Broken mate

Chapter 2

Once inside the huge grand kitchen filled with that a kitchen could ever possibly need, I hung my bag and coat up and put on the clean white apron and asked the cook what she would like me to do. she huffed at me, probably not thrilled about having me help her "just stir that pot on the stove" she snapped. I got to the stirring, then Calvin entered the kitchen "leave" he said to the cook she looked annoyed that she had to leave when she already had a lot to do for tonight's meal but she did as she was told any way, I continued to stir the pot with my back to him when I felt him, he was stood right behind me my body tensed at the closeness. This wasn't good I felt him sniff my hair and suck in a jagged breath. He grabbed my hips hard digging his fingers in and he pressed his groin into me "see what you do to me freak". I'm about ready to explode" he kept pressing himself up against me. His breathing becoming faster his hand ventured to the front of my jeans then he tried slipping hand inside them I began squirming away "stop please Calvin" I said desperately. He moved his hand from my trousers and them shoved the pot I was stirring away from the flame then grabbed my wrist "I told you no one tells me no not even you freak" he then held my arm over the flame causing me to scream out in pain. I tried stepping backward but he had me caged in. I could already feel my skin bubbling from the heat. The sizzling pain was excruciating "I love hearing you scream it's a beautiful sound" his breathing becoming more hectic, was he really getting off over my pain, tears running down my face I couldn't stop the screaming the pain was too much " Calvin we don't have time for you to play, now go get ready for dinner" I heard Luna Elena say. Only then did Calvin let me go. The pain was still agonising I turned and Calvin had gone. Luna Elena stood looking at me with disgust in her eyes "pathetic girl, clean yourself up, you will be serving the food tonight do not disappoint me or your father will hear about it do you understand". I nodded wiping the tears from eyes as she left the kitchen. I took several deep shaky breaths trying to calm myself . I looked at my arm where there was four angry red blisters looking like they were going to pop at any moment and the newly purple bruise forming around my wrist where he held on so tight. you can do this Taylor I pulled my sleeve down as the cook shouted over to me "the starters are ready to take out".

BLAKES POV

I sat bored at the big oak table I never really liked the river stone pack. They were all arrogant arseholes. I couldn't wait to get out of here but as future alpha of the black moon pack it my duty to meet with every pack in the US. I was glad I'd saved this one for last hopefully I can come up with an excuse to leave early and head home. So are you excited to become the new alpha" Calvin said pulling me away from my thoughts " I am it's going to be huge challenge and responsibility but I've been thought by the best". I can't stand the spoilt brat "must be awsome to be alpha not only of the black moon pack but every pack in the US". god doesn't he shut up "like I said it will be a challenge and a lot of hard work but I believe I'm up to it". I heard the kitchen door open. I saw Calvin look over my shoulder with a cruel grin on his face. I followed his line of vision. I saw a girl with her back to me she had lilac matted hair her frame so small and skinny I can't actually believe she's able to stand. Calvin once again caught my attention " don't worry about her she's just the runt of the pack, we use her as we see fit" I felt utter outrage for this poor girl, suddenly it hit me the sweet smell of honeysuckle and lilacs my wolf started going mad screaming in my head "MATE MATE MATE WE FOUND HER" I Looked back over at the girl who was now looking right at me with bright purple eyes I've never seen such a thing before they're beautiful. I take in more of her appearance under her eyes are sunken and red she's been crying her lips nice and plump but a small red scab on the corner of her bottom lip she looks so small and frail like she will snap with one little tug but those beautiful eyes have me captivated. I could stare into them forever, she came to my side and placed a plate in front of me, as she did it her sleeve lifted up a little and I saw a fresh bruise beginning to form around her wrist and just above it her skin was bright red but her sleeve was blocking my view of the rest that was hiding under it, I gasped slightly but she must of heard as she jumped back slightly knocking my glass of champagne onto my lap. I could see panic and fear in her eyes I tried to reassure her "it's fine miss it's my fault for not moving my glass to a more suitable place on the table". she'd already grabbed some napkins and attempted to pat me down oh my god I need to get her to stop or I will mark her right here in front on everyone. I held her hands and looked into those big purple eyes of hers still full of fear " it's ok really miss I have spare pants I can change into" I smiled at her I could see her pale cheeks blush. She flicked her eyes over to Calvin and her skin turned back to being white as snow I felt her hands tremble in mine she then excused herself and ran to the kitchen.

TAYLORS POV

I can't believe I just did that. All I can feel is panic, my breathing shaking I heard the door slam open behind me Calvin looked furious and stormed over to me. He grabbed me by the arm with the raging blister I shrieked in pain as I felt every blister burst under the pressure of his grip. I felt the fluid drizzle down my arm to my hand. He began to whisper angrily in my ear " how dare you touch another man's d**k, especially right in front of me you f*****g w***e maybe I'll call on you tonight and ride you like the w***e you are. I'll have you screaming my name so loud everyone will know you as the w***e you are you dirty little freak". He let go and left the kitchen leaving me alone. I quickly grabbed my things and ran home just my luck my father was already on the other side of the door waiting for me with his belt and struck straight across the face making me drop to the floor. he continued with the lashing for what felt like hours I was laid there taking blow after blow my whole body hurt "you disgust me" was all he said then walked away. I laid there a bit longer unable to move, but I knew I had to before he came back out I slowly crawled to my bedroom pain rippling through my body with each movement. I crawled in the shower with my clothes still on and managed to lift myself slightly to turn the tap. I laid in ball on the shower floor hoping the hot water will wash away pain. I'd managed to drag myself from the shower and peel my wet bloody clothes from my skin and put on some dry sweats and a hoodie and climb into bed.

Morning came I could hardly see when I opened my eyes they was so swollen. I stood carefully on my shaky legs in hope they won't give out on me, I striped as slowly as I could my wounds screaming at me in agony. I took a glimpse at myself in the mirror taking in my wounds my eyes teared up at the shocking sight that stood in front of me there's deep purple bruises all over my skin and open gashes all over most still seeping blood I felt a tear escape stinging my cut and swollen cheek. I looked at my face my right eye swollen shut and bruised with an open slit on my cheek. I turned away unable to look at myself anymore. I tried to dress as quickly as my body would let me fighting through the pain I had to get to Carter. I needed to feel the comfort of his embrace. I put on a clean pair of sweats and my baggiest hoodie. I stumbled to the front door swinging it open not bothering to shut it behind me. I didn't care if my farther woke I just had to get out of there. I knew Carter would be waiting at the end of street like he always did. I'd just made it out the front lawn when I heard my father's voice thunder from the house " Taylor get back here now". I made my legs move as fast as could go pain shooting through my entire body with each step I took. I could just see Carter in the distance. I turned to see my father storm out the house towards me I quickened my steps trying to push through the pain I shouted to Carter his head popped up to me and I saw him start to run towards me, my body couldn't go any further and dropped to floor.

BLAKES POV

I'd just come out the pack house where me and my father stayed for night with only one thing on my mind, my mate I needed to find her and find out what was going on. I know someone is hurting her those bruises weren't accidentally done and she was so frail and thin like she'd not eaten for months. I could hear my wolf growling at the thought of someone hurting our mate. I walked down the street when I heard a young girl shout out to someone she sound so scared and hurt. I went in the direction of where the shout had come from, as got closer that sweet smell of honeysuckle and lilacs got stronger my wolf becoming more anxious by the minute, I saw a guy sat on the floor cradling a young girl 'that's her that our mate' my wolf growled in anger, as I ran towards her I heard the deep voice of a man "get your hands of her or you will get the same punishment that she got" the brave guy raised his head in defiance and looked at the older bigger man "NO!. she needs a doctor you're going to kill her" the old man laughed " maybe, but not yet I haven't finished with her yet". I finally got to her and stood tall against the old man and used my powerful alpha tone "leave, go home I will deal with you later" I wanted to kill him there and then but I needed to get my mate to their pack doctor, once I'd seen the older guy go back into his house. I quickly turned my attention back to my mate the blood ran from my face, she's so lifeless and the guy over her is crying my wolf is getting all jealous " MINE" he growled out causing the young guys head to snap up with shock on his face "she's your mate?". I nodded abruptly I didn't have time for this, a doctor needs to see her " get your pack doctor to the pack house now I will take her there". he nodded and got up placing her gently in my arms and ran down the street and I quickly ran her back to the pack house nestled in my arms. I whispered in her ear "please don't leave me there's so much I'd love to know about you", But she was still lifeless.= I quickly mind linked my dad to meet me in the main lounge and to bring their alpha with him.

Once I got to lounge, I shouted for everyone to leave and they all scattered out the door. I'd gently and slowly put her on couch as my father and alpha Edward came in, Aplpa Edwards had a look of confusion on his face then he looked at her with disgust " what's she doing in here?" My blood began to boil rage was beginning to take over. " how dare you speak about your future Luna like that, I found her passed out in the street. Iv sent for the pack doctor to come and look at her. I will warn you now this pack is under investigation I'd already seen marks on her yesterday at the dinner and she practically weighs nothing. I will find out what's been going on" I threatened and the colour drained from his face and he stormed out the room my father came over to me and patted my back "I'm so happy you found your mate son just sorry it was like this. I'll back you in what you need to do". He then hugged me as the pack doctor came in, not looking to thrilled about having to tend to the young girl, the young man who id found with her still looking beside himself. the pack doctor went over to her and checked her vitals she said her vitals where fine and looked a little confused as to why the girl had passed out. The guy who was with her came closer "check her body especially her back" it had almost came out as a whisper, tears streamed down his face. I could tell he was hurting for her, the doctor rolled her over and began lifting her hoodie up. Me and my dad gasped at the sight before us huge open gashes like she'd be slit open there was more new ones then old. Some looked like they'd been there a day or two. The doctor continued to take her jumper off, oh my god even her stomach and chest where full of gashes and her arms she's gotten a huge burn on her lower arm. I felt sick to my stomach who could possibly have done this to her " is she going to be alright" I heard to guy say. I looked to the pack doctor as well for some sort of reassurance the doctor nodded "she will be fine I've given her a shot of antibiotic to get straight into her blood stream her body is just exhausted, that's why she passed out she needs rest and plenty of time to heal" I looked at her confused "why isn't she healing already". The doctor looked up to me but it's was the guy who spoke "Taylor has no wolf even though her father is bata and her mother had a wolf Taylor doesn't" still trying to contain my rage I bit back "and you are?" I asked

"Carter Taylor's my best friend, well her only friend here" still trying to understand what's going on I asked him " what has been happening to Taylor and why didn't you do anything to stop it" he looked almost ashamed of himself "I wish I could have stopped it for her, but if I had tried I would have either been killed or kicked out of the pack, then she would of had no one at all I couldn't leave her here all alone everyone hates her because of her unique hair and eyes. Her father is the worst of all he gives her the worst punishments she kept going because of me. I gave her a reason to carry on living to fight through what she was going through" I growled in jealousy " dude she is my best friend and I am very much gay, so you have nothing to worry about. I do love her she's like a sister to me" he nodded his head to the side for me to follow him to the quiet corner in the room. I linked my dad to watch the doctor carefully with Taylor he stood right over them and I followed Carter to the corner. His face serious "are you going to reject her". Now it was time for me to be serious "of course not I would never reject her, human or not she's mine" relief washed over his face " then please get her out of here as fast as you can before they kill her. They think she hasn't got a wolf but I've sensed it a couple of times, I never told her in case I was wrong but I'm sure I sensed something, I don't think they hate her because of her appearance I think they fear her of what she could be, I think that's why they keep her weak and beaten down" he paused for a moment then carried on " her mother died when she two years old she'd taken Taylor for walk in the woods and they were attacked by rouges her mother died protecting her. I'd heard the alpha talking one day he'd said it wasn't a random attack that the rouges wanted Taylor they just don't know what for" I took it all in what he had said I placed my hand on his shoulder " thank you for protecting her the best you could. I will get her out of here today I promise she will be well looked after, the way a queen should be looked after" the tears slid down his face like a weight had just been lifted. He knew he no longer had worry about his best friends safety but I knew he was relived she was finally going to be safe. I told my father " pack up our things where leaving now with Taylor it's not safe for her here. I will deal with this pack once Taylor wakes she deserves to choose their punishments" my father nodded And left I saw the doctor about to inject Taylor again with something " that won't be necessary we are leaving" the doctor looked up at me agitated " it's pain relief".

" I said it wasn't necessary thank you, you can leave now" the doctor packed up her things and left. I sat next to Taylor holding her hand staring at her beautiful beaten face. She was mine now I would never let anyone mistreat her in any way again, a knock at the door brought me out my thoughts my father popped his head round the door " everything's ready son the car is waiting outside" I nodded to him and carefully picked her up trying not to put too much pressure on her wounds Caleb quickly came over to us he handed me an envelope " could you give it her when she wakes I don't want her to think I just let her leave without a proper goodbye" I nodded to him " I will make sure she gets it and thank you for being there for her" he kissed her head and I heard him whisper to her " I told you, you was destined for better things, stay strong I love you" and he quickly walked away I understood this was really hard for him he been her protector for so long. I knew It was killing him to let her go but he also knew it was for the best the only way she would be safe. We left the pack house and I'd placed her in the car safely but made sure she would be comfy then we drove out of that place and headed to her new home with the black moon pack.