How can the whole Pack be so accepting of her already? She hasn’t been here five minutes and she already has my Pack wrapped around her fingers. I am fucking Alpha, for god’s sake. I don’t care if she is supposed to be my Luna, I will never stand beside her. She will never be my equal. Wendy pulled her arm from my tight grip before opening the door, stepping out of view of the door. I watched as they walked in before going to the kitchen.
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Aria’s POV
Getting in the shower, I washed quickly, eager to see Lily. Not having her close to me and not knowing where she is was making me anxious. When I got out of the shower, I wrapped the towel around me before sticking my head out the bathroom door. Laying on the bed were some clothes. Walking over and picking them up, I realised they were exactly my size.
Wendy left a pair of light blue jeans and a white tank top, along with a black bra and panties set and a pair of socks. Quickly putting them on, I was drying my hair with the towel when Wendy walked in carrying a tray. She placed it down next to me on the bed. Pancakes. My stomach growled hungrily at the sight of them. Embarrassed, I quickly thanked her for the clothes and breakfast before she walked out.
After breakfast, Wendy did as she promised and brought Lily to visit. The relief I felt upon seeing her is unexplainable. Never since Lily has been born have I spent a night away from her. Not seeing her was making me extremely anxious. Lily walked in, wearing her familiar butterfly pyjamas before she dropped the duffle bag and ran to hug me, just as excited as I was to see her.
“Ari!” Lily squealed excitedly. Brushing her curls out of her face, I bent down and picked her up, placing her on the bed.
“You okay now, Ari? Wendy said we can stay here now.” Lily spoke excitedly.
I motioned for Wendy to leave. Instead of leaving, she shook her head and stood next to the door. Shaking my head, annoyed, I turned back to Lily.
“That’s great, Lil, but remember we have to leave the city as soon as they let me out.” Lily looked upset, tears shining in her eyes, but she didn’t let them fall.
“Ok, but they said we would be safe here. Alpha Reid said we could stay; he even gave me my own room,” Lily replied disappointedly.
“I know, but this isn’t permanent. We have to leave, and when did you see Alpha Reid?’
“He was in the hall when I arrived, but I spoke to him last night. He said we won’t be leaving because you are his mate and his wolf marked you.”
Shaking my head, I sat back flabbergasted. That’s why he hung around the diner, and that’s why he took us in. I wasn’t even aware I could be someone’s mate. I tried to remember him marking me, but I have no memory of even seeing him since I got here.
“Hello, Ari, are you okay?” Lily sang out, waving her hands in front of my face, pulling me from my thoughts.
“Sorry, Lil, I was thinking.”
“About what?”
I shrugged my shoulders. “Nothing in particular, it doesn’t matter, Lil.”
Wendy walked over. “Only 20 minutes then we have to go, Lily.” she said.
“Go where? She can stay with me,” I replied, annoyed. It was like they were trying to keep us separated.
“Sorry Aria, but Alpha…” I didn’t let her finish, instead jumping to my feet.
“I don’t care what the Alpha said. Lily is my sister and my responsibility. He has no right keeping her from me when I am the one who raised her.” I didn’t realise I was yelling until I had to take a breath. Wendy’s shocked expression showed she wasn’t expecting my outburst. But I didn’t care, who does he think he is? Marking me, then ordering me around. I never asked for this, I just wanted to get as far away from the city as possible with Lily.
Wendy motioned for Lily to take her hand. Lily hesitated, confused on what to do, before walking to me taking my hand. But Wendy clearly refused to go against her god damn Alpha and went to grab Lily’s hand, only fuelling my anger. Without even thinking, I growled at her and took a step forward, putting myself between them. Wendy took a startled step back. I could hear her heart rate spike, then that was all I could focus on. My hands became clammy, and I could feel my hunger for her blood starting to overtake my senses.
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