Broken and Shifting (book 2) #wattys2016

Chapter 7

I woke slowly to a soft light streaming in from the outside and when I didn't
recognize my surroundings I bolted up. I looked around the room before
scrambling out of the bed quickly, throwing my shoes on, and rushing for the
door. I pulled open the door only to come face to... well... chest. I ran smack dab
into a twin's chest in my hurry to run. I stumbled back but he caught me. I
looked up into Augis face, my face turning bright red.

"I am so sorry Augi. I didn't know you were there I was just.... leaving." I went to
move around him but he stopped me with a gentle grip on my arm. I looked up to
see him peering at me confused.

"How did you know it was me and not Dante?" he asked me and I let out a short giggle
before covering my mouth and blushing again. I looked at him solemnly.

"Many reasons. One being you have a softer... posture? I guess. Another being that your eyes are a little darker than your brothers." I tapped his cheek just under his
eye and smiled a full genuine smile for the first time in I can't remember how
long. He smiled at me showcasing those dimples again. I looked at my feet my
smile dropping off my face. "I need to go now." I say softly my eyes glossing
with unshed tears. I desperately never wanted go back but I needed to. I didn't
deserve saving. I had to go back and take my punishment.

I look up slightly and go to step around him. As soon as I got to the door though, and arm came from behind me holding the door closed while another gripped my wrist softly to turn me around. I was released when he had seen me wince. I looked down to realize
my wrists were raw from being bound and I frowned slightly. They wouldn't like
that. I sighed realizing I would have to wear a few of the long sleeved shirts I
had. I looked up to see Dante there looking pained. My frown deepened. I cocked
my head to the side and asked him softly, "what's wrong Dante? Are you
alright?" he looked at me confused. Before blurting out how I could tell it was
him. I smiled sadly at him and told him to go ask Augi because I had already
answered him. I turned to leave again and he grabbed me, pulling me back into
his chest and crossing his arms over mine.

"Why would you go back?" he whispered hoarsely, almost like he was ready to cry.

I looked over my shoulder at him and I think he saw the panic on my face because
he released me and took a step back. I relaxed a little before answering him.

"Where else would I go? My parents are still my parents. I'm not an adult yet." under
my breathe I muttered, "besides, it's not like I deserve anything better." and
turned back around to leave when I thought I heard him whimper. I turned to
look at him. He looked so pained, like he knew and felt all of the pain I had
ever been through. I smiled softly at him and told him I would be fine and
thanked him for helping. I knew he was the wolf. when I opened the door I
stepped out, shut it behind me and stood there for a moment before my smile
fell and a single tear followed and I felt the soul crushing enormity of what I
was about to go home and face. I wiped my face and set off across the yard for
home.