His Little Luna

Chapter 17

I must have fallen asleep because the next thing I remember was Ace's worried voice saying my name," CLARA!?" I opened my eyes and saw that his face was contorted with worry, anger, and hatred. That's when I realized I was still naked and covered in bruises.

"What the hell fucking happened!?" Ace hissed. I pulled away, covering myself up as I looked away from him. I forced myself not to cry and to stay silent.

"Clara! Tell me who the fuck did this to you!" Ace demanded, still I said nothing," Clara! NOW!" When I heard his voice I couldn't stop myself from looking at him and regretted it instantly. His face was even paler than usual, his eyes were a black hole of nothingness, and his fangs had extended. All I saw in his eyes was pure anger.

"I can't," I said shrinking away.

"WHY THE FUCK NOT!?" Ace yelled grabbing my arm and forcing me to look at him," WHO ARE YOU PROTECTING!?"

"YOU!!" I screamed. Ace let go of my arm stepping back as a look of shock crossed his face.

"What?" He asked confused.

"He said if I told you, or anyone else, that he would kill everyone I love," I said unable to stop the tears from overflowing... again.

"Give me a name Clara!" Ace said gentler this time," I can't protect if I don't know who to protect you from!"

"I don't know his name," I said pulling my knees to my chest," I thought you said I was safe here!?" Ace sighed and sat on the bed next to me and pulled me to him.

"I'm so sorry!" Ace said as he covered me up with a blanket," I promise I will never leave you here alone again!" We sat there for what felt like forever before either of us moved. Ace set me on the bed, then went to draw me a hot bath. He then came back to get me. He picked me up and carried me to the bathroom and set me down gently in the tub. I laid my head on my knees and cried while Ace did his best to comfort me. After a while I was ready to get out and get dressed. We then walked back to the main house in silence because Angelina had asked us to join them for dinner, after I put make-up on to cover up my exposed bruises. I tried to ignore the pain and anger in Ace's eyes as we walked.

"Smells delicious," I smiled at Angelina when we walked in.

"It's an old family secret recipe," She smiled back and led us into the dining room. Ace and I sat down next to his mother as everyone began to fill the dining room. I heard a voice that sent chills down my back and looked up. When I did, I locked eyes with him and froze instantly, praying to god that Ace didn't notice.

"So, your brother was right Ace," He smirked as he sat across from us.

"About what Jackson," Ace said. So that's his name.

"Your mate definitely is a looker!" I saw the amusement in his eyes. I looked down hoping Ace didn't know how uneasy I was around this Jackson guy.

"I bet she's great in bed too!" I stiffened.

"JACKSON!" I heard Angelina say in horror," we do not talk about young women like that in this house!" I shot her a thank you look, and she smiled at me.

"It's fine mother," Ace said. I could hear the grin in his voice.

"As a matter of fact, yes, she is," Ace said making me even more uneasy.

"I can imagine," I could feel his eyes on me, but I kept my head down.

What are you doing!? I thought towards Ace.

Please Clara! I heard Ace sigh in my head you don't think I didn't notice your posture change the minute he walked in! He's the one that did that to you, isn't he. I thought about it. I could probably get away with telling Ace everything right then and there, but then what would happen? Would he attack Jackson right now? Or would he wait to get him alone? And would he even be able to defeat Jackson? Or would Jackson kill Ace?