Blood Moon Sworn; Book 2

The endless night..

Ivy POV

We all sat in the lounge room now, it’d been 10 minutes or so since we sat down, no one had said a word and I got the impression Conrad would be a while.

Florain’s eyes had flickered to me constantly, but the punishment was near forgotten after the incident upstairs.

I chewed my lip constantly, Garrett sat beside me for the first time, I felt nervous in his presence, at the impending questions, I was sure he was dying to ask.

Jace sat beside Florain, he seemed deep in thought, occasionally looking to the ceiling like he could see it to Conrad above.

Finally Broc, he sat across from me, his eyes focused on the door, his expression far away though I could feel his attention each time I moved in my seat.

I knew he wanted to talk, But not yet.

He knew I’d never needed his help only his entrance as a distraction and yet the possessiveness I’d seen in his eyes, had rocked me as much as his appearance.

I myself, was appreciating the space he was giving me, the space everyone was giving me.

I felt hurt by Conrad and Kon, Conrad had said hurtful things whilst Kon had just acted and attacked, in doing so the bond weakened further.

I wanted to do something, I didn’t know what but I couldn’t stay, I needed to think.

I stood, everyone followed suit, looking at me expectantly, I wanted to say something comforting but I was all out of words for tonight.

I nodded to Florain and Jace, gazed at Garrett for a long moment before offering the same nod.

Broc met my eyes, he knew tonight had been a toll, he knew how I tried to build a bridge with Conrad and yet the river kept getting wider between us.

I moved to leave, Broc taking up an explanation for me.

“I believe tonight has taken a toll on all of us, though especially on ‘her Alpha’ both physically and emotionally, we’ll return here tomorrow night.” Broc then nods, following me as I strode towards the door, I looked up the stairs, but no one stood there.

“Goodnight Conrad..” I whispered into the mind-link when I received no answer my heart ached further.

I exited the pack house, forgetting the hood my head I welcomed the breeze that caress my face as we walked to the car, I waited allowing Broc to open my door.

Then watched as he walked around the bonnet sliding into the drivers side, my eyes sweeped back to the dim lit pack house and the three figures illuminated in the door way, such a beautiful place such a horrendous night.

I watched still as Broc pulled away and into the night, my mind wandered back constantly came back to Kon’s vicious reaction and how little love I’d felt afterwards between Conrad and I.

I’d not heard from Agni tonight, and didn’t expect too.

Broc POV

When we arrived back at home, the Log house illuminated brightly by the many lights I’d left on, I sighed.

How lonely it would be should Ivy leave again, I never considered it so until tonight as I looked upon it.

Ivy had fallen asleep on the way home, my wolf eyes picked up the fine details of her face even in the poor light, she looked peaceful and I was hesitant to disturb her.

She’d sat so distant and broken in the lounge room, and felt so far away.

After a few minutes the temperature began to drop, and my insicts told me to take her inside, keep her warm.

I exited the car, quickly shutting the door, jogging around the other side, I noticed the smell of rain heavy in the air.

A large rain drop, landed on my neck, hurrying me as it trickled down my back.

I opened her door, gathered her in my arms, she felt so small and light and yet the strength she held I knew would surprise most.

I suspected she’d been underestimated many times, though the muscles felt firm under me.

I held her closer as I walked, rain began to steadily increase, I made it on the porch as it begun to pour.

I’d left the door unlocked, I turned the handle awkwardly, balancing Ivy’s crumpled form.

Once inside, I shut the door with a backward kick, then carried her to her room.

I sighed as I lay her on her bed, she’d remained asleep, her steady breathing loud in the silent room.

I felt relieved at the knowledge, pulling the doona up to her neck, I tucked the fabric around her.

When I saw her like this, I realized just how young she was, I wanted to know more about her, Hell, I wanted to know everything.

But not tonight, tonight she needed a good sleep.

I brushed her cheek, before I could think on it more, I placed a soft kiss on her forehead.

“Goodnight Ivy..” I whispered into the empty room as I closed the door.

“Goodnight Broc..” A slurred voice whispered back, sending a effect of flutters through me.

I paused and then with a smile, I pulled the door closed softly.

My shoulders dropped as the weight on the night slid from them

“That bad huh?” A voice asked, snapping me back to reality, I spun on it.

Cade, my beta, sat on the couch furthest from the door, arms resting on the back of it, his façade of relaxation easy to see through, as an expression of troubled thoughts hung clear in his eyes.

Night wasn’t over yet it seemed.