Speaking with a stutter(ON HOLD)

☁~Settling in~☁

Jay's POV

We enter the kitchen and all gather around the big table. This house was big compared to Luca's house. After sitting down Luca's mom says a little prayer to the moon goddess. Someone I've never heard of before. Once she's done we all start dishing out food. Luca fills my plate with some garlic mashed potatoes, corn and a half a mushroom steak before dishing out his own food. I quietly say thanks before eating slowly. I was grateful that he didnt give me too much food. Since I haven't been eating much due to my abusive uncle, I struggle to eat as much as I used too, though I know Luca will make sure I eat regularly. As I eat quietly I listen to the banter around the table, Luca and his friends all laughing while Luca's mom smiles. A quarter of the way into the meal I spot Luca's Dad join us for dinner. He smiles at his wife before filling his plate with food and digging in. "I take it you dealt with him." He said to Luca between bites.

"Yes father. He's been dealt with. We were left with no choice. You were able to find her uncle I take it." I listen in as I hear them speak about my uncle.

"Yes. He has been captured. I'll leave it up to you and Jay to decide what to do with him. I trust that you and your mate will make the right decision. Don't want him causing our pack any more trouble." Luca nods and returns to his food. while I finish mine I think about what his dad called me. Mate? Thats something I've only seen used in books. I think about asking Luca about it later provided I don't forget about it.

With dinner now over I stand up with Lucas mom. "Here let me help with that." I say softly. "No its okay dear, I got it. Why don't you go relax. I hear you've had a very long day and you look tired." I smile at her and slowly make my way out of the kitchen. Only stopping just outside the entry when I hear Luca speak to his mom.

"I hope its okay that she stays with us. I don't think she has any other family who will take her in and I really worry about her." Luca tells her, not knowing that I've been listening. "Yes her situation is complicated. Its ultimately up to her but she's always welcome here Luca. You know that." His mom replies. Next I hear hunter speak. "Thank you. After everything today, all I want is for my mate to feel safe. I don't want her to live anywhere but here. After her Asshole of an uncle its better for her to be here where I can protect her." He let's out a sigh. "I know Luca. But in the end you know you can't force her." His dad chimes in.

I hear footsteps come towards me and I turn away from the wall so he won't know I was listening. "You ready to head to my place Princess." Luca says with a tired smile before grabbing my hand. I nod and let out a small whine for Luca to pick me up. He smiles even more before picking me up and setting me on his hip. I cling to him and let out a yawn before resting my head on his shoulder. "Dada? Can I take a bath pwease. N have baba wif milk after." I whisper in his ear. "Of course princess. Anything for my baby." I blush as he walks towards his place with me in his arms. Once at his place we head to the bathroom and he starts to fill the tub. After its full he turns off the water just before the doorbell rings. I let out a whimper as Luca leaves to answer the door. He then comes back with what looks to be a female doctor. "Jay this is Beth. She's here to give you a quick checkup just to make sure everythings okay." I whimper a little more and try not to cry. "Oh princess. Its okay. Did you want to hug Kitty while she does your checkup?" I nod and he leaves to grab her, giving her to me right away. "I'll just be outside the door okay Jay. Say my name if you need me." I nod again and turn to face Beth.

"Hi Jay. I'm Beth, the pack doctor here to just give you a quick checkup, okay? Just need to make sure your not hurt anywhere. So can you please undress for me and I'll make this quick okay." I nod at her and hold kitty as I take my shirt and bra off along with my dirty jeans. She examines my back and let's out a small gasp before writing some things down in her notebook. She then takes a look at my chest and arms before writing more down. Just when I thought she was done I see her come in close to my left shoulder and touch a small bump that I didnt know was there before. "Your back is red and cut as well as some brushing on your chest and a little on your ribs. Nothing seems to be broken but I did notice an ejection sight. Was your uncle injecting you with anything" I hug Kitty close and shake my head no. "Not that I know of." I reply. "Okay well I'm done here. I'll let you enjoy your bubble bath Lil one while I go talk to your Daddy." I blush a little and nod before setting Kitty down on the floor, facing me.

Luca POV

I hear Beth exit the bathroom and turn to me."she's got some open wounds on her back but nothing major, also some brusing on her ribcage and chest area. I'll leave you with some cream for her back and bandages. The brusing should go away in a week or so as long as she's carful." I nod and take the stuff from her. "Also I noticed an injection sight. I think her uncle was injecting her with something but I don't know what. I did ask her about it but she didn't seem to know anything about it. Monitor her for me and let me know if anything unusual happens." I nod and dismiss Bella before heading back into the bathroom.

Upon sight of Jays scars I feel Hunter surface. He let's out a low growl while looking at Jay. She lets out a small whimper which causes him to retreat back allowing me control again. "I'm sorry Baby girl. Hunter just feels your pain baby. He worries about you so much and will do anything to protect you." I then kneel down next to the bath and grab the cloth to wash Jay gently. Once she's clean I allow her to relax in the water for a bit before helping her out in her hooded towel. "Does my baby want to be comfortable?" I ask in a soft voice. She nods and clings to me as a grab some training pants from her and her fairy snap onesie. She doesn't question when I help her into her new training pants, something she's never tried before and her onesie. With both on she gives me a weak smile before hugging her stuffy close. I strip into my boxers and toss on a pair of sweats before climbing into bed with her. "I love you baby girl." I tell her as I notice her drift off to sleep.