I'm pacing around our room while Moi sits watching me. My feet always ends up returning to one place. The window. I'm nervous maybe a little bit weary. I don't know why I'm on edge this much, I'm never like this. Well I'm never hunted by animals or men either so I guess my anxiety only compensated for what I feel. Chewing away at my last finger, I make my way towards the door. I'm making another bad - okay horrible decision but mistakes were made to be made and well I know me better than anyone else. There's no way I'd be able to sleep through the night. "Wait, Halie, " Moi stands folding her arms staring at me apprehensively. "Do I wanna know what you're up to?" "Maybe not. " "I don't know anything, " She says walking over to the bed. "You don't need me to tell you this is a bad idea do you? " "Not really, " I sigh opening the door. "My mind is fuzzing Moi. They're out there and we're here and I know he says it's good, but ugh!" I hold my head. "I promise I won't be reckless. "
RIDER 'Quinn get your ass down to the infirmary right now! 'I'm so extremely pissed right now, if I tried to name them, I'd probably have a long list of wolves to kill; with the woman in my arms being at the very bottom. And the worst thing about that, I wouldn't be able to kill her. It'd be better if I had ripped my heart out while it's still beating and that's what infuriates me the most. The fact that she has no regard for life. Especially her freaking own! What the hell was Halie doing out in the forest on her own? What if I hadn't gotten there in time? What if Veron had torn her apart? I'm barely holding myself together with a thread. Barely. And all she had to offer was a lousy excuse of being worried when I told her that I was fine! All Halie had to do was stay put! She had no idea the pressure that lifted from my shoulders knowing she was safe or the migraine I had knowing she could be gallivanting in the forest on her own. And the hell, wolves don't even have migraines! "
The morning is freezing cold when I wake up. The windows are foggy, yet I can still hear the silent chatter of people outside. What time is it anyway? Oh great, I'm only now missing my cell phone. Moi stirred, waking up likewise as I pad towards the bathroom, washing my face and brushing my teeth. When I return she's staring out the window preoccupied with her thoughts. It's been days since Rider had stopped talking with us, well me particularly. I'm not at all bothered by his impassiveness, I just don't understand it. "Hey! " "I'm going out, " I reply heading towards the door. "Halie!" " Moi" "You've been avoiding me like a plague. " "I'm just going out to get some air, Moi! I promise, I don't even care about running away or finding the witch doctor. " "Halie, you're avoiding me because of the Rider situation, I know it. " "I don't know what you're talking about, " I say, opening the door. I don't want to talk about it. It's shitty. Everyone treats me like a child. They act as
RIDER "What are you doing?" I gingerly removed Sam's hand glancing, across my shoulder, remembering I'd left Halie behind. God, I hoped she didn't see a thing. The last thing I needed was for her to think something was going on between us, then again I couldn't even predict what went on in Halie's mind. This imprint thing was not doing either of us favors and as much as I'm staying away physically, my mind is always with her. Sam smirks before placing her hands against her hips. I've been avoiding her too. It's easier with Halie however, being Beta forces me to interact with the pack, and with Sam being a warrior, it's all the more complicated. I moved to walk around her before she grabbed my hand and I met her eyes. "Rider. " "Not right now. " "Then when? Please I just want to talk. Please. " I huffed folding my hands across my chest, my eyes wandering around. "I'm listening. " "I don't get why you're upset with me, " She starts before running a hand through her dark curly h
RIDER We're all standing in the forest, ears on high alert to intruders, yet completely in tune to our sparing match. Jax is shirtless and smiling like a idiot, as if his craving for blood, has just spiked. His recent victim? Oliver our Gamma and friend. We're completely out of reach to be distrubed, well unless you want Jax to chew your ass. When he's having fun, intruders aren'welcomed with open arms, otherwise we're in perfect proximity in case there's an emergency. Light filters through the foliage above, warm and steady, though it's still early and with every breath we take, mists escape us. It's not a one on one challenge, we're wolves and right now we're enemies to each other. I miss Jax's upper cut only to find myself pinned by Oliver from my torso upwards, my hands precariously positioned behind my head. A hit to my abdomen, once, twice and of course it's my asshole Alpha, and he's enjoying it much more than he should. Oliver is laughing also. The pair of sadists. I wait, g
"Quinn is coming," Moi says, staring out the window. "And he has flowers. " She snorts and I laugh. I'm not sure why she dislikes him so much. Moi never acted like that around Rider. Moi opens the door before Quinn has a chance to knock, not being careful to hide the fact that she dislikes him being here- a lot. "Good morning!" Quinn sings just the same and I can't help but smile at his bubbly personality. "Flowers for the lady" Then marched over placing a kiss on my cheek and a flower in my hand likewise. "Careful, I might think you have a crush on me, " I say as we walk from my room heading to the kitchen. Moi is mumbling to herself, being miserable but neither of us take notice of the thunder or lightning that's brewing above her head. Quinn's golden eyes gleam with mirth as we walk along. "Who told you?" He questions cheekly and I hide my reddening cheeks behind my palms. "So" I say, deflecting his obvious flirting, bumping his shoulder. "How did you get out of Rider's clutch
"Where's Allison?!" I grabbed Jax by the arm staring into his eyes that looked hella terrified. Yes, I'm so furious right now, that I'm probably shooting steam from both my ears but who the f**k cares! "Where is she?!" "Down the hall, the room to the left" He answers hesitantly. "Should I be worried? You know what, never mind. " I storm off mid his speech, swinging the door open and finding Allison on her bed. Her eyes are large with surprise, yet she's still somewhat composed palming her stomach. "I need to talk to you. " She blinks, lips pasted together. "It's about Rider. " "Guess I should make myself comfortable then. Close the door behind you. " I'm overreacting, I know. But honestly I truly despised the girl that's with Rider and maybe it's 'cause, in the pit of my stomach, I can sense something isn't right between both of them. She's clingy and obnoxious and he's tolerating her. I don't give a shit if she might've known him before me. "What's the problem?" Allison asks.
Rider's eyes widened to saucers at my statement before biting his lower lip. He shifts from one foot to the next dumbstruck. I'm huffing, completely a mess from my emotions. Seeing his whole reaction right now, confirms everything. We were mates. He really did reject me. I fought to stay on my feet and not black out as my chest felt as if it was crumbling inward. I just....I couldn't understand why. He seemed so sincere, so concerned for my well-being, only to know I'm just another piece of the puzzle to walk on. I glance at him, standing there conflicted, and for a moment the thought crosses that he shouldn't be out here. He should really be resting up. I shook my head, Stop thinking about him Halie, just don't care. "How long have you known?" Then it happened. I slapped him across the face as tears finally poured. My heart felt as if it was crushing and he had the audacity to ask how long I've known! Rider's fists clenched as well as his jaw but he doesn't retaliate, but as stu