Sorry for not writing sooner. I was watching Stranger Things. Hope you like the chapter! let me know what you think and what Troy can do to win Ariel over?
Troy’s pov I have been training Ariel for a week now and she has yet to say more than a few sentences to me. That doesn’t mean I am giving up, I just have to be patient. Which isn’t my strong suit. I have only told Jara about us being mates, well and Ela. Not because I’m ashamed, I just don’t want to add any pressure to Ariel’s situation. And honestly, I’m scared. If the pressure will become too much, she might reject me or leave. So I’m taking training slow. The first week I focused on building strength and stamina and this week I will be learning Ariel some moves. If she wants to learn how to defend herself, this is step one. “You’re scared to push her too far?” Orlando asked. “Yeah, I am scared. If she was beaten at the Silver Heart pack, how will she react to sparring with me or with anyone?” I replied. “Only one way to find out. Well two, you could always ask her first.” Orlando said. So, I did. This afternoon I picked Ariel up from the farm and in the car I asked. “I want
Cyrus’ pov “So you know I don’t bullshit right? It’s part of my fucking charm?” Ariel laughed softly. “Yeah, so. I just have to fucking ask. You look even more miserable today than usual? What the fuck happened?” Ariel shook her head and softly spoke, “no, I am fine.” “Remember I don’t bullshit.” I said with a wink. “You don’t have to tell me your fucking life story. Just tell me what bug crawled up your ass, because you look really fucking unhappy today.” Ariel was brushing her favorite horse and even that didn’t put a smile on her face. Ariel sighed, “how did you react when you found out what April was?” I had no fucking idea what that had to do with anything, but I didn’t mind telling her. “At first I was really cool about it. Maybe because I was in fucking shock, because as soon as I got home I started to freak the fuck out. I wasn’t sure if April was delusional or if I was going crazy. And what the fuck would it mean if she was telling me the truth? It took a few days, or
Troy’s pov “Sorry she was really fucking worked up, so I let her run with Snake, my dog.” Cyrus added that last part when I looked at him confused. “Why would someone name their dog Snake?” Orlando asked, equally confused. Cyrus continued, “I know it’s not any of my damn business. But she thinks you fucking hate her wolf form. You might be able to catch up, show her you don’t.” “Thanks Cyrus.” I said, I didn’t mind it at all if he involved himself. As long as it meant I had another shot with Ariel. I figured I’d shift too, let Orlando meet Ariel. Also I was faster and it was easier to track her in this form. I walked to the woods and stripped, dropping my clothes near a tree. Cyrus whistled from a distant. “Nice fucking ass, Troy. Go get her.” I shifted and followed my nose, tracking Ariel through the woods. “Well, you followed my nose.” Orlando pointed out. “Yeah, wise-ass. Your nose.” I replied. Ariel’s scent was growing stronger, so I knew we were close. I saw her and Snak
Troy’s pov After Talia left I went up to Ariel’s room and knocked on the door. I didn’t know which room she stayed at, so I just followed my nose and I was clear which one was hers. The hallway to her room smelled like blueberry pancakes. “Ariel, it’s Troy. I wanted to ask you something, but I don’t have your phone number and can’t mindlink you. Sorry for coming here.” Ariel opened the door partly, only sticking her head out. “What did you want to ask?” Her red hair was wet and dripping on the floor. “Sorry, were you in the shower? Sorry. I wanted to ask if you’d go on a date with me?” “A date?” Ariel asked confused. “Yeah, maybe go to the movies together or out to eat? Or something else you like to do?” Ariel blushed, “okay?” she said unsure. “Great! Tonight? I can pick you up in a few hours.” I said, not wanting to give Ariel the chance to change her mind. Also I didn’t want to wait. “What should I wear?” Ariel asked. I smiled, “anything you want. Don’t worry, you’ll be t
Ariel’s pov I got up from my chair, feeling the tears come. “No Troy, you can’t just give up your life for me.” Troy tried to grab my arm. He looked so good today. His black shirt was hugging all his muscles and he had a lot of them. His hair was really cute and his dimples, o my god. His dimples were adorable. He was so good looking, why in the hell was he interested in me?! Not just that. He was also so nice and sweet and just the best man ever. I couldn’t even imagine why someone would pair Troy and me together. Not because of our looks alone, but because of me. Of my sins. This date had been wonderful, but it was an illusion. In a few weeks I would be leaving and Troy would be heartbroken. I should just end things. But I had no idea how to reject someone and I didn’t want to. It was selfish of me and I should just do it. I walked out, hearing Troy call my name. I didn’t know where I was going, I just walked and five minutes later Troy was right behind me. He grabbed my arm and
Troy’s pov I let Ariel speak, listening to her tell the story about how her father used her. I loved my parents and I knew they loved me and would do anything for me. But not that. My parents wouldn’t kill innocent people, wouldn’t hurt people just so they had a chance to cure me. Her father had used Ariel to experiment as well, just in a different way. Her father didn’t sound like a nice guy even before he started his experiments. Locking Ariel up, never hugging her. He sounded cold. I had seen many members of our pack who had lost their mates or family members. I was a soldier, so it came with the territory. We were more likely to get killed in an attack. They were changed, but not like that. Not from being a nice person to suddenly a cold blooded killer. “Her father sounds horrible.” Orlando growled. But I didn’t have time to get angry or upset. I needed to be there for Ariel. Show her I didn’t care about this. That I didn’t blame her. I think she believed me, but the best way
Osiris’ pov After Troy told me everything, I went back to sleep. I was too tired to think, having spent the day working and being with the kids. Those first weeks were always the hardest. “And the cutest.” Santos said. “Now, who is the big softie. Asher and Kate have changed you just as much as they did me.” I joked. Santos was right, Kate was adorable. I would just watch her sleep or sometimes see her stare at something. Everything was new to her. When I woke up I felt rested, well a bit. Kate only woke up three times this time and Lily had the hardest part, breastfeeding Kate. I changed the diaper after she was done and checked on Asher. I knew it made Lily sleep better knowing he was safely in his bed. The realization of what Troy told me suddenly came to me. Ariel’s father had used his daughter as an excuse to do horrible things. But he had experimented on Ariel as well. She didn’t ask to be this. I could never hold her responsible, especially after everything she already wen
Ariel’s pov “Why are you so surprised the pack wants you to stay?” My therapist Angela asked. “I am to blame and I don’t contribute anything to the pack. I am –“ Dr. Angela stopped me, “so I normally don’t interrupt. But in this case, I have to stop you. We’re almost finished with today’s sessions and I want you to do something for me.” I had told Dr. Angela, or Angela like she wanted me to call her, everything that happened yesterday during the meeting and the day before with Troy. I had told Alpha Osiris I needed some time to think about it. Maybe talking to Angela would help. In the past I had only told her about my time with Beta Tyrion and about some of my earlier memories, so we had spent most of today’s session talking about evertyhing i had kept a secret. “Okay, what do I need to do?” I asked. “Your homework for this week will be three things. Number one, I need you to go to your room and look at yourself in the mirror. Find something you like about yourself, don’t focus