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Wolf
3 years later..
Chapter 2

I wake to a horrible screeching noise in my face, I immediately open my eyes to find Tash blowing a party blower in my face "happy birthday girl" she yells cheerfully, I moan, i was having a dream about Tyler. " I have something to tell you" I sit up and frown at her "what's wrong" i ask concerned, I put my hand on hers "don't freak out okay, and remember I just found out" I nod my head and gesture to go on "okay good news first. Tyler is gonna be at your birthday!" she shouts excitedly, I stare at her and process the information, I'm going to see him tonight, a smile spreads across my face. I gasp and think about what I'm going to wear "seth wait, he's back early because he was discharged, he was injured out there" I gasp and she grabs my hand "he's okay, he was shot a few times but he's okay, he'll be here tonight Marcus told me" she smiles and cuddles me. I've dreamt of this for years, when he would finally come back to me, we've been keeping in touch through letters, though he never said much. As time went by the letters came less and less. I sent him a provocative picture and haven't heard from him in months, I figured he was busy, or avoiding me. Of course it crossed my mind he might be hurt but Marcus and Lucy didn't say anything. I deserved to know my mate was hurt, there was few nights, where I dreamt about Tyler being hurt, but they went away after a week.

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I can't believe I'm going to see Tyler soon, I stare at myself in the mirror, Tash straightened my hair and done my makeup, I'm wearing a short tight silver dress that shows some cleavage and my curves with black satan heels, I've filled out since we last saw eachother, I'm a woman now. I'm of age which means we can be together. I'm still a virgin, though I've kissed a few guys at parties and fooled around a little, it's never come close to what I felt in the cave with Tyler. I've replayed that moment in my head everyday for 3 years. Because we're destined to be together, no one will ever compare to him. I hope he feels this intensely about me

At the main house the downstairs is basically a party floor, they throw a lot of pack party's, there's a pingpong and pool table, a room with a big tv and video games, bean bags, and a living area with 2 large lounges, a fire place and a disco ball hanging from the ceiling. It's set up with fairy lights everywhere, and a table in the entry with dorky photos of me where my presents are meant to go. "Tash thank you so much for organising this, it's amazing" I grab her hand and smile at her, she pulls me into a hug "lets get a drink and have fun"

I'm drunk enough that I want to dance, Tash and Maggie are dancing with me by the fire, the music is loud, Jackson and and max are here somewhere, Marcus and Lucy stayed for while but disappeared hours ago "i gotta pee" Tash shouts before grabbing my hand and pulling me with her, we walk to the bathroom but I sense him, he's sitting on the lounge, still in his uniform, I rush in and he's standing up, I gasp and cover my mouth, his stare is so intense, he's checking me out, it's why I picked this outfit. I rush over and throw my arms around his neck, he hugs me back tight, running his hand up my neck he grabs a fistfull of my hair at the base of my head he gently pulls me back until I drop my arms from his neck "careful" he whispers horsly. He slowly drags his nose down my neck, he inhales my scent and kisses my brand, it sends shivers through me and I'm instantly aroused and breathless. He lets go of my hair and rubs the area "happy birthday princess" he strokes my face "why didn't you tell me you were hurt" I ask, my voice thick with emotion "look at me" he bangs his chest "i'm fine, here i have something for you" he grabs my hand and pulls me to sit next to him on the lounge. I open the box he hands me and it's a simple gold band with a heart twirled in the middle "i made it, it's a promise ring" he says and strokes my chin "thank you, it's beautiful did you really make it" I ask, he nods. There's a long silence "Did you, um. Get my picture" I try to sound casual but I'm terrified "i did" he stares into my eyes and I can't look away. He gently slides his finger down my neck to my collar bone and glances at my cleavage, when his eyes meet mine again I press my lips against his, he stiffens at first, I can tell he's surprised but he quickly kisses me back and grips my waist tightly. I love the way it feels when he touches me, he tries to slip his tongue in so I part my lips and let him. Feeling extra bold because I'm drunk, and not being able to control myself, I climb onto his lap and grind against him, my grip on his shoulders tighten and I tease his tongue with own. A growl rumbles up his chest and he lifts me from his lap setting me down on the lounge and standing up. I sit there confused, he runs his hand through his short hair. He looks frustrated, he hasn't changed much, he looks hardened, he has beefed up, his hair is shorter and he's no longer clean shaven. Maybe I shouldn't have thrown myself at him, I thought it's what he would want. Feeling rejected, hurt and embarrassed I run upstairs through my old room into the bathroom, too drunk to fully understand what's happening. I sit on the toilet and let the tears fall from my eyes, I shake my head, pulling at my hair from the roots, what was I thinking

There's a knock on the bathroom door then it immediately opens and Tyler walks in, I jump up and storm past him out of the room into the hallway, he loudly exhales and follows behind, before I can walk downstairs he grabs my arm and pulls me into another room, pushing me in and closing the door behind him. I face him with my arms crossed over my chest "what is this" I ask aggressively, "you're drunk, again. Sleep in here and we'll talk in the morning" he says before disappearing into his bathroom. I go to leave the room but he locked the door and obviously took the key, so instead I walk into the bathroom and start helping myself to some wipes in his cabinet and start cleaning the makeup off my face, he continues stripping off his shirt and turning on the shower, it can't keep my eyes off him no matter what, I notice marks that weren't there before, multiple bullet scars, 1 on his left shoulder in and out, 1 below his collar bone and 1 on his stomach. I go to him and gently run my fingers over them, he grabs my hand " what happened" I whisper and look up into his eyes, I notice his jaw clench and he looks down for a second before meeting my gaze again "i was set up, betrayed by someone we thought was loyal, he stole a bunch of Intel from me and thought he'd left me for dead" his voice is emotionless, he's so detached, tears well in my eyes, i rest my head against his chest and wrap my arms around him, he holds me for a moment before letting me go and sending me to bed. I close the bathroom door leaving Tyler to shower, I slip out of my dress leaving my underwear on and climbing under the covers. I can't stop this spinning sensation, i shut my eyes and it doesn't take long before I pass out


I wake up in tylers bed alone, I hear the door open and close, without opening my eyes I listen to the shuffling of feet before the bed dips with his weight. I open my eyes to see he's holding a tray with a plate of food and a hot drink "morning, how's your head" he's dressed in grey sweats and a maroon t-shirt, it doesnt look like he slept very well, i sit up and rest against the bed board "I'm a bit hungover, did you sleep okay" I reach out and touch his face "of course baby" he moves the tray on to my lap "a hot milo, butter pancakes with syrup, then here we have bacon and toast, cheese and crackers, strawberries, mango" he takes a dramatic breath at the end which makes me laugh, his eyes meet mine and he smiles "you made all this for me? It's amazing Ty, will you sit with me" he sits close and we both dig into the food, I feel much better after having some panadol and food, Tyler has been so quiet "What's bothering you Tyler. Is it.. Is it something I did" I can't look at him " you didn't do anything, it's just pack stuff" he tries to brush it off "well, I'm part of the pack I deserve to know" I square my shoulders and stare into his eyes "look Seth you don't need to worry, it's stuff with me and my dad" he picks up the tray and disappears out of the room. I find one of tylers t-shirts and slip it on then chase after him, he sets the tray on the kitchen bench and I grab his hand and pull him outside, I let go of his hand and walk towards the trees, I grab the hem of my shirt and turn back to face him "I'm going for a run, will you join me" i turn around and pull the shirt off before shifting and running into the woods. Without looking back I know he's following, I lead him through the trees straight to the cave like we did the night I first shifted. He's so quiet and closed off I just need him to talk to me, tell me how he feels. I imagine he has some kind of ptsd though I'm no doctor.


I shift when I hit the water, coming up for air and pushing my hair from my face. Tyler hasn't shifted, his wolf sits on the rocks resting his head on his paws, he looks so lost, it hurts me to see him like this. I swim over and wrap my arms around him " you can talk to me, you know that don't you" I gently tell him and stroke his head. We sit like this for hours, until my skin starts to turn prune like, I climb out and wrap a towel around myself "come on ty we should get back" I squat next to him and scratch his head. Tyler still hasn't shifted back, he trots along beside, maybe this is his way of coping. He walks me home and then disappears back into the woods