Author’s POV.J was in the car with Anna, she was holding her close to her body in a bit to protect her in case Lance or any of his guards shot out of nowhere and she had also vowed to protect them both. Anna was already wiggling, she knew the danger ahead and she was not ready to die, though she knew that J was not giving her up, but was still scared for the both of them.A mall came into view as Zack drove on, and, "This is our only means of escape." J thought."Stop at the mall," She told Zack."What?" He didn't seem to hear her."Stop at the mall, I need us to go and get some girls' stuff." J declared.Zack stared at her through the rearview mirror as she was sitting in the backseat with Anna, he could tell that she was not her usual self, he opened his mouth to talk, but he said nothing, and he relented. "Okay, Luna."He drove the car into the mall and packed the car in the mall's packing space. He got out of the car to open the door for the ladies, but they were out before him.
Lance’s POV.I got home to see Daphne in tears. I rushed over to her and held her in my arms, "What happened to you? Who the hell made you cry?!" I was combust. After the death of our parents, she had been the only one who could lead out the beast in me and anyone who hurt her must be ready to go through me as I was not ready to lose her too, I will give everything in the world to keep her happy."L....Lance." She called softly. I froze. Did she just talk? I mean Daphne talked, right? I thought, battling within me as my eyes were on her."Daphne, you spoke." I made my surprise obvious, "Oh my! You spoke!" I was almost jubilant, but with the situation on the ground, I didn't, though I was really happy.She ignored all my happiness, "Lance, where is Anna?" She questioned me. She spoke for the first time since we lost our parents, and all she could ask was to know where Anna was. How sweet. I thought ironically and almost rowed my eyes."Lance, where is Anna? I want to see her now, I wa
Lance's POVI paced about the hallway, awaiting Zack's return. It had been hours since I ordered him to go to the mall, and still, there was no sign of him or any phone call with news. I couldn't help but wonder if something bad had happened to J and Anna before I could get to them, or if he had actually been able to locate them.What was I thinking, pinning those pictures in my study room, knowing she frequents the area like water? But it wasn't my fault; if I had known in time, I would have removed it and hidden it far from her reach.And besides, why would she think I would hurt her for her parents' deeds? That little brain of hers didn't tell her she's untouchable, even if I'm concerned?I palmed my face and breathed in, my fingers raking through my hair, disheveling it further.Just then, the door burst open, and Zack walked in with a sullen face, his eyes sunken deep in their sockets, and his forehead wrinkled in tiny lines. His expression was sad, and I couldn't see a hint of
J's POVWe both stood looking down at our parents' grave, unbelievably. Discovering our parents were werewolf hunters during their lifetime, and that it had been their top-secret job, was amazing.Then, finding out I'm mated to the son of the couple they murdered is unbelievable.I bent low on my knees and caressed my mother's tomb, dusting the sand from the top to properly read her name. This news is shocking to us, and to be sincere, I haven't recovered from what I felt when I saw the pictures nailed with a knife on the wall in Lance's study room. I stood rooted to the spot for seconds, trying to process the results of this heinous act caused by my dead parents. The only words my mind registered at that moment were 'RUN.'Even though I knew Lance wouldn't harm us, I wouldn't want to take chances staying back, trying to explain things to him, to make him see reasons and insight into all these, something I knew would literally fall on deaf ears. I didn't want to buy into the idea of
Lance's POVWhen the news reached me that Daphne had refused to eat for hours since Maria, J, and Anna's disappearance, my world came crashing down. I ordered the maids to coerce her into eating, but she refused, making signs that if Anna didn't come back to her, she would never eat again.Besides Daphne's weak threats, I miss J terribly and long to be in her arms, cuddling and comforting each other. But I'm powerless since I can't scent her.My mind whirled with different thoughts: What if she's not in Pennsylvania? What if I get there and can't find her? What if she refuses to follow me back because she feels I would punish her for her parents' deeds? What if... "What if she's in trouble?" Justin chimed in quietly. His face was calm, and his voice was in contrast to my turmoil.I frowned deeply, my forehead lines visible. "Were you intruding on my privacy?" I growled at him.A smile curved out on his lips, and he mechanically raised his hands in defeat. "I wasn't intruding..." He
Lance POVJ struggled with me as soon as I carried her, she wanted me to drop her so she could check if I really pardoned the boy. I chuckled, my hands wrapped around her waist possessively while I kissed her forehead, then moved to her face. Still, she fought and struggled with me to put her down."Put me down now. I have legs, I can walk." She hissed, wriggling her legs around like a snake."I want to carry you, sweetheart. You've been walking on these legs; let's pity them." I grinned, tightening my hold around her.J is a strong being, and that's one of the things I admire about her. No matter how strong you are, she'll find a way to at least try to free herself. I was really impressed by the kind of fight she put up with her ex-bf."Lance, I'm warning you for the last time. If you don't put me down and let me walk myself, I'm going to bite you." She nodded, as if in support of what she said.I laughed quietly; she even went as far as threatening me. At my signal, a Becker carried
J's POV"Leave the young ones to themselves, we both have issues to resolve upstairs." His lips curled into his usual sweetest smile, which always put my mind at ease, but now I'm not even sure if I should be assured by it.For all I care, he might mean the opposite while still portraying an innocent face."In our room." He smirked deeply. Well, now I'm confused. Just a few minutes ago, his words seemed hard and dangerous to me, but now his words and tone are light and inviting. Oh, save me Lord! My heart is beating recklessly, and I'm certain Lance could hear it.His hold on my wrist is firm, and the way he pulls me, with his rigid posture, says it all; I dare not argue or fight him. I'm powerless and helpless at this stage. "Lance!" I muffled, pinning my feet to the ground and drawing back, but he glared hard at me, killing the remaining resistance in me. All the courage and boldness I had mustered grew wings and flew out of my being, leaving me to concede to my fate - the fate m
Lance's POVI said those words to her affectionately, hoping she believes she's safe with me and that I would never hurt her, no matter what. I just want her to be at ease and trust me on this issue, but how do I do that when her mind is a guilty mess? I watch her smile, and her head falls on my chest; I knew what it means instantly. I wrapped my arms around her, not wanting to let go; never. I busied myself brushing strands of hair from her face to the side of her ears, my hand patting her back gently as I urged her to fall asleep quickly. Soon her breath was shallow, and her eyes were deeply closed; her fingers had lost their grip on my shoulders. I turned her to the side gently and pulled out of her. She shifted, and I kissed her forehead lightly before i jumped down from the bed and tossed on my clothes hurriedly, striding out of the room after one last glance at her.My body smells of sex, and I sighed; I should have taken my bath before coming out, but I still want the scent