Moon Kissed

13

It has been about 6 months since I arrived here. My wounds were healed up and I was left with mostly scars. I became pretty close friends with Sam and even Tyler hung out with me more. Jake was always off running errands. He still wouldn't let this go. I had begged him a few times to drop it and let them think I was dead but he would just growl and throw things. I enjoyed my new found freedom from the injuries. I could walk around and do what I wanted for the most part. I always had someone with me at all times. I wanted to scream a few times at how overprotective they got. I also hated the fact that every time I tried to leave the packlands I would feel immense pain. I never knew why. I hated feeling so weak.

I did manage to convince them to let me go train. Even if it was with them and they went easy on me. I needed to regain some strength. I also hoped that with the new strength I could leave on my own. I worked out a lot. My body at first was not too thrilled and I hurt to the point I was sick. Each day I would go for a run and then hit the gym. If Tyler and Sam were there I would spar with them. They always won. I would never get hurt by them but they just had more skill and strength than I did.

“Come on Nik!” Tyler would yell out.

Sam would smirk and lunge at my legs. I managed to jump out of the way. I hear the other wolves around us whistle. Sam gets up quickly and turns towards me again.

I smiled, “What's wrong old man?”

I hear the others laughing. Sam was getting angrier at me now. He growls and brings his hand up to hit me. I duck just in time but his leg makes contact with my thigh. I gasp at the contact. I fall to the ground and instantly I hear him come towards me.

“Oh my god! I am so sor-”

He doesn't finish when I quickly swipe out and knock him down. I jump on top of him and raise my fist. He holds up his hands and smiles.

“Well that was a dirty little trick” He says.

I smile big and laugh.

“Gotta do what you gotta do right?” I ask. I get off and put a hand out.

Tyler walks over to me and hugs my shoulder.

“Well done Kid!”

“Kid? Dude you're only a couple years older than me.”

Everyone laughs.

“Whatever”. He says and pats my back.

Just then the crowd goes silent. We all turn to look and see Jake walking towards us. He has a look I can't place. My heart picks up and I try to calm it down before someone hears.

“I see that you finally took down my Beta”. It's not so much a question but a statement. I think I sense some pride there?

Then his eyes land on my shoulder and instantly they flash black. I looked over to see Tyler still had his hand on my shoulder. He quickly removed it. I rolled my eyes and started to walk away.

“Hey! Where are you going?”

“To shower”.

I hate the masculine show of power. He didn't want to listen to me about the rogues so I wouldn't listen to him.

“I'm talking to you”. He growled out.

I shrugged my shoulders, “So?”

I kept walking until I felt a rush of air and soon I felt strong hands grab my arms.

I turned around and glared at his hands before looking up at him.

“Let. Me. Go.” I ground out.

His eyes flashed and I knew his wolf was not happy with my tone.

Ugh Alphas! I thought.

“I have done nothing but look after yo-”

I laughed coldly.

“Don't finish that sentence, Alpha.”

“You found me and sure you got me medical attention. But after that all YOU have done is sit here and keep me prisoner”.

“THAT IS NOT TRUE!” He yelled.

I was about a foot shorter than him but I got on my tip toes and got in his face.

I kept calm and spoke as clearly as I could.

“Listen here, Alpha, you blatantly ignore my request to stop this manhunt–”

“But–”

“I. AM. NOT. DONE.”

He looked down slightly in defeat.

“ Did you ever think that maybe by searching for them that they may find me before you find them? And sure I have your little lackeys here to watch over me but you do not get to decide when to put my life at risk again. I was locked away for 10 years. TEN YEARS!!! You really think I did not fight? You really think I didn't try to escape sooner?! THEY KILLED MY ENTIRE FAMILY!!! So until you stop this stupid search you can forget about me ever speaking to you”.

The air was thick and I could hear the heartbeats of everyone around me. No.. I could hear his heartbeat. I saw that he never once looked up at me. His heart was pounding and he was holding back his anger. I huffed and backed away. I looked over his shoulder at Sam and Tyler. They stood there with their mouths open. Others were pale and I swear I could smell the fear radiating off of them.

With one final look at the big bad alpha I walked away towards the packhouse. I slammed the door and made my way upstairs. I opened my door and made my way inside. I decided I needed a shower to cool off.

I let the water cascade down my face and I felt the tension leave my body.

I wash my hair and body and rinse off. Once clean I turn the water off and step out. I wrap a towel around my body and look in the mirror. I actually have put on a lot of weight and filled out my muscles more. I smile at myself before walking out of the bathroom.

The moment I enter my bedroom again I am overpowered by his scent. I look up to see that Jake is sitting on my bed.