Saving The Rejected Lycan

The Best Ride home

Genevieve's POV…..

I didn’t know why he knew what happened , but it was obvious he did.

And a part of me was glad. He helped me get out of there and I didn’t have to explain my sudden need to leave.

“I hope you don’t mind if I turn on the heater.” He said turning the knobs of the climate control.

“Not really, I caught a chill on that hill I can’t get rid of.” I rubbed my arms trying to get rid of it. He reached to the back seat and pulled out a big , black , soft blanket.

“Here use this. It’ll warm you up quickly.”

He placed the blanket on my lap and I wrapped it around myself. It was so comforting and his scent was all over it making it even more pleasant.

I imagined being wrapped in his arms would feel like this but so much better.

I shaked my head forcing those thoughts out.

“Why do you have such a big blanket in your car?”

This was me being nosey, to try to deflect from the fact that I was just fantasizing about being wrapped up in this blanket with him.

“I sometimes sleep in my car.” He answered.

“Why?”

He gave me a quick look with a raised brow.

“Well sometimes I need away from a pack or the pack needs away from me. Either way when that happens I sleep in my car.”

I looked back to the back seats , “It doesn't seem big enough to be comfortable for you.” I commented.

“It’s not, but comfortable isn't something I’ve been in a long time anyway so it’s fine.”

He was being unusually cooperative and answering my questions. It was not like him at all. Well not like the Dean Aldren I had met.

So I decided to push my luck further.

“Why do you need such a big blanket aren’t Lycans naturally warm?”

His face froze and I noticed him gulp hard, crap maybe I pushed a button. I thought he’d get angry but I saw him trying to relax until he did. Progress.

“You know that chill you got on the hill?” he asked.

I nodded.

“I’ve had that chill for 4 years.”

I was suddenly overwhelmed with sadness. I was so sorry for all he went through. I was angry at that byotch for hurting him. Why would she reject him? I mean yeah now he’s a jerk but the Dean Sam described to me was amazing. Anyone would be lucky to call that man their mate.

“You alright over there?” Dean asked, bringing me out of my thoughts.

“Yeah, I’m getting warmer.”

“Good.”

“If you don’t mind me asking….” I started to say.

He chuckled, “Mind? You’ve been grilling me since we started driving. Why would I mind now?”

I scrunched my lips to one side, “Well then tell me, why did you decide to take me home?”

“You looked like you needed to leave and having to wait for your sisters wasn’t going to be fast enough.”

“You saw what happened?” I asked, looking straight forward.

“Yes.”

“Were you following me?”

“No. Well not really. I don't trust Jack, so when I saw you leave with him I got curious. So I decided to go look for you”

“Your curiosity just runs you doesn't it?”

“Lately it does.” he admitted.

“So you saw what happened?’’

“I saw him kiss you then saw you fling him like a fly. Which was awesome by the way.”

I smiled a little, when something clicked in my head.

“Wait, you mean you followed me, saw Jack practically assault me and did nothing?”

He looked over at me amused I was insinuating he did nothing to help me.

“You had everything under control.”

“No thanks to you.” I teased.

“There's no use in saving a damsel in distress if she’s not in distress.”

“Hmm” I whined playfully. Was I flirting again?

“Trust me if he had hurt you he’d be dead right now.” He said, sounding very serious. I felt my heart accelerate with that statement. Then I remembered he could probably hear my heartbeat so I calmed myself down.

“Well thanks, that’s really comforting.” I said in a sarcastic tone.

He chuckled. “Tell you what Princess if you ever need real saving I promise I’ll be there.”

I knew he really meant what he was saying and the way he said it made me feel protected.

I looked out the window and breathed in deep to try to control my pulse.

The rest of the way we talked about small things. Mostly I tried to figure out if the potion had taken. To my satisfaction it had. He seemed more open but was still holding back.

About 45 minutes later I saw Hecate come over the hill. I was so relieved to finally be home but at the same time I felt bummed the ride was over.

We arrived at the Manor and it was quiet , I guess everyone was inside and Row and the others were not home yet.

I was home but not ready to go to bed yet.

“I’ll walk you in.” He said.

“No that's ok. Thanks for the ride. I really appreciate it.”

I got off and started walking opposite to where the entrance of the manor was.

“Hey where are you going?” I heard Dean call out from inside of the Jeep.

I turned around and he was getting out.

“Where are you going?” He asked again.

“I’m going for a ride .”

“A ride?”

“Yeah. You sleep in your Jeep , I go for rides.”

He looked away then looked back at me.

“Fine, I'll come with you.”

“What? No.”

“Why not?”

“I can take care of myself. I’ll be fine.”

He walked towards me running his hand through his hair. “Look we’ve established you don’t need my protection. But what about a…friend?”

Dean 's POV……

She looked at me like she couldn’t believe what I had just said.

Truth be told I didn’t believe it either, but I didn’t want to leave yet. I didn’t want to leave her yet.

“A friend?” She asked.

“And how exactly does that work? I mean it’s no mystery we don't exactly trust each other.”

“Actually…It’s the whole Lycans vs. Witches thing that keeps me vigilant. I really have nothing against you.” Why the hell did I just tell her that? Lately my tongue has a mind of its own around her.

“I have nothing against you either.” she admitted.

“I actually like your company.”

I’ll admit that made me smile , I thought she hated me.

“So where are we going?” I asked, walking in front of her.

She caught up to me smirking , “Like I said. For a ride.”

I started to walk towards the garages.

“Where are you going?” Gen asked.

“I thought we were leaving?”

“We are but we aren’t taking a car.”

“Then what?”

She gave me a big smile that made me nervous .

“What?” I asked.

“Follow me.” She giggled.

She led me past the gardens to some large green stables.

We arrived and stood in front of large Shire Horses.

“No.” I said.

“Aww come on you not gonna tell me you’re afraid of a ‘wittel pony’ are you Alpha?” she teased.

“First , I’m not afraid of anything. Second, That is not a pony.” I said pointing at the large Gray Shire in front of me. The horse had some scars on him that gave him a harsh look.

“This is a Gideon.” She said getting him saddled up.

“Most of the keepers are cautious of him. He’s rough and wild. Some would say violent because of his scars. But everyone has scars, some of us are just better at hiding them. But Giddeon here is also strong, brave, hard working and loyal to a fault. Once you win over his heart he’s yours forever. ” She handed me the reins and when her hand touched mine I felt warmth travel through my body. I haven’t felt warmth inside me in such a long time. I had forgotten what it felt like .

“He’s a perfect match for you.” She added.

She walked to the next stall that had a beautiful all black Mare. She saddled her up and got on.

I was looking at this horse trying to get him to agree not to knock me down in front of this gorgeous woman.

“You gonna get on?” She asked me.

“We are having a conversation beast to beast.” I answered.

When I was convinced I had Gideon’s trust I carefully got on .

She smiled at me and we rode out together.

We rode for a while in silence until I broke it.

“So what is her name?” I asked her signaling to her mare.

“Ruby and I love her.” She said rubbing Ruby’s head.

That made me laugh. “What’s so funny?” Gen asked.

“You.”

“Me?”

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“Because ...you’re the all mighty Grand Master, The Violet eyed witch, The fear of the north. But just now you were simply a princess in love with her pony.”

She huffed and rolled her eyes at me.

“And you were just a guy scared of a pony.” She teased.

She nudged Ruby and she began to run.

I grinned,”It’s on.” and made Gideon run after her.

I saw her from behind her admiring how her hair was blowing back with the wind. Picking up a faint scent of Lilac with Vanilla.

I watched her bouncing up and down on Ruby and just like that I was envious of a horse.

“See something you like?” She hollered back at me. Was she actually flirting with me? I had noticed he heartbeat accelerate in the car a few times but I just figured she was still upset from what happened earlier. But now here she is flirting with me.

Before I could answer she sped up her pace and suddenly was out of sight .

“C’mon on Gideon the ladies are laughing at us.” I tried to get Gideon to run faster but he would not oblige.

After making a few turns down the dirt road I saw Gen and Ruby in the middle of a field filled with a strange flower. It was dark purple with shades of dark blue and they were slightly glowing.

Gen was leaning on the saddle horn and was watching me catching up to her.

“I thought we’d lost you.” She joked.

“Gideon and I have to get on the same page.” I said, trying to catch my breath.

“By the way you’re breathing you’d think you were the one carrying Gideon.” Gen laughed out.

“I’m fine.” I said firmly.

I turned to the field of flowers.

“This flower….I’ve never seen it anywhere.” I told her.

“I suspect you wouldn’t. It only grows on our land.”

“Really? You have the perfect weather for it..or?” I asked.

“No, You see, every year my sisters take turns getting me something for my anniversary. About 5 years ago Sonia made me a flower.”

“She made you a flower? Like … she designed a flower for you?”

“No, she actually turned me into a flower.” I looked at her, not understanding so she explained.

“She took my blood and mixed it with a Lilac..and that came out.”

“Why a Lilac?”

“I don't know really, I guess she liked it.”

“Or it reminded her of you.”

Gen shrugged ,”Maybe...It has healing powers too.” She mumbled.

“Really? So it really is you in a flower.”

Gen just smiled.

“Wow, last year I got a ‘oh yeah happy birthday’ for my birthday. And it was already 10 at night.”

Gen laughed out hard.

I looked at her amused. “I’m sorry it’s not funny ..but it is a little.” She continued laughing. I loved making her laugh, her whole face lighted up.