Pines Grove

Chapter 9

It seemed as if my nightmares had only gotten worse, seeing familiar faces awoke a whole new demon within me. It was around 3am when it started, the vivid images flashed through my mind, images if my flesh being torn open, cuts lining my arms and legs and plenty more graphic images. My body began to shake, sweat beaded on my forehead and my nails dug into my palms. I whimpered and threw my body away from Braxton, waking him up. I screamed and my entire body winced, and quaked. Braxton reached out for me which only caused me to scream out once more and flinch away. He knew he wasn't going to be able to wake me from this very easily, with a final attempt he crawled onto me and pinned my arms down so j wouldn't lash out at him. "Koda, please wake up. Come back to me babe." He pleaded. My eyes opened and I looked at him, I was laying in a pool of sweat, my hands were dripping blood.

"Braxton.." I said and looked from him, to my hands. Then to his bed, Ryker was at the foot of the bed, examining me. I laid my head back and took a deep breath."Brax I'm sorry." I said softly watching him as he got off of me. I wasn't sure what to do, his bed was covered in my blood and sweat and I had woke him up.

He looked at me with soft eyes and brushed his hand against my cheek. "You need to tell me what's going on in that head of yours." He said and retracted his hand. I slowly sat up and rubbed my face. "I want to tell you Brax. But I can't, not yet. I promise, you will know soon enough." I said, my eyes searching for his, after hearing my words, his eyes wouldn't meet mine.

He was the most patient, kind man I had ever met. He only nodded and got up, offering his hand out to me. "Shower?" He said with a soft smile. The sight of him left me in awe, his cheeks were slightly red, his hair was tossed in a mess and his body was.. perfect. Everything about this man, was perfect. I took his hand, returning his smile and followed him into the bathroom.

After undressing I got under the hot water, the water felt refreshing against my sweat coated body. He followed closely behind me, I could feel the head of his body, just inches from mine. I turned and looked up at him, my hand slowly grazing his toned abdomen. A rush of feelings rushed through me, I wanted him. I wanted all of him. I knew that we weren't ready, we needed more time. I needed just a little more time to get my shit together. I grabbed the body wash and turned back around, quickly I washed my body, then my hair and switched him places so he could do the same.

Two hot tempered wolves being naked in close corridors and not having sex is unheard of. But, we managed. Once we both finished we redressed, since I couldn't walk to his room completely naked, I wore one of his shirts. Which rested just under my hips. I helped him change his sheets, it wasn't long before we were back in bed, I was laying on his chest, he was playing with my hair.

"You know you're beautiful, right Koda?" He said softly, breaking the silence. "I suppose.." I replied, running my finger in circles against his skin. "Do you ever think about your future?" He asked causing me to turn,  pulling my hair from his hands. "Why are you asking?" I questioned, studying his face. "I just want to make sure I'll be in it. I dont want you to leave me again." He whispered and looked away. I sat up and sighed, rubbing my eyes. "Listen, leaving you was the hardest thing I've ever gone through in my entire life. It tore me apart, I could feel your pain, Brax. I will never do that to you again. Not unless you ask me to leave. I want you to be my future, not only be in it." I whispered, my eyes struggling to meet his. Once he had looked back to me, he smiled and pulled me into a bear hug. I giggled and hugged him back, my love for this man was indescribable. Moments like these, the more gentle moments with him, were the only thing that kept me going. I cherish memories such as these. God knows I've seen some fucked up shit.

I pulled away from him and kissed him gently, at first he wasn't sure hit to react, then he leaned in and kissed me back. I pulled away before things could go any further. "We should try and sleep. We need to talk about serious matters later." I said in a halfway playful voice. He laughed lightly and I laid back down. Moments passed and we were both out cold.

There was a soft knock at Braxtons door, causing me to wake from my sleep. I sat up and sniffed, the smell coming from outside was female. I looked at Braxton and shoved him awake, there was another soft knock and I stood up. I couldn't help that I immediately jumped to anger, but I had no intention of holding myself back. I walked to the door and opened it, a girl stood before me, she was about my height, blonde hair and blue eyes. She stepped back at the sight of me, her eyes wide. "Yes?" I snapped. At that moment Braxton got up and stumbled to the door, standing above me he looked out, his face immediately went from sleepy to 'oh shit'. My eyes narrowed at the girl. She sneered and looked up at Braxton. "You're late for training." She said simply. Before Braxton could say anything I growled and closed the door in her face. " Want to tell me who the fuck that is?" I snapped and began pacing about the room. "I am the head hunter now Koda.. I have responsibilities. Someone probably sent her." He said as he began getting dressed. "She seemed awfully surprised to see me." I growled and stopped pacing to look at him. "Everyone is going to be surprised to see you." He said softly with a sigh, by that time he had already dressed in Jean's, a tshirt and boots. He walked over to me, kissed my head "Get dressed then come find me. I promise we will talk today." He said, smiled then left the room. I stood alone with Ryker looking at me confused. I huffed out a breath and crossed my arms. I gathered myself for a moment before quickly, Ryker and I walked back to my bedroom. Where I got dressed, brushed my hair and teeth and left. I had a whole new confidence about me. My new mission was to somehow kill Derek. If I was going to come back to stay permanently, I refused to live alongside that monster. He had to go.