Abused

Twenty Eight

"So Alpha Carlos" I hinted as i walked into Evangeline's hospital room.

She tensed up at the mention of him. I knew she was aware of what I was talking about.

"Why didn't you tell us he was your mate?" I sighed, sitting on the bed near her feet.

She groaned and placed her book down on the table. She ran a hand through her hair and looked like she was trying to find an explanation.

"We um. We had a fight before I was kidnapped. There was some girl coming out of his room, naked" She growled slightly but carried on. "I shouted at him about it and he tried to tell me nothing happened but I didn't belive him. His hair was a mess and he was only in his boxers"

I held her hand knowing she was hurting. I couldn't imagine how I would feel if something like that happened to me.

"So I went for a run to cool off and had stopped near a lake on our pack lands and the next thing I know, I'm being drugged and dragged away. I was so angry at him. Hell. I was furious. I'm not quite over it and I still don't know what happened. I couldn't face him."

I nodded. "I understand but we are taking you home today"

Her eyes widened. "Today? Seriously?"

I nodded. She clearly was missing him no matter what had happened. Brad had explained everything over the phone and we arranged to take her that afternoon. Dr Knight was happy to discharge her early as he knew that Alpha Carlos would take good care of her.

I helped Evangeline pack before I went to my room to shower and grab myself an over night bag as we would be staying at their pack. It was a 3 hour drive and Alpha Carlos and Brad agreed that driving back home that late at night was a bad idea, especially with the recent incidents. Jackson would be in charge of the pack for the night and Britt and Drake were there to help should he need it.

I showered and pulled my blow-dried hair into a french braid and pulled a few strands out to frame my face which had a natural curl to them. I walked into my closet and picked out a dark red jump suit and black heals and did some light makeup with a dark red lip and small eyeliner flicks. It was common decency to dress smartly when visiting another pack.

I grabbed a white fluffy jacket as it was still winter and packed another jumpsuit in my bag, this one being light blue, and a few other essentials and left my room, locking the door behind me. I squealed as my legs were engulfed by two tiny arms from behind. I chuckled and plucked her arms from me and turned to face her, kneeling down.

"I'll be back tomorrow sweetie" I promised.

"But I don't want you to go" Sophia pouted.

"I know sweetheart. I've got to though. Don't worry! Jackson and Brittney will look after you" i grinned.

Sophia's eyes lit up and she gave me one last hug before bounding off to Brittney's room.

She's such a cutie Relix laughed.

Oh hello wolfy. Nice of you to finally make an appearance

I've been busy healing you so stop complaining  She pouted

I laughed out loud and was glad no one was around because I must have looked ridiculous.

I walked to Brad's room to see him buttoning up his shirt. I winked at him causing him to laugh and i grabbed his tie from off the bed and did it for him. I was much more comfortable with him now and rarely got embarrassed by the small things. Once i had finished he moved his hand to the small of my back and pulled me closer to him, sealing my lips in a quick kiss. He didn't kiss me for long because of my lipstick. I chuckled and wiped the lipstick residue from his lips with my thumb and he bit at it playfully.

"Hey" I slapped his chest. "Behave"

He chuckled and grabbed my hand and his blazer and we left the room to make our way to the front yard, where Evangeline was waiting with a bag of stuff that I had bought her while she stayed.

"Ready?" I smiled a warm smile.

She nodded. "Indeed."

Evangeline's POV

The closer we got to the pack the more nervous I was getting. I was still angry but realised that he clearly cared for me. Perhaps I was being a bitch and jumping to the wrong conclusions. I mean, I didn't give him a chance to explain. But you can't really blame me. It looked very suspicious. I inwardly growled at the thought of another girl putting her hands on my mate.

We arrived back at the Sundown Pack just before sundown, how ironic. I was so nervous. I missed him and I wanted to run into his arms and have him tell me everything is okay but I knew that I couldn't have that. Not yet. Whatever happened that day is what will determine whether I reject him or not.

My heart dropped to my stomach and my eyes stung with unshed tears at the state of him. He was a mess. His once smooth chocolate brown hair was not so smooth and was an outgrown mess. He had dark circles and bags that could fit your groceries around his eyes and he looked like he was trying to not break down. He blinked rapidly and cleared his throat, clearly trying to seem strong in front of the Alpha and Luna who were also present.

Winter gave my hand a light squeeze and I offered her a grateful smile. She was just so pure and an amazing person. Over the time i had spent in their pack I had gotten quite close to Winter. She was the reason i was still alive and i was eternally grateful.

Evangeline and Damien, his beta and my best friend, walked over to us. Damien pulled me into a hug and tried to keep his composure.

"Oh my god Eva. I was so worried. We all were" he sighed.

My arms automatically wrapped around him and this is when my facade broke. I was truly free and out of that horrid place. They couldn't hurt me anymore and I had my family and friends with me. I was safe. Brandon stood back for a bit but I could see the internal battle he was having. I appreciated the space he was giving me. I let go of Damien and he left with Winter and Brad to show them to their room and then it was just me and Carlos.

I sucked in a breath and dragged my eyes up to meet his own. He bit his lip nervously and started to speak.

"Evangeline.I promise you. Nothing happened. I swear. I was going to bed and she just came into the room. I know this sounds so common but I swear on my parents grave. Nothing. Happened." He pleaded, his eyes filling with tears and one or two escaped down his cheeks.

I didn't speak. I just walked over to him and hugged him tightly. He didn't hesitate for even a second as his arms wrapped around me and crushed me to him. We both wept quietly and stood there for what seemed like hours until I broke the hug, wiping my tears away, and grabbing his hand.

"Come on. Lets get you cleaned up"