County Road 141

Control

Ren stared at Jenna while she got control of herself. He couldn't tell what she looked like until the swelling went down but he could tell she was a little thing. Looked like she could use a bit more to eat too. But her eyes, God he had never seen grey eyes before. Her hair was long and the color of chocolate. She would probably be gorgeous if she didn't look like she just come from a boxing match.
Jenna controlled her breathing and stared up at the man holding her ankle. Her leg shook as she tried to pull it away from him but he held firm. He wasn't hurting her but she knew she wasn't getting away.He was tall a lot taller then her. He must be at least 6ft. She was only 5ft 4in. He had black hair and bright blue eyes that were hard and unbending. When he spoke she felt a shiver run through her and she stilled.
"My name is Darren Holmes but everyone calls me Ren. Do you know where you are?"
She shook her head no and he continued to question her.
"Do you know what I am?"
She nodded yes and he continued.
"So you know what you are to me then?"
She nodded yes again and he released her. He stared at her for a minute or two. Something seemed off.
"Do you know how this works?"
She widened her eyes and shook her head no and tried backing away from him again.
Frustrated Ren took a seat so as not to seem threatening and talked to her in a low calm voice.
"I'm not much for talking so I'll say what I got to say and Bailey,my little sister, can explain things to you and answer your questions,and as soon as your feeling better you will answer mine."
He watched her stiffen but didn't say anything about it. "Tomorrow you will come home with me. Sarah will stay with you at night and Adam will take care of you during the day." She shook her head no and he growled. She flinched and he took a long breath.
"You don't know me, you don't trust me, but you do have to stay close to me. the pull you feel for me is just your animal instinct. The human in me is smart enough to hold those back. I'm also the sheriff here and you have no choice but to let me do my job and protect you. The animal in me will accept no less."
Jenna listened and decided that a safe place to stay while she healed was a good idea. She would listen but she would control the outcome. She promised herself when she broke free that she would never give that control up again. As soon as she was healed she would find her tormentors and she would kill them. The freedom of others was her only focus.
"Doc says you can leave tomorrow so I'll have Bailey bring you some clothes. Your skinnier then her but it will do until we get you some more. You got a lot of healing to do little Jenna and I'll do what I can to help."
Ren noticed how tired she looked and told her to get some rest. When he got up and turned around he saw Bailey standing in the doorway.
   "I think that's the longest speech I've ever heard out of you Renny."Bailey jumped out of the way as he went to swat her behind.
"Don't call me Renny. I'm headed home. Keep her company but get your homework done." And he walked out the door feeling very foolish.