Chapter 10
Skylar has finally managed to calm Cheyenne down.She was sitting against the wall, puffy, red eyed and chapped lipped while Skylar was soothing her a bit more.“Tell me what happened. Can you do that?” Skylar asked as calmly as he could as he fought down his wolf.He rubbed her hand a little more, trying to comfort her, not wanting to get to close and sending her into another panic attack.Cheyenne looked so fearful and paranoid but never pulled her hand away from his.She was quiet, didn’t say anything and looked like she was in a state of shock.Skylar knew she probably wouldn’t talk anytime soon and came to terms with it. All he could do was get her home safely.Skylar slowly made his move towards her to help her stand. Cheyenne flinched but didn’t protest, following Skylar’s lead out to his car.He buckled her in and realized she had things with her.“I’ll go get your jacket and stuff.” Skylar said, turning away to go back inside.Cheyenne gripped his shirt, pulling him back.Skylar looked at her, confused.“Please don’t leave me alone.” She said, in a scratching soft voice.She was dehydrated and Skylar was sure her throat probably hurt.“Okay, okay. I’ll take you home.”Cheyenne shook her head, tears starting to stream again.Bending down to her level, Skylar wipes her tears from her eyes and cupped her cheeks so she was looking at him.“It’s okay, princess. It’s okay. Where can I take you.” Skylar asked, softly.Sniffling, Cheyenne pointed to him, and then rested her hand on his chest where his heart is.“Just don’t leave me alone.”Skylar’s eyebrows furrowed and nodded.“Okay. I’ll take you back to the pack house, yeah?”Cheyenne nodded.Skylar closed her door and went around to his side and got in.She said nothing more but those five words all the way back to the pack house.Skylar pulled into the drive way and turned the car off, glancing at Cheyenne. She only stared forward, eyes glossy and puffy with tears and a distant look.Getting out of the car, Skylar made his way to her side and opened her door, unbuckling her seatbelt.“Come on, Princess.” Skylar whispered, reaching for her.Cheyenne surprised him by leaning into his hold as he pulled her out of the car, bridal style.Cheyenne held on to him as if her life depended on it.Skylar walked into the pack home and avoided everyone at all cost, knowing that she didn’t want anyone asking questions and all.Skylar made it to his room and shut the door behind him. He stood there for a moment with Cheyenne in his arms and really felt her.The warmth radiating off of her, the way she clung to him, the way their bodies just fit together.But for sure he couldn’t miss how she trembled against him.“Let’s get you a shower, okay?”Cheyenne tightened her grip on Skylar, not wanting him to put her down.“Cheyenne, you’re covered in blood.”She said nothing as he made his way to the bathroom with her still in his arms.“Okay, I’ll start a bath and I will step out so you can wash yourself, okay?”It was still silent, guessing she was still in a state of shock, Skylar just started the bath.He sat on the toilet and held Cheyenne in his lap while he tested the water for temperature.“Hot.” Cheyenne’s voice came, almost inaudible.“You don’t want to burn yourself.”Cheyenne said nothing and just kept her face hidden from any view.Cheyenne was too deep in thought. She was trying to think how she’d flee this time and where. How’d she get the money to leave again.She would have to start over but she didn’t want to. She thought about leaving and felt empty without Skylar. She needed him. She couldn’t just pack up and leave. But if she didn’t, she’d become nothing but a broken victim again.She wanted Skylar. She wanted to let him in. She wanted all that he could give. She wanted to give to him. She wanted him.“Alright, that’s as warm as I’m willing to make it. Can you manage a bath on your own?”Cheyenne knew she needed a bath but she didn’t want Skylar to leave.“I’m going to let you go now, okay? I’ll be right outside the door.”Cheyenne felt him moving away from her but she gripped him tighter, body trembling.If he left, she’d panic all over again. She didn’t want him to go.She shook her head.“Princess...” Skylar’s voice was soft.“Don’t leave...” She quivered.Skylar was a bit taken aback, he knew that she was a bit damaged and for damn sure she didn’t want him to see her unclothed.“Okay, okay. I’ll be right over there, in the corner, facing the wall, yes?”Cheyenne was quiet for a second before agreeing.“Okay, I’m going to let you go now.”Cheyenne nodded and let him go, getting off him.Skylar stood, slightly startling Cheyenne and moved to the corner in the bathroom.He heard the rustling of her dropping her scrubs to the floor and the slip dip sound of water as she got in the bathtub.The sound of dripping and sloshing rang through the bathroom as the silence grew.The sound of sloshing water and drops on the tile let him know that she was out of the bath.Grabbing the towel, he stayed facing the wall and handed it to Cheyenne who gently took it with a quiet thanks.“Am I good to turn around, yet?”He felt Cheyenne under him as she turned him around, wrapping her arms around him and laying her head against his chest.Skylar held her wet, towel wrapped body against his as if protecting her from the very air that surrounded them.“I won’t ask anymore questions tonight, Princess. But it’s my job to protect you. I need to know what I’m protecting you from.”Cheyenne nodded.“Tomorrow.”“Okay. Let’s get you to bed.”Picking her up gently, Skylar carried her to his bed, covering her up and kissed her forehead.“Sweet dreams.”After thinking a lot about it, she was tired of running from Oliver. She was sick of having to cower away from him, a man. He’s only a man.A man who had nothing against a werewolf.Chapter 11Skylar was sitting in the beanbag chair across the room from Cheyenne. He knew that she’d probably freak out if she woke up with him next to her.He was falling asleep but didn’t want to miss any cries for help in the middle of the night.He knew Cheyenne was damaged, he just didn’t know how deep the scars ran. She’s been broken and this Oliver guy definitely was the one that did it.That was a fact.One thing for sure is if Skylar hadn’t made a promise to Cheyenne, he’d be hunting the bastard down.Cheyenne’s eyes fluttered open as the sun rays bled through the ash gray curtains. She sat up in the queen size bed, noticing she was the only one in it.Looking
Chapter 12Cheyenne was staring at the knife on the table and looked up at Skylar.“A knife? I can’t kill him.”Skylar shook his head.“Not kill, no. Wound him enough for you to get away.”“To get away?”“I’m not going to be with you all the time, unfortunately. That is most likely when he’ll strike you. I want you to carry this knife with you, everywhere you go, even after we handle this guy.”Picking up the knife, Cheyenne nodded. It was a little heavy in her hand.“Why do you have a knife? Just on you?”Skylar tilted his head.“I always have a weapon, Princess. Werewolf world is different from the human world.”“Then I can’t take your knife. What if you’re hurt because you gave it to me?”“Princess, I am a trained wa
Chapter 13Skylar has called everyone down to the living room to explain to them what his mate has gone through and just how they were going to help her.“Any questions so far?” Cheyenne asked, a bit nervous.The pack all stared at her, some angry at the thought of anyone hurting one of their pack mates and others more sympathetic.“So you were partying and he kidnapped you.” Aaron grit.“With a taser.” Chaskai growled.Cheyenne nodded, scooting closer to Skylar who was standing next to her in front of everyone.“He’s held her captive for years. She’s been hiding from him for about a year.” Skylar said.“He’s foundme.”A collective group of gasps and growls filled the air.“His scent was on her at work and he had been at her apartment. He’s
Chapter 14“I didn’t know they’d question you too, Skylar.”“I didn’t either. But they just wanted to know why I took you home without calling the police or something.”“What’d you say?”“I just played the dumb protective boyfriend.”“They fell for that?”Skylar nodded as he continued to drive the windy roads back to the pack house.“Did you tell them? About Oliver?” Skylar asked.“Vaguely. They wouldn’t be able to find him, anyway. That guy is a ghost.” Cheyenne frowned.“What do you mean?”“He just kind of pops
Chapter 15Cheyenne rinsed her plate and put it in the dishwasher.When she turned on her heels, she was met face to face with Havana and Nadia, nearly jumping a few feet back.“Goodness! You scared the crap out of me! What are you doing?”“Nadia was just filling me in about you and Sky. So you guys are really hitting it off?” Havana beamed.“Oh, I guess so.”“When will you have babies?” Havana asked.Nadia laughed while Cheyenne stood there, completely shocked.“It’s okay, Cheyenne, honey. For werewolves, honestly you guys would have already been trying to have babies. It’s a little more fast pace than humans.” Nadia explained.“Oh, of course. You aren’t wolf born. I keep forgetting. I’ve just grown so accustom to seeing you. I thought you were already—““It’s g
Chapter 16Everything was a blur. Everything happened so fast.Cheyenne was nearly dizzied by the out come of their first kiss together.The minute they’d connected it was as if everything she’d been trying to push down and hide was completely ripped out of her grasp, out of her control.She’d given in.Skylar had kissed her like no tomorrow and she’d finally done the same.Their tender moment had turned heated within a minute.Skylar had picked Cheyenne up with both her legs around him and nearly threw her on the bed.The way he’d touched her so gently but purposefully. Cheyenne could’ve sworn she felt tingles running through her body.Skylar had given her the chance to tell him to slow d
Chapter 17“They went to do what?” Chaskai grit.“It’s way to dangerous out there!” Nadia alerted.“I didn’t know what was going on. I just thought Aaron was held up.” Cheyenne said.“He was probably shot. The hunters are all over our territory if he was.” Chaskai growled.“Hunters?” Cheyenne didn’t believe it.“Yes hun, hunters.”“You mean there are outsiders that know about you? That want you dead?”Nadia nodded.“If Aaron was shot, we’ll need to get the bullets out. Damn it.” Chaskai growled.“He’ll die...”Nadia whispered.
Chapter 18“Did I say something wrong?” Aaron croaked, confused.“I’m gonna take him upstairs...”Havana said, dragging Aaron away.Cheyenne didn’t let it go that easy.“What was he talking about?” Cheyenne asked, crossing her arms, facing Skylar and Chaskai.“Cheyenne, don’t get mad at Skylar.” Nadia said from behind her.“Nadia, let him handle it.” Chaskai said softly.Cheyenne raised an eyebrow at Skylar waiting for him to say something.Skylar held his hand out to her.“Come. We need to talk.” Skylar said, gently.Cheyenne frowned and walked past him, ignoring his hand and making her way upstairs.That hurt Skylar and he looked to Chaskai.“Just be honest. It’s all you can do.”Nodding, Skylar made his way upstairs and to his room wh