Mark of bates

Chapter 8

Carmen's pov

When I woke up in the morning, memories of the night before rushed through my head. A pounding headache was ever present and I was undeniably extremely embarrassed over the fit I through the night before. Even so I snuggled further into Nixon, I wasn't sure if he was only staying with me last night to be sure I didn't injure myself or throw another 2 year old tantrum, or if he actually meant it and wanted to be with me.

I was brought out of thoughts as Nixon let out a low groan and pulled me on top of him, his arms right around my waist. I was suddenly aware of the throbbing in my thighs and I couldn't believe I had done such a thing to myself, never ever had I contemplated self harm. I had always seen it as an attention grabbing thing, that people who were really depressed didn't call upon others attention, I always believed it was a selfish thing to do in order to gain attention.

But I had done just that. And it clearly worked, I guess Nixon just brought out the worst in me. My thighs really started to throb and became uncomfortable as I smelt my own blood in the air. I suspected the sudden position change ripped the healing wounds, my wolf was so broken after last night she had resided into the deepest darkest corner of my mind trying to piece herself back together after our mental breakdown, I could feel her joy though at both aspects of her mate accepting her-us.

I felt his rough yet surprisingly soft fingers brushing the hair from my face, as he stared at me in concern. I looked at him nervously before speaking "i-I'm so-sooo sorry f-for how I-i reacted last n-night" I stuttered refusing to meet his piercing green eyes, as I attempted to hide my face in embarrassment. I felt him speak before I heard him, his chest shifting underneath me. Realizing I still lay atop of him I made a move to slide off of him, but he gripped me tightly refusing to let me out of his grasp. Before he let up and I slid softly to his side, he let out a groan before running his hands over his face and into his hair, tugging harshly at his soft curls.

He suddenly rose from the bed and my eyes started to water, "I have alpha business to attend to, you will be sleeping in here from now on." With that said he scooped up his pants he had managed to loose in the night and slid a navy shirt over his broad chest and twirling tattoos.

I sighed as the door slammed hardly behind his retreating figure, my hands subconsciously rubbed my sore thighs and I quickly removed them, feeling the dampness of my blood on the cloth. Rising to my feet I swiftly changed the bandage, my wolf was so far in the back of my head she didn't help with the healing she was to wrapped up in her own self pity. Lead to believe he had finally accepted us, but leaving while we thought we were in the safe zone.

Bringing myself out of my own thoughts I managed to make it down the stairs with minimal pain, and poured myself a bowl of cereal while watching the news

*BREAKING NEWS, HIKERS FOUND DEAD ON WALABY TRAIL SEEMING TO BE MAULED BY A LARGE ANIMAL*

My eyes widened slightly, Walaby trail was not far from here and I often took walks down it, smiling politely at anyone who passed.

My eyes wandered back to the tv and a few pictures popped up showing the hikers that were killed; 2 male, 1 female. But what interested me was that the girls body had never been found.

Nixons pov

"WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU DO NOW" I snarled at my beta as he fiddled his fingers
"Ugh I just couldn't-ugh leave her." He mumbled briefly looking at the small girl who slept on the leather coach behind us. "carter I warned you! I told you to quit following them and just introduce yourself!" I scolded "I was just following your example!!!" He yelled back and the blonde stirred in her sleep as I let out a thunderous growl, it was reached with a growl of his own as he stepped in front of his mate "you clearly know how well it worked out for me! In gods name why did you think it would work for you!!" Now the blonde had lunged from the couch a lamp in her hand as she pointed it at us.

"Ge-get AWAY FROM ME!" Her voice grew stronger as she sent a glare our way "yo-you monster!" She snapped at carter, his eyes softened and a whimper escaped his lips as he held his hands in surrender. She approached us and we stepped back giving her space, you never ever wanna mess with a chick as unstable as she is right now. We kept backing up until all of a sudden the door was slammed in our faces and I heard the swift click of the lock and ruckus as I assumed she shoved furniture infront of it.

"Damn it! I'll be back" I declared leaving the pack house, members glanced my way with curious looks but bowed their heads as I passed.

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Carmens pov

"Just trust me for once!" I snapped and his eyes widened slightly before his guarded gaze took place again. I was currently staring at the 5 floor house from the outside, deciding if scaling up the wall to the room where she had looked herself into and entering through the window was a good plan. I thought yes!

Who was this she? I had not a clue but I knew a female in distress when I was one.

Nixon nodded his head softly and placed his hands on my waist, causing me to squeal As he threw me carefully up onto the second floor balcony, I maneuvered myself till I had reached a ledge half way to the third floor, I stretched and grabbed tightly to the smooth marble balcony then hosted myself up with ease.

"Be careful." His husky voice sounded from below and an idea popped into my head "ugh why didn't we just go to a 4th floor balcony and then climb up?" I laughed looking down at his now slightly red face "aren't you supposed to be an alpha, aren't alphas supposed to strategize?" I teased, he scoffed "just focus on what your doing." He ground out and I rolled my eyes reaching for the next edge, skillfully and ever so gracefully I lost my grip and fell flat on my ass back on the balcony "owe" I whined rubbing my toush. My thighs throbbed slightly at the landing.

Standing back up I peeked down to see a dark eyed Nixon before he stormed into the house. Shrugging my shoulders I got myself up onto the ledge but was faced with the problem that the next balcony was wayyyyy to far out of reach, I mistakenly looked down and felt myself slipped a little

"Fuck" I cursed looking for some way to get to the balcony I saw a higher ledge and stretched, but at the last minute my hand slipped and a surprised scream left my lips as A hand wound around my wrist as the warm hand that sent tingles threw my body effortlessly pulled me to the balcony.

I stood, my breathing heavy at the close call, his hand still rested on my wrist his other placed on my cheek as he checked me over. And it was not helping with my breathing problem.

He cleared his throat and tilted his head to the side in gesture to the next room, "that's the room she's in." The next window was only a couple feet away and I could easily scale the side of the building and slide through the slightly cracked window.

"Th-thank-nks" I stuttered, delicately removing his hand from my wrist. His face frowned but he quickly masked it and nodded his head briefly.

I moved to the side of the balcony and stepped over the railing onto the slim edge. In no time I was at the window, now this was the tricky part. I held one hand tightly threw the small window crack then ducked and pushed the window open with my shoulder and the best part yet! Ninja rolled into the room.

You might as well give me my Oscar now.