Heres the next chapter guys. Its abit on the short side but I've been loaded with homework and couldn't really give this chapter my all... I'll try my best with the others though. Promise
Austin POV
I've never cared that much about anybody. Except of course my family and close friends. It isn't that I am cruel or mean. Far from it. I just choose to worry about my own problems, which involve just two things.
Myself.
And my pack.
Anything or anyone else, I honestly don't give a rats ass about it.
Not to say that if I see someone or something in trouble I will turn away, no. No I wouldn't do that. I would help, and then move on. No pleasantries needed. Just to put it simply, if I have to spend unnecessary time with you, or you aren't part of my pack, I will not like it and I will most likely take my anger out on you...
So why is it that as I stare at this girl, who right now looks so vulnerable and scared, I feel a strong urge to wrap her in my embrace and comfort her? I feel like whispering soothing words in her ear. I feel a need to keep her safe.
Her pink lips are still wedged between her teeth. The sight makes me go crazy. She then glances towards me, making my heart beat a million miles a minute. I just about die at the sight of her gorgeous brown eyes. Her brunette locks are in a tangled mess, but they still manage to frame her face perfectly.
Her eyes snap back to my father when he addresses her.
"How are you doing, Ally?"
My eyes go slightly wide when I realise the things that I just noticed. I quickly shake my head, as if trying to clear away the thoughts that just raced through my mind regarding the scared brunette across from me.
How could I think that way of a stranger?
And not just any stranger. A human who trespassed into our lands.
A human who should be punished.
With this in mind, I harden my features and wipe the dazed look from my face. She glances at me, but immediately turns away after seeing the cold look I am currently sporting. I internally smirk, knowing that I somewhat intimidated her.
"I'm doing okay, thank you," She softly replies to my fathers question. At the tone of innocence in her voice, my father softly smiles at her. "Thats good. Now would you like to tell me how you got here?"
She shoots nervous glances to Mark and Anthony, who have not moved from their positions beside her. They both smile and offer her encouraging nods of the head. She takes a deep breath and begins, choosing to only look at my father, making me smirk internally again.
"I honestly have no idea. All I know is that I was trying to get away from a few cops when I got lost in the nature trail. After around twenty minutes I heard a couple noises. Sort of like growling," At this, Mark nervously coughs, while Anthony shoots him a warning glare.
She goes on to say, "I turned around and noticed two pairs of eyes. Thats when I fainted and once I woke up, I was here."
Everything is quiet for a moment before my father speaks. "Tell me, Ally. If you had found your way back home, would you have told anyone about what you saw?"
She looks down as if being embarrassed. "Well I'm not exactly a people person. I wouldn't really have anyone to tell,"
How is it that someone as beautiful as her wouldn't be a people person?
I bite back a groan of frustration for letting my thoughts of this girl run wild again.
My father doesn't let up with the question that he asked. "Well suppose you do talk to someone, which will obviously have to happen sooner or later, would you share your experience?"
She lightly nods before answering, "Yes, I suppose I would."
Hearing this, my father nods while Mark purses his lips and Anthony rubs the back of his neck. Her answer seemingly sealed her fate. I know my father will have her remain here. Though with her truthfulness and full blown innocent look, I roll my eyes, knowing that he will not have her killed. Rather he will keep her here, finding some way for her to be of help around our territory.
She notices our physical movements and nervously asks, "Will I be allowed to return home?"
Her small voice laced with fear and nervousness almost makes me feel sorry for her.
Almost.
My father sympathetically smiles at her before answering.
"No, dear. I'm sorry but you will not be returning home."
Her eyes widen while her mouth opens and closes, trying to say something but her shock prevents her from doing so. Anthony lays his hand atop her shoulder and soothingly rubs it while I hear Mark whisper, "It's okay. You're going to be okay."
It's obvious that my cousins have already grown a soft spot for the girl. She is finally able to choke out one word. "Why?"
My father turns to me, "Son, do you know why I won't allow it?"
He always does this. Tests me to see if I understand his ways of ruling. Apparently it shows him if I will make a good Alpha or not when the time comes to take his place. I always pass these so called tests, and I don't hesitate to answer his question.
"Yes, I do know," He nods for me to go on and gestures for me to explain to the brunette.
I turn to her with my face void of any emotion. Letting her know that I mean business. She slightly winces at my glare but does not look away.
"By you telling a person or multiple people of what you saw, will most definitely cause confusion and curiousness among your kind,"
"My kind?" She questions, resulting in me slightly curling up my lip and baring my teeth at her for being interrupted. She quickly gets the hint and mutters a quiet, "Sorry."
I go on to say, "With something like two pairs of glowing eyes going unexplained, there is bound to be a number of people who will no doubt venture into that abandoned nature trail, pass the boundary and discover our lands. Unfortunately, we really can't have that. So you will have to remain here." I turn to my father and he nods proudly at me.
"Exactly." He says to the girl. She blurts out, "If you want me to stay quiet, I will! I won't tell a soul! Please just let me go back!" My father lightly smiles at her before saying, "My dear, I can see that you are a good person and would not hurt others intentionally. However, while you may not mean to say anything, it could mistakenly slip out. And I for one, cannot take that risk." Her shoulders slump as she gives up her pleading, her eyes wet with unshed tears. Not wanting to see her anymore, I am about to walk out of the room before I do something stupid.
Like go comfort her.
I'm abruptly stopped though, by my father placing his hand on my shoulder. I give him a questioning glance.
"I need you to escort Ally to a guest bedroom. Find the best one. Once we are able to build a brand new room for her, a guest bedroom will have to suffice," he explains.
"Why can't Mark or Anthony do it?" I stubbornly ask. "I need to talk with them, thats why. Now get moving," He tells me with finality coating his voice. I roll my eyes and look to the girl who has undeniably been making my heart do friggin aerobics, gesturing for her to follow me.
Ally POV
After saying a quick goodbye to the brothers, I follow Austin out. Is he always this way? Or did I do something to anger him. The first thing I noticed about him when he looked up at me was his hair. Platinum blonde locks that looked so soft and unruly, giving me the impression that he had a habit of running his hands through his hair. The next thing I noticed were his eyes. They were a light hazel brown and looked so kind and warm. I turned away for a few minutes while I spoke to his father. Once I turned back, his eyes were cold and emotionless, immediately making me look away once again.
We were now outside, the morning sun slowly peeking out from the fluffy clouds, making me realise that it is probably around 05:30-06:00
The snow beneath my feet makes me a little unsteady. I look ahead of me where Austin is gracefully making his way through the icy white blanket. I don't pay attention to where I am stepping and trip over a stray branch concealed in the snow. I quickly pick myself up and see Austin shaking his head with an annoyed but amused look on his face. Trying to defend myself I mutter, "I'm not used to the snow... And I'm tired," As if to prove my point further, I take a step forward and trip on a patch of ice.
Stupid
However, Austin quickly lunges forward and grips my upper arms in his warm hands. I instantly feel the heat creep up my neck, making me turn my gaze to the ground.
"We're gonna be here all day if you have to walk through this in your damn drowsy state," he mutters.
If I thought I blushed at him holding my arms, what happens next makes me as red as a tomato.
He snakes an arm below my knees and swoops me up, effectively holding me bridal style.
"Austin!" I screech while flinging my arms around his neck, getting a better hold. "Just shut up and wait. We'll be at the rooms in a few minutes," He says through his teeth, not looking at me. I decide to stay quiet, for fear of him getting annoyed with me and dropping me. I notice from the corner of my eye that his jaw is clenched. I begin to feel my eyes droop, the events of today finally catching up to me. Before I know it, my head lolls to the side onto Austin's firm chest, his steady heartbeat lulling me to sleep...
And thats it. Hope it wasn't too bad and you awesome people actually enjoyed it :P
Even though I'm not all that proud with this chap, I'd still love to hear from you guys so tell me what you think.
Oh! And a little fun fact for you guys. You know Mark and Anthony?
Mark is actually Rocky MARK Lynch and Anthony is... You guessed it! Riker ANTHONY Lynch :D
So its still them, they are just going by their second names
