ESCAPING THE DARK ALPHA

Change Of Heart

Aurora's pov

I let out a small yelp as he roughly gripped my jaw forcing me to look at him.
I swallowed hard, my heart was racing.
Why couldn't I just keep my mouth shut and do as I'm told. Now I'm going to face his wrath for acting all brave and bold.

Roman chuckled glaring at me, his grip on my jaw tightened making me whimper.

"Listen to me little mate and listen very carefully, you and I are bound together for eternity and there's absolutely nothing you can do about it and if you try to pull a stunt like that again by threatening to end your life, I swear I will punish you in ways you can't even imagine!"

I swallowed, staring at him with wide eyes knowing he actually meant every word.

Do you understand? He yelled making me jump.

" Yes I understand" I mumbled. He nodded letting go of my jaw.
I hissed as I touched my jaw, it was painful.

I let out a sigh as I watched him go stand by the window, his breathing labored, both his hands were balled into fists.

I don't get why is he so furious that I risked my life by jumping off the cliff. Atleast by me gone he would be free of this bond and he wouldn't have to be ashamed of having a weak and pathetic mate like me.

"You don't get it do you Aurora?" He
Suddenly spoke with his back still facing me.
Don't get what? I wanted to ask but I decided to keep my mouth shut. I didn't want to talk or say anything that would anger him any further.

He turned around facing me with his arms crossed.
" You don't know?" He asked with a raised brow.
I shook my head staring at him puzzled. No, I don't know what you're talking about.

He sighed pinching the bridge of his nose. "If you happen to die, your death would weaken my wolf and eventually we'll die of a broken heart" he explained.

A stabbing pain pierced my heart hearing him say that.
I wanted to run up to him and comfort him, assure him I wouldn't let anything happen to me or to him but I fought the urge to do so.

Roman's forehead creased as he approached me.

Why is he staring at me? I wondered.

"Your eyes" He muttered as if he read my mind.

What about my eyes? I asked.

"They're gold" He replied staring at me puzzled.

I shoved the blanket off me and woke up from the bed rushing towards the bathroom.

Roman was right. My eyes they're completely gold.
What the hell! I mumbled staring into the mirror.

Suddenly I'm on my knees, clutching my head, it felt as if it were going to explode, like something was desperately banging on the inside of my skull, trying to push it's way out.

The last thing I saw was Roman rushing towards me with worry etched on his face.

***

I frowned and squinted my eyes as another headache began to form.
My eyelids felt heavy and my face hot,
I feel exhausted, all I want is rest.

I took a deep breath and let my eyes wander ever so slowly, my gaze fell on a tall figure with broad shoulders, I recognized Roman's intimidating demeanor, he was facing the window with his arms folded. He seemed to be in deep thought that he hadn't realized I was awake.

My mind went back to the day we met, the day I run from my previous pack.
I had thought I was finally going to be free after I escaped from Michael's clutches not realizing fate had other plans for me.

I didn't think that I'd meet my mate and the best part is he's my father's rival.
But now I guess there's nothing I could do to change it, he's my mate and nothing can be done about it other than to accept him.

A slight knock on the door made him turn around. Before he could answer the door his gaze landed on me.

He came towards me ignoring whoever it was at the door.
"How are you feeling?" He asked, his voice soft.

I wanted to scoff but held back.
Anger and resentment filled me up like venom. Suddenly he's all concerned about my well-being.
When he was the reason I jumped off that cliff.

I'm fine. I replied, staring down at my hands.

And the pain? Has it subsided? He asked.
I nodded. A little. What happened to me?
Before he could answer me the knocking got a little incessant.
He clenched his jaw. "Come in" he gritted out.

Hailey entered the room with a tray of food in her hands. She gave me a small smile before placing the tray onto the table and quickly leaving the room.
Once she had left Roman plopped down on the bed beside me and continued talking.

"Your wolf, she's trying to come out but it seems you won't let her"

I have a wolf? I asked, my voice sounding surprised.

"Yes, you do. The doctor thinks the fall may have triggered your wolf"

I frowned. I don't understand.... I always thought I would never be able to shift.

All this while your wolf was there but
She was dormant because of the abuse you endured. He explained with clenched teeth.

So what do I do now? I implored.

He woke up reaching for the tray of food and placed it on my lap.
"Firstly you need to eat in order to gain back your strength and Secondly you need plenty of rest until I figure a way to help you"

Did I just hear right? Or am I imagining this? The big bad alpha wants to help me.
How great of him wanting to help me. Is he doing this because he actually cares or..... I sigh mentally.

My head is throbbing from thinking as to why he has a sudden change of heart towards me.

I sighed pushing the tray aside. I'm not hungry. I mumbled.

He crouched to my level and gently tilted my chin, his ice blue orb boring deep down into my soul.

"You will do as I say little mate, you will eat and when I return I expect this tray to be empty. Understood?"

I nodded staring at the tray of food In front of me.

Good!. He smirked letting go of me.
"I'll be back soon" he said as he shut the door behind him

I let out a long sigh, placing the tray aside.
I had no appetite especially after hearing about my wolf.
For some reason I don't feel thrilled about it because once I shift everything is going to change.
The mate bond between us will strengthen.

***

As I'm trying to shove down the last pancake, I heard the door opening and for a moment my heart began to race. He's back so soon? I started to panic if he notices I hadn't eaten like he had instructed me to I wonder what he'll do.

I immediately shoved the pancake into my mouth and quickly placed the now empty tray onto the coffee table.

"Hi luna" Hailey's raspy voice greeted as she entered the room with her hands clasped infront of her.
She raised her brow as she slowly approached the bed.

"Why is your mouth shoved with food? Are you that hungry? Should I go and fetch you more food?" Hailey asked pointing towards the door.

I shook my head, raising my hand to stop her before she storms out to bring me more food. I slowly chewed the food in my mouth and finally swallowed the last morsel.

I let out a deep breath and spoke.
I assumed you were Roman that's why I had to shove the food down my throat.

"Oh my bad. I didn't know. Anyway I came to check on you... If you needed anything?"

I smiled. Thanks but I'm fine although I'd like some company. I'm bored out of my mind and not having anything to do or anyone to talk too, being in this room all day is making me go crazy.