Nicolette's POVI changed out of the beautiful dress and into the clothes I slept in. I really don't have a wide range of clothing to choose from.I felt like calling him was too normal so I took out a pen and paper from the desk in my room and started writing a letter.Dear Lucas,Can you send someone to get me clothes. I currently have one change of clothes and it would be appreciated if had something more than my night clothes to wear for the rest of the time I'm here.NicoletteI signed it and crumpled it up. I opened my palm and a small fire burst from it. I said a spell as it burned away.I looked up at the mirror and saw the small amount of mascara I had put on was stained around my eyes. I go into the bathroom and grab a makeup wipe and wipe it all off my face. I hear the door of my room swing open and I grin."Nicole you can't just send my letters by a burst of flames," I heard Lucas yell. I laugh as I walk out of the bathroom. "You could've just called.""That's boring thoug
Nicolette's POV"I don't give a shit about what happened," I growled at Lucas. Malcom had stormed out of the room and Lucas was trying to explain what happened."Just listen Nicole. He pushed you, I understand that he crossed a line that he shouldn't have. You remember that?" He asks me. I roll my eyes and groan."Of course I remember that. He pushed and pushed then he kissed me," I said getting frustrated again."You don't remember what happened in between. You went into panic you weren't responsive. He kissed you to help control your breathing," he said getting frustrated at me."Like I said. I don't give a damn about the reason. I'm tired and tomorrow I don't have anything to do tomorrow so then try to convince me that what he did was logical," I said. With that he left.I choke out a cry and wipe my tears as they fall down my face. What fucked up apology is that? I turn off the lights and lay in the darkness for awhile until I eventually fell into a deep sleep.---I was in my roo
Nicolette's POVI sigh as I lay in the bed that I now hate failing asleep in. The word 'coward' was not covered by a large paining but the lingering smell of smoke was still there.I hated this. Sitting in my room doing nothing but being trapped with my own thoughts. The outside is too dangerous. Other people are too dangerous. So I'm trapped.There was a light knock on the door and I sensed him. The one person that I didn't want to see right now."Come in," I yell. The door opened slowly and Malcom came in and shut the door. "I'd rather not talk to you right now.""I know I just came to apologize," he said. My wolf pined for him. The kiss only made her bond stronger. If things were to work out, I didn't want that as a first kiss."What did I tell you last night?" I ask him. He sits on the edge of the desk and crossed his legs and arms."No apology in the world could convince you to forgive me for the fucked up things I've done," he said. I nod and sigh."So why are you here to apolog
Nicolette's POVI sat on top of tree watching the bright day turn into night. The sky was painted with shades of orange, purple, blue, and yellow.I could feel that my cheeks were stained with tears that I had cried earlier. I lift my head off of the trunk of the tree and pull the loose strands of hair that got stuck in the cracks of the tree."Nicolette?" I hear from the bottom of trees. My eyes widened as I hear the familiar voice, Malcom's voice. Why couldn't it be anyone else. The soft crunch of leaves he stepped on was like an echo through the quiet forest."Nicolette is you can hear me, I'm sorry about whatever Darius said too you. He's a blundering idiot," he yelled into the forest. His voice echoed through the forest causing me to loose where he walking.I stand up on branch and balance myself up on it, holding onto the trunk for balance."Shit," I mumble as my foot sips off the branch and breaks a small twit off of it. I watch it as falls and before I throughly to stop it wit
Nicolette's POVIt was there at once but then it had disappeared. The dream that haunted me the night before started playing again in my hair but the it blew away. It was dark but a peaceful dark, one that I wasn't afraid of.The rest of my sleep was peaceful with no interruptions. One of the best sleeps I had gotten since I had arrived in this pack.My eyes open slowly as I finally woke up from my sleep. My wolf was surprisingly relaxed and content with the sleep she had gotten.I felt movement next to me and almost let out a scream as I see Malcom next to me with his fingers interlaced with mine. He sat in the uncomfortable arm-chair that I could never get comfortable in and his head lay next to my pillow but not on it.I slowly and carefully remove my hand from his and stared at him sleeping on my bed. Why is he even in here? I shrug and walked into the closet and grabbed a sweater and wrapped it over my body.The cold winter air had cooled the house down and the heater had went ba
Malcom's POVI woke up to the shouting and screaming from outside of Nicolette's room. The sheets had been thrown around and her scent lingered.The sounds of footsteps were heard next as the slam of the front door rang through my house. I felt a break through the pack's barrier. Someone had gotten through border control. I'm going to need to have a talk with them.I fling the curtains that covered the window open and saw Nicolette leaping through the trees and warriors following her on foot. I let out a growl. How could Lucas just let her go out like that.I fling open the balcony door and jump to the ground and shift into my wolf.My wolf begged for the control. He wanted to be the one to save Nicolette but her safety came before the pride of my wolf.I ran through the trees catching up with Nicolette's vampire speed. The scent of rouges hit my nose as Nicolette came to a stop.I shifted back into my human form and found clothes. The same man that had captured Nicolette the other da
Nicolette's POVThe weight of his knee caused the bed to give in as he cautiously climbed into my bed. My breath hitched as his hand crept onto my waist.The tingling sensation made my wolf beam. I could hear his heart racing as he continued when I didn't stop him."I can go back if you're uncomfortable," he said to me. I thought about my answer and threw my blanket over his body and moved towards his warmth.My demon always dominated my wolf when it comes to body temperature. It is always a pain to be so cold during the winters. His body radiated heat which kept me from shivering.His scent filled my senses as my face presses against his body. His hand was tightly wrapped around waist and slightly held me against him. I felt comfortable in this position. I felt safe. I let out a breath as I let myself fall asleep again.---"Again," she said. I groan as the candle in front of me had burned into a mush of wax again. I peeled it off of the grass and threw it into the pile of melted can
Malcom's POVI watch Nicolette start to devour the hamburger put in front of her, courtesy of Albert coming here on short notice. I thank him for coming and he leaves to go back to his wife. She quickly eats it all and I got Lucas to get more blood bags for her."I'm going to sleep," she mumbled after putting her plate and cup in the sink. I stand up and push in both our seats in."Why? You just woke up like an hour ago," I said as she walked into the bathroom to get ready for bed, again."Yes, I'm very tired," she calls out from the bathroom. I hear the water start to run as I walk out of her room."Looks like I owe Seth ten dollars," Lucas said. I look over and see Lucas standing there with his arms crossed and smile plastered on his face."What?" I asked unamused. He just laughs and points to Nicolette's room."I bet ten dollars to Seth that you wouldn't fall in love with Nicole. Seth bet ten dollars that you would fall in love," he explained. I roll my eyes at my beta. My gamma an
I could hear her gurgling next to me, followed by giggling and Caden's voice soft as possible and quiet, whispering to her."Are you a pretty girl? Of course you're a pretty girl."He hummed to her and my eyes fluttered open.The sight in front of me made my heart soar. Caden sat against the headboard, he had his knees up and had our daughter lying on them her feet just barely touching his stomach.His huge hand covered most of her chest and stomach. The other hand was held by his index finger, by her.She stared up at him and he softly and gently massaged her stomach whispering things to her."My beautiful Adira."He coed and she smiled at him squeezing his index finger. Her free hand rested on top of her father's.I watched them for a bit longer before sitting up and leaning against Caden. He leaned over and kissed me on the lips, his short beard rubbing against the bottom side of my chin.He pulled back and I smiled at him. He smiled back then we put both our attention on our small daughte
"Thats awful. Thats a no-no. Maybe he actaully lost track of time but he should have been listening to you."She replied and I nodded, wiping my makeup off roughly."Well make him pay, you know what to do."She announced and I nodded. I got into my comfy pjs and we watched N*****x, but I kept zoning out.I really thought Caden and I were getting somewhere, but no, we're just two stubborn hot heads fighting constantly.Maybe he wasn't right for me, maybe it was just, I don't know. Are couples supposed to fight this much?I guess my parents had a really rough patch that they both hate to talk about.But their situation was worse and much more different from my own. It sucked. It really did.I was so confused. I sighed and cleared my mind of my thoughts and tried focusing on happy thoughts.I continued to watch the movie with Ellie until I fell asleep. Three days later I avoided Caden everywhere. I avoided him for three whole days. He began to grow stubble and had bags under his eyes.I began to
The man put both wrists in his one hand and pulled my shirt up, exposing my sports bra.I struggled in the mans grasp and David smirked."Yes, do show them off."He commented and I stopped, letting my head hang.David's cold hand was suddenly on my breast, underneath my bra and I screamed. Caden lunged at him and recieved another punch to the face.I squeezed my eyes shut and looked away."Don't touch her."Caden snapped and a tear slid down my cheek.Suddenly my wrists were released and I fell to my knees. I pulled my shirt down and held myself, my eyes still shut."Get away from her."Caden warned when suddenly a fistful of my hair was grabbed and my head was forced upwards.I looked up at David and he lifted me off the ground. He grabbed my shirt and ripped the fabric.My hands went over my chest while the shards of my shirt fell to the ground. I stared at the ground when suddenly David pulled me into him. He licked the side of my neck and I gagged.He shoved me to the ground and I curled into m
I yawned and sat up, running my fingers through my hair. I sighed and sat there for a few moments before getting out of bed. I got dressed and used the bathroom before going downstairs.I had woke up a bit late so everyone was already eating. I walked into the dining room, ignoring everyones stares. I sat down and ate quietly while my grandma's quietly chatted nonstop. Everyone was silent, and I knew most of them had heard Caden and I.Caden kept his eyes forward as he ate, keeping his gaze away from me. I kept my eyes down as I ate, in the uncomfortable silence. Once breakfast had finished my dad brought my mom, Mason and I into his office."We need to talk about your past with Abram, Adlin."My dad announced and I looked down at my hands."Caden told you didn't he?"I asked and my dad nodded."Abram and I dated for a month when I was sixteen. At first it was ok but then he started trying to fuck me and when I denied him he would call me names and other bad things.Once I ended it he starte
I opened the door and looked into the room. He sat on the couch, his head in his hands."Caden?"I asked softly and his head snapped up so fast I'm surprised he didn't get whiplashed."Are you alright?"I asked and he nodded, standing up. He walked over to me and I looked up at him."Are you sure? You look troubled."I asked again and he gave me an annoyed look."The men are treating me like a fragile doll."He muttered and I sighed."Because you're hurt, once you heal they'll act normal again. We're a family here Caden, everyone cares about each other."I replied and he slightly nodded, not looking at me.It was as if he wasn't even listening to me."I don't need a break."He repeated sternly and I sighed."Caden, you fell over today because you tried leaning on your bad leg. Let me take care of you for awhile."I begged and his face hardened, his eyes snapping down to me in a glare."I don't need a break and I don't need you treating me like a fucking child. I can care for myself, I'm fine."He hiss
"Talking to yourself?"He asked smirking and I glared at him. They took me the other night, instead of killing me and going after Mason and the girls because they decided I was useful.They saw how Adlin had shouted for me, and knew I was important, to her. So that meant I was trusted.The Swedish wanted me to sneak them into the Russian estate so they could take my Adlin. Weaken the Russians.But I wouldn't speak, nor agree to help them so they beat me, tried to drown me, but I still wouldn't reveal anything or help them.He opened the cell and stalked towards me. He crouched down in front of me and shoved my head into the wall.I clenched my jaw and fists. I could hear a ringing noise and he punched my stomach. A gush of air left me and I wheezed. The man smirked and stepped on my ankle. I gritted my teeth and he pulled out his knife.He jabbed it into the bullet wound on my leg and I hissed, glaring at him fiercly. He smirked again then stood and turned his back to me, first mistake. I ki
A group of men walked in and Caden watched them, along with Mason. They spoke Russian to each other, watching the men sucpicously.I didn't know much Russian, but Mason did because of my dad and grandpa. I mean, my dad would teach me if I wanted, but I didn't really want to know.I think it'd be cool for my kids to speak Russian. The group of men sat away from us and the boys looked away.Ellie shot Mason a look and he cleared his throat and began to talk about the restaurant in English. I was full, like really full. We payed the bill and left the restaurant. As we walked out the group of men from earlier, followed us out.Mason whispered something to Caden in Russian and he nodded. We were guided into some random building and Caden kissed me suddenly."Hide with Ellie. We'll be back."He whispered and I opened my mouth to ask a question but Ellie's hand wrapped around my wrist and began to drag me to the back of the store."We need somewhere to hide."She whispered looking around."Why?"I re
"Sorry about earlier."We apologized at the same time. We looked at each other and he smirked."You're sorry?"He asked."Are you?"I replied and he nodded so I did. He sighed then pecked my lips."Let's stop this silent treatment shit please."He muttered and I whispered an ok.He hovered over me and pressed our lips together. He trailed down to my shoulder and I tangled my fingers in his hair."You're parents are gone out again."He muttered and I stopped."So?"I asked and he smirked. What was he getting at?He must have saw my confused look because he sighed."Sex Adlin, I mean sex."He replied and my eyes widened."You're rushing things Caden."I replied and he nodded."Sorry."He muttered then pecked my jaw."At least let me sleep with you again tonight."He replied and I sighed then nodded. "Adlin?"My dad asked from behind the door. Caden fell off my bed and I shoved him into my closet."Yeah dad?"I called and he walked in along with Colton, Arthur and Ivan. They all sat at the foot of my bed."Adlin
I changed into ny running shorts and sports bra. I grabbed my sneakers then went outside of the estate.I pulled my hair up into a ponytail then sprinted down the road. I was breathing kinda heavy halfway, but I kept going.After awhile my phone beeped notifying me that I had sprinted for eight minutes.I turned around and ran back to the house, in total I took sixteen to twenty minute runs each day, depending on how I was feeling. I jogged inside and up to my room. I showered before throwing on some sweat pants and a tanktop.I went downstairs and grabbed a chocolate bar. I never gained weight really, it was because of my fast metabolism.Caden was in the kitchen talking to another man while I ate my chocolate bar, sitting on the counter.Once the man had left Caden looked at me, and I pretended not to see him."Adlin,"He said with his wonderful accent.Mason and I didn't really have accents, due to the fact our parents having different accents. Sometimes I spoke like an Italian, other times