KNOX Alpha Hendrix asked to meet with Ryan and me in solidarity with his idiot friend who had the audacity to get a few punches in on me while I was drunk. I'm on my way to pick up Ryan from the office because I spent all morning back at home, keeping Victor company. He and Cassidy arrived last night, but she's been stolen away by his cousins. Having Victor around has been a real breeze, he doesn't ask nor speak about Thalia and he's got enough crazy stories to keep me from thinking about her myself. It's a nice change, considering everyone around me is obsessed with speaking of her, even Mariella is making a habit of bringing her up when I shut her out like it's new to her. My phone rings, it's Nova. “Hi, Knox. How's it going?” She sounds agitated, and nervous from probably being with her boyfriend. “Nova, I'm really busy right.” I sigh, “Man up and face Ethan. He's your husband not crush.” “This isn't about him!” she defends, “I'm calling because I need you to do me a favor.”
THALIA I'm in disbelief, I desperately yearned to cling to the fact that I wasn't pregnant but when Dr Erin told me I was thirteen weeks? I couldn't deny it anymore, the thought crossed my mind so many times but I just couldn't let it sink in. I don't want a baby, I don't want the trauma, and I don't want to have to go through another four years crying for not one but two kids. Why does it have to be Knox? Keir said nothing to me on our way back, and thank God because I can't carry a conversation right now, I feel like a stranger in my skin. I feel like an awful person because I'd rather the doctor declared I'm chronically ill and not pregnant with my ex's child, the ex I traumatized as much as he did me. My phone has been ringing and I don't have the strength to decline the calls, Nova, Ryan, and Amara have been calling me non-stop. Even as I enter the house, my phone vibrates with yet another call. “Answer it, who is it?” Keir snaps, evidently aggravated by the buzzing of m
“Thank you.” I blanky retort, staring at nothing. How the hell did he even know where to find me? “Where is he?” Knox repeats, and I shake my head a little too fast I feel dizzy. “I don't know, getting medicine, groceries?” My heart hurts, I don't know what I'm saying. Knox sneers, “Groceries? After assaulting you like that?” I am quick to defend Keir, if Knox finds out about what happened he's good as dead, he looks irritated that he had to come here and tend to my wounds. Keir caused them so by extension, he's an intended vessel for unleashing the anger that currently twinkles in Knox's eyes. “He didn't assault me.” “Thalia hun,” Ryan shakes his head. “We're looking at the proof, you cat cover for him.” I maintain my lie, as stupid as it sounds, changing statements will mean I'm lying. “I told you, I fell.” Knox hums, “Okay. Let's say you feel, but what kind of fall did this?” “It's none of your business,” I glare at him, only now noticing how close he is to me.
MARIELLA Knox walks into his room, pissed. I see him startle when he slams the door shut and he sees me folding his clothes. “Ella, what are you doing here?”Right, what am I doing here? But I could think of several questions to ask him like why did he meet her today? He smells like her, and even though we've been together for years, he hasn't moved me into his bedroom. “What happened?” I frown, studying him. His clothes have a few blood stains on them but I don't smell alcohol on him which means he didn't get drunk and go crying to her. “I got the results from Madison.” “Can we talk about that, later?” he frowns, unbuttoning his shirt. “Actually, no.” I sigh, “I have a monthly retreat coming up in like two days. We have to talk about things, so we can–” “Okay, fine.” he settles on the edge of his bed, with a laundry basket between us. “Let's talk.” Not knowing how long I have his attention for, I get right into it. “She cleared me, we can try for another baby and this time the
KNOX I leave Mariella in my bedroom and go out to the pool where Ry and Vic are drinking under the moonlight. I feel like shit, I fucked her so she would shut up and not feel like I'm using her just to raise Arabella but I feel worse than I would've if she felt that way. I initially wasn't going to join them, I was going to think a few things through and strategize how best to handle them. With the pack hunt coming in just a few days, and the threats an insolent Alpha keeps sending me, I've got a lot on my plate. Still, Thalia's pregnancy should come as a surprise to me but I know I did that. I got her pregnant and nothing is astonishing about my wolf's need to claim and trap her at every end. Finding her battered and bruised like that is an image I'll never get out of my head, I felt like a failure in that moment. I was a man who couldn't protect his mate and not the Alpha who despises her. She never was an awful mate, from the moment she gave me a chance, she was a good mate,
AMARA Rose has been in and out of it for two days, and I did happen to go behind her back and invite that nice doctor back here when she was asleep. I still can't believe Keir was hitting her behind closed doors, they always seem like the perfect couple and he's always so sweet in public. I told my brothers to knock him dead the next time they see him and none asked questions, they simply agreed. I'm under strict instructions not to let Nova see her, she doesn't want her to know about Keir or anyone else. She's lying about being out of town and everyone is buying it, week at least the few people who care enough to notice when she's not at work. This morning, while Thalia was still sleeping, we had a surprise visit from our client and her friend, the infamous Cassidy Rayner. Rose's bruises have started to heal nicely, there's no swelling on her face, and wounds on her head are healing as well but Cassidy cried when she saw her. Even now that she is no longer crying, one can tell s
She shrugs, “Sex toys. My hand,” she wiggles it. “I am not getting involved with an engaged man again. He is getting married in two months, we will never happen again.” That silences us both but I know one thing, she might be done with him but he's only getting started. “Just thinking about him is making me nauseous.” I frown, and so does Cassidy. “Pretty sure that's the baby, Thalia.” Her eyes light up, “You called me Thalia.” THALIA (AGE Fifteen) I'm a very observant person, or perhaps obsessive but ever since I met Alpha Knox Winslow? I'm extra attentive, I know when he's not around, as well as where to find him. Like now, we're all at lunch and he's not around, but I know he's here somewhere. They say he's wise beyond his years but I think he's a little bit dumb because he doesn't like me. I'm not even originally from Flame Valley, but we go to the same prestigious school, we always have. I find Knox in his classroom, he's two grades ahead of me, but our classes a
“I can't come,” I bite out. “I have a few projects to catch up on.” I lie, knowing they'll buy it. I always do my projects in advance, they know this and respect it enough not to probe further. I hate lying to my friends, but it's not entirely a lie, this is a project, project 'get alpha to like me'. “Why are you sad? Did my brother say something?” Nova me. “How did you know?” She shrugs, “It's pretty obvious. I've warned you guys about that psycho, and you've seen how he is but you insist on liking him. “I don't,” I sniff. “I've tried to stop liking him but there's just something that won't let me move on from him” “Hey,” Nova hugs me. “I didn't mean to make you cry.” “I know,” I cry. “He's right, I'm weak.” “You're not weak,” Madison argues. “You just feel things deeply.” Mariella sighs, “What shall we do Thalia? I know you like him and I want you to be happy.” “I'll figure it.” I nod, crying into Nova's chest. I'll be his type, I'll prove to him that I'm n
“I can't come,” I bite out. “I have a few projects to catch up on.” I lie, knowing they'll buy it. I always do my projects in advance, they know this and respect it enough not to probe further. I hate lying to my friends, but it's not entirely a lie, this is a project, project 'get alpha to like me'. “Why are you sad? Did my brother say something?” Nova me. “How did you know?” She shrugs, “It's pretty obvious. I've warned you guys about that psycho, and you've seen how he is but you insist on liking him. “I don't,” I sniff. “I've tried to stop liking him but there's just something that won't let me move on from him” “Hey,” Nova hugs me. “I didn't mean to make you cry.” “I know,” I cry. “He's right, I'm weak.” “You're not weak,” Madison argues. “You just feel things deeply.” Mariella sighs, “What shall we do Thalia? I know you like him and I want you to be happy.” “I'll figure it.” I nod, crying into Nova's chest. I'll be his type, I'll prove to him that I'm n
She shrugs, “Sex toys. My hand,” she wiggles it. “I am not getting involved with an engaged man again. He is getting married in two months, we will never happen again.” That silences us both but I know one thing, she might be done with him but he's only getting started. “Just thinking about him is making me nauseous.” I frown, and so does Cassidy. “Pretty sure that's the baby, Thalia.” Her eyes light up, “You called me Thalia.” THALIA (AGE Fifteen) I'm a very observant person, or perhaps obsessive but ever since I met Alpha Knox Winslow? I'm extra attentive, I know when he's not around, as well as where to find him. Like now, we're all at lunch and he's not around, but I know he's here somewhere. They say he's wise beyond his years but I think he's a little bit dumb because he doesn't like me. I'm not even originally from Flame Valley, but we go to the same prestigious school, we always have. I find Knox in his classroom, he's two grades ahead of me, but our classes a
AMARA Rose has been in and out of it for two days, and I did happen to go behind her back and invite that nice doctor back here when she was asleep. I still can't believe Keir was hitting her behind closed doors, they always seem like the perfect couple and he's always so sweet in public. I told my brothers to knock him dead the next time they see him and none asked questions, they simply agreed. I'm under strict instructions not to let Nova see her, she doesn't want her to know about Keir or anyone else. She's lying about being out of town and everyone is buying it, week at least the few people who care enough to notice when she's not at work. This morning, while Thalia was still sleeping, we had a surprise visit from our client and her friend, the infamous Cassidy Rayner. Rose's bruises have started to heal nicely, there's no swelling on her face, and wounds on her head are healing as well but Cassidy cried when she saw her. Even now that she is no longer crying, one can tell s
KNOX I leave Mariella in my bedroom and go out to the pool where Ry and Vic are drinking under the moonlight. I feel like shit, I fucked her so she would shut up and not feel like I'm using her just to raise Arabella but I feel worse than I would've if she felt that way. I initially wasn't going to join them, I was going to think a few things through and strategize how best to handle them. With the pack hunt coming in just a few days, and the threats an insolent Alpha keeps sending me, I've got a lot on my plate. Still, Thalia's pregnancy should come as a surprise to me but I know I did that. I got her pregnant and nothing is astonishing about my wolf's need to claim and trap her at every end. Finding her battered and bruised like that is an image I'll never get out of my head, I felt like a failure in that moment. I was a man who couldn't protect his mate and not the Alpha who despises her. She never was an awful mate, from the moment she gave me a chance, she was a good mate,
MARIELLA Knox walks into his room, pissed. I see him startle when he slams the door shut and he sees me folding his clothes. “Ella, what are you doing here?”Right, what am I doing here? But I could think of several questions to ask him like why did he meet her today? He smells like her, and even though we've been together for years, he hasn't moved me into his bedroom. “What happened?” I frown, studying him. His clothes have a few blood stains on them but I don't smell alcohol on him which means he didn't get drunk and go crying to her. “I got the results from Madison.” “Can we talk about that, later?” he frowns, unbuttoning his shirt. “Actually, no.” I sigh, “I have a monthly retreat coming up in like two days. We have to talk about things, so we can–” “Okay, fine.” he settles on the edge of his bed, with a laundry basket between us. “Let's talk.” Not knowing how long I have his attention for, I get right into it. “She cleared me, we can try for another baby and this time the
“Thank you.” I blanky retort, staring at nothing. How the hell did he even know where to find me? “Where is he?” Knox repeats, and I shake my head a little too fast I feel dizzy. “I don't know, getting medicine, groceries?” My heart hurts, I don't know what I'm saying. Knox sneers, “Groceries? After assaulting you like that?” I am quick to defend Keir, if Knox finds out about what happened he's good as dead, he looks irritated that he had to come here and tend to my wounds. Keir caused them so by extension, he's an intended vessel for unleashing the anger that currently twinkles in Knox's eyes. “He didn't assault me.” “Thalia hun,” Ryan shakes his head. “We're looking at the proof, you cat cover for him.” I maintain my lie, as stupid as it sounds, changing statements will mean I'm lying. “I told you, I fell.” Knox hums, “Okay. Let's say you feel, but what kind of fall did this?” “It's none of your business,” I glare at him, only now noticing how close he is to me.
THALIA I'm in disbelief, I desperately yearned to cling to the fact that I wasn't pregnant but when Dr Erin told me I was thirteen weeks? I couldn't deny it anymore, the thought crossed my mind so many times but I just couldn't let it sink in. I don't want a baby, I don't want the trauma, and I don't want to have to go through another four years crying for not one but two kids. Why does it have to be Knox? Keir said nothing to me on our way back, and thank God because I can't carry a conversation right now, I feel like a stranger in my skin. I feel like an awful person because I'd rather the doctor declared I'm chronically ill and not pregnant with my ex's child, the ex I traumatized as much as he did me. My phone has been ringing and I don't have the strength to decline the calls, Nova, Ryan, and Amara have been calling me non-stop. Even as I enter the house, my phone vibrates with yet another call. “Answer it, who is it?” Keir snaps, evidently aggravated by the buzzing of m
KNOX Alpha Hendrix asked to meet with Ryan and me in solidarity with his idiot friend who had the audacity to get a few punches in on me while I was drunk. I'm on my way to pick up Ryan from the office because I spent all morning back at home, keeping Victor company. He and Cassidy arrived last night, but she's been stolen away by his cousins. Having Victor around has been a real breeze, he doesn't ask nor speak about Thalia and he's got enough crazy stories to keep me from thinking about her myself. It's a nice change, considering everyone around me is obsessed with speaking of her, even Mariella is making a habit of bringing her up when I shut her out like it's new to her. My phone rings, it's Nova. “Hi, Knox. How's it going?” She sounds agitated, and nervous from probably being with her boyfriend. “Nova, I'm really busy right.” I sigh, “Man up and face Ethan. He's your husband not crush.” “This isn't about him!” she defends, “I'm calling because I need you to do me a favor.”
This time I open my eyes, finding him staring at me with the same worried expression he had when I walked out of the bathroom. “I didn't want to wake you but we need to leave for your appointment.” “Okay, I'll grab my tongue.” I nod, my eyes closing again. Keir laughs, “Flower, you're saying things again.” I giggle, my body being pulled up by him. I'm still sleepy, I must have fallen asleep to the thoughts of a dream that could never be. “Come on,” Keir coos. I nod, “Let me freshen up and I'll meet you.” “Okay, I'll pack your food so you can get on the drive, the hospital is a little too far from here.” An hour later I'm laid down on a hospital bed dressed in a gown with the doctor asking me questions while we wait on my blood work. Keir is beside me, massaging my hand to ease the tension that will only leave me when we go walk out of this building. “Miss Laurel, it says here you're a were?” I nod, “I don't shift, I don't have a wolf but I do experience most things you-all d