*Delilah* The guards in this pack aren’t stupid, but I’d picked up their pattern easily. They tried to make it confusing or thought they created a sophisticated routine but it was still a routine and the pattern returned. With my daily outings and involvement in the group, I was able to get a generic headcount of the rogue pack’s numbers and who was the most skilled. There were certain people that I needed to stay away from but others I could sense would be more sympathetic to my situation. “So, your dad liked to brag about how good of a hunter he taught you to be, is that true?” Nathan appeared in front of my cell with a shit-eating grin. His teeth were stained with yellow discoloration and a darker color that made me wonder if he had shifted recently, for a hunt. But if he had already hunted, why was he asking me about it now?“Stop talking to me about my father. At this point, nothing you say will surprise me.”“Oh? And what if I said some things about your little children
*Delilah*When I woke up from the prophetic dream, sweat covered my body. My heart was pounding and I thought the end was near. It might be if anything in my dream comes true. I sat up, wiped the sweat from my forehead, and tried calming my fast-beating heart. I noticed a jug of water on the floor and reached for it before trying to chug it all but I only succeeded in getting a few drops of water before it ran out. I tossed the jug back onto the floor and swung my legs over the side of the thin mattress, my chain rattling on the floor. I sat with my head in my hands and took a deep breath.The dream rattled my confidence but it was early in the morning so I decided to try out different plans to see if anything else might work. I ran through a few scenarios, acting them out like different simulations, but everything kept coming up badly.Many of the scenarios I thought about, ended with my injury or death. Although, in some of those, I sacrificed myself and brought down the
*Andrew*I sat on the end of the couch, away from Kendra with the kids playing between us. I didn’t want to be too close to her for any reason. I still didn’t trust her and I didn’t think I ever would.My phone buzzed and I looked to see a text from Conrad, he was on his way here. I furrowed my brow at that. He must have something important to share if he was coming here, he never did that. Kyle noticed my shift in emotion immediately. “What’s wrong, Dad?”I shook my head and tried to smile at him. “Nothing, buddy. I just got a text from Grandpa Conrad. He’s on his way here.”I knew I couldn’t lie to Kyle, he could read my emotions so I had no reason to try to keep them from him. But we hadn’t been showing any of that to Kendra. His powers, and his siblings' powers were kind of a family secret. I knew he wouldn’t say anything to call me out in front of her, but he’d still ask me later. Plus, I didn’t like lying to him, or any of them. Yes, they were children but they stil
*Delilah*I let out a whoosh of breath as Jamie tossed me roughly to the ground. My clothes were disgusting at this point and my hair hung in clumps around my face.I breathed in and out quickly as I tried to get control of myself again. I heard the door close behind us to the house and felt Jamie knelt beside me. He ran his hand softly over my cheek before he gripped my chin roughly and turned my face to look at him. “I don’t want any more trouble out of you. You’re going to do as I say, or I’m going to beat you until you do.” I tried to pull my face out of his grip but it was like iron and I was stuck. I grunted and pushed against him but the wolfbane around my wrist drained all the energy from my limbs and left me too weak to do much more than lift my hands to his chest. He chuckled darkly. “You like what you feel? Happy to finally have a real man?”He ran his free hands down my body and I whimpered. Then I moved my face quickly, biting his hand. He groaned a
*Delilah*“Delilah.”I shook my head lightly and looked up at Andrew. His eyes were full of concern as he held me in his arms still. I tried to smile up at him but he just set his jaw and picked me up, walking toward the building the rogues had been using. “No,” I said, laying my head against his chest. “Please, don’t take me back in there.”He nodded and turned immediately, walking to a makeshift tent some of his security forces put up. “I need to take over this tent if you guys don’t mind.” Andrew didn’t even wait for a reply as he laid me out on the sleeping bag that was on the ground. “Of course, Alpha. Can we help in any other way?” one of the men said. “Yes, Steven. I actually need a few things. She needs some water and something to eat. She also needs a healer. Please send one over as soon as you find one.”Steven nodded and walked away to follow through on the orders he’d been given immediately. It was nice to see the respect that Andrew had for his men.
*Delilah*I woke up still wrapped in Andrew’s arms, the sun streaming through the forest left streaks of life peaking through and birds sang their morning songs.I took a deep breath before stretching.“Good morning,” Andrew said, clearly already awake. “How long have you been awake?” I asked. I hated the idea that he’d laid here just to wait for me to wake up. “Not too long, I was going to wake you up soon but you must’ve known that.”He smiled down at me and I looked up at him, smiling slightly in return. “Are you ready to go home?” he asked, kissing my cheek.“Yes, so ready. I need to see the kids. Are they okay? God, I bet they’ve been so scared.”All the thoughts I’d refused to let in while I was kidnapped flooded through my mind then. “They’re okay. They’re with my parents and… Kendra.” Andrew added the last part like it tasted bad in his mouth. And I had to admit I felt the same way about her.“Kendra?” I asked, knowing there had to be some good story b
*Delilah*He laid me gently back on the bed, our lips never parting. Our clothes were already gone and I was glad that we didn’t have to waste time taking them off. I needed to feel him desperately, I needed to feel desired by someone safe.He leaned up and looked down at me with concern in his eyes.“Are you sure you want to do this? I don’t want you to feel like–”I sat up and kissed him, pushing my tongue into his mouth before biting his bottom lip and pulling away slowly. “I’m sure. Take me, I’m yours.”He didn’t need any further urging as he pushed me back on the bed, my back hitting the mattress just before he was on top of me, his tongue now pushing into my mouth. His strong hands roamed over my body as my hips pushed up against his. I could feel how hard he already was and I tried to move against him, wanting to feel him inside me.He pulled away from me and moved down so that I couldn’t feel him anymore and I groaned. He put his hand lightly around my throat
*Delilah*“Delilah,” Andrew stroked my cheek softly, lovingly waking me from a deep sleep. “Mm?” I sturred but didn’t want to wake up yet. “You have a few visitors,” Andrew whispered and I opened my eyes slowly. “Don’t worry they aren’t in the room with us,” Andrew said, chuckling as he read my mind. “If you aren’t ready to wake up yet, I can ask them to return later.”“Who is it?” I asked, groggily as I sat up in bed. Andrew shifted in the bed to make room for me to sit up but he didn’t move more than a few inches from my side. “Your grandparents,” Andrew started but then he paused and I looked over at him. “And Conrad.”“How is he?” I asked, worried about my dad even after everything. “Well, I think your grandparents are tearing into him while they’re alone but he’s healing well.” Andrew took my hand as I swung my legs over the side of the bed, ready to take on the day. My legs wavered a little and Andrew gave a concerned look at them.“This isn’t because