She Wolf: The Beginning

A Sad Time

Chapter 5.5

The four of them left Nicky's home right after she vanished. BJ asked Blaine to go to Shreveport, he had to stop. Blaine knew Julianne lived there and he wanted to check on her as well.

He called Javon and explain the additional stop. They figured Julianne would be at her office, so they drove to her job. As soon as BJ exited the vehicle, her loneliness paralyzed him. He felt her pain and all he wanted to do was rip into and tear apart those who dare hurt her.

They entered the building and was greeted by the receptionist, Blaine asked for Julianne and the receptionist tried to stall, BJ heard enough and headed for the stairs. Mrs. Valdez and Kyra stood in the reception area as Blaine talked with the young woman who flirted with him blatantly.

BJ didn't have time to waste talking with that woman. His mate was in distress, and no one would stop him from going to her. "Sir," he heard a security officer shout behind him, but he had flown up several flights of stairs. The young receptionist gave Blaine, Mrs. Valdez, and Kyra a guest pass to go to Julianne's floor. With minutes, BJ had found her floor and followed her scent to her office. Julianne heard a loud commotion outside of her office. She walked out to find the one man that occupied her waking thoughts being accosted by three company security officers.

"Gentleman, I know him. He's a friend." Julianne spoke surprising everyone. Her heart was racing and she was so glad to see him. Then she thought, wait, why is he here? "BJ, please come to my office. Thank you, Mike, Norman, and Brad, I know this gentleman. This is Celia's brother." She explained. The security officers relaxed and went back to their post. "Is everything alright BJ. Is Celia OK? Why are you here?" she fired off in rapid procession.

He pulled her into his arms and inhaled her scent. "Julianne, what is wrong? Don't lie to me. I can see it in your eyes." Then he pulled her into his arms and held her. In the security of his arms, she broke. She held onto him tightly, as silent sobs wracked her body. She missed him. She missed her best friend. BJ held her, absorbing her pain. He couldn't leave her. He needed to stay with her. Her sobs became harder and harder and they broke his heart. He lifted her and kissed her, trying to comfort her, letting her no she was no longer alone.

Blaine had been escorted to her office and everyone was staring at them. They recognize Kyra and knew she was related to Celia. His heart broke for the young woman on the other side of the office door. But he knew his friend, and if this girl was his mate, as he suspected, no one would mistreat her again.

Soon Julianne got control of her emotions, as BJ held her. "My father is dying. He has less than three months. Momma wants me to be strong for her, but I can't.." tears started falling once more. "My parents are all I have BJ. When we lose Daddy, I don't know if... Momma needs me, and I have to take over the company. I don't know what to do. I'm losing everything, my best friend is gone, my dad is dying. My Mom needs me and I can't breathe. They hate me here at the office. They say the worse things about me, and it hurts BJ. It hurts so much, and I try to ignore it but...I can't" she sobbed.

"We're leaving. I want you to come with me. " he insisted.

"I can't... I have work. With dad being out, I have to run the office", She whispered. "I wish I could go, but I can't."

"Julianne, Jules, I need to take care of you, and I can't leave you here, but I don't have much time. I have to go back home." He inhaled as Blaine knocked.

"Come in," Julianne dried her tears and called out.

"Hey Julianne, BJ. Look, BJ if you need to stay for a while we can stop and eat and possibly stay overnight." Blaine looked at Julianne and knew they could not leave her.