To the girls who survived sexual assault, finding strength in vulnerability

Episode 3

AIDEN

In seconds, another wolf came into view, it was watching her too, the wolf seemed familiar but I was finding it difficult to recall who exactly it was.

I growled angrily, my possessive wolf taking the better part of me as I lurged forward towards the wolf. He had no right to be in my territory or even look at Ryan!

Smart enough, the wolf’s gaze turned to me and it dodged the attack and positioned itself properly.

“What the heck!” Ryan screamed and immediately reached for the cloth beside her, she pulled the long polo on and stared at us in fear.

I heard bones cracking, the brown colored wolf in front of me was already shifting to human form, I did same too.

“Damien!” I stared in shock as my half brother stood straight, fully transformed, he unhanged a towel and tied over his waist, I did so too.

“Hello, brother.“ he smiled.

“What are you doing here?” I was still angry that he watched Ryan get naked, besides, we haven’t been close brothers but we were cool.

“Don’t say you aren’t happy to see me.” he rolled his eyes.

“Sorry to break the introduction.” Ryan said walking over to us, she still had the long polo that exposed more than half of her thighs. “But what are both of you doing here?” 

“Sorry mi lady,” Damien bowed and held a hand to his chest. “I was passing and got your magnificent scent, I had to follow, it lead me to you, I am mesmerized by your beauty.“ he took her hands into his and kissed it gently.

I folded my hand to suppress the anger that filled me up, I don’t even like her so why do I feel this way.

         Ryan

‘I like him, I wish he can be our mate.’ Sky mumbled in my head and I kicked it off, I couldn’t help but smile.

“My wife.” Aiden growled but it was almost invisible, he put an arm over my shoulder and dragged me close to himself. “You’re talking to my wife.”

If I didn’t know better, I’d say Aiden was being territorial, certainly a bad look for someone that didn’t want me hours ago.

“Oh my!” Damien clasped his hand over his mouth. “I knew you had just married but I didn’t know she was was this dazzling, I’d give anything for her to be mine.” 

He smiled at me again but a look for Aiden and he cleared his throat.

“You can head back to the mansion, I’d meet you when I’m done.” Aiden said and Damien nodded before leaving .

I shuddered away from Aiden’s hold like he had a bad flu I didn’t want to contact.

“Why the hell are you out here undressing in the open where everyone can see you?” He frowned and turned to me.

“Aneesa said this was only for the alpha and I could come here since I was your wif..” I stopped myself halfway, I found it difficult to say the word, it’s been barely a day since I got married and all these already happened.

He stared at me and his eyes strolled down my thighs, I could feel his gaze on one of the traumas I tried so much to hide all my life.

“Where did you get that?” He asked, his eyes lingering on the scare.

“What do you mean?” I tried to pretend like I didn’t understand what he meant or what he was saying, but I understood everything, every part of it.

“Don’t play stupid with me Ryan, you know exactly what I mean, what caused that scar there?”

I looked down sadly, that was a part of me I didn’t want to unfold, a part I didn’t want anyone to know. 

“Please can I not say it?, I really don’t want to talk about it.”

“ I am your Alpha and I command you to speak.”

“I was sexually assaulted okay! I was assaulted by my stepfather when I was 12, he gave me the mark and put a charm on it so whenever I tell someone about it, he’d torture me with it by saying I was lying and I self harm myself.” I blurted out angrily. 

“ I hope you are happy now.” 

His angry face softened up and for the first time in history I think I saw some emotions in his eyes, I didn’t wait for him to show his sympathy or pity, I ran off, back to where Aneesa said she’d be waiting.

            ***

It was past my bed time already, I laid tucked into my bed as I stared into my phone, I needed a distraction, any at all.

Like the universe heard my plea, there was a knock and Aneesa entered the room immediately.

“How are you not asleep?” She looked at me surprisingly.

“Just have a lot on my mind.” I smiled and that was when I noticed the big bouquet of flowers in her hands and another box of chocolates.

“Please tell me that is for me.” I pleaded with my eyes and she laughed but nodded.

“I was asked to give it to you, he said you will know who it is once you open it and that he was sorry.” she handed it over to me.

Could it be Aiden? was he apologizing for forcing me to talk about my past?, maybe Aiden isn’t so bad afterall.

“Thank you” I placed it on the table and turned to her.

“one other thing, Master Aiden has summoned you to his room.” she gave me a wink and walked away.

I couldn’t help but rejoice inwardly, he not only gave me flowers and chocolate, he also invited me to his room, I guess tonight is the night.

***

I stood before the door of the room but before I could knock, the door opened.

“Come in.” he said calmly, he was shirtless and again, I couldn’t help but droll.

He followed suit and sat on the bed, he also tapped the side of the bed with his fingers in motion for me to sit beside him, I did.

“The faster you give birth to an heir for me, the faster you get to have your freedom, do u want to go on?” His voice was totally calm, like sex was a normal thing for him, I almost completely forgot that Kyle mentioned something about a baby.

I nodded to his earlier question.

“Fine, but one thing you need to know is, I don’t do soft, and once I start, I won’t stop till I’m done”