Reene couldn't explain the shock at what exactly was going on at the moment.Jaxon was holding her? And when she was wrapped in nothing but a towel?Really?Her heart rate increased as she was left far too aware of the towel, that her other hand tightened around it like it might slip off any second from now.“Uhm… What are you doing?” She had to ask, the shock not hidden from her tone.“Stay here.” He dropped her hand, then left for his room, while she stood in her state of confusion.‘Stay here'? Normally, she'd not have given heed to that. At least not while in the towel.But curiosity made her stay, because she wondered what could make Jaxon tell her to do so.When she was in a towel?Soon, he was back, an ointment in hand.She stared with a scrunched forehead. “Huh…”“How did you get that injury?” He asked, gesturing to the mark on her hand.The one gotten from that biker's strong grip.It had increased during the last few days and given that part of her skin a new color.She'd a
“I can't believe you dragged me out of the mansion.” Inder groaned, brows drawn in annoyance. “This had better be worth it.”“I need information on someone.” Owen replied in his usual, professional tone.Inder muttered under his breath but didn’t argue. It was his job to always be available, so complaining was just wasted energy.With a sigh, he retrieved his laptop from the bag always over his shoulder and dropped it on the restaurant table. “What's the name?”“Nika,” Owen said, trying not to sound embarrassed. He was pretending this was work-related, but the truth was… he hadn’t been able to get her out of his head. “Nika Thornhart.”Inder’s fingers started typing. “You know, I could be sleeping right now.”Owen ignored him. It was already eleven a.m., anyone should be awake by now. Still, he let the teenager grumble all he wanted.“Can I at least have a beer? Something to get me active and alive?” Inder decided to test his luck.They never gave him alcohol. Always acting like he w
Reene woke up from a nice, nightmareless sleep.With a stretch and a yawn, her eyes decided to open.And Jaxon wasn't beside her, which was probably good, because she couldn't hold back cringing from the she of last night.She'd literally burst into tears in front of Jaxon and Zayne.If it were to be anyone else. Literally anyone, that might be okay , but geez, it just had to be them both.She shook her head, then got out of bed, not bothering to put on any slippers before leaving the room, her arm aching from where the biker had gripped her.It might be swollen.Reene ignored that as she headed to the parlor, expecting to see Jaxon, but instead was greeted by two plates of spaghetti and chopped meat.Her stomach jumped excitedly at the sight of food. It also reminded her that all she'd eaten the previous day was nothing but Anna's cookies.Woah.That explained her hunger.She stared, mouth watering, at the food.Was it smart to just eat in someone else's house when you weren't told
The entire drive back to his cottage, Reene was silent, while Jaxon was a little concerned.Of course it was normal to not want to talk after being attacked, but hers was different.It didn't seem from the attack, but something else.Something triggered from Zayne's beating the biker.Once he parked the car, they both got down.Reene was still in shock at how visually similar Zayne punching the guy was to her dad being beaten.So weird.In fact, everything that'd been happening in her life was weird.The normal life she used to have was gone, and now nothing but weirdness.Jaxon went to unlock the cottage door, entering it without being a gentleman by allowing her in first.Even in her distress, she couldn't help an eye roll before heading in, closing the door behind her.“Go take a shower.” He simply said, then started towards his room. “You can use one of my shirts.”“Uhh… thanks, I guess.”That made him pause to turn to her. “Why are you guessing?”She shrugged. “One never knows if
Reene knew if she didn't step forward then there might be some trouble.So, with still trembling body, she wiggled herself free from Jaxon, brows pulled to a frown.“Will you both stop! I'm not a possession you can just claim, you know.”Zayne turned to her, but Jaxon kept his gaze locked on him.“I just got attacked, and you think it's smart to start an unnecessary fight on who should take me back like I'm some toy.” Her eyes were beginning to fill with tears.Reene knew she'd be very much embarrassed later on, but at the moment, she just didn't care.She'd almost been killed after all.“Both of you can fuck off.” With a sniff, she started towards anywhere, her body shocked at what just happened.What if no one had come to her rescue? What would be her story?As Reene walked, she secretly hoped either of them would follow.Because at least then, she won't be alone… Like her parents had.Zayne was about to follow when Jaxon moved in front of him, his expression unreadable, but cold.“
Zayne stood beside Dominic at the corner, both with hands behind them as they gazed ahead.“You found your mate.” Dominic's tone had its usual edge of coldness.One Zayne had gotten used to. “Yes. And how are things with Yita? Your mate?”He didn't answer, just went to the point. “You’re the alpha. I can’t believe you’d bring in a human mate.”His shoulders lifted in a shrug. “It’s the wolf.”“Then reject her. No pack member will be glad to see the one man they look up to coming with a human to decision-makings and all. You’re supposed to bring a Luna that’d strengthen the pack, not someone who’s never even shifted.”Zayne turned to his cousin with a frown. “I’m not rejecting her. Everyone knows what rejection can do, and right now, the last thing I want is that. She’s going to be the Luna, no matter what, so I’ll advise you to drop the topic.”Dominic stared ahead, face blank, before offering a half-nod. “Do what you want. But don’t say I didn’t warn you.”Then he turned and walked a