Octavia

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b e g | chapter 06

It's already nearing 5 o'clock in the morning and Atticus is still pacing back and forth in his office, getting slightly aggravated. He never once left this sanctuary of his ever since Onyx and the 'gang' left last night.

His dinner, that was brought to him by one of the omegas living in the pack house, was now could due to the fact that it was left untouched for hours. His wide mahogany desk was covered with files and paper works. Pens and other office supplies were scattered above the disorganized files. The flame in fireplace, that was lit up since late afternoon yesterday, was starting to burn out.

He kept pacing around for about half an hour before finally sitting down on one of the couches in front of the fireplace. He watched the smoke emitting from the remains of the burnt wood as it danced slowly towards the atmosphere before disappearing into thin air.

He got lost in his own thoughts, unknowingly. Realizing only when it was interrupted by a knock on the door. He heard the door open before looking up to see his Beta with an exhausted look.

Suddenly, there was a spark in his eyes and Onyx noticed it. The weary man nodded and Atticus immediately stood up and went for the door while Nick followed silently behind, slightly dragging his fatigued body.

As they made it to the main entrance, Atticus' men parted a way for their Alpha to reach the black car where Octavia's sleeping figure lay in the backseat. He watched her form through the open car door, his eyes lingering on her face that appears to be so innocent and pure. When in reality, she's a wolf in sheep's clothing. A bit literally, perhaps.

"She's been out since we left her territory." Onyx spoke up from behind him. He looked at Atticus briefly before fixing his gaze on the beauty in front of them.

Atticus nodded. "Tell Rose to fix the spare bedroom next to mine, then all of you can call it a day. You did well, thank you."

Onyx was surprised at his best friend's last remark. He shook his head a bit and gave Atticus a silent nod before telling the men to take a rest and entering back inside the pack house. Atticus scanned Octavia's body for any injuries that she may have. Seeing none, he made a move to pick her up from the seat.

But before he could even touch her, Atticus felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned to see Ludovic with a serious expression on his face. "Whatever you might find out, it happened because we had no other choice."

"What are you talking about, Vic?" He was utterly confused by the sudden statement of his Gamma.

Vic shook his head before giving his Alpha a toothy grin. "I want to say good luck for when she wakes up. You know, we had a rough time tryna' capture her. She's one helluva handful. Keep your temper and violence at bay, Alpha. I heard Octavia's deadly when her own temper rises."

Atticus growled at him for his blunt disrespect. "You'll be calling her Luna. Understood?"

His Gamma lightly chuckled, raising his hands up in mock surrender. "Fine, fine. But only if she's unconscious or not present. I don't want to get knocked out by her." He laughed once more before retreating inside the pack house to probably rest.

Atticus made a guttural sound as he continued his interrupted action. He placed one arm on her upper back, and another behind her knee. He carried her lean body with ease, closing the car door when he withdrew Octavia from the vehicle before walking towards the pack house.

His wolf was getting riled up by the smell of Onyx's scent all over her, causing a low growl to emit from his throat.

Calm down, he thought to himself. It's probably because of Nick having to fight a one-on-one with her. Or when he knocked her out, obviously he has to carry her to the car.