Withered Love

Pack house

The grin alone on Ferris's face made me uneasy about this whole situation, I do not trust him. I linked Claire and Kade knowing I needed to tell them what I am expecting to occur while we are here. 

"Just that expression told me he is plotting something, we need to be prepared. Claire, you are to be with us at all times, we will not risk anything happening to you." Drake spoke though the link. 

Kade nodded in agreement to Drake as the uneasy feeling I had began to grow further. I realize they want me to stay at their side and with the feeling I have, I wouldn't be anywhere else. Taking a deep breath I drew closer to my mates knowing they would protect me no matter what. As Ferris directed Drake's mother through the entrance of the large white pack house I felt myself tremble within but we needed to be here for her. 

As we stepped into the great expanse of the main area of the building we noticed seating on both sides of the entranceway. The white couches and pristine furniture which appeared as if it had never been used drew my concern to increase. 

As my eyes gazed around I didn't notice any werewolves in this main pack area which made me wonder as to why. Suddenly a male walked out from the left hallway as he stood in front of Ferris as he bore his neck to him. 

"Alpha, welcome back. All preparations have been made as you requested." He spoke. 

"Well we all have had a long drive so I am sure you could use some rest. Brent shall show you to your room while I take my mate to ours so she can rest as well." Ferris informed us.

I do not like the idea that Ferris is going to have my mother alone without supervision especially since the feelings we have been getting since we decided to come with them. Suddenly Brent spoke up.

"Please follow me and I will show you to  your room. After you rest find your way back downstairs and we shall get you all something to eat. Dinner will be at seven." We were informed. 

We walked further into the main room where we noticed an elevator off to the right, Brent pressed a button as we waited for it to arrive at our floor. I squeezed Drakes hand as my worry increased. He rubbed his thumb over the top of my hand in an attempt to sooth me but he knew this was a precarious situation. 

I could tell Drake was linking with someone so I knew he was asking his mother if she was alright. Our concern is that Ferris is using her as a pawn in an attempt to get me. I will rip him apart if he even thinks he will touch me! I growled to myself at that thought knowing he would be missing his limbs or would end up disembroiled by my claws tearing through him. 

"Mmm. I love when you are aggressive like this little mate." Kade whispered through the link. 

I grinned knowing he was warped but I have to admit it was enticing to me. Perhaps that makes me even more warped than him but what the hell , we are mates so it was meant to be. I could hear them both snicker through out link as I grinned widely. As the elevator arrived before us we all stepped onto it. 

I watched closely as Brent pressed the number four button on the front wall. At least I know what floor we will be on which made me wonder where Ferris had taken Drakes mother. 

"Brent, what floor is Ferris and my mother?" Drake asked.

"They will be on the same floor as yourselves, he had taken his mate to get some food first before he takes her to rest." Brent stated.

Well it is good she will be close but why is it that we haven't seen any others? Perhaps I am just being over dramatic in regards to this but it seems extremely odd to me. As we reached the fourth floor the double doors opened to a grand hallway with portraits hanging along the wall. I wonder who these people are, or if they were pictures of people he didn't even know as a façade. 

We walked to the left passing three doors then to the next door where Brent had opened it for us. 

"Here is your room, make yourselves at home. See you at dinner." He spoke.

We walked into the room looking around noticing there was a large king size bed with elegant black quilt on the bed, with furniture and curtains to match. It was a beautiful room I can't deny but this place just feels so off and wrong. We closed the door as we placed our bags down next to the black dresser, as we looked around once again. 

"Love why don't you check on your mom." I spoke softly.

Drake linked his mother as his face became stoic. 

"Mom, are you alright?" He asked.

"I don't know honestly, Ferris is acting a bit strangely. He got me something to eat and while I was eating he began asking many questions regarding Claire. It was making me uncomfortable to be honest." She replied.

Drake began to growl as Kade and I looked at him in surprise. 

"What's wrong love? Is she alright?" I asked

"Ferris fed her but he was asking many questions about you to where my mom didn't like it." Drake replied with a scowl on his face. 

 Our uncertainty was affirmed by him asking questions about me, what is his fascination with me I wondered. Yes, I am an Alpha Female and a Lycan. What about that is desirable to him to where he wants to start a war he will lose? That is his choice all we can do is prepare for what he may try. 

We all sat down on the edge of the bed as we began to try to formalize a plan incase Ferris is a moron and believes he can have me. With a plan made my  mates grin grew wide as they peered upon me as if I was their favorite dish. A low growl came from my mates as their hands began grasping at my clothes pulling them from my flesh. 

"Oh little mate, we are in need...of you!" Kade growled low. 

I giggled and tried to scurry back on the bed as Drake grabbed my leg tightly as a grin grew wide on his face.

"You're not going anywhere my love outside of where we want to put you!" He growled playfully.