Run with me

The drive

Lena POV

Opening one of my eyes slightly I check the amount of light in the room. Through my eyelashes I can see a beam of light is just barely reaching into the room coloring the wall into a warm orange color. As my whole body feels heavy I turn around in bed and close my eyes again. It only feels like 5 minutes but when I wake up in shock the sun is shining brightly on me through the window drenching me in sweat. With a soft groan I push myself up, dragging myself to the shower. It might be better to get some fresh clothes though before showering again. Yesterday evening I wasn’t able to put on any clean clothes as my bag is still in the car. It felt as if even the shower was useless, as I am wearing the same clothes again. Unlocking my door I make my way to the wooden stairs. The bar comes into my vision and I can see a knocked out Conan laying spread over the bar. What a sight. Slowly, not trying to wake him up I tip toe to the door. Grabbing the gold knob of the door, slowly pushing it open and slipping through the gap created. My ‘new’ green car was shining as it was hit by the sun. I can probably bake cookies on my dashboard. With a big creak the car door opens and a wave of dry but cozy heat washes over me. Thankfully the summer is ending so the heat is not too bad. But it’s warm for this time of year. Black lace panties and a blue dress with white dots are the first to catch my eyes. Grabbing those together with a black plastic bag to put my dirty clothes in and my toothbrush I lock my car. Turning to the right I see a black SUV. Why must it be such a nice looking car. My truck only looks worse now thanks to that car. Making my way back to the bar I open the door to find out Conan has woken up and pulled himself upright.

Conan POV

A huge creak makes me shoot right up. That sounded like Lena's car. Is she taking off? I can not let that  happen. Austin might totally lose it and kill me in the process if he knows his Luna took off. No idea how, but he controlled himself well last night. However that does not mean that I will be spared. I can still remember how I immediately jumped on my wife when seeing her for the first time. What he showed was some wild self control. But losing your mate, shreds any wolf apart. No matter how much control he has over his inner wolf. He will lose it if she actually left.Thankfully my ears could hear the crisp sound of soft steps crushing gravel. A minute or two passed before the door was softly pushed open and she slid through the door opening as if not to make any noise. "Good morning cupcake." 

"Good morning to you too."

"Want some breakfast? I will go prepare something for us in the kitchen" Rising from my chair, I turn my back to her and walk to the grey metal kitchen door. 

"Thanks, I will just take a quick shower" she answers with a soft voice. Turning my head around I can see her hop up the stairs.

I poke my head around the kitchen door. But the kitchen is empty. Where did Gale go? As nobody is here either I will just have to look for something simple. Eggs, tomato, bread maybe a sausage if I can find any? Quickly finding all I need I start toasting the bread in a frying plan with some butter and baking the eggs. With my left hand on the pan handle my phone buzzes once in my pants. I received a message from Gale. *Dude, can you watch the bar for a bit? have to go get some stuff.* His timing is just the worst....

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I put one plate with fried eggs, toast and a sausage in front of Lena on the bar and mine in front of the empty seat next to her. Before taking my seat next to her I grab two glasses and fill them up with water. 

"slept well?" Not sure what to say to her, might as well start with the basic chit chat. Where did Austin run off to though. Why is everything such a mess this morning! Why did everyone just leave?

"ahum" she hums in agreement. Digging with her fork into the eggs, she takes a big bite. Picking up my glass to sake a sip. 

"Is this the only place in town to stay?" Right. She will need a place to stay. There is a motel close by the border of our town. But not sure Austin would like to see his Luna at such a place. What would the pack think of her when they realise she is their Luna. As the Beta I should find her a better place... But she doesn't know anyone except Gale and I. Let her stay here? However that's far and we can not protect her quickly if something happens here. If people get to learn she is our Luna, she might need more protection. Then the only left over option is.... my place? 

"There is a shady motel on the border of town. But as you helped me out by giving me a ride I would like to invite you to my place. Before you can refuse. We have a spare room so its no bother or anything like that what so ever. Also it would be good for Olivia to be around a woman. "

"Olivia?" 

It has been a while since I have seen her. I am such a bad dad to walk away and leave her alone for such a long time. 

"She is my pup. I MEAN kid.." *segfeso* I let that slip.

*snicker* "so you call strangers cupcake and your child pup?" 

"Yeah basically, only cute looking strangers though" *wink*

With a smile I got an eye roll from her. 

"Gale asked me to stay here for a bit though, I'm not sure when he will return so you can go ahead and check out the town first after you finish your meal" 

"Then what about you? How will you get to town?"

Even though I don't like the idea of it, I can always shift and be in town in a couple of minutes. "Its not far, I can easily walk." 

Lena POV

Driving to a town I have no information about or any idea of what to do there, I leave Conan behind at Gale's bar with his address in my pocket. 

After a 5 minute drive without anyone to talk to im craving for some sing along music. Wriggling the radio buttons to find a good frequency, by mistake I increase the volume. 

"For gods sake thats ear deafening!"

My eyes quickly screen over all the radio buttons for the volume. With a quick turn the volume goes from 90 till 7. Looking back up, my eyes see a deer quickly running of the road to the left. While a black massive wolf jumping on the road to go after it, abruptly turns his head towards me. Scared of not only such an abnormal big animal but also of hitting it and dying in the process. I grab my steering wheel tightly and turn it with a big swing clockwise. The car swings sharp to the right. Having turned it too much clockwise, my car and I fly of the road. As forces around me change I can feel my stomach sinking as the wheels must have come off the paved road. I can not help it but release a short but high scream as the car hits the ground but keeps rolling off to a downward direction. Hitting my head from the sudden touch to the ground to the stirring wheel, unable to look up I forcefully press the brake. I can feel the car slipping further before coming to a short halt. Everything becomes black in front my eyes from that moment. Before totally passing out I can smell the forest, the trees and amber with almonds. Luring me into a dark but warm place.