Broken fighter

New World

I woke up in a haze and the quit I so hated before became a blessing. As I looked at Clint, more like studied him. I was fascinated, he always had a way about him that you knew how dangerous he was the moment he stepped into the room. Most would run, but I was not so fortunate to have the same instinct. His civility was just an act, a mask that if you saw the truth behind it all. If you were smart you would run. Being smart is overrated. I sit up and look out to see where we are. So many questions in my head I dare not ask, for fear of the answer. "Yes, little wolf " I nearly jump, as I turned to face him startled.

"Why do you call me that name?" He shrugs, as he turns onto a dirt road. I look at him expectantly for an explanation.

"There is no particular reason it just seems to fit" I roll me eyes, a small smile tugging at the corners of my lips, as a put my head on my knees. Clint slows down, I look out to see several people standing around. They all looked out of place here in the middle of nowhere. They all stared at me like predators starring at prey. Which just pissed me off, I was just like the rest of them. I wouldn't be prey anymore, I vowed if I ever got out of that hell hole. That no one would ever put me there again. I step out not waiting for Clint and a woman approaches me, she held out her hand.

"My name is Angel. It is nice to meet you I am so glad that Clint found you." I ignore her not trusting the gesture of welcome. But she did not seem taken aback, but more determined. "I just know you will like it here. It is like a big family, we are always having a lot of fun too." I step back uncomfortable with this interaction. Why should trust any of this, overwhelmed as I was? A gentle touch startles me and I look to see Clint.

"Angel lets give it time." She nods as if agreeing with her alpha. I starting to relax slowly, but still wary of those around me. I ignore it and try to seem at peace and unmoved by everything that is going on. One thing that always gets me anxious is change. I hate change! It takes time for me to be myself with to much change. So times I hold myself back from doing more things because I am not ready or it is to much at once. "Are you okay little wolf, you are being very silent and you seem tense." His voice calmed some of my frayed nerves, as I turn around to face Clint trying to clarify what I have been thinking out of my mind and focus on the present.

"Yes, I am fine just thinking. I do that a lot." Tilting my head to the side with a wicked grin that lights my eyes with fiery mischief. Someone behind me laughed which caught me off guard.

"Well, seem you have your hands full with her Clint." I turn to face this new person, mistrust in everything I did. "my name is Damian, it is so wonderful to meet you ." Laughing at my haughty expression. his voice could be very addicting it is like soft fur against your nerves with a bite like from claws. Very animalistic you could say. He seemed too perfect from the way he looked, talked, his very presence.

"Nice to meet you, Damian." Still not knowing how to react to any of these people. I blush, I have always been a loner so talking to people not my greatest virtue. Which Damian took as encouragement. He grabbed my arm leading me to the house.

"I can show you around, tell you everything. Show you where your room is, maybe anything else you want to see doll " As uneasy I was with all the attention, I did not want to be rude so I let him lead me. Half listening to everything he was saying. When out of nowhere.

"That is enough Damian, She has had a long day." he looked annoyed but for what I did not know. All I knew was I was grateful for him redirection everything if he knew it or not. "I will show her to her room." There was a growling edge to his voice that made my skin prickle with goosebumps. It made something in me go a little weak. Shit, I need to snap out of this, this will get me in danger. fairy tales are not really as much as I wish. Suddenly all I want to do is run away or curl in a ball and hide. I tried to hide all my emotions but both Clint and Damian were staring at me.

"I am sorry what did you say" Mentally shaking myself out if my thoughts.

"I asked you if you would like to get settled maybe get some rest."

"Yes, I would like to at least get settled, thank you." It was an automatic response. I can also tell they are expecting me to say more but I didn't. There was a silence as Clint showed me the room that I was to stay in.

"Here it is we had gotten some of your things." Clint starts to walk away and I put my hand on his shoulder.