That Red Dress... [One Direction ~ Liam Payne Fanfic]

Meeting new arrivals ~11~

I heard the howl, I told Averi to take our friends away. Now, I thought, I'm going to see who it is and why they're in my territory. I ran deep into the forest, and shifted. The scent was easy to pick up, another howl erupted from a different wolf. I was a pack, as far as I could tell. If rouges that won't kill, I will keep them here as friends. If here to kill, they'll be the ones killed. I ran to the direction I knew they would be, and found them. It was a small pack, but larger than mine. In total, it had about 8-9 people, shifters. I shifted back as if not to frighten them. Two were shifted and six more were not.

"Why are you here?" I asked, my alpha tone coming through, unfortunately, "sorry. I didn't mean to tap into the voice."

"Do not worry, child" the eldest one said, "I am Braedon, and I lead this little pack. We were wondering if we could take refuge here."

"But of course, I would not say your pack is small. I had a pack, but my father and his Beta were killed. The rest of the pack either fled or joined the opposing pack. All I have left is myself and the Beta's only daughter."

"I'm sorry for your lose and the Beta's daughter too."

"No need. You and your pack can stay here if you want. Also, see that tree behind you. That will kill you if you harm her, as will I."

I got their names. Their were two teenagers, three children and three caregivers, two of which were mates. The teenagers were both boys, but of different ages. They both kept checking me out.

"I'm afraid you guys are going to have to stay in the forest tonight. Bur tomorrow, I will set up something. I have guests, so yeah."

"Don't worry, love" Marcus. the mated male said, "we can width stand a night. Will your tree possibly provide us shelter?"

"Oh, of course. Just don't touch her and you will be fine" I said, cheerily, then whispered to Braedon, "tell the boys to stop checking me out."

Braedon nodded then belted out,

"If you keep looking at Rayne, I will make sure neither of you can have children."

They panicked and ran around, then ran into each other. Groans came from the two lumps on the ground.

"Don't mind them, love. Just go enjoy yourself, we will carry out the plan tomorrow. Does Summer have a place we could store the clothes?" Braedon asked. I nodded, then showed them where it was.

"I have to leave now, if I don't come down, just start the plan, 'kay." I informed, they just nodded. Then I left.

~Liam's Pov~

Where is she? It's been over two hours, Louis and Harry seem really nervous for some reason. But I won't ask what, they've probably done something anyway. The front door opened revealing a calm Rayne.

"Where have you been?" I said, going Daddy Direction, as the fandom would put it.

"You don't need to know. By the way, some of my family is coming over tomorrow, so don't bug them. They'll be living with Averi and I." Rayne said with a commanding voice. The boys and I shivered. Dani and Eleanor left before.

"The girls have gone home, just so you know." Louis said, visibly calm. I don't know why, but that bugged me. The way they were so close, "sisters" as they say. I must be really tired. Yes, That's the reason why! I didn't get much sleep last night, that must be why I'm tired.

"I am going to bed." I mumbled, Rayne looked at me then turned away, emotions were clear to her features. Pain, sadness, annoyance, anger, regret and another. I just can't remember what it was. It's on the tip of my tongue. Argh! Whatever.

"Goodnight." I grumbled. In the background I heard a faint "goodnight" from Rayne.

~Rayne's Pov~

Liam grumbled a good night, but no one else heard it.

"Good night." I said faintly. I saw him stop and stand still for a second or two. Then he walked up the stairs and out of sight. He saw the emotions, I know he did. A flash if guilt spread across his face when he saw them. Louis and Harry were a little to tense at the start when I came through the door. Now, they were as calm as ever.

"What happened?" Lou pressed, as soon as only Haz, himself and I were the only ones awake.

"Well, the two that howled and another six will be moving in tomorrow. So just go along with what we say. At 7 am could you guys wake me up?" I explained.

"Of course we can!" they exclaimed together, cheeky smiles planted on their faces.

~The next day~

"WAKE UP! WAKE UP!" two voices screamed a metre away from me. I growled and covered my ears. I opened my eyes and turned to face my clock. It said 6:30 am.

"Why" I groaned, "did you wake me up at 6:30 in the morning?!"

"Because, you need a shower, you're starting to smell."

"Fine!" I got up, grabbed a towel and went inside the bathroom. I locked the door, just to make sure. Hey, I have a Harry Styles loose at my house! Ha ha, jokes, but yeah, I locked the door.

I jumped out of the shower, after a nice and warm shower. I wrapped the towel around my body, and grabbed a bra and knickers. I put them on,it was my favourite set of the lot. It's weird, but who cares, so am I. I went into my walk-in closet that was attached to my bathroom. Also connected to my room. I picked out a red off-the-shoulder t-shirt with black chinos and silver converse. I put the clothes on and walked out. Only to find Louis and Harry lying on my bed.

"Heey, you're done" Lou exclaimed, "finally!!"

He ran towards the bathroom, it's a good thing I put my clothes in the basket.

"You look pretty. Wait, how can" Harry muttered, then pulled at some of my hair, "it be dry?"

"I don't know." I shrugged. Then through the window, I saw my "family" coming to the door.

"They're here!"

I ran towards the door and rushed down the stairs in my supernatural speed. They only just knocked on the door when I flung it open. I ushered them inside quickly. They gasped, looking around the room. One of the children, Cora, who was 13, gasped loudest. She saw Lou and Haz. Oh gods! I rolled my eyes, then she said,

"Y-you know O-o-one D-d-direction?" she stuttered out, barely over a whisper. Haz and Lou didn't hear it, I nodded. She jumped on the sofa calmly, weirdo...

Half an hour later and Liam was up. Zayn was fast asleep and Niall was just being lazy. Tut tut tut, Niall's these days. I had explained to earlier to Braedon that Liam was my mate.

~Flashback, a few minutes ago~

"So, do you know who it is?" Braedon asked quietly.

"Yes" I nodded, my expression sad, "but he doesn't know who or what a mate is."

"So, he doesn't know what you are or that you're his mate?"

I nodded again, tears threatening to fall.

"Don't cry, little one. He will understand and is sure to ac-"

"He has a girlfriend. And there is rumors he will propose. How will he accept me then?" I growled inhumane, my eyes flashing red.

"Well, that's worst case scenario and y-"

"How? How would one out of the most famous boy band love me or care about me, if he has a girlfriend and tours the world for a living?"

"I, I don't know" he said, looking down, "it didn't work out for me, I just want yours to."

"Don't worry" I said bitterly, "life doesn't work out for me."

He nodded understanding, then walked away. I stood outside for a few seconds more then went inside to face the life thrown at me.

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I am so so so so sorry for that really long wait! I was going to update on Monday but I couldn't coz I lost my book. this one's hopefully a long one. please forgive me. also, 1100+ READS?! YOU GUISE ARE AMAZING <3 ILY ALL! next chapter is probs tonite or tomorrow night