What a Mess

Aiden really had had no intention of leaving the shop while she was still here, and had spent the morning texting back and forth with his father and Jax. He felt the need to protect Alys and wanted Jax to get out here as soon as he could. Especially after learning that Cody was a local police officer and he missed his shift last night. He knew already that’s it was Cody who did the damage to Alys’s car. He could smell that rogue all over it and those scratches had been made by claws. He had even gone as far as peeing around the car, but Aiden didn’t want Alys to know that. It had been meant as a warning from Cody to him. He was trying to tell Aiden that Alys was his.

He was glad that Hannah had made Alys go home. Aiden could tell that she was just holding on by a thread and wanted to get her somewhere she felt safe and comfortable. Aiden was glad that the shop had been untouched and hoped that Cody had just gone after Alys’s car.

As they pulled up to her house everything looked normal but Aiden’s wolf

suddenly felt agitated. He put the Jeep in park and got out quickly to get to Alys’s door so he could open it for her. Looking around he took in his surroundings. Alys lived in a quaint little neighbourhood just a couple blocks behind the Main Street. The houses were all a different style and each had a nice sized yard. Alys’s house was a small stone house that had a Victorian cottage feel. Alys walked up and unlocked the front door as Aiden tried to sniff around without her noticing. He got a faint trace of rogue and quickly got to Alys’s side as she was about to walk in.

“Can I go in first? Please?” Aiden asked trying to sound calm, he did not want Alys to panic. She smiled at him and nodded. He gently pushed past her and walked in. Everything looked normal, however the smell of Cody was all over the house. Walking around it took Aiden every last ounce to not shift right then and there. It seemed like Cody had gone through Alys’s home and all but rolled on everything. He must have been in wolf form, the musky scent was strong. He was marking his territory and Aiden’s wolf wanted blood. Suddenly a wave of calm came over him and he felt sparks in his chest. Looking down he saw Alys was looking up at him with her hand placed gently against him.

“Is everything ok?” She asked, her eyes looked worried from the way Aiden was behaving.

“Something feels off.” Aiden said not wanting to tell her that he could tell Cody had been there. That would involve more than he was ready to explain just yet. “Lets keep looking around, I’d like to check everywhere. Just to be safe.” He gave Alys a tender smile and took the hand from his chest, holding it in his as he let her lead him through the house checking each room.

Everything looked fine until they got to her bedroom upstairs. Alys gasped as she took in the mess. Her closet had been gone through, items randomly dropped on the floor, the dresser had all the drawers open the clothes rummaged. The bedding was all pulled apart and the few pictures that had been around the room were shattered and torn. All of the ones that had Alys in them she was missing. The room stank of Cody, he had obviously come in here to put his scent on all of Alys’s possessions so she would unknowingly smell like him to anyone who was wolf. It was disgusting and it drove Aiden insane. To put your scent on another wolf without their permission was almost as bad as assault in his world. It was wrong. Alys was on the floor trying to pick up the broken picture frames tears streaming down her face.

“Who would do something like this?” She looked up at Aiden looking lost and broken. Aiden knelt down beside her feeling her pain through the bond. His wolf was whimpering at her sadness.

“A monster, that’s who.” Aiden looked around and noticed the window was open. That must be how Cody had entered and left again, which would explain why his scent was only faint outside, this window faced the backyard. “Come on let’s go downstairs.”

He took her hand once more, this time taking the lead as they made their way to the living room. Everything smelled like Cody and it was setting Aiden on edge. He wanted to take her away from here but he didn’t know how to ask her to leave with him.

“Can we go back to your room?” She asked so quietly he wouldn’t have heard her if his werewolf senses weren’t already heightened by the threat in the air.

“Of course, I was honestly just trying to think of how to ask you the same thing.” Aiden swelled with happiness again as she gave him a small smile. That one question told him that she felt safe with him. “Do you want to pack a bag?”

“No, I honestly don’t want to touch anything in here. It feels dirty. If you don’t mind stopping at a store on the way to the Inn I would just rather buy a few new things for now.” More tears streamed from her face as she looked around her home before walking out the door. The one place she should feel safe and she didn’t.

Aiden found the nearest department store that would have everything Alys would need to purchase. It wasn’t his first choice for places he would bring his luna shopping. But as they say desperate times. Aiden was looking for a place to park when he felt Jax link him.

‘Hey, I just arrived and booked a room at the Inn. Where are you and the future Luna?’ Jax asked.

‘She needs to pick up a few things and then we are coming back there. I will fill you in when we get in.’ Aiden responded quickly. He was glad Jax made it so fast and was close enough to link again. Sometimes it was just easier to link. A slight weight lifted from Aiden knowing he now had back up to protect Alys.

‘Maybe try to not use the Luna title around Alys. She doesn’t know yet.’ Aiden added before closing the link. He looked over at Alys who had her head resting on the window. His strong little mate looked lost and exhausted.

“Hey we are here, let’s get you some stuff so we can go back to the Inn. I’ll even personally run you a bath when we get back.” Aiden said trying to cheer her up. He hated seeing her like this.

“OK” was all she responded with. He hopped out and walked around to open her door and followed her in to the store. She was quick and precise in her shopping; she bought basic toiletries, a little makeup, a pair of black skinny jeans, a couple cozy sweaters, shirt’s, cute pjs, undergarments, yoga pants, and a purple duffle bag to put it all in.

“Ok, I am all set.” She said, however she had little emotion in it. It seemed like she was running on auto pilot. Aiden didn’t blame her she has had quite the 24 hours. He felt a little guilty about being the one to bring it on, but then he thought if he hadn’t of been there, how long would it have taken Cody to snap, and who would have been there to protect her.

He got her back to the Inn and brought her stuff in for her then as promised he started her a bath in the large jacuzzi tub in the bathroom.

“My Be…second in command just arrived, he has some stuff I need to go over with him. He got a room just across the hall from us, I’m going to go over and talk to him while you relax in the bath to give you some privacy.” Aiden told her, and as he was talking he could feel and see the panic build inside her.

“NO! I mean please, I would feel better if you were here. Stay, please.” She reached out towards him and he responded instantly going to her and wrapping her in his arms as the last thread broke. She started to sob in his arms. He could tell her mind was in turmoil and she didn’t understand half of what was going on, but in this moment to her Aiden was safe, and that’s what she needed. So he linked Jax and told him he’d be a little bit yet, he had to take care of his mate.

Alys didn’t know what to think when she saw her room and the mess it had been in. She felt somewhere deep down that she knew it was Cody, but she couldn’t understand why, so her mind decided not to think. After that she decided she needed to leave and she asked Aiden to take her back to his room. It was a bold move but she knew she couldn’t stay in that house. Not right now, maybe not ever again. She could have asked to go to her moms or even Hannah’s, but every particle of her being was screaming to stay with Aiden. He seemed happy and relieved when she asked and she knew she was making the right decision. She barely remembered going shopping or the car ride back, following Aiden to his room she just stood there as he started the bath. But when he mentioned leaving she felt a sudden stab of panic. No he couldn’t leave her, she didn’t care how far or how long. She couldn’t be alone. She didn’t care if she sounded desperate or pathetic at this moment, all she needed was him. She couldn’t explain it anymore than that. When she reached for him he responded instantly and swept her into his arms and she started to cry all over again. The warm tingles spread across her body where it touched him causing sparks to heat her skin. A sense of calm washed over her as if he was taking away all her anxiety, pain and discomfort. Slowly she calmed down and started feeling better. Aiden was rubbing circles on her back as he held her in the middle of the bathroom.

“I’m sorry, I must seem pretty silly to you right now.” Alys stated keeping her eyes closed and resting her cheek on Aiden’s chest breathing slow deep breaths inhaling his delicious cinnamon scent, letting it wash over her and calm her.

“Not at all. I think you are one of the strongest people I have met. The way you stood up to Cody last night, you wanted to go to work instead of hide after you saw your car, and you had the courage to walk away from your home. You are amazing, don’t you forget it.” Aiden tipped up Alys’s face so he could look her in the eyes and used his thumb to wipe away her tears. Alys felt the tingle across her cheeks at his touch, and suddenly without any thought she reached up on her toes and kissed him. Startled at first he just stood there very still, and Alys thought maybe she shouldn’t have done it. Then his hold on her got a little tighter and his hand came up to caress the back of her head as he deepened the kiss. It took Alys’s breath away and she gasped, which Aiden took as permission to deepen it further as he darted his tongue into her mouth swirling it around with hers. Alys let out a slight moan kissing him just as passionately back gripping his hair in her fist, loving the feeling of sparks now igniting everywhere causing her core to heat with intensity. Breaking apart for air Alys saw that Aiden was just as breathless as she was.

“Now, I believe I promised you a bath.” Aiden smirked pure joy on his face. Alys looked at him confused as he leaned back still keeping his arms around her. “However, I don’t think you can get in the bath in all these clothes” 

Alys blushed but the heat she was feeling caused her to simply act as she stepped away a little, motioning for Aiden to go on. Aiden’s eyes flashed and turned an even deeper shade of blue as he started to unbutton her now very wrinkled blouse. His hand brushed across her chest as he slid the blouse over and off her shoulders, trailing his fingers across and down her arms. Alys had never felt so turned on from someone simply undressing her. She started pulling up his shirt and tugged it over his head revealing his strong muscles underneath, she needed to see if they tasted as good as they looked as she trailed kisses across his collarbone down to his chest and across his pecks. Then in a sudden urge of playfulness she nipped his n**ple. Aiden groaned and pulled Ays’s head back to give her another passionate kiss while he undid her bra in one swift motion freeing her breasts, he brought his hand up and rolled her n**ple in between his fingers not breaking the kiss. She could feel his hardness pressed up against her and it made her core tighten as she felt the heat flood between her legs.

Alys couldn’t stop the loud moan from the pinch on her n**ple. Her core suddenly on fire she could tell she was already very wet. Aiden then kissed down her neck and nipped at the base of the neck where it met her shoulder causing her to moan loudly again and turn her head to the side so he could keep nipping and sucking at the skin there. Why did that feel so amazing she thought. His hands moved slowly down to her pants where he undid the top button and unzipped them letting them slide slowly to the floor. He pulled away then, panting heavily and causing Alys to whimper a bit at the sudden loss.

“If I don’t stop, I don’t think I’ll be able to control myself any further.” He stated, he looked like he was fighting himself over the words. “As much as I would love to devour you in this moment, you aren’t fully in control yourself. I really like you and I want you to want me fully on your own terms. Not because of panic or sadness.” Alys blushed at his words knowing what he meant. She really appreciated him for that and for it she reached up and gave him a soft and tender kiss. 

“Thank you” Alys said, “for everything. You have been more than amazing, most guys would have taken off at the first sign of the crazy guy at dinner, but you stuck around. I know we just met but you make me feel safe, and warm, and comfortable.” She blushed again as she realized they were standing there almost completely naked. 

“Well when you put it that way.” Aiden said with a playful grin. “I want you to feel very safe, so I believe it is in your best interest to let me help you bathe.” 

“Oh is that so?” Alys laughed and gave him a gentle push. 

“What? You are the one who asked me to stay. If I am going to stay then I might as well make myself useful.” Aiden laughed then picked up Alys bridal style and put her gently in the tub. Then he removed his pants and slid in behind her still in his boxers. Alys was laughing all the while and splashed him when he got in. Grinning he pulled her back to lean against him as he grabbed a wash cloth and slathered some of the body wash on it and started to clean her body. Alys laid back against him eyes closed as she enjoyed the sensations of the wash cloth against her skin as Aiden washed her. Then when he leaned her forward to wash her back, he gave her a few kisses along the top of her back causing her to moan again.

“What happened to waiting?” Alys asked, heat once again warming her core.

“I am, for that. I said nothing about not kissing though, if you will let me?” He asked in a hopeful tone, placing another gentle kiss on her back. Alys just responded by moaning and letting him continue to wash and kiss her. He used the handheld nozzle to gently rinse the soap off her body and rinse her hair, before he squeezed some shampoo into his hands and massaged it into her hair taking his time to massage the scalp. Moaning again she couldn't help thinking she could get used to this. He rinsed her hair and repeated it all over again with the conditioner. When he was done with her hair he rinsed her one last time and then rinsed himself of suds as he let the bath start draining.

Aiden then got out first so he could help her from the tub and wrapped her in a big fluffy white towel from the heated rack and carried her into the bedroom setting her on the bed. By the time he got a clean, and dry, pair of boxers on she had fallen asleep. He climbed in beside her and wrapped her in his arms, towel and all, and fell asleep beside her. Perfectly content.