Jaxson POV
This girl is going to be the death of me, I swear. I have never talked about my feelings more than I have the last few months. Killing? I can handle that no problem. Business matters? Piece of cake. Fucking? Got that on lock down. Sharing my feelings? Not even a little. I felt vulnerable and exposed. Surprisingly enough, it felt good to talk to her but I almost felt…weak? Maybe that isn’t the right word.
That doctor came in and interrupted my thoughts. He is lucky to be alive after that comment to Scarlet. I let my eyes glow red as I put him in his place. If he truly knew her history, no one would blame her for not wanting to live there. I watched her weakly move her legs off the side of the bed. She stopped as she looked at her body and frowned.
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Scarlet POV “I think that is a good idea.” Jaxson said as we pulled up to his packhouse. My nerves got the best of me as I looked at the house. No one was standing outside or anything but his sister was inside and I have never met her before. It is one thing to meet someone as an equal, an Alpha Female but I am meeting her like my mate’s family. Meeting your in-laws, if you will. This was a whole new level. I must have taken too long to get out because Jaxson came around and opened my door for me. As I went to get out, Jaxson carefully picked me up, bridal style and carried me inside. “I can walk, you know?” I said, slightly annoyed. “Yeah but it will take a long time for you to get up the stairs. This is quicker.” He said, taking two steps at a time. Instead of going to my room, he opened up his bedr
Jaxson POV This has got to be the most fuck up thing I have ever had to deal with. Not only can we not find Courtney, Jared is still sending two to three men to “scout” at different places Scarlet might be. It has been a few days since she was stabbed and it seems she is healing really well. I would think she is almost back to normal now. The fax started ringing so I went over to grab them. Five papers printed out with the logo of Angel’s. I just laid it on the desk I had brought in for her. It isn’t anything fancy, as I wanted to try it out first to see if this will even work. I still have my doubts but after I marked her, my feelings have really grown. It was like I never had a choice in the matter. I am not looking forward to telling her more about Courtney. When she didn’t show up at the airport.
Scarlet POV I am feeling great. Healing this time has been so much quicker. I refuse to say it is because I am closer to Jaxson, physically. We have slept beside each other the last few nights and it has been the best sleep of my life. It has taken everything I have in me to not roll over and straddle him. Not sure how many more times I can sing a song in my head to keep myself from getting aroused, thus letting him know. These cucumbers on my eyes smell good as my stomach rumbles. “I am starving!” We have been getting pampered all day. Jennifer has quickly become a good friend to me. I haven’t really confided in her about everything but I did about Courtney and how worried I was. She bugged Jaxson for me so I got a little information but Jaxson told her I needed to heal first and then he would give me an update. Jerk.
Jaxson POV “I have to go” I was livid at councilman Jeff for making this a priority. I mean, it was a priority but damn. Scarlet is looking fucking sexy as hell, was on my lap and all I could think about was to fuck her brains out. Maybe I will sink my teeth into her. I was so close to finally mating her that I could taste it. She is even acting like she is willing too. “Go?” She looked pissed but trying to control herself. Standing up, she bawled her fist up by her side. “I got a job. Councilman Jeff got word that the location of your house was leaked and there was someone sitting on it. I need to take them out.” I couldn’t read her expression as it changed. I had a feeling I wasn’t going to like her response. “I’m coming with you.”
Scarlet POV I moved myself so I was straddling him. This is it, it is time to let go of my fears and put myself out there. I am ready to be loved and treated like I should. I stopped kissing him and pulled away. “I am ready to get burned,” I said for the second time. He looked at me, studying me. “Are you sure? There is no going back. Once I am in you, you are mine and you don’t get to change your mind.” I stood up and grabbed his hand to stand up with me. Without saying a word, I lead him down a path that leads right to my house. The woods were quiet with a blanket of snow. It had started snowing large flakes as we walked to the cabin, leaving our hair with a white coat on it. Neither one of us said a word as we approached my house. It was pitch black, just like we left it. Finding the spare key under a rock in the garden, I was able to unlock the house and we went inside. Just as the door closed, Jaxson flipped me around and pinned me against the door. His body was pressed aga
Jaxson POV Scarlet was sleeping soundly beside me. My arm was wrapped around her with her back pressed up against me. It felt so right and just the way it was meant to be. I never really cuddled before but this is something I could get used to. Racking my brains to figure out how to make this work. She can use my office too unless it becomes a problem and as soon as Jared is eliminated, she will be able to come and go as she pleases. What is really making me nervous is they passed the law that Luna’s have equal power as Alphas. What if she tries to make changes I don’t agree with? I don’t know how I will respond bu– My internal dialog was as I heard the porch squeak. Warning bells were going off as every hair on my body was standing up. As quietly and gentle as I could, I slipped my arm out from around Scarlet. Careful not to wake her, I slipped on my underwear. I refuse to fight naked. With white knuckles, the door slowly opened to a pitch black house. It was then that I heard th
Scarlet POV Jaxson shut the crawl hole door, making darkness blanket us. Not wanting to yell out, I decided to try the mind-link with him. Now that we are mated, it will come in handy. “In my dresser is a set of knives!” I feel like it worked as I felt his presence with me. “Thank, love. Be careful and run!” Jaxson responded and cut the link. I wanted to stay and help him but I needed to focus on Courtney and get her to safety. They are after me anyway and honestly, Courtney would be a huge bargaining chip that we cannot let them get. We both crawled on our hands and knees to the edge of the back part of the house. The ground was frozen, making our clothes wet from the ice. I heard a thud and figured Jaxson took down a guy. As we came to the end of the house and I pulled Courtney down for a second. Pulling out the phone, I sent Mason a text, “HELP! Being attacked at Scarlet’s house. Courtney is alive and with us. Bring Backup now!” I hit send right as I saw a couple shadows run
Jaxson POV Fucking damnit! This shit hurts like a mother fucker! Just waking up in the stupid ass hosptial bed, hooked up to these fucking machines, just pisses me off. I need to get out of here and see my pack. I don’t have time for this. “Scarlet!” I mind-linked her. She didn’t answer right away and I was about to link her again before the door to my room opened up and she came in. She will always take my breath away. Even with her covered in blood she is perfect. “What is happening?” “Calm down! You burned off the sedation quicker than they expected but they got the bullet out and you are stitched up. Should be walking without assistance in a day. Your healing is top notch. I need that!” She joked with me. I wasn’t feeling in a joking mood. “Did we lose anyone? How many did we capture? Where the fuck is Mason?” I asked the last question and she paled a little. “What? What is it? Did Mason get hurt?” I was instantly worried. “Ummm, he is fine…” She started but trailed off. “