Whatever it takes

Chapter 4

ALEXA'S POV 

 The next morning I woke feeling warm and happy, opening my eyes the first thing that greeted me was an arm over my waist. Smiling I snuggled back into him. “Morning babe,” he mumbled sleepily and kissed my shoulder while pulling me closer. I turned my head back and pecked him quickly since I couldn’t reply. “Do you want breakfast?” He yawned. I giggled to myself and shook my head. “No? You not hungry?” He frowned. I bit my lip and nodded to the clock behind him, it was only six am. Rolling a little he lifted his head and chuckled before rolling back to me, “more sleep then, we were up late,” he mumbled and kissed me. 

I had things to do today, people I wanted to see, I needed to leave. I’d formed a little plan as soon as he’d fallen asleep last night. Before he could fully pull back I leaned in and kissed him, after a few seconds I swiped my tongue along his lip waiting for him to let me in. His hand dropped to my waist as he groaned and pulled me closer. Before I knew what was happening I was straddling him and his hands were up the back of my shirt. I didn’t want to stop but I knew I had to, I didn’t want our first time to be when I couldn’t talk. Pulling back I sighed and rested my forehead against his. “It’s okay babe,” he whispered and pecked me, “we just need to learn to control ourselves,” he added as his hands ran up and down my back. Looking into his eyes for a minute I leaned in and kissed him deeply before rolling off of him and out of the bed. 

“Where are you going?” he asked watching me. I pointed to the bathroom hoping he would go back asleep. He smiled and dropped his head back to the pillow, “hurry back gorgeous!” he called as I closed the door behind me. I gave myself ten minutes and opened the door as quietly as possible, sticking my head out I looked to the bed to see if he had fallen back asleep. Seeing he had I rushed to his desk and pulled open my notepad, I knew exactly what I wanted to say. 

Ten minutes later I folded my letter and walked to the locker. Placing it down I looked at Parker for a moment and bit my lip wondering if what I was doing was the right thing. Before I could second guess myself and longer I quickly got dressed grabbing one of Parker’s hoodies along the way and walked to the bed. Watching him sleep for a minute or two I resisted the urge to climb back in beside him. Lowering my head I kissed him on the forehead lingering for a minute. Stepping back I watched him for another minute until I realised I was being pretty creepy right now. Walking to the door I pulled it opened and blew out a deep breath before I slipped out and closed it behind me. “We’re doing the right thing Alexa,” Faye said reassuringly as we slipped out the front door. I really hoped so.

KYLE'S POV

 Stretching my legs out in front of me I lay back on my elbows on my parent’s back porch, I didn’t live here but Alexa never came home last night. Her phone was in my car, she hadn’t tried to contact anyone my parents were really worried. I was too, the last I’d seen of her was when she took Parker from the training grounds. We looked all over for her, my dad and I even went to Alpha Warren’s house but he said he hadn’t seen either of them since the same time as me. She hadn’t gone to any of her friends either, it wasn’t like her at all. 

I looked up as the gravel on the driveway started to crunch, relief washed over me as Alexa made her way towards me. I sat up and waited for her to reach me, without a word she sat beside me. “I’ve been worried Lex,” I said after a few minutes of silence. A smile crossed her lips before it was gone just as quick. She pulled her pad from the pocket of the hoodie she was wearing, it wasn’t hers I knew it wasn’t. It smelled like that moron Parker.

 I sat waiting as she wrote quickly, I looked down when she held it out in front of me. 'Don't worry about me, I know what I'm doing' “Where were you? Were you with Parker this whole time?” instead of writing anything she just nodded her head. “What happened yesterday? Why did you stop it? Why did you go off with him?” She wrote quickly and held the pad out again, 'you saw what I wrote to Alpha Warren, you know' “No, I don’t know Lex, I didn’t see what you wrote and Alpha Warren wouldn’t tell me after you left,” I said and scooted closer to her, “tell me?” 

 She sighed heavily and looked over at me, her eyes studied my face as if she was thinking if she could trust me enough. After a minute she wrote again and held it out, ‘he's my mate' Wow! I was so not expecting that! My dad was gonna lose it altogether. I scrubbed my hands over my face and looked back to her, “what are you gonna do?” She wrote and held it out, 'give him a chance to prove himself, I'm not not rejecting him Kyle I don't care what mom or dad or anyone else says.You have a mate you know how it feels, we talked all night  I wanna give him a chance' 

 I sighed and wrapped my arm around her shoulder, “We'll keep this between us for now...get some sleep you’re supposed to be resting.” She smiled and leaned in to kiss me on the cheek before standing up and going into the house. 

PARKER'S POV

 Yawning I rolled over and reached out for Alexa, when all I got were sheets I lifted my head and opened my eyes....where was she? “Alex? Babe?” I called and looked towards the bathroom. Frowning when I got no reply I pulled back the covers and climbed out of the bed “Alex?” I called again and walked to the bathroom. Pushing it in I sighed and went back to the bed for my phone, that’s when I saw the note, my heart dropped into my stomach. Sitting on the edge of the bed I unfolded it with shaky hands and swallowed hard before bringing my eyes down. 

Hey baby, I know you're probably freaking right now but I promise you I have not run away. I've a few things I need to work out and I've a few things I need you to do for me. I'm sorry Parker, I need to know that you really want me and it's not just because of guilt. I need to know you love me for real and want to spend the rest of your life with me, I know it's what I want with you. Part of me feels like you haven't rejected me yet because the guilt is holding you back and you will eventually break my heart. Another part of me also fears you could hurt me again, I don't want to feel like this, I don't want to hide anything from you either. At this moment and time it's how I feel and I need to work on it.

Sighing I scrubbed my hands over my face, she was afraid of me? My own girlfriend was afraid of me? Was she even my girlfriend yet? Shaking my head I went back to her letter. 

onto my list, I'm sorry Parker but I haven't fully forgiven you yet so I need you to prove yourself to me.

*I've spoken to Principal Winters your suspension has been lifted, you're expected back Monday morning  to retake your exams. You will go, you will study and you will pass, and you will not act like the bully you used to be.

*Callie will meet you an hour before first class each morning in the library to help you study and get ready for the exams. Don't be a d**k to her she's doing this for me.

*I may be back Monday too depending on what Dr Ryan tells me tomorrow. If I do you need to stay away from me, no contact whatsoever. Knowing my parents they will send one of my brothers with me or have someone watching me.

*You need to make amends with your dad and prove to him that you can be the strong Alpha I know you can be. I don't want you guys falling out over me. Please make this one the second thing you do (school is the first and most important)

*When you work up the courage I need you to come to my house with your parents and personally apologise to them. I want them to forgive you and accept you as my mate.

* (small one here) my car is a piece of s**t that broke down on me again, I want you to buy me a new one....just kidding!!!! But I do want you to fix it for me please (my dad and brothers are usless at that stuff)

*Finally, you my handsome man will meet me in two weeks time at the Crossroads hotel where we'll spend the whole weekend just you and I.

Parker please don't be too mad at me, I'm doing this for us, Love Alexa xxx

 Sighing heavily I threw myself back on the bed, I hated this but she was right. I’d almost killed her, I couldn’t just expect a happy ever after. I had to earn it, I was gonna do her list-and more, I was gonna prove to her just how much I loved her (yes I do love her already) and how much I wanted to be with her.

 ALEXA'S POV

I was startled awake by screaming and yelling causing me to jump out of my bed with fright. “STEVEN! STEVEN! SHE’S HERE! SHE’S HOME!” my mom screamed as she ran to me nearly knocking me off my feet. “Oh Alexa! We've been so worried!” she cried, “we looked everywhere for you, I called all your friends!” Before I could pull away from her to get my pad my dad bounced through the door panting, “Alexa! Thank god!” he yelled and dived on both of us.

 After I felt my body crush and it started to get very uncomfortable I tried my best to break free from my parents. Taking the hint they both stepped back, “where did you go?” My dad asked, “we looked everywhere for you.” I sat down on my bed and grabbed my pad and a pen, this was gonna turn ugly fast. Pulling the cap off my pen I sighed heavily and began to write. After I was done I held it out to them and gave them a minute to read and process it. 'Took Parker to the hospital, later we went to the pier' 

 My mom frowned and read it again, my dad was angry his face was red, his hands had curled into fists and shook by his side. I didn’t know if it was because I mentioned Parker or the fact that I was with him at all. I was mad at them too, I knew they would have known about Parker’s punishment and they kept it from me. “Why were you with him at all?” my dad asked through gritted teeth. 

I wrote quickly and narrowed my eyes as I held the pad out for him. 'Why didn't you tell me about Parker's punishment?’ My dad scoffed, “that little prick deserves whatever he gets! I asked you why you were with him Alexa!” he yelled and took a step forward. “Steven!” my mom scolded and pulled him back. “Alexa, honey, we were worried, why were you with Parker all night?” She added. 

'Why didn't you tell me about his punishment mom? That is cruel and horrible!! He didn't deserve that! No one deserves that!!‘ I wrote angrily. My dad slammed his fist on my wardrobe door, “We asked you why you were near him Alexa! He nearly killed you and you run off with him! Answer me now!” he yelled and stepped up into my face. 

I was not having this! I jumped to my feet and shoved him away from me. Grabbing my pad I wrote furiously, I was beyond mad now! I was with him because we needed to talk! Now get the hell out of my room and don't you dare get up in my face like that ever again!!' My dad lashed out and slapped me across the face, “Steven!” my mom screeched and ran to me. I shoved her off me and ran out the door, thank god I was still fully dressed. Stopping quickly at Kyle’s car I grabbed my phone, wiped my tears and took off into the forest. 

PARKER'S POV

I sat at the kitchen table in a world of my own digging my spoon around the bowl. I was still thinking what else I could do to prove myself to Alexa, I was so lost in my own thoughts that I didn’t even notice my dad come into the kitchen. I didn’t even notice him pour himself some coffee and sit across from me. “What’s with you?” he asked startling me. I looked over at him, things weren’t great with us right now. I wasn’t sure if I could talk to him about Alexa, thinking of the letter I decided to let him read it himself and see what he thought.

 Pulling it from my pocket I slid it to him without a word. He frowned at me and looked down on it, “what’s this?” “Read it, it’s from Alexa she wasn’t there when I woke up,” I replied. He looked at me wearily as he cautiously reached out for it, “is she gone?” “No, she just hasn’t forgiven me yet, she said she needs some time.” “Understandable,” my dad nodded and picked up the letter. I sat there quietly as he read it and waited patiently for him to finish reading it. I know things were rocky at the moment but he was still my dad, I’m sure he would offer me some advice. 

After a few minutes he blew out a breath and placed the letter down on the counter. “Smart girl,” he chuckled. “Huh? What do you mean?” I asked confused. “Parker the girl knows what she wants and she’s not afraid to ask for it. She also wants you to make something of yourself, she wants you to be happy. She wants to put all of this behind her and move forward with you, give her the time she needs, do as she asks and prove yourself to her.” 

He sat back in the chair and folded his arms, “is there any guilt keeping you with her?” I shook my head as I took in his words, “no, none whatsoever, I’m gonna marry her dad, I love her already, I want to spend the rest of my life with her.” He studied me for a moment before nodding in approval and standing up, “prove it to her son,” he said and walked out of the room. I groaned as my phone beeped and pulled it from my pocket, I was not in the mood for anyone. Seeing Alexa’s name my mood changed, Smiling I opened her message. My smile fell from my face, I shot to my feet and read her message again 'Parker I need you! Meet me at the rock by lake, please hurry!!' Shoving the phone back into my pocket I raced out the door and shifted, I’d get there quicker. 

ALEXA'S  POV 

I sat with my back pressed against the rock, I still couldn’t get over the fact my dad had slapped me. He’d never even yelled at me before, back in my room when he'd yelled first I let it go thinking he was just worried and upset. If he was that angry by me just mention Parker how was he going to react when I tell him he’s my mate and I won’t be rejecting him?

 I hope Parker really comes through for me with all the stuff in the letter. I want us to forget about this and just move forward and be happy. I want Parker to do well in his exams and graduate, I want him to make up with his dad and become Alpha. I want my parents to forgive him and accept him as my mate. “Alex!” Parker yelled causing me to jump “Alex! Where are you!?” he yelled panicked....my text must have panicked him. Wiping my face I stood up so he could see me. 

He spotted me and ran to me, “I got your message, what happened? Are you okay? Why are you crying?” he asked as he pulled me into his arms. I wrapped my arms around him and buried my face in his chest, he pulled me closer and ran his hand up and down my back while his other hand went to the back of my head holding me close.

 “Alex?” he said softly a few minutes later, “you need to tell me what happened babe.” Pulling back a little I looked up at him, his eyes went wide and his hand came to my red cheek, “baby what happened to your face?” I stood staring at him, did I really want to tell him what happened and cause more trouble? Sighing heavily I decided not to and pulled away from him and sat on the rock. “Alex?” he said and sat beside me, “you can tell me anything,” he added and laced his fingers with mine. “Just tell him, it’s better he knows the truth,” Faye said. She was right, of course she was right. Since I ran off without my pad I pulled my phone from my back pocket and unlocked it.

 He sat patiently waiting while I typed and took it from me as I held it out. Before I go any further you need to promise me you won't get mad or do anything stupid His eyes narrowed he handed me back the phone and looked down on me, “tell me.” Promise first' I typed. “Fine, I promise,” he huffed. Clearing the screen I started to type again, when I was done I held the phone out again waiting for him to take it.'My dad wasn't too happy I was with you, we argued, he slapped me, I ran out of the house and text you. “He slapped you!” he growled and shot up.

PARKER'S  POV 

I was pissed! I was so pissed! How dare he put his hands on my mate! His daughter! His future Luna! I was gonna kill him. I was pacing like crazy, I promised her I wouldn’t get mad but I couldn’t contain myself or my wolf, Theo wanted blood and I did too. I stopped pacing when she stepped in front of me, her worried eyes searched my face. Sighing I stepped closer to her and wrapped my arms around her, I didn’t need to give her something else to worry about. “I’m sorry babe, I’m so pissed right now.” 

She wrapped her arms around my neck and stood up on her toes, “what?” I smirked, “you want me to kiss you?” she let out a cute giggle and nodded her head. Chucking I lowered my head and kissed her deeply, “I love you Alex, you’re wrong, I’m not with you because of guilt. I’m with you because you’re the most amazing person I’ve ever met. I can’t imagine my life without you, I’m gonna do everything you asked and prove myself to you, I love you.” She looked up at me as her eyes watered and her lip quivered before she smashed her lips on mine. 

As the kiss heated up I lifted her onto my hips and placed her on the rock. Groaning I pulled back and looked down on her, “will you stay with me tonight? I don’t like the thought of you going back to that house.” She shook her head and picked up her phone. 'I'd love to baby but I've to go back to the hospital tomorrow, I want to see my brothers and sisters and have some time with them.'

 I nodded and pecked her quickly before I moved and sat beside her, “when did you go see Principal Winters?" She typed quickly and held it out for me, 'I didn't I emailed him and he agreed.  I nodded again and and wrapped my arm around her "are you sure you’ll be okay with your dad?” “She'll be fine,” came a voice from behind us startling us both. We both turned to see her eldest brother Kyle standing there. He looked me up and down before walking to us stopping in front of Alexa. 

He reached out and titled her face to the side, “mom wants me to stay for a few days,” he said as he examined her face. She pulled her face away from him gently and started to type quickly. 'Has dad calmed down?' He nodded and stepped back, “he's upset at what he did, mom went ballistic at him. Tyler had to hold James back when he heard. I’m here to take you home Lex, mom is worried and upset.” Did he know I was her mate? Why wasn’t he killing me? Did he even know it was I that had hurt her? I cleared my throat and stood up, “can you guarantee it won’t happen again?” He nodded his head and looked over at me, “he won’t put his hands near her again, I took care of that.” Scrubbing my hands over my face I turned to Alexa, “do you want to go with him?”

ALEXA'S  POV 

I really wanted to go home with Parker but I knew I couldn’t, I was due back at the hospital for more tests tomorrow. I wanted to spend a bit of time with my family, I had to stick to my plan. Standing up I walked to Kyle as I typed on my phone and held it out to him. 'Can you give us a few minutes?' He looked over at Parker then back to me before nodding, “I’ll be in the car,” he said and walked back towards his car. 

Turning back to Parker I walked to him and wrapped my arms around his neck. He sighed and dropped his hands to my waist, “do I really have to stay away from you for two weeks?” I smiled and kissed him quickly, pulling my arms back I started to type again. Holding it out to him I watched him as he read it. Yes, but it'll be worth it then we can move on from all of this and tell my parents we're mates. He sighed again and slid his hand onto my cheek, “can I at least text you?” after my nod he tugged me closer, “I love you babe, I promise I’ll prove myself to you,” he said and kissed me deeply. 

After a minute or two he groaned and pulled back, “you better get going, your brother is waiting.” Leaning in I kissed him quickly and pulled back, typing on my phone I held it up to him. 'I love you too, don't forget to go to school on Monday.' 

He smiled and pulled me into a hug, “I’ll be there babe,” he said and hugged me tighter. Pulling back a little he lowered his head and kissed me again, I couldn’t help but stick my tongue in his mouth. He gripped my waist tighter and deepened the kiss. Groaning he pulled back and rested his head against mine, “go, I love you,” he said and pecked me quickly before stepping back. I smiled and kissed him on the cheek before making a lame heart with my hands and walking off to my brother. 

I smiled again as I heard him chuckled, climbing into the car I smiled quickly at Kyle and pulled my belt across myself and settled back into my seat. He started up the car and pulled away, glancing at me he looked back to the road, “are you gonna tell mom and dad about him?” Looking over at him for a moment I unlocked my phone and typed. Holding it out to him I waited for him to stop at a red light and read it. Yes, just not yet.' “How are you gonna keep it from them?” he asked. I typed quickly and held it out to him 'I know what I'm doing' He sighed and pulled away, “I hope you do Lex, if mom and dad found out about this before you tell them there’ll be hell to pay.” 

Nodding my head I turned to look out the window, I knew what would happen if they found out about me and Parker, let them do their worst. Nothing will keep Parker and I apart.