~AIDEN’S WOLF~
"Aiden! Shift! You’re too dangerous to be here like this!" I looked over my shoulder to see Kieran closing Tia's bedroom door, locking us both inside. Shift. Who the fuck does he think he is? Brother, yes. Beta, also yes. Alpha... No. Turning my Body so I was now facing him front on, I growled, giving him a warning sign. I wasn’t willing to cooperate. Not today. Recognising my irritation, he raised his hands and dipped his head.
I stared at him for a few more seconds before looking around the room.
~MILLIE~I had been at work for over an hour already, and whilst I welcomed the distraction, I was really struggling to keep myself together. I dished out fake chuckles followed by fake smiles strewn across my face to divert any attention and to avoid those awkward ‘are you ok?’ or ‘do you want to talk about it?’ questions. I was almost certain that April knew I wasn't okay, she was a witch after all, but she didn't attempt to interrogate me or even initiate a conversation about my party. I suppose being a healer witch was a good thing… sixth sense on emotions and all.&
~MILLIE~My little chat with Kieran was like a slap to the face with a wet fish. Realisation stung. “Why didn’t I just give Aiden a chance to explain himself?” I sighed as the spring in my step turned to regret. Guilt caused an incessant throb in my heart and butterflies danced around my stomach. Not only did I refuse to entertain a conversation, but I also said I may reject him. My body ached at recalling the spiteful words I spat and Aiden’s reaction to them. I know it sounded crazy, but I was sure I felt his disappointment. I sure as hell felt mine. Another surge of remorse washed over me like an icy wave on a shallow beach. Dan caused this. He was the reason why I was scared. He was the reason why those bad memorie
~MILLIE~Tia’s unfriendly eyes refused to leave mine. Her green orbs looked cold and sinister, almost as though she was dead behind them, yet somehow with a glint of immorality. Dominance and intimidation oozed from her slim physique as she stood in a power pose, both hands perched on her hips. She was pretty. Really pretty, even with her scolding expression and paled skin against her jet-black hair which was pulled into a high bun. And, just for a second, I doubted myself. Why wouldn’t Aiden have slept with her? I mean, she was beautiful, and I was a plain Jane.“Nice to meet
~TIA~I stared at Kieran, observing him, anticipating more words to leave his filthy mouth, however, unconsciousness took hold and his eyes rolling back into his head. “Fuck!” I hissed as I looked away, yet Kieran’s final conscious words ate at me like a worm in a compost heap. Jarrad wouldn’t have told Aiden. Surely not. I’m his sister, his only remaining flesh and blood. I tried to convince my thoughts that my brother couldn’t have betrayed me, but all reassurance came to the same uncertainty … How would Aiden have known my plans? The names of a select few tiptoed into my mind, casting a shadow of doubt over those I trusted. Elder Richards, the dark witch, Jarrad. No… no this can’t be
~MILLIE~His fist connected with the delicate skin on my cheek, stinging it in an instant. I shrieked and curled up into a tight foetal position, hiding my face from further impact. My eyes flushed with water, not from tears packed with misery, but from the throbbing pain radiating across the left side of my face. Yes, it hurt like a bitch, but what alarmed me the most was the surprise of his punch. He hardly ever hit me in the face.It would attract too much attention to you’,was his excuse, almost like he was doing me a favour. Instead, he would purple my torso and limbs in various shapes and sizes.
~MILLIE~The door scuffed against the floor as it closed, and just like that, she was gone. No, she can’t have just gone. “Come back! Come back you bitch!” I yelled against my restricted body, but the door remained shut. Where was she going? Who did she need to see? Panic began to race through my body as question upon question entered my mind. Everyone I cared for was now in danger and I needed to do something… Anything. Feeling empowered to save my loved ones, I pushed myself up. I felt strong. I felt galvanised.I felt Dan slam my body back down against the tabletop.
~AIDEN~“For fucks sake,” I growled, looking down at my unresponsive phone. It must have turned off by accident when I nearly killed Jarrad. I found my gaze subconsciously lifting to see the side of his face and my blood instantly ran hot with anger. His heart rate increased, he knew I was boring a hole into his head and he sensed my rising fury, but he continued to focus on the blackened road around us. ‘Stop it Aiden,’ I thought to myself with a grunt as I forcefully pushed the power button on my phone, waiting for it to spring to life.“N-nearly there.” Jar
~MILLIE~My eyes scanned over the lifeless body slumped on the floor, and even though her head was twisted in the wrong direction, there was a part of me that wanted confirmation that she was gone. “Shit,” I breathed, “I-is she dead?” I asked, my orbs still affixed. He hummed, validating my suspicions. I sighed, slightly relieved that I didn’t need to use the rifle that rested in my hands. My gaze lifted, passing the corpse to her executioner’s bare feet and shins.“Well, as far as introductions go, this is a first.” He said, a hint of humour in his tone.“Huh,” I mumbled, not really hearing what he said.“Errm, maybe this would be an easier encounter if you weren’t still pointing the gun in my direction? After all, I did just save your life,” He chuckled.“Oh, yeah, shit