I wasn’t expecting that. An alpha asking like that… I wasn’t used to it. I watched Conner and Logan walk out of the room as I slowly nodded my head to Sion. “Okay, but leave that little bag… it has all of my… stuff in it.”
Sion knelt in front of me and placed his hands on my thighs. He stared up at me for a moment before he leaned forward resting his head on my lap. “I am so happy you are here, Clover. Tell me what you need. Tell me what you want. I’ll give you everything. I just want you to be happy. I want to be your happiness…” I felt his fingers grip into my sides as he continued to keep his head on my lap. “I know I keep telling you this, but I want you to trust me.” He lifted his head up and smiled looking into my eyes. “You’ll see… I’ll be your everything. I’ll prove it to you every day.”
What could I say to that? I didn’t know what to say. Instead, he lifted up, kissed my forehead, and began unpacking my stuff. He started to talk about various things. He talked about his life and about his parents. I found out that both of his parents died a few years ago. I guess it was quite tragic and several other pack members were also lost. They were ambushed and killed by demons. I could see it was still painful for him to talk about. He finished putting the last of my stuff away and then stretched with a tired smile.
“The rooms are soundproof… I was thinking about leaving your door open a c***k just in case you need me. I’ll leave mine open too.” I watched as he nervously rubbed the back of his neck looking up at the ceiling. “I’d feel better. It’s for me, not you.”
“If it would make you feel better…” I watched him smile and look at me with a small nod.
“I’m guessing you are pretty tired…” He was right I was ready to go to sleep. Mentally I had drained myself and now going to sleep suddenly sounded amazing. “Do you want me to stay with you?” I arched my brow and he quickly stuttered out. “I-I-I mean until you fall asleep. It’s a new place and-“
“I think I’ll manage.” I smiled as I bit my bottom lip. He was too cute. I didn’t trust myself alone with him. It was best if he left. He nodded his head maybe a tad disappointed and walked over to the bed. He reached his hand out and brushed his thumb over my cheek.
“Thank you for giving me a chance Clover. If you need anything… anything… I’ll hear you.” I watched as his eyes stayed fixated on mine. I could tell he wanted more. I listened to him as he sucked in a deep breath and nodded his head. “Goodnight, Clover.”
“Goodnight Sion,” I mumbled as I watched him step out of my room almost shutting my door. He left it open just a c***k. I eased myself to my feet and walked over to get changed. My ankle wasn’t bothering me as much, thankfully. I threw on a tank top and shorts, heading straight back to bed. I crawled up to the pillows and laid my head down.
Stay away from our alpha!
A dark brown wolf lunged at me sinking his canines into my shoulder. Wolves were all over me and I couldn’t fight back. The blood was pouring onto the ground, and I was helpless. I was going to die. Claws ripped through my flesh and all I could see were canines about to engulf my head.
I sat up in a panic. Sweat beads glistened over my forehead as tears streamed down my face. This had been my first nightmare since the attack. I felt my heart thundering against my chest as I tried to control my rapid breathing.
“Clover?” I glanced up in the dark room to see a silhouette standing in the doorway. The light behind him made him look like a dark shadow. I felt confused and it startled me. I raised my hand up to my chest as I tried to calm myself down.
“Clover…” Sion’s soothing tone cooed to me as he reached the bed. He was shirtless wearing nothing but his joggers. If I wasn’t in such a state this would be a lot of temptation to overcome. “What is wrong?” His gentle voice continued to coo to me. He sat next to me and wrapped his arms around me. A strong warm cocoon was now holding me close and keeping me safe. I turned my head into him and leaned my face against his chest. He quietly held me letting me compose myself. I tried to wipe the thoughts from my mind and push away the panic feeling. It took a few moments, but I was finally able to get my breathing under control.
I was upset with myself. I know I can’t control my subconscious state but come on self. Suck it up.
“I’m sorry… I must have woken you.” I mumbled out in a whisper.
“Don’t. There is nothing to be sorry for.” His hot breath tickled my hair as I took in a steadying breath. I straightened myself up and forced a smile.
“I’m okay. You can go back to bed.” It was dark but I could feel his disapproving gaze on me.
“Do you want to talk about it?”
I swallowed and looked down at my hands. “Talk about the reason I lost my wolf…” I sighed and let out an airy chuckle. “Not really.”
“Did it hurt you that bad to be rejected by him?”
I scoffed and laughed. “You really think that’s why I lost my wolf? Hardly. I’m not that pathetic looking, am I?” I’m sure I sounded snarky as hell, but I didn’t need that being thought. I needed them to really understand me losing my wolf had nothing to do with Denny.
“Tell me what happened… please.” I felt his hand caress my skin as he ran it up and down in a soothing motion. This was not something I wanted to talk about but at the same time couldn’t be avoided.
I was glad it was dark and I didn’t have my supernatural eyesight because I didn’t want to see his eyes. Not as I told my story. I carefully explained everything that happened. From the rejection first thing that morning to the attack later that night. I told him how my wolf made sure she healed me before she vanished.
“What happened to the wolves who attacked you?” Sion’s voice was low and deadly. I felt a chill race up my spine. It was as if I could sense the dangerous vibe he was emitting.
“I refused to give any names. They were planning to question Taylor for information and… well you know how that turned out.”
“Why?! Why not tell them?” His voice was a bit higher now and he seemed agitated.
“Why tell them? It could have been any of the wolves in the pack. They were the ones who acted but it could have been any of them…”
“Doesn’t matter Clover. They were the ones who acted out. They should be put to death. They attacked an officer under their alpha. There is no recovering from that. Doesn’t matter who thinks it… what matters is who actually had the audacity to act on it…” I heard a low growl come out of his throat. “I’m going to go back there and-“
“Sion, don’t.” I looked at his dark silhouette trying to make out his face. “I want to move on… promise me you will let it go. This is what I want.”
I could hear his ragged breaths as I reached out for his hand. He was trembling with anger. “Sion…” I breathed out. He was fighting with himself. He was so affected by what I had told him that his wolf was raging against him.
“I can’t believe… how could they… how could they try to kill you?! I have been trying so hard to stay in control but this…”
“Sion, you said you would do anything for me, right? I want you to calm down and let this go. If you want me to be happy this is what I need.”
His hand gripped my hand and pulled me into him. His arm wrapped around me, and his head lowered into the crook of my neck. He took in slow deep breaths as he took in my scent. I was pressed up against him, my hand sprawled over his chest. I felt as the rapid falling and rising began to slow down.
“For you… only for you… I will do this.” His nose nuzzled into my neck as his lips whispered against my skin. His body relaxed against mine and he was finally calm again. “If anyone ever tries to hurt you again though…”
“Then hopefully my wolf will be back so I can protect myself.” I felt his chest rumbling under my fingers as he tenderly kissed my neck.
“Holding your own against six wolves is most impressive. I have quite the mate.” Sion lifted up and leaned his forehead onto mine. “But even if you can protect yourself that doesn’t mean you have to, right? Most alphas can protect themselves, but they have a pack willing to fight to protect them. You might not need it, but I am here to protect you.” His hand moved up and down my back as his nose brushed over mine. “I’m so sorry that happened to you. That was something terribly traumatic. It’s no wonder your wolf is taking a hiatus.”
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