Broken

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It had been a six hour run because I completely lost track of time. Around eight in the morning I finally made it back to the house, very winded and more tired than I had been in a long time. My muscles were achy and fatigued as I made my way up the stairs. I was given strange looks by different people and it made me uncomfortable. When I passed Nick's room to get to mine, I was surprised to hear Weston yelling.

"Where the fuck is she?"

"Probably went home after what you did to her." Nick was not happy and I could hear his wolf close to making himself known.

Not wanting any fights, I knocked on the door and the men instantly silenced, realizing my presence.

"Back from my run, couldn't sleep. When's the first meeting Nick?" As I walked in and slumped in the bed beside Becca, I made sure not to look up at Weston.

Nick sighed, shaking his head and pinching his nose. "You really should inform me before you go workout, especially after the other day."

"Sorry. It won't happen again. I left around two to clear my thoughts."

"That's fine. You just had us worried."

"He has no reason to be." I pointed to Weston in anger. His mood swings were chaotic and I hated feeling confused.

"I have every reason to be," Weston growled. "You are my mate."

"Stop saying that." The pleasure it gave me was annoying after getting used to the constant burn and ache I had been living with for over two months.

"It's the truth and you're coming home with me."

"No and you can't make me. It's against the laws."

"Then we'll bring this matter to the elders."

"Get out of my room Alpha Weston." Nick snarled, his temper reaching an all new high. "You see she's fine now I need to speak with my Beta alone."

Weston clinched his fists as he turned and walked out the door, clearly having a hard time controlling his wolf as well.

Standing, I took a deep breath. "I need to get ready and shower. We meet with Alpha Ryse at ten."

Nick just watched me for a minute, breathing heavy before he finally spoke. "Why don't you wanna go home with him?"

"He denied me, over and over again. Came back smelling like other females, pushed me away, he was a monster while I was there. That isn't just gonna go away because all of a sudden he starts claiming me because his fucked up brother is out for revenge. I can take care of myself."

"Okay. Go shower, Becca set out an outfit for you."

She smiled shyly behind him. "I hope that's okay."

"That's fine. Thank you."

Turning, I stormed into my room, stripping naked and jumping into the hot water. I wanted to stay in here forever. Water solved all my problems. Hearing a knock on the door, I was forced to climb out and wrap up in a towel. Going to my door, I cracked it open. To my surprise it was Charley and his smile was brighter than I had ever seen before.

"What do you want?"

"I hear you're coming back with us."

Snarling, I shook my head. "No I'm not!"

"But," he looked confused, "Wes said..."

"Well I'm not." Slamming the door in a fit of anger, I turn and look for the clothes.