In the heart of darkness

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  I ask Arden, taking the stuff from Carter's hands and I continue to set the table, Ella takes some stuff and starts to help
 
  "I would have killed them but I do understand why they wanted the truth but what they did not only endangered you 3 but the world too"
 
  Ailm snorts rolling her eyes
 
  "Damn right"
 
  I ignore her and look to Arden
 
  "They did, all they had to do was ask but it still feels wrong to kill them. They are worthy of their powers for a reason. Maybe the alpha, he seemed to want to hurt us anyway but the rest, I'm not sure? Are we even sure they were all involved?"
 
  Ailm glares at me, Arden notices and clears his throat
 
  "Your right, I don't think they were all involved and those who are not should go free"
 
  "Are you serious? They kidnapped them, they set him free on the damn world! He could have killed us all—-"
 
  I growl slamming the plate on the table, it shatters in my hands as my aura pushes out and incloses Ailm
  In it. My family freeze as the room slowly starts to stink of fear. My powers, my wolf and me were all pissed off.
 
  "How fucking dare you talk about him like that! Free in the world? The world is free because of him you cheeky bitch! What about last month when he had the vision that your pack would get attacked and you would lose 5 men if HE didn't warn you? He did the same last year and has done it for all of you since before I even remember and in every instance he has asked for nothing in return! even if you are foolish enough to not kneel to him he still helps you all in any way he possibly can and instead you sit here in our house on our land and you insult him? And as for what happens to those involved have you taken into consideration that primordials are a dying breed? One that should be preserved and brought into our world but obviously you can't see past your own damn opinions and quite frankly stupidity and see the truth in the matter. And at one point I would have happily shared that information with you but now I see it as clear as night and day, this is obviously above your paygrade so next time keep your damn opinions to yourself if they are not helpful and show the people who have done more for you and your pack then mostly anyone else the respect that they deserve. Now i've lost my appetite so I'll be going."
 
  I drop the plate and turn to leave but look to mum
 
  "I'm sorry about your plate I will replace it and make up for the mess with a meal when there are less ungrateful people in my presence"
 
  Me-mum
  "I'm really sorry, can I still have dinner"
 
  Mom slams her hand over her face to stop the laugh and instead she walks to my side smiling, she pulls me in for a side hug and walks me out of the house
 
  "Of Course you can still have dinner and well bloody said. Deacon deserved what he got anyway"
 
  I smile at my mum as she hands me a joint and lights her finger, I take a pull and sit beside her annoyed that family can be so damn awful. Ella walks out coming to my other side
 
  "Why don't we have dinner at your house? It will give you the chance to meet Aaron?"
 
  I grin, my mood instantly starting to lift
 
  "That would be amazing but can someone bring it down I don't want to walk back in there"
 
  Mum chuckle
 
  "Yeah I don't think I'd like that either to be honest but never worry Ashley is preparing plates for you and Carter"
 
  "Is there desert?"
 
  Mum all out laughs
 
  "Yes there is desert? I swear you're a pig! We have chocolate brownies and homemade ice cream"
 
  I moan at the thought
 
  "Ohh yum can you save me some extra"
 
  "You are a pig but yes grandpa James made you an entire tray, made a tray for Ashley too"
 
  "Yummm I'm so excited"
 
  "I can't believe you said this was above her paygrade"
 
  I slam my hand against my face as my cheeks flare in embarrassment. I don't like to be rude and I was and I was already feeling so guilty about it.
 
  "Me either, I just get so mad. Carter is so good to everyone and they treat him like he is a bomb that's ready to go off. If it was the other way around I would have done the same, I would have probably been worse."
 
  "You would have definitely been worse, Carter has the ability to talk himself out of falling over the edge, you on the other hand would happily jump it, if it meant saving the people you love so yes you would have been worse"
 
  Mum tells me, kissing my head and standing up
 
  "Do not walk home alone I'm surprised you're even allowed out here alone, I need to finish up and I'll see you tomorrow"
 
  As mum walks in, Carter storms out, his face was made of stone as he comes to my side carrying a tray of food.
 
  "I'll be down with Aaron soon?"
 
  Ella asks me, I chew my lip shaking my head as I look to Carter
 
  "Maybe eat here and come down after dinner for a movie. I think we need to have a chat"
 
  She nods and so does Carter looking straight past me. I lead the way as Carter walks behind me in silence making me nervous that I may be in trouble for what I said. I did feel guilty about some of it but not about all of it. I know I had valid points and in a way I was right. She couldn't see past her own fears to think of the good that could come from having more people like me in the world.
 
  Yet she would subject innocent people to death for no good reason. They might have been a small pack but I suspect after meeting the alpha that it is a very one way street, that what he says goes and the others be damned if he's caught. But If she can't see past that and do what's right maybe it is above her head. We are not dealing with a pack, we are dealing with all packs and that's what pisses me off.
 
  "You 're not wrong, she's childish and she can't see past her fear, she's not very kind and I'm not even a little mad at you, they on the other hand can go without my help in the future. I'll be surprised if dad doesn't put half of them out for upsetting you. Drake, Arden  and James were ready to go to battle for you too as well as luke. They are too childish to have any input"
 
  He was furious, it radiated from him as we enter the house. I take the ice cream and bring it to the kitchen as Carter brings the tray to the table and I grab cutlery and drinks then I join him at our table in our home and suddenly I couldn't take the grin off my face.
 
  "You know what screw them, we are having our first meal in our house and we won't let them ruin it"
 
  He takes the seat beside me and pulls out a large plate stacked high with steak, fries, crispy onions and coleslaw with pops special gravy, my mouth waters as my stomach growls excitedly and I grin
 
  "You're right, I just hate hearing people's thoughts. I was so shocked that you stood up to her and then her and everyone's minds just started to go crazy. It's clear that they still fear me though"
 
  I growl, the thought leaves a nasty taste in my mouth
 
  "Well they should fear us both then, now come on let's eat before it goes cold"
 
  After that we try to lighten the mood, we talk of where to go and what to do on our honeymoon, I always thought I wanted to backpack but I think I'd rather go in style. After dinner Ella and Aaron arrived with Luke, we sat on our deck catching up and having coffee.
 
  "Dad has put a sex ban on us until our wedding day"
 
  "I'm not surprised they have all gotten so old fashioned. What will you do about being alpha?"
 
  I ask her, it was clear Arden wanted her to keep the title, we all did really. Not because we didn't like Aaron but because she has trained for it her whole life and it was her birthrights
 
  "He will become my beta when he is trained up, it means we will be together all the time plus I will have someone I trust to help me. I don't want to give up on being alpha, it means to much to me and I love it. It's the best job ever"
 
  I smile at her, it's a good choice and what Carter has always told her to do.
 
  "That seems good. Have you set a date?"
 
  I ask looking to Aaron who still looks nervous, Ella shrugs
 
  "I haven't actually been asked yet"
 
  She says smirking at me, his eyes widen and he sits forward
 
  "Damn I'm really bad at this stuff, you can set the date and I will ask when I find the right ring"
 
  He kisses her cheek and she smiles moving into his touch. He grins grabbing her waist and pulling her onto his knee as Luke groans rolling his eyes
 
  "Your all so loved up its depressing"
 
  He huffs making Carter smirk
 
  "Well if you would stop playing the village slut it wouldn't be so bad"
 
  Luke rolls his eyes looking out at the view
 
  "That's all very well but I have nothing else to do or keep me busy. I don't know if I should go to college or not"
 
  Carter shrugs
 
  "Help me with the day to day in the pack, you will get payed well plus you can live in the apartment until you get sorted. That's if you choose not to go to college"
 
  He pouts
 
  "I'd rather live here"
 
  Carter sighs
 
  "You can but you can't bring girls back, not ever. I need to know this house is safe and I can only trust those that I trust. If you promise not to take anyone back I'm ok with you living here"
 
  He grins sitting up straighter
 
  "Really? Are you sure because if you are I would love that. I have never been alone before and I don't like the thought of it"
 
  "Of Course it's ok, just listen to Carter and don't bring home girls and you will be welcome"
 
  He sits back on his chair, his face lights up with happiness
 
  "Thank you, I'm so excited"
 
  "Who wants to watch a movie?"
 
  I ask them so that's what we do. As I wake up the next morning I yawn, stretch and pull myself out of bed, I go to the balcony and light up a smoke as I watch the sun rise.
 
  "I can smell smoke, are you up?"
 
  Mum asks through mindlink
 
  "I am, what's up?"
 
  "Everyone is gone except for mum, dad, drake and lilly so please come for breakfast?"
 
  "Ofcourse I will, I'm not allowed to leave the room until Carter wakes up"
 
  "Yeah me too."
 
  "Carly? Carly, where are you?"
 
  Carter screeches from our room, I turn as he jumps from bed, sweat running down his head as he panics looking around the place. I jump up
 
  "I'm here, I'm right here"
 
  I tell him as his eyes land on me. He takes a sigh of relief as I go to him. He catches my waist and he pulls me into his chest and he starts to sob, shocking me a little.
 
  "Ssssh it's ok I'm right here,"
 
  I whisper, he heaves forward crying
 
  "I'm not going anywhere"
 
  I tell him, He pulls me into bed and he holds me as he calms himself down, I run my hand down his cheek as I look at him, tears stained his cheeks, my heart constricts in my chest. Terror flits through the bond bringing a tear to my eye. He was so afraid. My Carter, king of the Lycan was terrified of little old me.
 
  "I'm not going anywhere and I won't leave this room without you ever. I promise you"
 
  I meant it too, I kiss him gently as he slowly starts to relax, his breathing levels out and his heart rate slows down considerably.
 
  "I'm sorry, I just panicked"
 
  He whispers kissing me again all over my face. I push him Back against the bed and I climb on him straddling him.
 
  "It's ok, I'm right here"
 
  I whisper kissing down his neck
 
  "I'm not going anywhere"
 
  I gently bite down on his throat and pull on the skin, sucking it, his chest rumbles as I pull back.
 
  "It's you and me against the world"
 
  I push myself down his body a little, kissing the skin softly and nipping him here and there. I run my tongue over his nipple, his hips buck making me gasp as his cock rubs against my clit, the thin material of my panties were soaked through.
 
  "You smell so good"
 
  His hands run down my sides to my hips, his fingers leaving a gentle trail behind them as he grabs the material of my panties and he rips them from my body. The material stings as it's pulled apart burning the skin slightly and building a fire between my legs as the pain merges with his touch, producing pleasure strong enough to make my eyes roll.
 
  Suddenly he throws me onto my back, grabbing my legs and pushing them up against my chest as he growls, it's low and preditoral making Cleo drool, fanning herself as my legs are pushed up against my body until it's almost painful.
 
  I groan as his face sits a mere mil away from my own, not touching, just staying in place, the current between us reaches out and connects us. I could feel him without even his touch.
 
  "So beautiful"