His Abused Mute Luna

Chapter Thirteen

The light from the window burned through my eyelids and I turned my head, opening my eyes to find I was moved lower on the bed with blankets over me. Axel was gone and I frowned, then spotting a piece of paper on the pillow next to mine.

I reached over and picked it up, blinking to clear my vision and to give my eyes time to adjust before I was actually able to read it.

I'll be back soon. Until then, Blaine will be in the other room ready and willing to assist you if you need anything. Do whatever you wish that close of an eye on her?"

Her yells faded out the further they went and I hoisted myself up, my body shaking subconsciously at the loud tone of her voice. She wasn't yelling at me, but I continue to react like she is, even when I know she's not.

Will I ever heal?

I don't want to live the rest of my life like this...

I picked up one of the soaps and smelt it, feeling myself calm down with Axel's scent filling my sinuses.

I miss him already.

Putting a small drop of it on my palm, I lathered it over my entire body, frowning at the short blonde hairs coating my leg. Maybe if I groomed myself I'd feel better, my problem is that I don't know how.

Why doesn't my mother love me?

Why couldn't she have taught me the things a mother is supposed to teach?

Why'd she make me this way?

Why do I deserve this?

I blinked away tears and washed my hair, ensuring every area on me was cleansed the way Axel did my hair before rinsing off and stepping out. My eyes landed on the cupboard where he had gotten the towel last time and I opened it, grabbing one of the many black towels and drying myself off.

Afterward, I opened the door with the towel still around my body and entered the empty bedroom, making my way toward the dresser and getting ready to take one of his shirts until the door burst open.

I tightened my hold on the towel and jumped, my heart aching with fear as the unknown woman smiled warmly at me, "my name's Whitney! I'm Blaine's mate! It's so nice to meet you, my Luna."

"Babe! That's enough!" Blaine came up behind her and frowned at me, "I'm sorry, Angelica, she can be very overbearing sometimes."

I looked down bashfully, trying to calm my rapid shakes as I saw her bend down and dig through the bags, "here, let me grab you something to wear then we can head into town and go lingerie shopping!"

Do what?

Lingerie?

"Absolutely not! She and Axel aren't—" he was interrupted by her making strange noises with her throat.

"They will and I want her to feel on top of the world! Our first time, I felt hideous and I regret not doing something with myself," she replied, pulling out an article of clothing then standing up and handing it to me.

"How many times do I have to tell you, you looked very sexy to me."

"But I didn't feel sexy. I don't want the same thing to happen to her," she unexpectedly grabbed my face and I froze, everything in me stopped working as she examined my features, "oh, girl, you're so pretty! Dressing you up will be so fun!"

She released me and turned to her mate, "why didn't you tell me our Luna is a total badass? She looks like someone I wouldn't want to f**k with. Goddess, I think I'm going to switch sides. You can have Axel. I want her."

He growled, "neither of us would go for that. Please, just leave her alone. She's been through a lot and I really don't think she wants—"

"Would you want to go shopping with us?" She turned to me, cutting off her mate for the second time and I smiled with a small laugh.

If Axel trusted her enough to reveal my location, then she can't be out to hurt me. I like her vibes, she reminds me of a beautiful blue sky with a vibrant rainbow in the middle.

I nodded at her and she spun back to her mate with a dance, "ha ha! She wants to go! Let's go get the car ready while she gets dressed. Oh, and you need to tell Axel we're k********g her for the day."

He choked, "excuse me? I have to tell him? No, no, love, you're going to tell him. This is your idea," he shook his head and she batted her lashes, smiling softly.

I watched her move slowly up to him and run her hand up his arm, grabbing his neck and pulling their faces closer, "I'll get something really special for tonight if you do," she whispered, a slight giggle left her mouth and she closed the distance between them.

I furrowed my brows, touching my lips with my hand and watching the way they moved together as if they knew exactly where to go and what was happening next.

This seems very personal...

I forced myself to look away, feeling familiar tingles form between my legs then quickly grabbing the clothes from the dresser, speed walking into the bathroom just as I heard a faint mumble come from Blaine.

"Fine, but if you don't stop he will surely kill us for what we're about to do in his house."

I widened my eyes and closed the door, hugging the clothes to my chest.

What were they about to do?

She laughed in response, "alright, let's give her privacy, maybe sneak in a quickie before she gets to the car."

"Can't say I'd hate that," he answered, then their footsteps left the room and I stepped away from the door.

Unraveling the towel, I set it in the basket where the other one was moved then picked up the dress and examined it. It was a plain, thinly made maroon dress.

I slipped it on, analyzing myself in the mirror with a growing smile. My cheeks ached with how often I've been smiling, but I wasn't going to sulk about it. I loved this pain. It's the only type I think I ever will.

Luckily, my chest was mainly flat so there should be no attention drawn to my breasts. As for my behind, I turned in the mirror and noticed the dress fluffed out, making my no butt seem like I had one. I loved the way I felt wearing it and I only just put it on.

I want Axel to see!

Running out of the bathroom, I ran through the house and out the door toward where I remember the other house to be.

"Luna! Where are you going?" I heard Blaine's mate call out from behind me and I twirled around, seeing her very disheveled figure approaching with a grinning, yet also disheveled, Blaine, "we're going shopping, remember?"

I frowned, glancing to the house I knew Axel was in then returning my gaze to the couple ahead of me, keeping my eyes low out of nervousness for disobeying.

"Wait, you just reminded me. We need to tell Axel," Blaine said, but his mate groaned in impatience.

"It'll be fine, babe, you're his right hand. It's clear he trusts you with her, so let's just go. I don't want to bother him, seriously, when I went in there earlier asking where you were he was not too thrilled. He seems very busy and is very stressed."

"Baby, she's his mate, we can't just take her miles away without a word. He'd tear me apart," he sighed, appearing conflicted on what to do.

"It'll only be a couple hours, besides, he's so invested in whatever he's doing I'm sure he won't even notice. I really don't want to face his wrath, but if you insist on it, I'll be in the car with Angelica," she randomly hooked her arm with mine and I went tense, warily following her as she tugged me along and left Blaine.

"Ugh! Fine, but it'll only be for one hour! I don't want to risk it," he came running after us and I felt extremely uncomfortable, struggling with myself to try not to break down and be insulted by her just like the other woman. The thoughts of Axel and how he trusts them put me at ease, yet I still felt unsettled, just not enough to send me into panic.

If he can trust them, then I think I will be okay.

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"Ooo! I think this would look so nice on you. It'd definitely match your eye color," she smiled widely, nodding in confirmation to her own words as her eyes flickered back and forth between me and the devil-red lace fabric in her hands.

"Babe, please, just hurry! It's been two and a half hours, and if he finds out we took her forty-eight minutes away without so much as a word, my ass is grass!" He complained, scanning our surroundings like I normally would and I frowned at his nervous actions, stepping toward him and petting his arm with a small smile of reassurance. He jolted at our contact, stiffly allowing me to pet him as he forced a smile at me.

"Fine, but I know you're just saying that because you're uncomfortable standing next to all this lingerie," she mocked, sticking her tongue out and I silently laughed, retracting my hand from Blaine after feeling his arm muscles relax.

I like them.

She then took the many different hangers up to the counter and he exhaled exasperatedly, "let's go to the car before she gets anymore bright ideas."

I nodded and we started walking out of the store, making our way to the doors and immediately something didn't feel right. I moved closer to him, grabbing his arm tightly as we continued walking, my eyes jumping around in paranoia while fear crept up my spine. The parking lot was strangely empty and it didn't help me feel any better.

I want to go back to Axel.

My hold on him tightened and my breathing began to turn harsh, making me struggle with panicked gasps. He came to an abrupt stop, turning to face me with wide eyes, "it's okay, Angelica. We're going home right now."

I nodded, tears filling my eyes as I continued to gasp for air, coming to a slowing pace upon hearing his words.

Take me back to Axel.

I don't feel safe.

I just want Axel.

I'm scared.

"It's—"

He suddenly went silent and dropped to the ground, no longer conscious, causing me to whip my head up with wide, horrified eyes at the sight of a very familiar man.

"Angelica Winter, you are going to suffer for what you've done."

Henry.