CHAPTER 11

I love you forever, sweetheart.

After a while, Ares said, "I'll drop you off at home. I nodded as I was about to finish my shift. My possessions were also packed.

He grabbed my hand instead of letting me cross when I said, "Let's go.". I looked down at our entwined hands and stopped.

While beaming, I flushed slightly.

Watch Ares as he smiled and regarded our hands with a downward gaze.

He then pulled and squeezed my hand.

We then proceeded to his sophisticated and expensive-looking car because I don't know much about cars and it appears to be a BMW. He opened the door for me, and I muttered my gratitude. He drove to my house while still sitting in his car.

A brief conversation took place, but for the most part, there was a very calm silence. The time we had with him was up when we arrived at the street where home is. When I noticed his car, I became concerned. I told him to stop when we were a few houses away because if he discovered that I was with Ares, the punishment would be severe, and I most likely wouldn't be able to see him again.

Alana was delivered to her home by Ares, who said, "I can.

".

It's okay, Ares; I understand. I said to him, trying not to sound frantic, "I'll just walk; it's not far.

But why?

questioned Ares.

I was thinking about how I could convince him.

My father wouldn't like to see me with any boys, I said in a low voice.

Nothing will occur in the future.

"I'll just drop you there," he insisted.

Would you, Ares?

Let me go, I begged. His eyes were fixed on my face, and they were filled with so many doubts and questions. But I can see that I won.

"Good, thanks.

He made circles with his thumb on my hand and said, "Okay, but if anything happens, give me a call and I'll be there in five, okay?".

I reciprocated with a nod.

Finally, I said, "Bye, Ares.

".

"Bye, Alana," he said.

".

I turned to face him as I prepared to exit the vehicle when he called. I gasped when I realised his face was only a few inches away from mine. He drew nearer, pecked my lips, and urged me to take care as I nodded and stumbled back to my house.

".

A voice said snidely, "Where the hell were you bitch?" as I shut the door behind me. I looked up and saw my "father".

Right away, fear appeared on my face.

I said, stumbling, "I was at work.

".

The work shift was supposed to end thirty minutes ago. He shouted, "Stop lying, where the hell were you.

"Today's workload grew.

".

I responded hesitantly, and as a result, I received a punch to the stomach. Then came some blows to the face, more to the stomach, and finally a slap across the jaw.

If you were late the following time, the punishment would be more severe. cook me dinner as well.

He spat before leaving.

I just cried like I always do, cooked dinner, and went to bed.

and hopefully welcomed some dreams.

Even though I didn't want to, Alana begged me to leave her before she got home, and I did so because of her terrified eyes and pleading face. Today was undoubtedly a great day because I got to officially introduce Alana as my girlfriend, which provided the answers to the queries of why she was afraid and from whom specifically. Moreover, the best kiss I received today was like winning the lottery. How long I made her wait for a kiss before finally feeling and loving her soft lips on mine. And I finally got it.

That was a powerful kiss, Bryce said. ". I acquiesced.

She now belongs to us alone.

".

She is also ours, down to her lovely ass and her body, lips, and face.

Hissing, Bryce.

And think what else we can do to her to make her scream our name," he said while wiggling his eyebrows, which undoubtedly made him look very amusing and odd.

".

We do indeed own everything. But you horny wolf, stop thinking about mating her, I warned.

Oh, Ares, be quiet. As he cut the connection, he uttered, "If you don't want to, at least let me.

".

As I continued with the unfinished business, I gave him a dismissive headshake.

I was able to see my lovely mate again when night fell a short while later. When Bryce rediscovered our mate, he screamed with joy.

We quickly ran to her home after that. I shifted back, climbed the tree, and entered the room where she was sitting without any windows. She was there, soundly falling asleep on her little bed. I walked up to her and bent down to kiss her cheek; as I did so, I noticed that it was rough and much warmer. I noticed a significant bruise as soon as I tucked her hair behind her ear.

My eyes widen with rage and horror.

Somebody had touched my girl.

I growled loudly.

The same thing was then visible on the opposite cheek. I noticed a bruise when I lifted her T-shirt, and when I looked down, I saw that she was curled into a ball. That was all she cried about, and Bryce shifted and growled as I could tell by the salty look on her cheeks.

Ares, what happened, why are you so angry and in a blood lust?, Nick asked Ared via the mind link.

Alana was assaulted and cried herself to sleep, Bryce growled.

".

Oh my God, Bryce and Ares, please calm down. Nick warned that if you keep up your agitation, Alana will start to stir. We will take care of it first. I tried to breathe in deeply, and when I did, I inhaled the scent of my friend, which helped me regain control over Bryce and clear my head. I shifted back after that.

But that son of a bitch will be made to pay. I'm certain. Indignantly, I gave him a mental slap in the face.

"Of course. I concur, Ares, as will the rest of our pack. He growled, trying to contain his rage as his wolf and Luna were being beaten.

I mind linked him without even waiting for a reply and said, "I'll come home and discuss it," before focusing entirely on the most beautiful girl lying there.

"I'm so sorry, baby.

I didn't come to protect you.

Please pardon me.

I'm once more sorry. But My Queen, if that jerk dares to even touch you in the slightest, I swear I won't let him live. Since you won't even talk to me now that you got beat up, I wish you had told me if I was a bad friend. I'll make you that promise if you think that I'll improve and turn out to be a better partner for you.

My lips gently caressed her cheek.

I promise to be honest with you.

My sweetheart, good night. Before

transforming into my wolf and heading back to the packhouse, I gave her a tender forehead kiss and said, "I love you.".