It took some time, but eventually Roxanna's eyes fluttered open. With her renewed consciousness, came back all the pain from her ribs. Her head hurt the worst, but there was also this searing pain to her left side. That bitch Maddie had stabbed her with something. It was taking her wolf, Vera some time to get her healed up. Her broken ribs would heal in a matter of hours but when something like silver touched her skin, it seared and left a scar and took time to heal from the internal damage. When her eyes focused, she could smell him again. The smell of spice and earth... Her mate. As her eyes focused on him, she was finally able to take all of him in. From his eyes to his broad chest, to his facial features that looked like they were chisled by the Goddess herself. He was handsome. Painfully so, and the fact that she still felt the pull this strongly, it meant that when she rejected him, it didn't take.
"Hi." The male said. She didn't even know his name. Had he once again come to her rescue? This was becoming an irritating habit of his. She didn't care about mates, she didn't know if she could trust him. Did he pity her? and If he did, was he just waiting for the opportunity to rid himself of her like the rest? She took in a ragged breath and nodded. "Hi." She said lamely and nearly jerked at the sound of the school nurse as she made her way in. "Roxanne Harlowe! How did you wind up in this condition again?!" Roxie sucked in a deep breath and prepared to tell her false story when the boy put his hand up. "Those girls. Maddie, the other one? Taylor. I'm getting that right. Yes, I think I am. They have been attacking her relentlessly. At least I've witnessed it, for the last two days. Roxanna here, is my mate. I am Alpha Avery, the new Alpha of Redmoon and I demand some sort of justice for the harm my mate has suffered."
Roxie was completely dumbfounded by the bluntness of this man. He had no right to just speak on her personal matters, and that angered her for reasons she couldn't really understand. Then again, if she wanted to challenge him, she didn't stand a chance. He's an Alpha. "I can speak for myself." She said quietly. "Very well, Roxie. Are you going to tell me you fell again? Are you going to say how you accidently stabbed yourself with a piece of silver too?" The nurse said. Her skeptical expression said it all. Even if Roxie attempted to lie now, her story would not be credible. "No, I guess not. If you say anything to them, or if they get in trouble. The bullying will only get worse." She said, attempting to reason. "It's borderline attempted murder now!" Avery roared. There was no stopping it now.
"Do you want to file a report with the Alpha's Office?" The nurse said, asking Avery this time. He nodded his head. "I'll take the responsibility. If she is harmed again after this, I can't be held accountable for my actions." The nurse nodded. "Noted. Now let's get this one patched up. Her wolf will do most of the work but the wound isn't going to stop bleeding on it's own for a while. I'll have to use a medicinal salve." Roxie sat back in the bed and said nothing as the nurse returned with a small jar. She put on a pair of gloves and lifted the hem of her shirt. It was still actively bleeding, but the nurse wiped a way the blood around the wound and Roxie almost squealed from the chill she got when the salve was put on. It hurt at first, then the cooling sensation was making her feel better. "This will clot the wound." She said and applied a thick bandage over the top of it.
"I'm sending you home today. Do you need help getting home? Can we call your dad to pick you up?" Roxie shook her head. "I can walk home. My father will be at work, and I'd rather not bother him." She was starting to get up out of the bed when her supposed mate pushed her back down. "I'll take you. Just wait a moment." It wasn't a question. She watched as Avery pulled out his cellphone and made a couple calls. After he was finished Avery went to scoop her up in his arms, but she refused. "I can walk." Roxie insisted. Avery had no choice but to simply offer his hand when she went to stand up. Her ribs hurt all at once with every movement she made. Roxie winced and suddenly found herself swept off of her feet and hoisted up into his arms again. "I'll carry you, stop being difficult." He demanded.
Roxie sighed and simply looped her arms around his neck as he carried her out of the infirmary princess style. The halls were empty now. He didn't say a word as he carried her out of the school through the back entrance. There was a black SUV waiting for them when they arrived outside. He helped her into the back of the car and slid in beside her. She didn't say anything when she looked at the man in the drivers seat. She was more curious than afraid. "Alpha Avery. Where to?" Avery looked at her now. Roxie figured that if he was anything like Alpha James that the boy probably lived in a mansion, was likely very wealthy and showing up to her house.. She didn't want him to see her house. "Cherry Street." Was all she said as she leaned back against the seat.
The SUV began moving. It was only a couple of blocks away to her house but if she didn't express which house was actually hers, there might be a chance that they could see what her house actually looked like. Avery turned towards her. "Tell me your address, I promise that no one is going to think less of you." It was almost like he knew what she was thinking. She sighed and rattled off her address and as the car moved. She did nothing but look out of the window. She wouldn't say a word. She had no idea if she could trust his man, and didn't really want him knowing where she lived. They finally arrived at the shabby two story home, for some reason her father seemed to be home. His truck was in the driveway. However, there was also a small red sportscar there too, which made her wonder about something.
"I can walk from here, thank you." Roxie insisted. Avery must have noticed her hesitation, because he slipped ouf ot the car and helped her out. He hoisted her up into his arms and carried her up the steps of the porch setting her down in front of her door. She sighed and opened the door letting herself in. She noticed her mother sitting next to her father on the couch in the living room. He had cleaned up a bit, looking a little more like his old self, and her mother sat there with her long dark curls. She still retained her youth, and when her eyes locked onto Roxie's.... Roxie wanted to scream. How dare she just show up when it was convenient.
"Honey, it's so good to see you! Oh, goodness. Is that blood on your shirt?! Honey what happened?" Roxie growled internally. she hated that woman, and her being back meant there was trouble near.
Roxie's body grew stiff as her mother walked across the room and hugged her. Something was definitely off. If everything her father said was correct, the only reason that her mother would be back was because the man she chose over them was long gone. She was about to say something, when she heard someone clear their throat from behind her. She had almost forgotten about Avery. The pull her wolf had towards him, hadn't faded since her rejection. Perhaps it didn't take. Part of her wanted to reject him and get it over with, but the rest of her wanted to latch onto him. That was still something she needed to deal with. There was a confused look on her father's face, as Roxie stepped out of her mother's grasp. "If there are to be introductions. You must be Roxie's parents. My name is Avery Jackson. I'm the new Alpha of Red Moon. Roxie is my mate." There was a look on my mother's face. Recognition, disgust, but it was there only briefly. Replaced by a smile. "Oh, isn't that great, Collin?
Avery made his way into school the following morning with his sister at his side. He had already made his way into the principal's office and made sure that most of his classes with the same subjects were switched to classes with Roxie. Mr. Shaw wasn't excited about the change at first, until Avery and his sister told him of the situation. It was decided that the classes they had the same subjects in were changed for him to attend class with her, and her extra classes that he wasn't enrolled in, Avaline was placed in instead. Such as art, and physical education. He went to his first class that morning expecting to see Roxie in their English class. He even went so far as to ask which seat was hers and took his in the middle row in the back,, so he could sit next to her. However, as the bell rang and class began.. There was no sign of her anywhere. When the homeroom teacher began taking attendance, he made his way up front to ask if Roxie had called in sick, but as the absense was just
Roxie's head felt like it was swimming. She felt woozy. When she opened her eyes, she noticed that it was hard for her to focus as the room was spinning. What was clear, however was the fact that she was no longer in her bed at home. She moved to sit up, it was a difficult task, but she managed. She moved to stand up. She was a little lightheaded, but was able to do it. She checked out her surroundings. The room was made up of a single twin sized bed. There were no windows, which made her think that it was a basement room of some kind. One large door sat in the room as the entry and exit point. There was a dresser, a nightstand. There was another doorway but it had no door, just hanging black beads that set it apart from the rest of the room. For the most part, the room was clean and organized, but for the life of her she couldn't really remember how she got there. Come on, Roxie think. How did we get here? What was the last thing we remember? She chided herself. She decided to try t
Avery sat in his office as Sienna made some calls. Then realization struck him. "Look into Celia Harlowe." He commanded, then Sienna stopped cold. "Why?" She asked. "That's her mother." Sienna paused and looked back at Avery like he had grown a second head. "Celia Harlowe was thrown out of the pack after your father died. She was the mate he chose over your mother and you guys. I'm guessing Roxanna Harlowe is your fated mate? Poor girl. She grew up with that thing as her mother. Well, a very absent mother but she was born the biological child of that vile woman. Avery, I support rescuing her a hundred percent. Who knows what Celia is planning, but the chances of your mother accepting her as your mate... are very slim." Avery growled at that. "I don't care what my mother's hang up is. She is my mate and I will bring her with me. There's not enough school left for her to be kept captive. Nevermind that. Who else was absent from school yesterday!" He roared. Avaline held up her hand. Sh
Grayson held her down with one arm, as she flailed against him with her hands. Attempting to free herself. "Don't fight it!" He roared as he reached down and yanked her shorts from her body, tearing them in the process. He grabbed her shirt and pulled it up, trapping one of her small nipples in his mouth. She growled in frustration and reared her head back and smacked him with her forehead when he moved to look down at her again. His hands went to his nose. "You little bitch!" He growled. She attempted to roll off of the bed but he caught her again this time he grabbed her by her thighs and slid her down on the bed. He forced her legs apart and pried her open and began lapping at her center with his tongue. Everything about that sensation felt wrong to her. She didn't want him to do it! She wanted... AveryShe sucked in a deep breath and reached down. She took her sharp fingernails and attempted to gouge his eyes. Blood began seeping from the corners of his emerald eyes and he ended
Roxie sat back in the hospital bed. She was so tired. Her throat hurt, she was unable to speak. There was so much she wanted to say to Avery. However, she was unable to do so. When she attempted to speak, it felt as though her throat was on fire. She was thankful to Avery for saving her, but now all she wanted was to tell him, how thankful she was. She knew that her father was coming to the hospital, but she did not want to see him. She partially blamed him for allowing her mother to do the things that she did. As it stood, the only person in that room that she trusted, was Avery.Collin had got the call from the hospital while he was at work. He couldn’t believe that something so horrific had happened to his daughter. When he left for work that morning, he was under the impression that his daughter, and his estranged wife were out together. He was shocked to learn that not only was that not the case, but now his child was in the hospital with serious injuries. as he arrived at the ho
Avaline left the hospital that afternoon. Avery sat by Roxie's side. She slowly ate the cake pop and the cheesy sandwhich that Avilene got for her. She slowly slipped the warm drink she was given. She felt like she was starving after the entire ordeal with Grayson. She picked up the remote and turned the small TV on in the room. Avery looked like he hadn't slept in days. "Tomororw, when they discharge you. We'll go withdraw you from school and pack your stuff. I don't trust anyone here long enough to ever leave you unattended again. Avilene is bringing you clothes in the morning so you can shower and get the blood off of you." Avery said. Roxie of course, didn't say anything. She nodded and looked at him with those large pools of blue eyes of hers. Taylor Reid sat in the waiting room of the hospital until the blinking light of the operation room switched to off. She couldn't imagine how things had gotten to this point. Celia had promised that things would be different once Grayson ma
Alpha James had no choice, but to return to the Packhouse, and finalize his decision. By the time he returned, Taylor and her parents were already in his office waiting for him. “What do you plan on doing about our son’s murder?” Taylor’s parents asked. Alpha let out an exasperated sigh, and looked at the trio solemnly.“I have conducted an investigation into your son’s death. In light of the fact that your son spent money in an attempt to purchase another person, and tried to force himself on that person without her consent, he is just as responsible for his death as she was. It is my decision to have this incident ruled as a self-defense case. Your son broke our laws, and has paid for it with his life. I have decided that Roxanna‘s punishment for ending the life of my beta, is exile. She has been exiled from our pack effective immediately.” Taylor and her parents did not seem to accept that decision. “That’s it? That’s all you’re going to do to the person that killed your best frien