Mated but not Tamed

Chapter 23 - Without You

Magnolia

I cycle through the rolodex of words and terms I've picked up on since I've been here, but the word doesn't ring a bell.

Rouges

"I-I don't know what... what are "Rouges"?" I say, leaning into Danile as he runs his fingers through to the ends of my hair. The motion is soothing, helping the tears stay at bay as I process the fact that they have to leave me.

Luther and Seth share a look, one I'm sure I would see Daniel share in if I was facing him. This worries me. They never... or they haven't left me out like this yet.

A sick feeling fills my stomach at the thought there hiding something from me. That maybe they don't trust me as much as I thought.

The thought is absurd, and I immediately rid it form my mind.

I have no reason to believe that. They have been nothing but honest and kind, I can't let my brokenness take over. I'm doing better. I will keep doing better.

I repeat those words like a mantra in my head, only coming back to the present when Seth clears his throat. The sound a little gravely. I start to tingle despite the aura of the room.

However, it doesn't last long.

Seth leans forward, his elbows resting on the edges of his knees. His eyes locked with mine in that familiar, intense way that always makes my heart skip a beat.

"That's a long story Baby Girl. We'll have to talk about that after everything else is settled." He says, his voice cool and collected. "Is that okay?"

I guess if it's not important enough to talk about now, it can be put off till later. I nod my head, Seth's muscles relaxing just slightly.

"Seth and Danile will have to leave. Tomorrow." Luther states mater-of-fact like. Cutting through the previous topic.

With a deep breath filling my lungs, I hold back the tears. The pressure building to almost an unbearable amount as everything comes into focus.

My situation. The emotions getting easier and easier to decipher and divide from reality. I gather everything I have, wanting to ask with a steady voice. "How long?".

As the question hangs in the air, I could feel my blood pumping. Despite knowing that what I was feeling was an exaggeration of the truth of the situation. It felt as though my world was falling apart. My bubble of safety ready to pop.

Time seemed to stretch in the silence.

Daniel pressed me closer to his chest, adjusting his hand that was laced in my hair to angle my face up to his. I felt his fingers tense at my roots as my throat worked to swallow. His eyes traced the contours of my face, as if committing every detail to memory.

"Only a few days Angel. Then we can all be together."

I heave a breath I didn't know my lungs were straining to contain. Daniel's lips press to my forehead as I catch the surrounding air. I settle a little at that. Only a few days. Alone. Again.

'Alone?' Lana all but shouts. Furious at the idea. She storms off huffing, saying under her breath 'Like that's happening.'

Seconds later all the boys flinch back, there wolves snarling and whimpering through there mouths. I flinch a little, unsure of what I'm seeing.

"No, no, of course not..." Luther shakes his head, pushing Sinder back down. His eyes softening as they lock with mine, a silent plea in them that spoke of the ache of leaving.

Lana slumps down for a nap with a satisfied smirk. Rolling over and huffing a laugh.

"We would never leave you alone."

Realization dawns on me. Wow, I can be slow sometimes. Luther threads his fingers through mine and leans his forehead against mine, breathing me in.

"You and I will be here, in my house. Seth and Daniel need to go back though. But not for long Beautiful. We'll drive down and meet at Seths later in the week." His reassurance infuses my veins, settling the pulsing I feel under every nerve. "I'm sorry sweetheart, you know we all want to be with you, always. But as Alphas..."

"No, It's okay. I understand. Kinda." Luther's warm breath dusts my lips at his husky chuckle.

"Look on the bright side Baby Girl," Seth moves to my side, running his fingers up my leg. "When you get there, we'll all be able to tour the new house."

I sit up, my mood instantly shifting. Daniel narrowly misses the crown of my head connecting with his chin.

"New house?" I ask, my voice a little higher then usual.

Daniel pulls me back down, adjusting me so I sit between his knees, my back flush with his chest. He tugs my chin to face him, my neck straining at the angel, but the heat in his eyes pulling me closer anyways.

"Our home. We're having it built as we speak." He leans down, our lips connecting. His tongue thrusting against mine. I squirm at the intrusion, only to feel his hand slide from my chin to the base of my neck.

He gentle squeezes. Not cutting off air or even hurting me. The feeling is more grounding. Reassuring.

Four other hands start caressing and griping other parts of me. The sensations mixing into a blend of pleasure and urgency.

But he pulls away, and I whimper at the loss of contact.

"You're... building a house?" I whisper, not believing it. I've only been here a couple weeks. No way they did this in that time.

"Were building you... us a home." Seth states, leaning in and snatching me up, wrapping my legs around his waist and devouring my mouth. His tongue punishing against mine. Delving deep and strong as his hands grip my hips and hold me against him as if I weigh nothing.

"A home?" I say in between kisses. He pulls away and I'm a panting mess. Luther's chest presses against my back, caging me between them. I didn't even here him get up.

"Yes Sweetheart, our home. For you and us. For forever." He nips at my neck between sentences, sending shivers down my spine, my legs tightening around Seths waist.

Tears track down my cheeks, the walls finely crumbing. But God for better reasons. I'm so happy, I can barely contain it. The boys swarm me, Daniel wiping at my cheeks and kissing my eyelids.

"Those better be happy tears Angel." He jokes, pecking my lips as if we do it everyday. I'll make sure we do.

I can only manage to nod my head as another sob cracks from my throat. I'm suddenly crushed in a bear hug, surrounded my meaty arms and calming scents. My mates.

Our home.

The four of us shift to the floor, surrounded by pillows and blankets from a previous night not cleaned yet. We just snuggle and cry, well I cry. The silence deafening, but welcoming.

Nothing needs to be said. I only need them, now and forever.

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I know I suck. Sorry for the late update. Life has been crazy, but then again, when isn't it. 

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