Its complicated

I didnt have the luxery life like everyone else at my school. No, I had it way worse. I had the worst life. My mom left me when i was ten, and I was stuck with my father. Who began drinking and doing other stuff. He would come home drunk and if he was angry I was his personal punching bag. He was once a great father. Taking me to parks and getting me ice cream. He lost everything since my mother left. Now dealing with daily beatings.
Its been 7 years sine she left, i only had one friend, jo. Well short for jordan. She was there for me when the beatings started,and always patched me up. I barely talked to anyne at school. I was made fun of because i wore baggy clothes to hide the bruises and cuts. Soon im turning 18 and when that day comes im leavin this town to forget everything that happend to me in the past.


SCHOOL
Great! He had to get the cheek . Jo was gonna freak. I walked down the hall, keeping my head down. Trying to cover my cheek with my hair and hoody. That i was wearing.
"Oh look who it is!" Crap.
Slowly, I look over to see rachel and her clones Can this day get any better/!
Someone from behind bumped my shouler causing all my books to fall to the floor.
Rachel and her friends begin laughing at me.
I winced kneeling down, from the kicks dad had given me last night for not making dinner on time. Rachel then steps on my hand with her 3 inch stripper heels.
"At least you know where your place is... on the ground. Where dirt belongs. Your so fat and ugly how can any one be friends with you."
"How can anyone be friends with you." Jo screamed from behind me. I gasped at her braveness. She's always had it.
Rachel let my hand free and started walking towards Jo.
"Excuse me!?" Rachel screeched. Her hands balling into fists.
"You heard me.You bully everyone to make yourself feel better! Your so fake, I dont see how your not made from china. I mean look at those things on your chest. How are you not falling?"
That actually made me giggle a bit. Rachel screamed and stomped her foot in frustration and stormed off.
Jo grabbed my arm and helped me up. "Mira, you need to start standing up for yourself. You cant let her hurt you anymore."
I give her a small smile. " Thats why i have you. To protect me."
She grinned grabbing my hand and walkingto class.
At lunch everyone was gossiping about a new student. Jo and i ignored everyone and started to talk about an ap chemistry that would be due soon.
In the middle of the conversation Jo completely stopped everything she was doing and staring wide eyed at something behind me.
I turned to see what the bg fuss was about.
There right behind stood the most beautiful man i have ever seen.
Black hair that fell over his ocean blue eyes. His legs went on forever covered in muscle. Maybe 6'2. How can anyone be that tall?
It was nothing like my petite 5'3 body. Blonde hair and grey eyes.
I was a nobody compared to him. Thats when i realized he was looking around for someone. His eyes glanced my way. I froze when they landed on me. My heart nearly jumped out of my chest.
His lips moved saying something, but i couldnt make it out.
I quickly turned back to Jo and continued eating not wanting to think of the new student.
Finally 7th came,jut finish this class then go home. Back to hell... I thought.
My nerves started to get to me. I'd have to clean everything spotless and make dinner early. I didnt want another beating.
At the corner of my eye someone sat in the seat next to me.
Ocean blue eyes looked in to mine. The new kid gave me a small smile. I can't helpbut smile too, but i quickly look away not wanting to attract any unwanted attention and stare at me long enough to notice the bruise and be disgusted by me being weak.
That never came. His eyes never left me. I could feel them baring into me , causing me to squirm in my seat. A soft chuckle came from him, causing my insides to melt away. God who was this guy?
The bell finally rang, quickly i jumped up grabbing my things and ran out of the classroom.
"Hey Wait!" I heard him yell, but i kept going till he grabbed my wrist twisting me around to face him. My hood fell exposing my dark green and purple bruise.
I gasped trying to hide. By the expression on his face i could tell hes already seen it.
"Who did this to you?" H asked. His body began to shake with anger.
"I-I ff-ell" My voice came out shaky.
"Please dont lie to me." He whispered.
I turned to walk away , but his grip tightened on wrist.
"Tell me!" He said more loudly. I whimpered. The new guys face fell. Sadness in his eyes.
"Im sorry, I dont mean to scare you." He let go.
My wrist felt swollen.
"Dont waste your time with this reject.."
Rachel came walking our way. I put on my hood and covered my cheek with my hair. Knowing rachel, she would spread rumors.
"Come on Jace lets go do something fun." She latched onto Jaces arm trying to pull him away.
For some reason a small hint of jealousy washed over me. I took that moment to walk away.
Half way down the hallsomeone pulled me into a supply closet. A hand covered my mouth muffling my screams.
"Shhh jeeze mira relax it's jut me."
His voice sent me relaxing vibes.
I turned to see who it was.....of course.
Luca stared down at me. He was on the basket ball team. A jock, but always was nice to me. He was 6 ft , blonde hair nice build, and caramel colored eyes with specs of blue.
"Why would you scare me like that? Icould have hurt you."
Luca laughed. "Yeah right little miss innocence hurt someone. That'll be the day. So wanna tell me why your upset?"
"Just rachel and the new guy. He hurt my wrist."
Luca slowly grabbed my hand and inspected my now swollen wrist.
"Wow so the new alp...guy did this to you. I never knew he was mean to people that was under his rank."
Luca just examined my wrist then looked down at me.
" Want me to drive you home?"
"Ya that would be great." All fears of my dad abuse left me.
Luca was always nice and caring.
As he drove my nerves came back. What if he's home? He probably go off early. Oh god he's going to kill me if he see's Luca.
"Hey luke you can just drop me off here."
"No way. It's freezing as hell out there. Plus were almost there."
Now i started to panic. What id he's there!?
Oh god, Oh god, Oh god.
Luca seemed to feel my panic cause he grabbed my hand and gave it a light squeeze.
"Dont worry i'll be right by your side the entire time."
When he pulled up into my drive way tears tarted to form. My dads car was parked infront of us.
"Come on i'll walk you inside."
When i opened the door. My dad stood there by the staircase fuming. The stench of alcohol surrounded him.
"Hey dad." I whispered. Luca still standing behind me.
"Where the hell have you been. The house isn't clean and dinner isnt even started." He yelled.
"School just got out dad. I couldnt have skipped."
His fist came flying towards my face. Landing on the same spot he got yesterday. I landed on the flooron my side. Pain shot through my side.
Luca stared at me in shock. Then pure anger shot through his eyes. My dad got two kicks on my side then Luca tackled him to the ground.
Punch after punch happend. Constantly hittig him in the face.
"Luca." I squeaked.
Energy hit my body. I jumped up and grabbed luca pulling him off my dad.
"Stop! It's okay. Im okay."
Before i knew it, Luca had me in his arms and he was running me to the car.
"Where are we going?" His fists gripped the wheel tight till his muscls were tight.
"My place your not staying here anymore."
At that point everything came to me. Luca just beat up my dad. He protected me. I grabbed lucas arm and leaned into him while sobbing.
Luca seemed to relax more.
"Im sorry for what he did. Its not right."
"Its okay- you were j-just protect-ting me. Not-thing more." I choked out.
We finally made it to his house. Or mnsion i should say. This thing could fit 10 families.
"This is your place?" I stared in awe.
"Well sort of. I share it with a bunch of families. But jace and his family practically own it."
I froze. My heart quickening again. "Jace?New student jace?"
He got out of thecar and carried me inside.
"Lets get you cleaned up."
It looked even bigger inside. The wooden exterior made it look like it was made in the late 20's . But all beautifully preserved. Hallways in every direction. Couches and chairs that looked antique set up every where.
Poeple stopped and looked at us. Some smiling at Luca, the rest glaring and giving me dirty looks.
There was a loud roar from the stairs . I turned my head to see who it was.
Jace stood at the bottom of the stairs glaring at me and luca.
"Woods!" He yelled. Luca glared at him dead straight in the eye.
"Yes? Can i help you" He said o- so calmy.
"What happend to her?" Jaces hand ran over my bruised cheek lighty. It sent shivers down my spine. His finger grazed over my busted lip.
"Her father beat her. So i brought her here."
Jaces face was filled with rage. I moved back behind luca, hiding again. That only made Jace more angry.
"Mira, come here."
I shake my head. "No leave me alone." It came out harsher then i thought it would.
His face fell, sadness, hurt, and frustration passed through his eyes.
Luca dragged me away to his room. "I'll be right back with some food. Dont leave."
Great now im alone.

JACES POV


Her lovely scent wafted throught the house.
What the hell would she be doing here? I quickly made my way downstairs to where I see her hiding behind Lucas back.
I could smell the fear radiating off her.
"WOODS!" I yelled out of anger.
" Yes can I help you.?"He said in an arrogant voice. It made me want to challenge him. But the bruise on her cheek that was turning a nasty green and purple had me ignore it. I lightly touched her cheek, feeling her shiver under my touch. It made me happy to know that she feels the connection as well.
"What happened to her?"
"Her father beat her so I brought her here."
My body began to shake with rage. The only thing that would calm me if she was in my arms.
"Mira come here." She shook her head at me. Then hid behind Luca.
"No leave me alone."
Then Luca jumped into my head. " she's been through a lot. Today you scared her and bruised her wrist. Give her time to relax and give her some food."
He then took Mira to his room.
I took that time to go talk to my dad about the situation.
I knocked lightly on his office door.
"Come in."
I him and his beta were smiling. "Yes son, what is it?"
I shut the door and sat down.
"I found my mate.." His smiling grew.
"That's fantastic."
Though he was happy he realized I wasn't. "What's wrong. Is she dead?"
I shake my head. "No, and thank god. Her dad beats her. She has bruises all over her face. And is scared of me."
My dad sighs. He signals jack to leave.
When the door was shut he looked at me serious.
"You need to be very kind to her. Show her your kind side, your love,and your charm. I know you have it. Your the son of the alpha. Is she a wolf?"
I shrug. "I can smell wolf on her. But I'm not sure she's transformed yet because of all the malnourishment. She is so thin. But so beautiful.?
He nodded. " I am guessing she is eating now?"
I nod knowing Luca is helping her.
I leave to go see Mira.

Mira's pov
Luca came back 5 minutes later with food. I picked at it. Not being able to even finish half of the plate. I shoved the plate away. And laid down on his bed.
"Luca can you lay with me?"
He nodded and cuddled me to him. Humming a unknown song.
I dozed off and was in a state of sleep when there was a soft knock on the door.
Luca covered me up and went to open the door.
I kept my eyes shut and tried not to pay attention. Though my brain wanted to know who it was.
"How is she?" It was jades voice.
"Pretty freaked out. But she's finally calm."
"That's good. I'm sorry I yelled at you man. She's just everything to me."
I felt my heart stop.
"Let's talk outside jace."
They left me in silence. I took that time to get up and explore.
I went downstairs and found the living room, the backyard, the dining room. In the kitchen there was a woman covered in flour.
"Darnit. Now I have to clean this entire mess."
She had long black hair. Her eyes a shimmer moss.
She turned around and faced me. Then screamed.
I jumped and fell out of the seat I had sat in.
She began laughing. "I am soooo sorry. I'm such a clutz. And I made you fall. Hello sweetheart. What's your name."
I held my hand out to her she helped me up.
"Mira." I whispered.
She smiled. "We'll hello Mira, I am Elle. Head woman of the household."
I frown. "Your jaces mom?"
She nodded cleaning up all the flour. I grabbed a towel and started to wipe down everything. She gave me a genuine grin. We got the kitchen done in about 30 mins, and baked cookies.
We sat down smiling and eating our treats while exchanging stories.
At that time Luca and jace came running in panting.
"Oh thank god. She was with my mother." Jace said. "Which is perfect. Mom we need you to check up Mira. She's injured."
His mom glanced at me and frowned.
"And you helped me clean and bake. You should be in bed missy. Come on. Let's go."
She grabbed my hand and brought me upstairs and checked out my bruises on my arms legs and face. Then my stomach. The only thing I was dreading them to see was my back.
" ok darling lift your shirt."
I hesitated and pulled away.
She glanced at jace confusingly.
Jace came closer.
"Mira it's fine. She just wants to make sure your spine isn't injured."
I shook my head.
"It's embarrassing." I whisper.
Jace frowned. "Please. I just want you to be ok."
I sigh then turn and lift my shirt.
I could hear jaces mom gasp. Then a ....growl?
I knew what they were seeing.
Multiple lines. Scars for when I would forget to clean the dishes. For every dish I forgot I got a deep cut on my back.
"Some are fresh and need to be cleaned out. I'll get the peroxide." She left the room. I dropped my shirt. Luca looked sad. But jace looked beyond angry.
"How could anyone do that to their daughter." Luca said.
What happened next scared me at first then made me feel warm and safe.
Jace grabbed me and hugged me so close to him. He buried his head into my neck and skimmed his fingertips up and down my back, being careful not to hurt me.
Right then and there I knew I would be safe.