#No_Escape (Book 1) [Editing as of 10/2024]

Chapter 4: Aspen

"People with high ego and unnecessary attitude deserves the standing ovation of the tallest middle finger."

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This kid is going to melt my heart more than she already has.

It is packing day, I finally have gotten my clothes I would need packed up. I already boxed up the important things my dad owned and placed them in my car the other day. I don't own a lot but just enough to make this house feel like a home. My dad's youngest sister will be staying in my childhood home. Only to keep it occupied and supported with a body here. I just didn't want anything bad to happen to this house because it's my childhood home. I start my car up and head towards the castle. When I arrive, Thanos and Aphrodite are already waiting outside the door for me. When I start to ascend the steps, I see a blur coming towards me. The blur collides with my body and at once I wrap my arms around this small blur before we can make contact with the concrete below. I tuck the small child into my chest as my back hits the concrete. The fall knocks out all the air in my lungs. But I don't let that effect me, I intended to keep this child safe, never let go of this little angel even if I'm in pain. I open my eyes to see a set of Aquamarine eyes staring back at me.

"Brielle! You made it!" Shiloh yells out with a big smile.

"Oh, my goodness!" Aphrodite yells.

"Are you alright?" I heard a new voice ask.

"Shiloh you can't do that. You'll hurt her." Thanos says. I can smell the ocean again and it is getting intense. As the person comes closer the ocean scent is mixed with sandalwood. Someone has grabbed Shiloh from me. Before I can get a good look at my surroundings, they take my hands and pull me off the concrete. I feel a chill go up my arm and the mixture of scents has now made it to my nose full force. I peek my eyes open to see the most gorgeous Emerald green eyes that have walked this planet.

He is part werewolf.

His werewolf is the stronger gene.

I am in utter shock; my mouth is open and closing like a goldfish, which is embarrassing.

Stupid.... Say something!

"Uhhh thanks?!" I finally say.

Seriously? That's all you can come up with?

"Oh, Aspen honey are you okay?" Aphrodite asks. I do not think he has heard me because he, himself, is still in shock, stunned or something. He shakes his head and finally has his senses back.

".... Mate." He whispers.

"Yes ma'am!" I call out at the same time he speaks. I quickly pick up Shiloh and walk back up the steps. She has little tears falling down her pretty little face.

"I'm sorry Brielle. I didn't mean to hurt you." Shiloh whispers to me. I stop walking and look at Shiloh. I hug this little girl tight to my chest.

"It is okay Shy Bug. You didn't mean to." I try to reason with her. But she is not having any of it.

"You are so darn big and strong. Do you work out?" I try to lighten her mood while I poke her little arms, making Shiloh giggle and her tears to dry up.

"No. Mommy says it's because I have super strength." Shiloh giggles out. The mysterious man goes back into a shocked state again.

"How the hell did she do that?" He asks to no one in particular.

"I told you she was good!" Aphrodite exclaims.

"Hey! I am Aspen but most people call me Asp. Shy Bug here calls me Brielle. Which is my middle name."  I say while holding my other hand out towards this mystery guy.