Why is it that recalling on memories just as bad as when the painful memory happened?
I told him as much as possible before another panic attack ensued.
Pathetic.
Ridge gently pulls my shirt off and places a cool rag on the back of my neck.
Disgusting. Used. Dirty.
My chest feels tight.
Ridge's nose brushes against mine. Warm breath brushes against my lips, "I swear I'll avenge you, my mate."
I can only whimper and curl into him. It's crazy. I've only known him for a couple days and I crave his touch. It's crazy. He barely knows me and he's taking care of me. Feeding me, giving me a place to sleep, warding off my nightmares - it's so crazy.
"Why do you care?" I whisper, looking into his gorgeous amber eyes.
His nose brushes mine. "You're my mate." Ridge's voice sent shivers down my my spine.
Tears prick my eyes. "That's the only reason..."
Ridge stiffens in my arms and suddenly there's hands cupping my face. "No," he says seriously, "no, that's not the only reason." I look at him and he sighs. "Yes, I feel attraction to you because you're my mate, but I could've easily rejected you." Thumbs brush against my cheekbones and his voice drops an octave. "There's something about you, Halcyon."
I don't say anything, only look at his lips while he talks. Subconsciously, I lean closer. "There's nothing special about me," I tell him, throat starting to close.
Ridge's eyes flutter but stay open. "Yes, there is. You may not see it but I do."
"I'm scared," I whisper, tears escaping to run down my cheeks. Ridge's thumbs smoothly brush them away as I continue, "Everything's so new here. It's scary. And... my mom-"
I stop myself, struggling not to sob aloud. Ridge hugs me tightly. "I know things are scary right now, but I'll be here every step out the way. I promise."
I nod against him, trying to believe his words.
Ridge pulls back and looks into my eyes.
I'm tired, very tired. I want to sleep. My head falls forward onto Ridge's shoulder and steady fingers shift through my hair.
"What happens now?"
Ridge takes a deep breath. "I'm not sure."
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Halcyon (DISCONTINUED)
Werewolf(BxB) Sister story to In Sickness And Health. Miles away in the middle of nowhere, werewolves are being held against their will. Brutally beaten, experimented on, and forced to breed, they are living in inhumane conditions and many are wishing for d...
