The One & Only (On Hold)

Chapter 5

Hey people, I realized I haven't really been keeping track of the plot, because right now I'm just writing what comes to mind, but worry not, This chapter will begin to show the story.

Sorry for not updating recently! I've been on holiday in Cambodia and the wifi was shit. Sorry if it's really short, it's just a filler for now. 

Hope you enjoyyy xxx

Jules

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I heard heavy footsteps behind me. I ran as fast as my legs could take me. What the hell are you doing? It's just Blake. Shut up I know that, I just want him to chase me around for a bit. Where's the fun in just giving up huh? I want my mate now. Please Francesca, You made him angry.  I ignored her protests and pleading and kept running. Finally after running for ages I came to a halt. I spun around and faced the direction I came from. 

I saw Blake in the distance, walking slowly to where I was standing. I fell back and laid down on the soft grass. Suddenly, I felt a sharp pang in my stomach. I cried out in pain, clutching my tummy and rolling onto my  front. Blake's arms wrapped around me and rubbed my back. "Francesca!? What's wrong?" He asked me frantically. I couldn't concentrate on anything. It was excruciating. It started to spread through my body like a slow burning fire. I could hear screaming, and I realized it was me. 

Lights flashed before my eyes, and suddenly the pain stopped. But I still couldn't move me body. I was paralyzed. Flashing images came to me. Then I saw him. The man who took my parents. He was standing in front of me, his arms crossed, his eyes blazing red. I whimpered and asked him, "What now? You gave me a number of days." 

"It seems to me, like you're wasting your days. I told you to use them wisely. That and I'm extremely bored. You've met your mate, introduced yourself to your pack. Get a move on and tell him, tell everyone. I really want to know how they will all react." He told me, with a smirk on his face. "I'll let you go now, but if you don't tell anyone soon, I'll cut down you're time. Good bye for now Francesca. Oh yes, by the way, my name is Hadrian." 

The lights faded and I had my senses back. "Francesca! Come back to me love, Come on love, please!" Blake was shouting at me, cradling my body, rocking me back and forth. 

"B-Blake, It's okay, I'm okay." I whispered. His eyes widened and he cupped my cheek.

"I was so worried! I didn't know what was wrong. One minute you were running away from me, then suddenly you were screaming out in pain, you went as still as a rock and now you're back!" He rambled on. I smiled and hugged him.

"It's fine Blakey, I said I'm okay, but we need to talk, I have something I need to tell you." I remembered what The man told me to do, and I wasn't going to take any chances.

He looked at me nervously and nodded, "Yeah, of course, Let's get you home first." 

"No. Do you know some where peaceful? Quiet? I just want to relax for a while, away from everyone else." I asked. He nodded and scooped me up in his arms, carrying me bridal style. I rested my head on his chest and kissed the crooke of his neck. I knew I was already in love with him. 

I started to fall asleep, I couldn't help it, he was so comfortable. 

When I woke up I was in bed with the covers wrapped around me and Blake asleep on the the chair next to the window. I got up and went to the bathroom. I glanced at the mirror and saw my reflection. I gasped, I  looked like crap, my hair was all messed up and my eyes were red. I tied my hair into a bun and splashed my face with cold water. I did my morning ritual, brushing my teeth, toilet break and showered. Massaging my head and hair with Black orchid scented shampoo and condition. I could smell my hair all day. 

I stepped out of the shower and wrapped myself in the towel. Threw open the door and stepped out, I noticed that Blake was no longer sleeping on the chair, and he was sprawled out on the bed staring at the celling. "Morning." I smiled at him. He sat up and smiled at me, "Morning love.". He climbed off the bed and  wrapped his arms around me. He kissed my forehead and turned to grab some underwear, a v-neck t-shirt and some sweats. I thanked him then told him to turn around. He sighed and did as he was told. I dried off then pulled on the clothes. 

"You said that we needed to talk..." He questioned me. I pulled him towards the door and replied, “Can you call your parents to your office, this includes them as well. He nodded and sent out a message to his parents to meet at his office. “They’re on their way, let’s go.” He brought me to his office and when we arrived there his parents were already sat down. They nodded and gestured me to start talking. I took in a deep breath and started talking.

“When my parents were taken, There was a man. I found out that he was the man that took my family. I ran from him, but when he caught me, I told him that I would come back for my family and that when I came back, I would kill him. He laughed and gave me a chance. He said he would give me 13 months and 2 days. Then he would fight with me and if I won I would get my family back, if I lost well, I would be dead. So I left in search of my mate and a pack that would stand behind me when I fight. And when I came across Kerry she explained to me that my parents were great alphas. At first I thought she was lying but now I’m starting to this that she isn’t. When she took my back to the pack house and I met Blake, I realized that he was my mate and that I finally found him. So what happened when I black out yesterday was, It was the man’s fault. He did something to my mind and controlled what I was seeing. He told me that I was wasting my time and to tell you or else I would have less time. Then he left, but not before telling me his name was Hadrian.” I paused and looked to his parents. “Do you know of a Hadrian that might do this kind of thing? And do you have any idea why he took my parents?” I glanced to Blake who looked shocked. The room was quiet, no one speaking, deep in their own thoughts. I sat down on a chair and sighed.

“Yes. Your parents were famous alphas. They were well respected and known for their power and amazing abilities. When your parents took over the pack, his pack in fact, everything was perfect. It was the strongest pack ever known. He had his fair share of enemies, everyone has enemies. But none of them had the guts to fight him. Everyone but Hadrian Rump. They were sworn enemies. He was the only person actually able to come close to defeating your father. After a while Hadrian disappeared. Never to be heard of again. 5 years later, you were born. Hadrian came back. He wanted peace. Your father was not naïve, so he didn’t accept. Hadrian left without a word. 7 months later your Parents decided that they wanted to leave, so they handed the alpha position to me and then they were gone.” Jerry explained the whole story to me. I was taking it all in, rubbing my temples.

“So he took them. But why?” I asked, confused.

“Perhaps he thought that your father and mother were getting weak and losing their abilities and decided to take them.” Diana pitched in.  I nodded, considering it.

“Uhm.. what should I do? I’ve told you my story, will you help me?”

They looked at each other, Blake looking at me with sad, lost eyes. He got up and quietly opened the door and left.