Breaking down Walls and Building them up.
1070 Words
Ivy POV
I hadn’t moved from the couch when Broc returned, my mind a million miles away, I jumped when the door closed.
I swivelled where I sat, Broc stood with his back to me, his shoulders slumped and tired.
When he turned in my direction, he jumped slightly at my fixated gaze.
“Hi Ivy.. you-you ok?” He stuttered, scratching his head.
I nod, but I know my pout would give away my mood.
Still Broc nodded politely, walking around the side of the couch, he came to sit on the couch next to me, scooping up the long cold popcorn, he scoffs it with a far away gaze.
Slightly disappointed with his actions, I turn to face the tv, supernatural had long since finished and now the first wolf creek movie was on.
I wrinkled my nose, no matter how old I got the movie creeped me out, It was someone to easy to believe in.
I shuddered involuntarily, earning a frown and glace from Broc.
“Are you cold?” He asked, I met his gaze, shaking my head.
“Nah this movie’s just a bit creepy, that guys a predator I’d never want to face, human or not.” I replied, my face screwing in distaste.
Broc only nods, placing the empty popcorn bowl on the table, he grabs the remote and changes the channel onto King of the hill, my face breaks into a grin, I hadn’t seen this show for years.
Seeing my reaction Broc leaves it on, lifting an arm he offers a smile, I blush crawling over to him, under his arm I relax, forgetting all about Florain’s betrayal even if it’s only for a little while.
Broc POV
She’d done it again, my resolve had unravelled barely a minute from entering the house.
I’d been determined to put space between us, the goddess had a plan and I’d resolved not to be apart of it, I wouldn’t reveal my knowledge to her or to Ivy to pass on.
I’d turned around to find those two beautiful blue and gold orbs staring at me, like a window to her soul the called to me, the emotion in such turmoil within, I’d almost forgot how to breathe.
“Ivy You-you ok?” I’d managed to stutter, her bottom lip sticking out like a child told me she wasn’t, still she nodded, my heart squeezing for her.
I’d forced a nod, then my feet with a mind of their own had made there way to the couch beside her to sit, trying to regain my control I’d reached for the popcorn, scoffing it, it hadn’t helped.
My eyes drifted to her constantly, her eyes wide with fear and discomfort, I followed them to the gruesome show on tv, screwing my own nose a little.
I changed the channel, gauging her reaction, 2 channels in her face broke into a smile over some cartoon show, I left it on that.
Before I could stop myself, I lifted an arm in invitation, my heart skipping as she smiled, crawling over she snuggled into my side.
I breathed a sigh of relax, I hadn’t realized how much I’d feared her reaction until she’d accepted my offer.
The idea I’d feared it this much scared me, still I’d soak it in whilst it lasted, looking down at her briefly I smiled to myself, then turning back to the tv I watched the show with Ivy.
Conrad POV
Jace entered only minutes after I’d called him, I used the time to try to decide what to say, coming up blank I sat behind the desk.
Knock Knock
“Come in.” I said, my voice sounding impatient.
“Hey Alpha.” Jace said causally but cautiously.
“Beta, please sit, I’d hoped not to be put in this position, or you in yours but it can’t be helped.” I begin, my voice tired now.
“OK…” Jace said, swallowing, his brows drew together as he waited.
“For you what comes first..” I start, sighing I continue. “loyalty to your Alpha…” I ask, Jace goes to cut in, I quickly raise a hand to stop him. “Or loyalty to your Mate.” I finished, the last word hanging between us.
Jace seems taken aback, clearing his throat he speaks.
“I’m sorry Alpha, I-I don’t understand?” He asks, his frown deepening.
“It’s simple Beta, Which comes first loyalty to your Alpha or your Mate?” My words are slow and pointed, as I think of how Ivy must be stressing right now.
Jace straightens, swallowing again nervously, his eyes tell me, he has come to a decision.
“My loyalty will always be first to my Alpha or superiors.” He answers carefully, I smirk, yep still the brother I know.
I nod, interlacing my fingers in front of me, the replacement desk feeling flimsy beneath my hands, compared to the one Garrett had cracked in half.
“Good answer, because this next conversation regards your mate, Florain.” I say firmly, Jace’s eyebrows raise in surprise.
Florain POV
I’d texted Jace 4 times now and rang twice, each time it went to voice mail and my texts went unanswered.
I was beginning to fidget, I’d been home an 2 hours since he’d texted, I’d showered and changed, watched 2 Simpson’s episodes, and made myself mac and cheese.
Now I sat on the couch watching the clock, as the bowl of cheesy pasta went cold in my hands, with barely a bite eaten.
Had Ivy extracted punishment on Jace instead of me, no that was crazy and yet it was possible.
Every minute that passed only wound me up tighter, I tried hard to focus on breathing to relax but couldn’t.
I chewed my lip relentlessly, when my phone vibrated on the kitchen counter, I sprung from the couch, nearly hurling the forgotten bowl of pasta across the room.
I placed the bowl in the sink, as I used my other hand to grab my phone, unlocking it I read the message I’d received.
‘Hey Florain,
I can’t make it tonight; the Alpha has requested I stay to do paper work.
I’ll be in town tomorrow to pick you up from the book shop at 5pm, don’t head back to the motel.
Sorry Flo, see you then.
Love you, Jace x’
I frowned, my body sagging in disappointment, I’d have to wait until tomorrow to tell him now, I thought about ringing him but I couldn’t explain it over the phone.
Instead I turned everything off and drag myself to bed.
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