Chapter 9

The walls, ceiling and flooring are all light wood. There are cosy throw pillows everywhere. There is an enormous window on the wall with a stunning view of the water.

There is also a dining room with a table that can hold a capacity of about sixteen people. A large chandelier is in the centre of the room. Opposite the dining room is the kitchen.

The kitchen has a stone island and moderate wood cabinets with dark brown countertops. The cabin has two units of stairs, one spiral staircase off the kitchen and each other straight staircase off the dwelling room. We went up the stairs and walked into a hallway.

“This is the bathroom. It's connected to my room and yours,” William said.

“This will be my room in case you need me.,” He points to the one next to the bathroom.

“And this is your room,” He stopped at the room down the hallway. When he unlocked the door, the scent of wood and plant-filled my nose.

This room is beautiful! It has a small bed by the window side and it is filled with pillows. There is a big mattress in the centre of the room with bed posts. There is a small desk and chair.

“There is a lot related to this room so I hope you would like this room,” he says and he puts my bag on the mattress and one of the doors. I entered and walked into a beautiful room with small white tiled flooring and another large window, letting in all the natural light. This place looks too good to be real!! I can not stop smiling at everything.

“I’m happy you like it,” William said with a laugh.

“I’ve never been in a vicinity like this before, ” I mumble, still looking around the room. I lay on the small bed that's by the window side. It has an outstanding view of the woods assembling the lake.

“Well, I will let you get settled. Come down when you are through and we will make plans for today,” William said, making his way to the door and leaving. I felt a pang in my heart when he closed the door. I want him to continue staying here but he is respecting my decision.

I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath, taking in the final scent of him. I run and bounce on the bed. I love it here and I never want to leave. I opened my bag and start unpacking when I heard a knock on my door.

“Come in!” I shouted and Daniella walked in with a laugh.

“Hey hun, how’s going? I see William gave you the residence suite,” She says with a grin.

“Yeah, it is so attractive here that it's almost unreal.” Daniella laughed and nd bounced on the bed too.

“Yeah, I saw everything the first time I came here. It was soon changed and it was nothing like the place I used to visit,” She said, reminiscing about the past.

I don't know a whole lot about Daniella’s past but I think she used to be from this pack and most have grown up with William and Liam. I know the guys grew up together cause during dinners William would tell me funny memories about the trouble those two would get into. But I have now not heard anything about Daniella.

“Didn't you grow up in the Moon Lake Pack?” I asked.

Daniella shook her head. “No, the pack I grew up in does not exist anymore.”

“What happened?,” I asked as I slept beside her on the bed. We each looked up at the ceiling.

“Well, the pack I grew up in used to be small. It was excellent. I knew everyone and everyone knew me. However, there are dangers of being a small pack. We had been attacked by rogues more than once. They wanted our resources and land. We continually fought them off though until that night, we couldn't fight back anymore. My mother and father were Gammas and warriors. The Alpha of our pack had known a useful resource about the Moon Lake Pack. They fought and fought until we were finally reduced to thirteen. Our Alpha was badly wounded. Moon Lake helped us and when they successfully defeated the rogues, the two Alphas of the pack agreed to let my pack be a part of Moon Lake under one Alpha. The Alpha of our pack died the next day. We were then introduced to the Moon Lake Pack which was a wonderful alternative for all of us.”

“Who wasn’t nice?” I asked quickly.

“Just a few girls. Don’t go beating everyone over it,” Daniella giggled. I chuckled realizing it used to be a long time ago.

“How old were you then?” I asked. “I was 13 when I came here. Life has been very great since then. I completed school. I found my mate. And I’ve made a good friend too,” Daniella said, reaching out for my hand.

I smiled knowing she is speaking about me. A knock rapped on the door. William appeared.

“You didn't come down so I thought you fell asleep. But it seems to me that you were caught up in woman talk,” he says as he leaned against the door frame and folded his hands in front of him. He has a smile on his face so I know he’s not mad, on the other hand, there is a need in his voice.

“This is my fault. I started talking and you are aware of how much of a talkative I can be,” Daniella said getting up from the bed. Just then Liam comes up. “ Guys, are we just going to waste the rest of this day laying around or are we going to do something? I vote for bonfire and s’mores,” He said, looking at us.

“I’m in,” William agreed. “Me too,” Daniella joined. “Me three,” I answered with a smile and just like that Liam takes off down the steps and ran outside.

“I’m going to change and I'll come down in a minute,” I mumbled as they all left my room. I changed into a pair of denim shorts, and this lovely off-shoulder white shirt and I put on an oversized cardigan. I put on some sandals and head outside.

Liam is working at the fireplace and William is making an attempt to help.

“Where’s Daniella?” I ask “She’s inside getting the things we need,” Liam said in a bizarre accent. I chortled and walked inside to help.

I helped Daniella in getting the marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers. Then we head again outside. The guys started a fire and we all take a seat, everyone looking at the water.

The sun is beginning to set and the sky is turning crimson and orange. It’s the most beautiful sight I have ever seen. I take a seat between Daniella and William. We all start roasting our marshmallows except Liam who kept on burning his.

But I think he likes it that way. When the sun goes down, we all sat down there playing with each other and listened to the furnace coupled with the sounds of crickets. Then I hear rustling in the tree. I raised my head up in fear.

“It’s ok. It’s just the patrols. During the day, they secure and check then at night, the area but at they tighten the security in the neighbourhood,” William told me. He points out a few individuals on the patrol and I relax a bit. I was relieved when I saw Gamma Perez coming out from the woods and heading to the cabin. He stands at the front door like a guard.

I felt a little uneasy about having Gamma Perez work as a guard. “What about his family? Will, he does this all the time?” I looked up and ask William.

He laughed. “I am hoping he will get tired with time. I think he feels guilty for not being capable to shield you in the past. We all do Sandra,” He takes my hand and kissed my palm. It feels so intimate. And as soon as his lips come in contact with my hand, a warm feeling flows through me. I shut my eyes.

“Sandra, I understand I’ve never asked before but do you feel anything when I come to contact you?,” He asked.

“I do. But it’s beautiful every time,” I said. “Okay, so what did you just feel?” He asked. “Warmth. Like a calming, warm sensation travelling through my body,” I explained quietly.

William P.O.V

She can sense the mate bond! However, she nevertheless does not act as I’ve seen. Others retaliate to it.

“She’s just afraid dummy,” Mark said. “But the mate bond is specifically for Alphas. She has to be relatively challenging in opposition to it,” I tell him.

“Give mate a room to breathe. Don’t mess this up. I can feel her wolf getting stronger every day,” Mark warned. “Sandra, can I ask you something?” I asked with concern.

“Yes”

“When was the last time you shifted?” I asked as gently as I can.

“Oh, well, about two years ago. It felt like for the past two years, my wolf was slipping away from me,” She said, looking down at her arms. “What about now? Do you ride her?”

“I feel her growing stronger every day. We can talk now. I didn’t realize how much I ignored her in my head,” She said looking out at the fire.

“Does she know when she’ll be strong enough to shift again?,” I asked. “She said she still has some time before she’ll be that strong again. But she’s hopeful and so am I,” She’s looking at me smiling.

She has the most beautiful smile and blue eyes. I kiss her hand again and she closes to relish the beautiful feeling. We stayed outside until the furnace dies down then we head inside.

“I want to go up and take a hot bath in that massive bathtub,” She told me when we were back inside.

“Okay, get some rest. We’ll go out tomorrow on a boat. It'll be a busy day and lots of fun too,” I told her and gave her a hug before planting a kiss on top of her head. She disappears upstairs.

“Aww, you two are adorable,” Daniella says from the kitchen with a grin on her face.

“Daniella doesn’t start. I’m trying so hard so to take it slow. It’s such a struggle,” I said exhaustedly as I flopped down on the sofa.

“I remember when you two found each other. You couldn’t keep your hands off each other. You’d go missing for days,” I say to Daniella and Liam.

“Oh hun, I’m sorry. I guess this is difficult. You are doing great though. She’s opening up each day. I honestly think this time she's spending with us will make her comfortable,” Daniella says as she makes her way to the couch

“So you suggesting this is a good idea. You announced that I had a good idea. William, write this down. I choose to reflect on this forever. Daniella said I had come up with a great idea,” Liam teased her. I snickered as Daniella rolled her eyes.

“That’s it. I’m sleeping in another room tonight,” Daniella spat out, making her way to the stairs.

“Oh no, you don’t,” Liam protested and ran after her before carrying her up in bridal style.

“After tonight, you want to be sleeping anywhere else without me,” Liam growled and Daniella giggled as they disappeared upstairs.

Ok, good talk guys. I prefer to be annoyingly loving with my mate. I have to wait for her though. I take a seat there for a bit before going to bed myself.

Bridget‘s P.O.V

“Daniella, don’t start. I’m trying to take it slow. It's very difficult to do,” I heard William say. I know I should not be listening but I can't help it. He sounds annoyed.

“I still remember when you two met each other. You couldn’t keep your hands off each other. You’d go missing for days,” William says. He’s dissatisfied with me. I am not the type of mate he wants. I go to my room. I got into the hot tub.

“Deli, what am I doing wrong?” I asked. “Oh Sandra, you are not incorrectly. How does being with William feel to you?,” Deli asked.

“Well, it feels nice, comforting and safe.”

“And how do you feel about spending more time with him?” I laughed at her question.

“Then, in reality, go at your pace. If you like spending time with him. Then do that. He might be aggravated due to the fact he wishes to spend more time with you. He is feeling the mate bond a lot. You are not feeling it like him because I’m weak. But I will try on getting stronger.”

“Deli, I ignored you.”

“I know. But I also left you. I shouldn't have done that.”

I soak in the bathtub for a long time, thinking about everything that has happened over the previous few days. I thought of William m and how sweet he has been to me.

I eventually got out of the bathtub and got ready to sleep. I crawled into the large mattress. It is so comfy that I fell asleep immediately. I woke up to a hand over my mouth.

“Hello Smith,” he whispered into my ear. It's s Beta Gaby.

“I couldn’t sleep so I thought of paying you a visit. Now be a good kitten and be quiet.”

I perceived the odour of wine from his breath. He turned me over and lays on top of me. I tried to get out from underneath him cause his weight was practically suffocating me.

I screamed as he hit me in the face. I can see stars instantly. I feel so queasy like I’m going to pass out from the pain. “ I told you to be quiet. You better hope no one heard that” he growled.

But anyone did hear and they banged on the door. He is annoyed and hits me again. This time, I pass out.

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