Carrier (TPA2)

32

Taylor's pov:

I sit in my seat, and blankly stare out the window. I was this close to seeing my family again. I wanted so desperately to go and hug Ryan, and see how North has grown. I wanted to pull Gloria, and Lucas into a huge hug, and never think of letting them go.

I clench my jaw. The flight got canceled due to weather issues. They explained that there's a terrible thunder storm miles from here that we could get lost in.

I stand, and get off of the plane. I'm beyond the definition of pissed. I mean, I did want to go, but I didn't at the same time. Leaving Alex and Alexi wasn't an option that I wanted to think about in the first place.

"Ma'am?" The flight attendant catches up to me. I shoot my head into her direction and hear what she has to say. "I need you to get back in your seat and wait out this storm." I let out a deep sigh.

"I'll just...get the next flight." I say, exiting the plane the same way that I had gotten on. We hadn't moved at all. I seem to break free from the cramped space as soon as I get out of the plane. A anxiety seems to lift from my shoulders.

You're so stupid. My wolf huffs. She keeps on going on about how I'm forgetting about my mate. I can't leave! I argue. Not only was my flight just ruined by some non-existent storm, but because I can't bring myself to leave Alexi here alone with Alex.

I take in a deep breath as soon as I'm outside completely. I catch a cab in a matter of minutes. I'm surprised to see this many in one place.

"Where to?" The cab driver asks. I inhale, he's werewolf. I look around vigorously. I don't know where to go.

"Just take me to Alex's house." I say. He has to know where that is. He nods his head and gives me a smile from the mirror.

"You call him Alex?" He wonders. He starts to drive and I furrow my eyebrows.

"You don't?" I wonder. Why is he surprised that I call him Alex?

"No, ma'am. I call him what everyone calls him. Alpha. I mean, it's a huge sign of respect around here." He says. I nod my head. I've been around Alex this entire time and never once heard him be called that. I know that he is, but I just assumed he was like Ryan. He liked when everyone called him by his real name and treated him like a friend. Not a higher rank or leader.

"Oh." I say softly. I go quiet and rest my head against the window. "May I ask, why you call him...Alex?" He wonders. Odd and personal question.

"He and I have a baby together." I say. I don't put any emotion into the words. This is all I want it to be. We don't love each other. I wish I could force myself to believe that. I know I have feeling for him, but maybe it's more for the thought of the baby with him. I cannot really tell anymore.

"That's awesome." He grins. He doesn't push me any further. I cannot tell why, but he looks extremely happy and keeps looking back at me.

Eventually, we pull into the driveway. I start to give him money, but he gives me a shake of his head and tells me I don't owe him anything for the drive. I smile, and knock on the front door.

The door opens, and Alex stands there with a confused look on his face. "Couldn't stand being away from me, I see?" He cracks a smile. I roll my eyes and look out towards the grass then back at him.

"My flight was delayed and I don't know- I thought that I-" I sigh. What am I doing here? I shouldn't have come back. I look up into Alex's blue eyes and let out a soft sigh.

"I'm confused. On what I want. I just need a little longer to think." I say. He let's out a breath and pulls me into a hug. It doesn't help. I can't help but hug him back.

"It's okay, mama." He utters into my hair. My eyes close and I sulk in the hug, contemplating on wether I should stay or not. Should I ask for a hotel room?

no. I want to make the most of my time left here with Alexi. My heart seems to beat harder than ever before as I think about whats to happen.

"I need you to come inside for now, there are some wolves running around, and I don't want you to get hurt, alright?" He asks, shutting the door behind him and running his hair.

"What?" I croak, wiping my eyes. I didn't notice that I had started to cry until now.

"There's three wolves starting trouble at a hotel. They haven't hurt anyone, but it's better to be safe than sorry." I chew on the inside of my cheek. Three rouges?

"Have you done anything about them?" I wonder. I furrow my eyebrows and think about it. Of course Alex would do something, he wouldn't risk Alexi's well being.

"They're just passing through." He says, "but I won't let them get to Alexi or you, mama." He says gently. I nod my head. Okay.

Alexi's cry fills my ears and I perk up. "I'll get him." I say, before Alex can even argue with me, I'm heading towards the sound of his little cries. My heart swells.

So! Originally I had a chapter but I wasn't satisfied with my decision of her going home and it didn't have any kind of problems or anything. (It was very boring) so I really, really, hope that you enjoyed this chapter! Sorry that it took so long to get posted. I haven't had the time to write like I usually do. (: