Sara POV
"Dead. He wanted me killed. Out of all the options in the world, he chose death for me," I think to myself as the massive bodies crammed in my apartment whisper to each other.
My fingers run through his blonde hair, and the pleasant tingles from our bond shoot up my arm. Even though he wanted me gone from this earth, I am still happy he is okay.
"You okay, Sara," Jannah asks as she sees me zoning out.
"Yeah, fine. When should he wake up," I ask as my fingers still, and Jannah shrugs before sitting down on the floor in front of my couch?
I nod before looking toward the three males that have fallen silent.
"The Goddess said it might take a little while for his organs to repair, but he will wake up soon," Garrett says after a moment, and again, I nod.
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Sara POV I clear my throat and stand up. His gaze is so intense. Too intense. More intense than ever before, and it is making me a little uncomfortable. "So what happens now," I ask as I smooth out my sweat pants. I avoid looking over my shoulder at him and begin to straighten up my tiny apartment. I grab my small throw blanket I usually have over my reading chair and begin to fold. "What do you mean," he asks with a hint of a smile in his voice, and I shrug to play off my nerves. "I figure you are more versed in the dating world. I know you didn't want a mate, but anyone who looks like you has had some girlfriends," I reply lightly before taking a chance and glancing at him. He smirks and shakes his head. His eyes twinkle as they stare into my soul, and I get lost for a
OCTAVIUS POV "Mother! Let me in," I yell again as my fist slams against the invisible wall keeping me from entering my mother's domain. I need to set some things right, but true to her word, I can't enter.Beerus- Maybe send her a prayer? Something she can hear.Octavius- That seems weird.Beerus- It could work. "Fine," I mumble out loud as I close my eyes. I feel stupid doing this, but Beerus is right. I have no other way of contacting my parents. They are both dead. It isn't like they have a phone I can call. "Goddess...it's me, Octavius. Your son. I need to talk to you about some things. I am here...can you please let me in? Amen," I mumble as my cheeks blaze. Beerus- That was terrible. I don't think
SARA POV "I don't know, mom. Finals are this week, and I am busy studying for those," I reply as my mother pleads with me to meet with her for dinner. I have been avoiding my parents for months now, and I really don't want to be involved in their issues. I don't know if my mom is holding firm when it comes to my father, and I don't want to ask because that will open up the entire can of worms I am trying to avoid. "Sara, I haven't seen you in months. I want to know what's going on in your life. I pay for your apartment and your school. The least you can do is have dinner with me," Mom says, and Octavius pops back into my mind. I haven't told either of my parents that I am mated to the werewolf king. I honestly don't know how they will react. My father will probably accept it because my mate is rich, but mom is another story. She d
OCTAVIUS POV "I didn't figure you would be getting ready this early," Garrett says as I throw another tie to the floor. I glance at him as he walks further into my bedroom, growling. He smirks in response, and the urge to tell him I know about his secret venison meal hits me. But I bite my tongue. Save it, Tav. "I might be an old man, but this is still unfamiliar territory. I want to look nice," I mutter, and he chuckles before sitting down on the edge of my king-size bed. "I get that. Mates have a way of making you feel young and giddy," Garrett says, and the sincerity in his voice makes me glance at him in the mirror. He smiles, and my anxiety drops a little. This is my best friend. I can open up to him. I know everything about him. He has tried to get to know me over the years.&
SARA POV "Octavius wasn't kidding when he said you have expensive taste," I say softly as I stare down at a tag with three zeros. Jannah comes to my side and looks at the ridiculously priced item with a smirk. "I have good taste," she says while offering me a shrug.I shake my head playfully. I place the hanger back on the rack and look around at the store. "Jannah, I have no idea what I am looking for here. It's like a sea of material," I say, speaking softly again. But Jannah just laughs. "We won't be shopping on this floor, Sara. I was just showing you the lower level. We have an appointment scheduled upstairs. Octavius had me call ahead. Most of these girls live off the commission I make them so I can demand anything I want," Jannah
OCTAVIUS POV "Jannah will have her sparkling by now," Garrett chirps as he pops an orange finger-shaped chip into his mouth. Kohn nods and smiles at the mention of his daughter, and I fold my arms across my chest as I watch my best friend stuff his face with junk food. "The food bill in the place is going to triple," I mumble, and everyone chuckles as Garrett glares at me. "Any place special you plan on going to? It's the first date and all," Lucifer asks as he sits down next to Kohn? He pats Garrett on the back and steals a chip as I grin. I can't believe I am taking out Sara for the first time. I thought this day would never come. I fought against it, in fact. "Yeah. I chose Povul. The Pence brothers work there as security. You two probably know their dad," I answer, and the older males nod as Garrett seems uninterested. "Good family," Kohn says, and my Uncle nods in agreement. "They put in to work outside of pack territory years back, didn't they," Lucifer asks,
SARA POV Cold air is blowing against my legs, and I don't like it. Where is my blanket? Where is Floki? He always sleeps in between my legs. I shift a little to get comfortable, and instead of my couch, I feel rocks push into my skin. As my consciousness comes to me slowly, tidbits of Jannah and different dresses flash in my mind. Suddenly I remember the green-eyed redhead standing outside the bathroom door, and I freeze. My eyes fly open, but I can't see anything because I am facing a wall. I try to keep my breathing light and my body still as I completely panic. I have no idea how she knocked me out or carried me out of the store, but she did. She slipped past Jannah, who is a full-grown werewolf, twice. This girl is dangerous. I have no idea how to defend myself, and since she managed to do all that, I bet she is a werewolf. She must have a thing for Tav! Shit. A crazy stalker has kidnapped me. "You can stop faking like you are asleep, Sara. I'm not going to hurt you,
OCTAVIUS POV Garrett- Tav, slow down. We can't keep up, and we might miss something. Beerus snarls in our head for the both of us, and I continue running at full speed.Nothing but finding Sara is going to make me slow down. My muscles are too tight, and my anger is too high. My need to kill or maim has peaked, and I am not sure I could stop myself from hurting anyone. Garrett doesn't even realize I am a danger to him. Him and every pack member following me through the dark right now. Beerus- The cat's scent is fading. This fucking rain is washing it away. Beerus shouts the words in my head, and my eyes flick upwards towards the sky. It's as if the heavens themselves are against me tonight.Octavius- It's stronger. Fresher in this area. She must be near here. I say the line in our head to reassure both of us, but it does nothing for either of us as we skid to a halt in the pouring rain. I shift back into human form and pace around for a second, observing nothing but open