Bloodlines Truth

Chapter 7

It was late afternoon, almost evening when I could feel Logan approaching. I was in the kitchen making dinner for me and the dogs. Logan hasn’t seen them yet, but they will meet him soon. I heard them before I saw them at the front door that I had left open. I turned from the kitchen counter and walked towards the front door. The look on Logan’s face was priceless. I laughed, “I see they let you live.” He stood there with a frightened yet confused look on his face. Not quite sure about what he should do or how to react.

“Just so you know, these are NOT pets. These are damn wild beasts,” he said with apprehension in his voice as Raven, the black female, nipped at his leg. What he doesn’t know yet is that I can feel and hear everything on the link between us. He hadn’t quite figured that part out yet. “You trust these beasts more than your own Alpha?”

I looked at my family, because that is how I saw them, then I smiled and answered,“ Yes, I do. Because when I was lying in the forest almost at death's door. They found me. They protected me. And they have been with me ever since. They are my family, replacing the one I lost, so if you want to get to know me and try to earn my trust, then you will have to earn theirs as well.”

Logan’s expression hardened for a moment as he tried to process that piece of information. “ Almost died,” he whispered,“ And they saved you when no one else did.” At that moment Cole, the black Alpha Corso walked forward. He had scars on his face and body where he not only fought for survival but also for protecting me. He stared straight at Logan as if challenging him, but it was to communicate with his wolf. Rayne spoke to Logan saying, “This is Cole. He says he will let us pass, but if we hurt his family he will destroy us. He means it, Logan. They all love her and are willing to die for her. They are loyal to a fault.” Thanks, Rayne. He looks at Cole and says, “I will not harm her. I am here to earn her trust, and yours. If I step out of line, you can defend her. I will not stop you.” Then he looks at me standing on the porch by the front door. “ They know what real protection is and are loyal to you. What happened?”

I stared at him for what felt like hours, but it was actually a few seconds. Then I answered,“ Yes. They do know. But just so you understand. I don’t own them, they are free, and they know that. They choose to be here as I choose them. The only reason for the collars is so that if I cant feel them that I can track them if they are in danger. It is also their choice to wear them.” I looked at these beautiful creatures who not only saved my life but became a part of me when I thought I was shattered beyond redemption. “They are my home, Logan. And if you want in you and Rayne will have to accept that.”