Claws Against Petals✓

10•|Alpha

Orchid's POV:

I still couldn't wrap my head around what just occurred a few minutes ago, waking up in Grayson's arms, his body felt so warm. It's almost overwhelming how much bigger he is than me, wait! Did he see the scar on my chest!? He probably did, fuck! The one thing I'm so insecure about, and he saw...but if I remember correctly, I also saw some scars all over his arms and along his chest as well. He had so many...

"Orchid..."

I hope he's okay, I mean...what was he doing in the woods at night?

"Orchid?"

Did he not see the wolves? Also, whatever happened to them-

"Orchid! Hey, are you listening?"

Marissa snapped her fingers in front of me, bringing me back to reality. I wrapped the blanket I had on more securely around my body, even though I was feeling slightly better. I'm still very cold, not only that...but I still feel very weak. But it is my fault since I haven't eaten anything since last night...

"Sorry, I'm still feeling a bit lightheaded-"

"Here, drink this. I put some herbs and blended them with some warm water and honey. It should help with the chills, though you have to eat something as well. You look very pale still, can I cook you something- wait, I think all we have is meat. Maybe I should run to the store real quick so I could make you a soup-"

"Oh, no it's okay! You've already done so much for me. Thank you, Ms. Cohen-"

"Please, call me Erica. Just make yourself comfortable, Marissa and I are just relieved that you woke up."

With Marissa's mom speaking to me, I took the tea she had made and began to drink it. I could see in Erica's expression, that she was very worried about me. However, after having them explain the state I was in, I would have never known it was so serious. At least I'm safe now-

Soon the uproar of someone banging on the front door made me almost spill my tea! Startled, Marissa and as well as her mother both stood up on high alert as they stared at the door so intensely. Feeling nervous, I sat down until I heard the marching footsteps of someone coming downstairs! Seeing that it was Grayson, I noticed that he wasn't walking right. He had almost a limp when he took a step, is he okay?

"Mother, is Father still not here?"

Grayson asked as he grabbed the doorknob...

"He said he's a few minutes away, though he had to do last-minute paperwork before coming home."

Erica spoke sounding uncomfortable as she blocked my view from the door.

"I see, very well then..."

He responded as I heard him suddenly open the door, but once he did. I heard a familiar voice sounding so panicked and upset! Quickly placing my cup down, I stood up while growing nervous. So much had happened that I lost track of time! I don't even know where I am exactly. There's no way I'm not in trouble...but it's not even my dad that I'm worried about, no...it's-

"What do you want?"

I heard Grayson coldly ask...

"You know why I'm here, where's Orchid?!"

Damien voiced out angrily, but just as I was about to make my way towards the door. I watched Marissa suddenly sped walk to where Grayson was as she stood next to him.

"Who the hell are you?!"

She asked with an upset speech, though that only seemed to have triggered a nerve as I heard Damien slam his hand against the door! My body instantly jolted as I gripped the blanket I held. Erica took note of my reaction as she patted my back for comfort...