Bexleigh and the Beast

Chapter 3

Axels POV

Say something Blazes voice bounced in my head. Mate is perfect. Mate is perfect. She came up to my chest. Her blonde hair was between her shoulder blades and curly. Her eyes were a blue-green color. Her lips. I just want to kiss them now. She was slender but looked tough. She has a crooked smile that lit up her whole face. I couldn't have been more happy with the woman the moon goddess picked for me.

"How old are you," I asked her.

"24, you?"

Her voice is even f*****g perfect. "Just turned 27 last week."

"Your family is sweet," she said, keep talking baby I want to hear your voice more, "I love your mom, your dad caught me of guard though," she chuckled, it was music to my ears. Now I have to make her laugh I need to hear her laugh.

"Dad is a teddy bear, don't let his serious face fool you." She let out another giggle. Marry me, I thought. We walked over to the coffee cart and I grabbed her a cup and also one for myself. "What's your flavor?"

"Black."

I filled her cup put a lid on it and handed it to her. I filled my own cup dropping some sugar and some milk in mine. "Where are you from?"

"About a half hour from here probably I came from one of Daphne's patients house, it was a little closer." All of Daphne's patients were werewolves. They were members of the pack but choose to live away from pack lands.

"What do you do for a job, I mean obviously your a nurse but where?"

"Montgomery General, I work in the ER, typically I deal with trauma. I am also taking my last test to be a flight medic next week there is a base about 45 minutes from the house. They do 24 hour shifts, it's going to be a pretty sweet job if I get it. What do you do?"

Keep dogs in line, I thought. "My family runs a few hotels and a construction company, Ever hear of Ross Builders?"

"My brother worked there right out of high school. He was a laborer," she took a sip of her coffee. I am even obsessed with how she drinks. We started walking back to the room rocking her cup in a circle motion on her hand and biting her lower lip. My turn I thought.

"What's on your mind Bexleigh?"

She looked up at me big blue eyes and took and popped her lips. I couldn't help it anymore I spun her gently around and grabbed her by her waist to pull her close to me and kissed her. It only took a second for her to realize what was going on and kiss me back. The way her scent filled my nose and the sparks flew between us I felt like I was in a five alarm fire. My wolf howled in my head. It went from a simple kiss to a full on make out session in about 10 seconds. I wanted this girl. All of her right now. When she finally pulled away she looked at me again and said, "That was on my mind, I am so... drawn to you," she said that last part with a questioning tone.

"You have no idea baby," I said with a smirk. And then pulled her in for another kiss. I nearly dropped my coffee.

Someone cleared their throat, the next person who ruins another moment with my girl I am banishing. "The doctor is ready for her now," my Beta Jack said with a big ass smirk on his face.

"That's my cue," Bexleigh said, heading in the direction of Jack. That ass though, I thought about whistling. I wasn't ready to embarrassed her yet though.

"Sorry for interupting," Jack said elbowing her gently. Hands off, I mindlinked. He turned around and gave me the shitty grin he was known for and pointed her strait down the hall toward my grandpa's room and said, "just strait down the hall." She gave me one more little smile before taking another small sip of her coffee and putting on a serious face and walking toward the room. As soon as I heard the door close Jack spun around, "Duuude."

"Don't say anything you might regret, I love you brother but I will still whoop your ass."

He smiled again, "she is 100 percent out of your league. That girl is perfection. She is about to give you a hard run for your money. f**k, Trina."

"Trina?" I asked confused. "Oh. Trina." The girl dad was trying to make me take for a mate. "Yeah, so we should take care of that. Join me for a meeting with her tomorrow?" I did already tell her she is not my mate that it wasn't going to happen but she was a little... aggressive. I went and settled in a seat beside my mom and sister with Jack directly in front of me. That girl is perfect.

Bexleigh POV

I walked in the room again and Daphne smiled at me.

"Ready?" The doctor asked and I nodded.

We got to work immediately my job was just to constantly track his vitals. I wrote down everything I seen from the vitals on the moniter to the the signs his was exhibiting. I couldn't help but my.mind drifting off to Axel. I just couldn't help but wonder why everything about him I was drawn to. And the butterflies I felt when he kissed me were out of this world. I was surprised in the way Jenson kissed me last night and the feelings I felt verses today. I loved Jenson my whole life and I had feelings like I did with Axel. I wanted more. I was almost addicted to his touch. We said 6 sentences to each other and still these feelings I had exceeded the ones I have ever felt toward Jenson. Maybe this was a rebound. But from the moment I met Axel I immediately couldn't imagine my life with anyone else.

We had successfully woke up Paul and people came and went out of the room in groups of threes like the doctor requested. Paul wasn't carrying on full blown conversations with people but he was responding. Clearly knowing who was who and why he was there. Daphne's explanation of , they like to make their sick and dying feel was spot on. Everyone was peaceful and quiet and no one cried, you would see the look of sadness in some people's eyes but they never let it show excessively. They held his hand told jokes and tried to remain as positive as possible.

Alana didn't ever go even a minute without touching her husband. If she for some reason removed a hand from his body she put her other one on him. After and couple hours of recording vitals I finally got to see Morgan, Asher, and another girl who was a spitting image of Morgan. "This is Annsley," Morgan said, "She's our daughter."

Annsley looked about 15 or so years old, she would get along great with Hannah. "Hi Annsley, I'm Bexleigh. Nice to meet you." Like her family she came up to give me a hug. She was also very beautiful like every other person I have ran into today. Sandy blonde hair to her shoulders and ice blue eyes. If you stuck her next to her mother it would be a question rather they were sisters or not. After about 20 minutes or so Annsley left and Axel came in. My heart rate sped up and my face heated up. He smiled at me before he went and sat down at his grandfather's side.

"Bexleigh," Daphne said dragging me out if my Axel thoughts,, "do you mind going and waiting in the waiting room for a bit?"

" Yeah no problem! I got up from the desk and squirted sanitizer on my hands, grabbed my coffee and headed toward the door. Axel stood up and kissed my forehead before he opened the door for me. I caught a glance of the people in the room staring at me, everyone smiling but Paul, he just looked a little confused. Axel gave me one last smile before I turned and walked strait toward the waiting room. I seen Jack and Annsley messing around on a phone and went and sat to the side of Jack. I slouched down in the stretched my legs out, rested my head on the top of the back rest, and closed my eyes.

"Long day?" Asked Jack.

"Long week," I responded.

"I could get an Om- um a person to get you a bed ready in the big house tonight if your too tired to drive home," Annsley said.

"Or I could just tell Axel you need a nappy in his bed," I heard a sudden movement and a grunt which I could only relate to Ansley elbowing Jack.

"No thanks," I said to tired to come up with something sassy. "What time is it anyway?" It felt like it should be midnight.

"It's only 6," Annsley said looking at her phone. I come to think about it I didn't know where my phone was.

"Jack can you lead me back to my truck to get my phone I don't think I could navigate through this place yet."

"Yeah, let's go," he said standing up. He got me through the hospital and out the door. I admired the house a little closer this time as we walked infront of it.

"Is this Axels home?"

"Uhm, yes but a few other families live here too. It's weird but we are all close, it works."

"And all the houses, is this like a gated community?"

Jack laughed, "Something like that."

The house was red brick with big light brown pillars. The sidewalks were all concrete lined with a small garden from the hospital doors to the driveway. I wonder how they managed to have a private hospital though. I guess when you live this far out it might be convenient.

Jack opened the door for my truck for me and I grabbed my phone and slid it in the front pocket on my scrub shirt. I wish I had a change of clothes, I thought. I rolled my windows up and grabbed my keys. "Need anything else?"

"Nope I think I got it all."

Jack shut the door and we headed back toward the little hospital. When we got back and sat down I unlocked my phone to see a missed call and a couple text messages. The missed call was from Jules and the text messages were both from Jenson. I highly considered just ignoring them and leaving them unopened, but I opened them anyway.

I had a really nice time yesterday night, it was good to see you and catch up, hopefully we can do it again soon, winkie face.

Now I know how you felt going a whole day without a text, you are so beautiful Bex, I hope your day has been as awesome as you are.

I had a great night catching up with you to, I think we should talk sooner rather than later, I texted Jenson back. Maybe we can have a good little chat tomorrow and discuss our relationship status. Well, lack there of. I could not have a relationship with Jenson atleast not a romantic one. I can't forgive him for breaking my heart, also the uncertainty I would continue to have in the relationship wouldn't benefit either of us. In the short go we might be able to work it out but in the long run I would be left with so many what ifs. When he left the first time I didn't even sense any type of negative vibes, all signs pointed toward happiness, if we even got in a fight I would have fear about him leaving again. I don't know what these feelings for Axel are but I am certain I would like to explore them.

Axels POV

I watched as Bexleigh walked out the door, I couldn't help the smile that began creeping on my face. She was f*****g perfect. I wanted all of her. If she said she wanted to run away with me I would say where the f**k to. Her figure was perfect, even if she wasn't my mate I would notice her. Her everything intrigued me, from her looks to her personality, not that many things were talked about but just her compassionate mannerisms made me want to know more. The way she cared for my grandpa when she thought no one was watching was the biggest thing. She treated even the most vulnerable with respect. When I finally was brought out of my thoughts I realized my grandma was discussing Bexleigh with my parents and Daphne. I was immediately intrigued by the conversation. "Daphne said she would be a good Luna, compassionate yet direct," Dad said.

" And my grandbabies would be beautiful," my mom added a little to enthusiastically. I wonder if Bexleigh even wants kids? How many? I could go for one little me and at least three tiny Bexleighs. I wonder if I could tell her about me and my kind tomorrow. Maybe I could surprise her. I bet Daphne would tell me where she lived.

"Annsley mind linked that she is tired," my dad said, "maybe it would be okay if we sent her home now. Daphne could you maybe mind link the doctor and see?"

"Yes of course," Daphne said before her eyes glazed over, showing she was mind linking.

Dude, Jack's voice popped up in my head, Some person who has the name Jenson is sending her winkie faces.

"Mine," I growled making all the heads turn my way, but I didn't care. What did she say back? I mind linked back, that made Blaze start growling in my head mate is mine, I will kill him!

Jack mind linked me back, she said they should talk sooner rather than later, no emojis so..... thats good for you, want me to ask her about him?

Yes I thought but I mind linked: no I am making my move. Our Luna is not getting away that easy.

Wise, get her before she realizes she is too cool for you

"Is uh everything okay son?" my dad asked.

"Human boy, should be easy to get rid of him." Either permanently or just from my life.

"His name is Jenson, there is a story behind it you should be aware that he and her have a long history. I'd advise you to let her tell you on her own. Also know that Bexleigh is a no nonsense kind of girl it's likely she has or will shut him down, however I have a feeling he was a reason she is so tired today." I could see the sympathy in Daphnes eyes as she informed me rather it be for Bexleigh, myself, or that human boy it was there.

I should offer to take her home and maybe Jack could follow in her truck or something or a couple of the security guys. Or both that way if she let's me stay I have something to drive home tomorrow. I shook that thought out of my mind though, she won't give in that quick she is a lady and a human. I wonder if she like me as much as I like, no love, her. We love mate, Blaze said.

"Come," my grandpa said looking at me. "Always show her how much you love her, she was chosen for you because the moon goddess thought she would perfectly fit you. Respect her and always show her love and she will return it," he said in a crackling voice before he looked lovingly at my grandma. "I would like to rest now it's been a long afternoon." We all said our good byes to grandpa, grandma, and Daphne, she was telling mom she would stick around for a little while longer to tell Bex she was dismissed. She said as soon as grandma and grandpa were settled she would go do the same.

When we walked out I seen Jack resting his head on one hand and playing in his phone with the other. Bex had both her hands in her scrub shirt pockets and her long legs stretched out and crossed at the ankles. She had her head resting on the top of the chair and her hair falling between her chair and the wall, her eyes closed. She looked so peaceful, I wish I could just walk her to my room and let her sleep.

"Hey Bexleigh," my mom said lightly stroking her cheek, "The doctor said you could go home, if you want. If you don't feel safe driving we can find someone to bring you to your house or you can stay here."

"Thanks Mrs. Ross but I'm okay," Bexleigh said standing up. I am following her rather she likes it or not I thought.

"Let me walk you out Bex," I said.

"Sure I am still trying to figure out how to get out of here."

Mom walked up and gave her a hug. "Thanks for all you did sweet girl! We couldn't have done it without you! I hope we get to see you again soon!" Mom stepped back out of the hug and admired her from arms length. Whatever you do with this girl treat her well, your not going to find another one like this, and you know you don't have to wait on giving me grandbabies, she mind linked me with a sly grin.

Sure thing mom, I linked her back.

I just have to sort out that human boy I thought. Dad gave her a hug and so did Annsley then I grabbed her hand. She wrapped her fingers through mine and put her other hand in her pocket.

"You sure your okay to drive?

"Yeah I am okay, I just didn't get much sleep after a long day yesterday and only counted on working until about one today. But I am okay. Once I get in the truck I will crank the radio and be good to go," she smiled. I love her crooked grin. We got to her truck rather quickly I looked behind it because I thought no way such a little thing could effectively drive something that large. It was easily bigger than all my SUV's It had 4 doors and a long truck bed. And maybe a little lifted not to much just enough to give it some height off the ground. Jack was right she is cooler than me. I opened the door for her and she turned around to look at me. "It was nice to meet you today," she said. Goddess she is perfect.

I let go of the door and moved a little closer to her I grabbed her by her butt and lifted her up onto her truck seat that put her eye level with me, "meeting you was... life changing. I want to see you again, soon."

"I want to see you again too," she said looking down at her tennis shoes. "Also I would like to see you again. Soon," she looked up from her shoes with her crooked grin again. This girl is killing me I thought. I laid my head against her shoulder and just enjoyed the tingles and her scent. Wildflowers for sure, after a spring rain. She wrapped her arms around my neck and laid her head on top of mine. She scooted closer so I was between her legs and let out a small sigh of contentment. She just wanted to be close to me too. "You should go before I don't let you."

She paused for a bit. "Okay," she said quietly. Maybe she was contemplating staying. I wish I could read her mind. I wanted to know all the thoughts running through that beautiful mind. She looked up at me with those perfect blue/green eyes and I couldn't help myself I pulled her into me again kissing her with all the passion I could muster up. By her reaction I think she was hoping for it too. I wanted her to know my feelings were real I pulled away lingering just feeling her breath lightly on my lips. I wanted to stay like this for the rest of my life. I was hoping I could. This day sucked, but every part that had her in it was perfect. I took one last breath in of her and her perfect scent and used all of my will to back away. She stared at me with a wondering look in her eyes. I could only assume she wondered why she felt so much, so quick. I wanted to blurt out 'you're my mate! You're made to love me!' but I didn't. She swung her legs around leaving me cold where she was touching me. She pulled out her phone and typed in her address.

"How far" I asked Bexleigh.

"32 minutes," she answered.

"Well good then when I come and pick you up for our date tomorrow I won't have that far to go to pick you up."

She smiled, "What time?"

"Hmm, 5 pm?"

"Sure. What are we doing?"

"If you give me your number I can text you the details."

"Your so smooth," she said smiling and she handed me her phone with the number key pad up. I typed my number in quickly. She took the phone back and typed something on her phone then looked at me, still smiling. My phone went off in my pocket and I looked at her, her smile grew bigger.

I can't wait to see you tm, it read.

I messaged her back quickly, I promise I'm more excited then you.

She looked up at me and smiled again, "Your going to have to let me leave or I'm never going to have enough energy for a date."

"I can take a hint," I gave her one more quick kiss and shut her door for her. My face hurt from smiling. She started her truck and her music started playing some older sounding rock and roll song, she put her truck in gear a drove down the driveway. As soon as her head lights were out of sight Jack brought his car beside me to pick me up, "Hurry or we'll lose her," he just smirked at me and took off down the drive.

Before we knew it we watched her car turn into a driveway. We waited a minute before we shut off Jack's car just inside the lane and quietly got out. "Something about leaving a Tesla at the end of a rural driveway in perfect view of passing cars seems like a terrible idea," he grumbled.

"Yeah you should make better choices," I joked as we took off at a steady jog up the lane. When we got there we seen the lights on in the barn and heard some music blaring. When we got a little closer we could hear her singing and seen her dancing as she was taking something out of a bag and putting it in a round black pan. She still had her navy scrubs on but had the bottoms tucked into a dusty pair of cowboy boots. Her singing voice although not Voice ready, was nice. Very relaxed, I mean she could lull me to sleep. That's for sure. We kept watching her do her thing and she lead some giant ass horses into the barn. Her music changed from country to rap to some more of that rock and roll stuff. She started dancing with the pitch for singing to her dog and I couldn't help but smile. She was so in her element just relaxed and having fun. Carefree Bexleigh was a beautiful thing.

"I'm going to go talk to her," I told Jack.

" Hey Bexleigh I followed you hope you don't mind I am a complete stalker, or hey I was just in the area and thought I would come see you after I stalked you to your home because I'm obsessed with you. Pick one," he said in a sarcastic tone.

"I'm smoother than that," I joked back. Now or never Ross, I thought and got up and walked over toward the barn. She was in the middle of dancing to one of those hip hop songs, her dog noticed me and started barking. She dropped a bucket and spun around. At first she seemed confused then she shrugged it off and grabbed my hand and started dancing with me. She was acting so silly making me spin her around and dancing around me occasionally rubbing herself on me it took every ounce of my self control not to rip her clothes off right there. Her happiness made me.... well happy.