For The Love of An Alpha

Bonding

Jay knelt on the dirt floor in his arms for over an hour. It wasn't until the tears had slowed and her breathing calmed that Henri helped her to her feet. She was exhausted and all she wanted was sleep. Once more Henri pulled his shirt off and put it over her body.

"Girls going to need at least two wardrobes." Sebastian remarked as he came over to the pair.

Jay chuckled nervously as she looked to the tall man. His deeply furrowed brow showed signs of concern, his worry for his future Luna washed over her. She looked to Eli who bore a similar expression. They both cared for her and barely knew her. Jay felt Henri's hand grace the low of her back as they started to walk back to the house. Jay hadn't gone horribly far, less then a mile. The four of them walked in silence, Jay's eyes on the floor. She was ashamed of her actions and she didn't want to know what everyone thought of her now. She wanted to turn and run. Every time she thought of it, the pain in her chest would start. Her heart couldn't take her walking away and she knew it was a cowards move. She steeled herself as they came around to the front of the house, preparing for the onslaught of horrible looks and words. But none came.

The front was empty and as they entered the house, the kitchen was bustling with only a few people. The woman from earlier moved about the dining area, humming. She nearly flitted about like a bird. Her light chocolate skin was flawless, with her black curly hair held back with a head band, looking soft and fluffy to the touch. She turned and smiled to them as they entered the dining area. Her caramel brown eyes danced with delight at the sight of them. Her smile was wide and welcoming. She was lean and long limbed, reminiscent of a flower dancing in the wind.

"You must be Jay!" She rushed over and hugged Jay tightly. Sebastian walked behind her mouthing "I'm sorry", as Jay stood there awkwardly.

"Oh look!" Eli said from across the room, "Cookies."

"Don't you dare!" The woman charged over, quickly distracted from the red head. "Those aren't yours." She slapped Eli's hand and he laughed loudly at her actions.

Eli winked to Jay and then took a seat at the table.

"I'm Asia." The beautiful woman spoke as she lifted the plate of cookies from the table. "You must be starved. Patrol can be exhausting." She walked out of the room into the kitchen.

Jay stood at the table, unsure of what just happened. Henri pulled a chair out for her and Eli stood from the table as he did. All three men stood about the table and watched as Jay took her seat. Once she did, they too sat down. Jay looked at them like they had ten heads, all the while she was ringing her hands in her lap. She was nervous, the fight out front still playing through her head.

"Stop." Henri whispered, as he put his hand in between hers. He gave her a soft smile, his left hand coming to cup her right cheek and draw her in. He kissed her softly.

Jay felt her heart quicken at his touch and the kiss began to mend a small part of her that was broken. When they pulled apart, she took a slow deep breath and smiled at him. She leaned her head on his shoulder, just being near him seemed to soothe the burning she was feeling in her bones.

Sebastian and Henri were filling in Eli of what happened on the patrol. While they were talking Asia had returned with two other people and food. They sat around the table, the three men taking up the majority of the conversations. Jay smiled as they began to explain the witches, nearly spitting her bacon across the room when she heard Sebastian say that they were "bathing in some weird red goop".

"Liquid Fire." Jay laughed, correcting him.

"Are you sure?" Eli asked her, his attention now on the red head, as she reached for a napkin.