Bound by Blind Fate (Sample)

4. Sophia

                        I pop my eyes open and stare at the ceiling. Focusing on the light bulb because my mind is blank. There's nothing. No thoughts of anything or anyone. Even my wolf is almost non-existent. A fly buzzes above my face and I settle for watching it. What does it feel like to float around in the air? Do flies have thoughts? Like do they understand each other the way humans do? How did it get in here anyway? I'm sure the window is closed and I used a net to cover the vents so I could keep out lizards and spiders and anything that crawls through there. Fucking insects. Tired of the buzzing sound coming from the fly, I time it. My eyes track its movements and when it's close enough, slap it. The action requires me to lift my head from the pillow and just as I go to lie back down, everything comes rushing back. I jerk upright.

"What the fuck?" How did I get home? The last thing I remember is Reagan suggesting we go home. There was a voice in my head agreeing with her. I know for a fact it wasn't mine. Whose was it? Throwing the covers off, I jump out of bed. Heading to the bedroom. On my way, I catch a glimpse of my reflection. Aside from my hair sticking out in different directions, there's nothing that would indicate I went clubbing yesterday. I always look like shit after nights like this. Not just look but also feel like shit. My body doesn't react well to alcohol. But I'm fine today. How?

My bladder is screaming so I pop into the bathroom. After I'm done, I wash my hands and face. Still puzzled about last night. Something doesn't feel right but I don't know what it is. I've only taken a step out of the bathroom when I hear voices downstairs. People rarely visit us. LC has quite the reputation and other women in the pack don't like her. Which means, by default, they don't like me either. Aside from Reagan, almost no one ever comes here.

"Hello, is this Sophia Rush's house?" It's a man's voice and they're looking for me. I don't know of any guy who will come looking for me, especially here. Before LC convinces them to stay for dinner -it's only nine in the morning- I hurry downstairs.

"Who are you?" I ask halfway down. The man looks up. I think I've seen him somewhere but I can't remember where.

"Here. Alpha sends his apologies for last night" he says holding out a small box and a bouquet of flowers.

"Alpha?" LC and I ask at the same time.

"Alpha Logan. You'll find his number on the card. He requests that you call him immediately"

Alpha Logan? As in the guy who the bartender warned us against? How the fuck did he know which pack I'm from? Also, requests that I call him immediately? That sounds a lot like a command. Request my ass. I might not recall how I got home but that bartender told us enough about that dickhead. No way am I accepting anything from him.

"Go back and tell him that I thank him for being thoughtful but I'm fine. He doesn't need to send me flowers or..."

"At least look inside the box first," LC says grabbing it. She flips it open and takes out a key "What does this open?" The guy steps aside. In the next moment, LC squeals and gasps at the same time "Oh my gosh, is that a car? Like a brand new car?"

"Yes, ma'am. Our Alpha is very generous" the guy says proudly. Taking the last steps, I snatch the box and key from LC, put it back inside, and hand it to the man. Seriously, a car?

"I don't need a car or anything from your Alpha"

"You can't turn him down"

"Says who?" I take a peek at the car. It's red and flashy. Goddess, who buys a stranger a car? We spoke for a few seconds. A minute at most. What made him think I wanted a car? Is he insane? Who let this guy in anyway? I can't believe they just let a stranger into Bittercrest because he said he had a delivery for me. What if the car was strapped with a bomb or something?