Thaddeus's POV
The meeting with Alpha Michael didn't really give us any answers. Michael's pretty certain the people he saw watching their property line were scouts. They weren't able to catch them, so we don't know exactly who they are or where they're from. And the rogue in the cell didn't give us any information either.
By the time I headed up to the room it was close to midnight. I'm bummed It's so late, because he's most likely sleeping and I didn't get to say good night to him. But this was really important, I just wish it would have given me the answers I was looking for.
I quietly entered the room, not wanting to wake him. I approached the bed and smiled at what I saw. He's cuddling my pillow, with the sheets wrapped and tangled around his legs, and one foot sticking out.
I felt the biggest smile spread across my face as I looked at him. I wanted so badly to crawl into bed and hold him, but I settled for sitting here for a few minutes, just watching him sleep.
After a few minutes, I finally managed to pull myself away and go into the bathroom to get ready for bed. As quietly as I could, I pulled myself out of my chair and onto the chaise.
I laid there, looking at him from across the room until I eventually fell asleep.
I woke up at 8:00am and Aiden was still sleeping. I can't believe I actually slept in. Normally I wake up around 6:00 am.
I get into my chair and move closer to the bed, to look at Aiden.
The sun is coming through the windows. It looks like the sun is shining down on him. The blankets are down a bit exposing the upper half of his back. The sun rays dance across his skin, and I'm so thankful he's healed and I can barely see any of the scars.
He lays there, on his stomach with his face near the edge of the bed facing me.
I reach over and brush the hair away from his forehead, and instantly feel those amazing little tingles under my fingertips as they lightly rake across his skin. He slowly opens those beautiful blue eyes and looks at me.
I swear it took my breath away, he's perfect. He's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen!
I ran my hand down the side of his face and gently stroked his cheek with my thumb. I smile as he seems to lean into it for a moment before his body stiffens.
I took my hand back, not wanting to scare him and smiled.
"Good morning!" I said, and he seemed to relax.
He looked at me for a moment, before adjusting his head, then softly speaking.
"Good morning!"
I swear my heart skipped a beat at the beautiful sound of his voice. I swear it's like music to my ears, it's so soft and so sweet. And those beautiful eyes of his, I could get lost in those eyes!
He suddenly blushed as his stomach growled quite loudly. I watched the blush quickly spread across his face before he turned his face, and pressed it into the pillow, trying to hide from me.
'Oh goddess, he's so cute!' I thought to myself as I chuckled.
"Come on, let's get dressed and go down to get you something to eat." I said, as I backed up and turned toward the closet to get dressed.
A few minutes later I came out of the closet with my shirt in my lap. When I came out, he was sitting on the edge of the bed. He looked nervous which confused me.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
He started playing with his fingers and bit his lip. My eyes narrowed in on the lip he was nibbling on, and I so badly wanted to go over there and pull that lip out and suck on it.
I had to clear my throat to stop myself, before I got too carried away with my thoughts. He looked up at me, then looked back down before he spoke so quietly I could barely hear him.
"Ma-may I use your ba-bathroom?"
I furrowed my eyebrows at him, Of course he could! Why in the world would I not let him use the bathroom?
'Did they not allow him to use the bathroom or something?' I wondered to myself.
I moved closer, then had to stop myself from reaching out to touch him.
"Of course you can!... You don't have to ask permission for the bathroom, you can use it whenever you want." I said in a soft voice.
He sat there for a moment before he stood, then slowly tried to walk to the bathroom. I noticed immediately that his legs looked wobbly. He only made it two steps before he stumbled, and practically fell into my lap, with his upper body landing in my lap. I instantly reached out as he fell, catching Aiden, then pulling him into my lap, with my left arm wrapping around his waist.
The only thing he had on were night pants, and he was sitting on my shirt...
With both of us shirtless, his side, and part of his chest was against my bare chest. It was like an explosion, sparks were going off everywhere our bodies touched.
He looked at me wide-eyed as his breath hitched. It was almost as if we were in a trance, neither one of us could look away for a few moments.
With my left arm wrapped around his waist, my right hand slowly moved to his face, and gently cupped his cheek. His eyes slowly closed and he leaned into my hand.
My heart soared, I dreamed of a moment like this for so long. To have my mate in my arms, reacting to my touch the way he is instead of looking at me with disgust, and being repulsed by me and my legs. It was something I longed for, but thought I would never have.
Unfortunately the moment was short-lived, and he suddenly snapped out of it, and quickly tried to get out of my lap. He looked panicked and I was afraid he was going to fall again.
"Hey, it's okay. I'm sorry I... I just don't want you to fall." I said, trying to calm him down, and keep my feelings in check at the same time.
Thankfully he calmed down, and I helped him stand up, holding onto him until he seemed steady enough. I sat there, watching him until he was in the bathroom, and the door was closed.
I let out a breath, running my hands through my hair, before pulling my shirt on, then going to the dresser and digging something out for him to wear.
I know none of my pants will fit him, so I had Xander find some sweatpants for the time being. I pulled one of my own shirts out, wanting him to wear something of mine so he smelled like me.
I laid his clothes on the bed, then looked toward the bathroom door. After seeing how weak he still is, I figured it's probably best if I just go downstairs.
I gave one last look toward the bathroom door before pulling the door closed.
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Aiden's POV I opened the door and peeked out. I didn't see the Alpha anywhere, so I slowly came out of the bathroom. After looking around for a moment, I noticed he left clothes neatly folded on the end of the bed. I went back into the bathroom, and quickly pulled my clothes on. I came back out, and looked around for him again. I walked over to the closet and peeked in, and nothing. I turned around, my eyes scanning the room confused... I see the patio door, and walk over to it then peek out, and again nothing. I went back over to the bed and sat down on the edge, placing my hands in my lap as my head dropped. 'I thought we were going downstairs to eat... That's what he said right?' I thought to myself, looking at my hands in my lap. 'Did I somehow make him mad, and now I don't get to have breakfast?' I wondered to myself, trying to figure out what I did wrong. I don't know what I did wrong, but I must have done something. I must have somehow made him mad, and that's my punishmen
Thaddeus's POV I set everything aside after we finished eating and figured this was a good time to ask him some questions. I was hoping maybe I could finally figure out who did this to him. "Aiden, can you tell me who did this to you?" He immediately looked nervous and looked down into his lap, fiddling with his fingers. I hate that someone hurt him, and made him so afraid to talk to me. "I know you are afraid to talk to me, I know you don't know me, but I promise, I would never hurt you! You're my mate sweetheart, I would never hurt you! I care about you... I want to know what happened, who did this to you? You don't have to be afraid to talk to me, I'm not going to hurt you. You're safe here, I won't let anyone ever hurt you again!" I said, hoping to get through to him, hoping that maybe he'll start trusting me. He looked up a little, but I could still see he was afraid to look me in the eye still. That broke my heart. Because that only means one thing, it's been beaten into
Thaddeus POV I made my way to the training field and found Marcus yelling at two warriors, and correcting their stances. As Third in Command, this means Marcus is my Lead Warrior. We have over 1,500 pack members, and approximately 1,100 of those members are actually able to train and fight. That's obviously way too many people for one person to train and look after. Therefore, there are approximately 22 Team Leaders, each responsible for 50 warriors. Those 22 Team Leaders are under Marcus and report to him. Marcus is their leader, and the leader of all warriors, especially when it comes to battle. As I approached the field Marcus turned my way and instantly spotted me. A smile spreads across his face, but I can see the moment he senses my mood. His smile instantly disappears and he turns back to the other Leaders and barks off orders, before turning and approaching me. "Hey, what's going on?" Marcus asks, looking at me concerned as he sat down on the bench in front of me. I cam
Thaddeus POV Aiden was asleep when I entered the room, so I quietly went into the bathroom and took a shower. After I was done I came out to find he was still asleep. I went around the bed, to the side Aiden was laying so I could look at him. I couldn't believe how adorable he looked. He was laying on his stomach with the sheets tangled around his body again. His face was near the edge, facing me as I came closer. He looks so peaceful, so beautiful! I reached my hand up, and lightly brushed the hair away from his face, before trailing my fingers down the side of his cheek and gently cupping it. My thumb lightly stroked his cheek as his eyes fluttered open. Those beautiful blue eyes landed on mine and I swore my heart skipped a beat, maybe several! He held my gaze for a moment as I lightly stroked his cheek. I was surprised but thankful he didn't seem frightened. He actually seemed calm as he laid there looking at me, allowing me to touch his face. I felt a warmth spread through my
Aiden's POV I'm not sure what happened, but suddenly Thaddeus seemed angry. I was shocked when he actually yelled at me, I flinched back and then wrapped my arms around myself. I felt my eyes sting as tears threatened to fill them, I don't understand what I did wrong, I was so confused. I wasn't expecting to see him shift right here in the dining room. I was shocked when he suddenly leaned forward and shifted to his wolf right in front of me. I don't know what shocked me more, the fact that his wolf was using all four legs, or how massive he was. I have never seen a wolf so big before, not even my old Alpha's wolf was this big. I also couldn't believe how beautiful he was. He was so black, so shiny, and his fur looked so soft and so perfect. As he ran through the door, I thought for certain he was going to tear it apart. I didn't think he would fit, his sides scraped the door frame as he ran through it. 'They really should consider widening that door!' I thought, as I stared at th
Aiden's POV I held her for a few moments until she stopped crying. Just then an angry Xander came bursting through the front door and came to a halt on the porch. He looked at me before looking at her and his body instantly stiffened. I could see his jaw clench, and his body almost seemed to tremble as he looked at her. She looked over my shoulder at Xander, and I felt her body stiffen. She stared at him for a moment then shook her head as if she was shaking something off. I looked back at her as she pulled away further. "Who are you?... Why do I feel like I know you?" I asked while pulling my shirt off and handing it to her since she was naked. She looked at me strangely while slipping the shirt on. "You don't remember me?" she asked, and I slowly shook my head "No." I said. "It's me, Abigail… I'm your sister!" she said. Sister? I thought to myself. I was taken in by the Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack when I was 6 years old. I actually don't have any memory of my family or
Third Person's POVAfter Xander gave Abigail clothes, they headed back downstairs so she could talk to her brother. She had so many questions and became eager to see him as they made their way down the stairs.As they made their way to the bottom of the stairs, Abigail instantly spotted Aiden standing near the door, awkwardly.Aiden stood there looking around, not quite sure what to do. He had so many thoughts going through his head, one of them was Thaddeus. Why did his wolf look so sad? Seeing his wolf drop his head and then turn and walk away... for some reason, it broke his heart.He couldn't figure it out. Aiden tried to think what could have possibly happened. He wondered where the Alpha went. And when he would come back?His thoughts then shifted to the white wolf. 'I have a sister!' he thought, as he began to play the events back in his head. Remembering the terrified look in the wolf's eyes as it looked at him. Remembering how its eye color seemed to change and began to glow.
*Warning, past sexual assault mentioned* Jackson's POV It's been a month now since Aiden ran away. We've been searching for him and can't find him anywhere. My father was so furious when he got away that he killed the two who were on border patrol that night, for letting him get away. My father was already supposed to step down and let my brother become Alpha. But he's been so angry, and even colder than he was before, that he hasn't done it yet. He keeps coming up with excuses, and quite frankly, I really don't care! The bastard's not making me Alpha, so I don't give a fuck what those two do! All I know is I can't stop thinking about Aiden. He's MINE and I want him back. I didn't realize how much he meant to me until he was gone. I didn't realize how much I wanted him until he ran away. I know he's not dead, even though everyone keeps saying he is. They keep saying he would never survive that fall, especially in his condition. My father said he got him good, he couldn't believe h