have an opinion on all of this. You've barely said a word to me since we met Solan...

I could feel her shifting around in my head. I can feel that something is bothering her, but what?

Stella, I feel like we need to leave. Now. It's no longer safe for us here. Something is going to happen if we don't go. I don't know what, and I can't explain how I know, I just do! I can't believe what I'm hearing. Ro is telling me to run. Coming from an Alpha female that means a lot. We're leaving today anyways, and I know we'll probably never come back here, so I'll try to relax with a shower, and then I'll go and collect the few things I have. Okay Ro?

I hear her huff, but she doesn't say anything more. Sighing I head to the bathroom for my shower. I step in and realize just how dirty and greasy my skin and hair is. How could Solan bare to hold me like this? I glance at the shelf and sigh inwardly. My brain has been all over the place. How did I forget to grab my own shampoo and conditioner?! Not to mention the body wash that'll ensure I smell like my mate. I don't think he'll complain, do you? Ro chimes in. I chuckle lightly and shake my head. I don't think he'll complain at all. I push the thought from my mind and start getting myself cleaned up.

After an hour that feels like an eternity within the warmth of the shower, I step out feeling refreshed. Though I now thoroughly smell like Solan, and I can't help but smirk.

Wrapped in a towel I head for the door. I have to be careful getting up to my room, I don't want to get caught in this situation. Glancing around the hall I could tell it was empty. I make a quick dash to my room and

'Ro, why don't we go for a run tonight? You haven't come out yet, and I know you must be itching to explore a forest or meadow.' I can feel her wolfish grin growing in my mind. I know that I've hit the nail on the head, now I just have to convince Solan to go on a run with us.

As I reach the door to my room, I let out a massive sigh of relief. I can't believe that today will be my last day getting dressed in this damn space. I can't believe that after today I'm going to be free of my tormentors and childhood horrors. I sit on my makeshift bed and start to carefully comb out my wet and tangled hair, while looking for clothes for the day. I finally settle on a pair of greyish-black leggings and a faded pink top. I start to gather the few things I actually have and after a few minutes I can't help but start crying. I cried for so long that before I realized it, Solan was coming into the room telling me it was time to go.

Solan's POV

I can't believe my eyes. My poor precious mate. Her eyes widen when I tell its time for us to go, I can't imagine the amount of emotions that she's experiencing right now.

"Precious, what's wrong? Why are there tears in your beautiful eyes?" I can feel my heart shattering as I watch her struggle to find the words, just how many types of abuse, and how much did they put my precious through?!

"I'm overwhelmed. I never thought that I'd have a life after this place" She says "I always knew I'd leave, but I thought I'd be a rouge, with no family or friends, no pack. I was always ready for that outcome... You saved me..." as she finishes speaking her words have become mere whispers. it takes everything I have to not pull her into me in that moment. I know that she isn't okay right now, and I need to respect all of her boundaries, I have a lifetime with her.

"Is your bag all packed?" I ask her in a desperate attempt to bring her out of her thoughts. She nods and smiles slightly, and takes one last look around.

It looks like she remembered something important though, as she immediately bent down and moved a floor board. I watch as she pulls out a can covered in multiple different layers of dust, like it's been moved and replaced often. Curious I lean forward as much I can to get a good look.

"I'll tell you in the car" She giggles out. I guess my curiosity got the best of me. I smile at her and hold out my hand for her bag, and was surprised when she took my hand in hers instead. She swings her backpack over her back and grabs the can in the other hand.

"Let's go" I whisper as I kiss the back of her hand, and just as predicted, she blushed. So adorable. Finally, I think to myself, finally it's time to take my mate and leave for good.

Jason's POV

As soon as Solan left the meeting room I followed closely behind. As promised I went to my room and collected everything and then I noticed that Solan hadn't packed yet. I assume he's with my Luna. I quickly pack all of his things and take both our belongings out to the car and pull it around the front. Within 15 minutes I see them coming out the front door, but I'm immediately on alert.

'Alpha, behind you!' I link to him.

Solan quickly whirled around just in time to dodge the Alpha pups punch. Unfortunately what unfolded after that could do some serious damage.

Riley may have missed Solan by an inch, but because he kept the swing of his arm going he managed to get Stella, right in the side of her head. I watched in horror as Stella started to crumple to the ground

I quickly ran to Stella's side and pulled her away from my now fuming Alpha. The growl Solan released in that moment froze everyone and everything in the area, even the songs of birds ceased at the sound of my Alphas fury.

Ro's (Aurora) POV

Rage. All I feel is rage. Pure, absolute, unadulterated rage. I felt as my Human ex mates fist connected with Stella's head knocking her out cold and I pushed myself forward without shifting, just to make sure I can heal the damage his fist did to her beautiful mind. I feel so bad for Andy, being bound to a human such as him. Solan let's out the fiercest growl I've ever heard and my heart starts beating wildly.

Jason has pulled Stella's body away from where we collapsed and I watch as Solan struggles to stay in his human form. Dei wants out, and he wants out now.

'Calm yourself my mate' I call out to him through our mates link and I see his eyes shift to mine. I stand and walk over to him and hold his hand, thankfully calming him enough to stop his change.

Turning my eyes on Riley, my gaze goes icey as a frozen lake. I take a step forward as Rileys as are filled with what looks to be concern, regret, but most of all, fear. Fear that Stella will never forgive him this time. For which he is right. But he has it wrong, she's never forgiven him, and never will.

Riley looks close to tears, like he wants to say something, but before he gets the chance my fist connects to his jaw with an audible crunch.

"Hear me well, once and only once Riley Brookes. You rejected Stella, and she you, and you therefore lost all claim to her. I, her Wolf Aurora, hereby reject you Riley, Son of Richard and Margery as my mate and Alpha. Andy, I now speak solely to you. You have my sympathies for your humans foolishness, and wish for you nothing but peace."

Holding my head high, I walk away and get into the car. I release a breath I didn't notice I was holding and watch as Solan climbs in beside me, followed by Jason in the driver's seat. I rest my head on my mates shoulder and struggle to stay awake as his arm wraps around me saying one last thing before I pass out.

"Come, let us begin our journey home"