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2024-10-29 19:42:56James POV
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What's happening to her?
She’s looking around the room frantically as if she's about to pass out.
I look over at Alex, my most trusted friend since we were children, also the Beta of my pack, the Red Moon Pack, the greatest pack ever known with the most ruthless warriors and respected reputation. After Alex's parents died, my family took him in and treated him as their own.
His parents were two of my father's greatest warriors and two of the best fighters in the pack. Unfortunately, they were assassinated when he was only three years old by an enemy pack trespassing onto our lands. Ever since then, Alex has been my brother.
”What's going on with Avery?” I asked him with a worried voice as I tensed my jaw, clutching the handles on the chair I was sitting in, ready to run up to her. A feeling of worry and concern filled my entire being, and my wolf in the back of my mind kept telling me I needed to protect her.
”It was taking too long, brother. I'm getting bored of these people, now run up there, be the hero and let's get going.” His eyes were serious, the edge of his mouth pulling up, making out a grin, and I could feel my blood starting to boil inside.
Then I see Avery falling to the ground, hitting her head on the way down. I quickly fly up from my seat and look at Alex, piercing through his eyes, and he stiffened upon seeing the rage in my mind.
”Alex, I swear, If she's hurt—” He cut me off as he rose from his seat and took a step closer to me.
”Careful there brother, one might start to think you actually care about the girl.” He held a void look on his face and scanned my eyes.
"Brothers or not, Alex, I am still your Alpha. Watch your mouth." He took a step back and bowed his head.
I tore my focus away from him, still wanting to turn around and throw a punch, but deep down, I knew he was right. The sooner we got out of here, the better.
I ran up to her, looking at the woman screaming by her side.
Why does she look so familiar?
”What happened?” I asked in a worrying tone so that she wouldn't suspect that I already knew.
”Somebody had sent over some wine and…then she just collapsed, and I don’t know what to do I—”
I could tell the woman was In shock and starting to panic, so I put my hands on each side of Avery's face, and as I looked down on her, I could truly see her beauty. Her lips were pouty and a light shade of pink, her cheekbones were so high that it looked like something an artist had drawn, and her rounded face, so innocent and pure.
” It's not safe for her here. I live nearby. I'm staying at the Mount Star Hotel I can take here there, away from all prying eyes. She will be safe there.”
I needed to bring Avery with me, but I knew that no friend would let some stranger take care of someone they loved, especially not when they were passed out, so I had to be sleek, and if that didn't work, kill everybody in this joint and then leave with my girl. Wait, my girl? I meant the girl.
'You meant our girl.' My wolf Blade pitched in.
Shut it.
”I don't think that's a good idea. I will take her home. My car is just right outside, and her parents are probably worried.” The girl quietly explained in a low tone as if frightened. But still, I saw no fear in her eyes. On the contrary, she looked more... nervous.
But I knew her parents wouldn't be worried. I knew her parents quite well.
”My parents are good friends with Jack and Madeleine. I can assure you she will be in good hands. If somebody did this to her, they would be waiting to take her. I can protect her, keep her safe until she wakes up.” I felt the features of my face soften as I spoke. I did mean every word.
I could see her face changing as I mentioned Averys' parents. This was it. I was about to leave with the girl.
”You know her parents? Hold on a second.” The girl took out her phone and made a call. I'm guessing it was to either jack or Madeline.
I kept looking at Avery, watching her from top to bottom, then realized that so were the other men standing around us. I looked around at all of the faces staring at her, and a quiet growl came out of my mouth as my eyes turned black and Blade was starting to break out to the surface. I stood up and inhaled deeply, ready to jump every single creep amused by the unconscious young girl lying on the ground.
”ENOUGH! Everyone leaves. Now!” His back straight, head up and arms to his sides with clenched fists and breathing heavily as he stared into the eyes of every single person,
It was Alex. He saw what I was about to do and stepped in to make sure I didn't kill anyone. Though I wanted to, they were staring at her.
They all scattered like rats in panic.
”I talked to Averys' mom, and she told me Avery would be safe in your company. She said she wasn't worried as long as it was you who had her.” Her voice gave away her emotions. She was upset and angry.
The woman held the phone in her hands, gripping it so tightly that her knuckles turned white.
”I will take care of her. I promise you no harm will come to Avery.” I assured her.
I lifted her in my arms and held her close to my chest as we walk out of the house.
I carefully placed her in the car's back seat as Alex, and I got into the front seats, and Alex starts driving off. I can't help but look back, seeing her, even with her eyes closed. Her face was mesmerizing, it's hard to explain, but somehow her beauty lures me in, in a way no other woman ever had.
'You know why; you just won't admit it.'
You're right, Blade. I won't.
Avery POV
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I squirmed around as my hands gripped the sheets.
' So soft,' I thought to myself.
I slowly started to open my eyes, the bright light from the lamp made my head pound, and I felt like I was about to throw up. The bedding was soft and cozy. How did I get home last night? The whole night was a blur. As I opened up my eyes more and I looked around the room, I realized that I wasn't in my house, this wasn't my room.
I looked over to the windows where the beautiful drapes were hanging from the ceiling and barely touching the floor.
The bed had four wooden pillars holding up a drape at the top that looked like something from the heavens. The details on the wooden pillars were breathtaking, engraved images of angels and angel wings. And the walls were of white color with gold lining where the wall met the roof.
As I scanned the room, I jumped in shock when I saw a man standing by the door opening to the bathroom with nothing but a towel around his lower body. I closed my mouth and swallowed hard.
Wait, I remember him. It was him, the man from the party.
What was his name again?
Oh right, James.
Holy shit, did he kidnap me!? I felt my eyes widen and my breathing getting heavy and fast.
”Good morning there, beautiful.” He had a small smile on his face, and his eyes were glistening. And that body. I really hope I'm not drooling right now.
I gasped as he said those words and quickly looked under the sheets to see if I still had my clothes on, but I was naked. Nothing was covering my body except for the sheets. I took the sheets with my hand and pulled them roughly to my chest as I used my other hand to hold down on the bed so I wouldn't faint.
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