Eden

Chapter 2: Run

I had to stop at another hotel, the rain was too strong.
I slip into bed and close my eyes
There's no point in hiding in here, right?

I wake up and pay for my room, the people here don't seem to care about much.
I step outside, I can still smell the rain.
I start walking, only tonight I don't stop.
I walk all day and all night, I wish I could shift but then I'd leave more of a scent trail
My feet burn but I can see the Necra pack coming up.
They don't take well to rogues, I should be wary on how I enter.
It's best to cut around and enter from the Druin pack.
I do just that, the Druin pack borders my home.
They wouldn't expect me to come this close

I sigh and look down at my feet as I walk.
I look up and freeze
Im surrounded.
Every pack has their patrols out, each one nearby.
I tense, how will I get out of this one?
I suddenly feel someone grab me, pinning my arms behind me and throttling me
I gasp out
"You really think we wouldn't recognise you? Cmon you bitch, time to face the music."
"Get off me!" I yelp and one of them kicks me
"There's quite the bounty on your head." There is? "You aren't going anywhere."
They drag me, cuffing my hands.
I try to escape but thanks to the silver on the handcuffs, I'm screwed.

They bring me to a large house and then to a massive door
It's so luxury in here...
No.
It's the Alphas house.
No.
I try to scramble away but they tighten their grip
"Stop moving bitch." They growl
They throw me into the room and slam the door
I shudder and hold in my tears
It smells amazing in here. Do all Alphas smell so good?
I look up and meet the most amazing pair of grey eyes, with swirl of blue traveling through them.

"Mate." I blurt
Mate...
He's my mate.
But wait, I'm in the Alphas office.
This man projects so much leadership.
No.
The man who wants me dead is my mate!
I sniffle
"Mate." He says back, unphased.
He grabs the chain of my handcuffs with his bare hand and rips it off
I freeze, glaring at it and then his hand
The silver would hurt wouldn't it.
He pries the cuffs off me and rubs my wrist
"Mate, please say anything." He frowns
"Don't hurt me." I cry and he pulls me close
"Never."
"B-but-"
"We can talk about that later." He smiles and I nod
I bury my face into his chest and he glares at the marks on my wrist
"It'll fade eventually. I hope." I frown

What do I do know?
I've had my life planned for two years, now everything has been screwed up.
I wrap my arms around my stomach and whimper
"But your pack..." I sniffle
"Mate, I will deal with it. You're mine and no one will hurt you anymore." He says and I whimper
"Please." I cry
I never cry, what the hell is wrong with me
"I'm sorry, I'm not usually like this. I haven't slept well in days." I say, wiping my eyes
"Follow me." He smiles and I nod
We walk out and the trackers glare at me.
I wince and walk faster.
"Don't worry, I told them they can't lay a hand on you anymore."
I sniff and nod
He brings me to a room and I gape at its size
"I'm sure you are exhausted, sleep, Mate." He says and I hug him
"I owe you my life." I breathe
"No you don't, all you owe me is your name."  He smiles
"Eden." I breathe and he nods
"I will need answers from you tomorrow. I'm sorry for the pain they have inflicted." He frowns and I smile
"Bye Mate." I smile
"Bye Eden." He says

It feels so weird to be called by my name for the first time in years
I slip into the bed and moan.
It's the most comfortable thing in the world.
I instantly fall asleep

Jonah PoV:
She was so afraid, she seemed so calm and collected last time they saw her.
But she was out of her mind scared.
She really thought I would hurt her as her mate?
It kinda stings...
But what else would she think.
I've been tracking her for two year trying to seize the rebellion.
I sigh and my Beta walks in

"What's all his about the girl not being wanted anymore?" He scowls
"She's my mate." I breathe and he gawks at me
"Holy shit!" He blurts and I smile
"I know, god the look of fear in her eyes." I sigh
"So I assume we need to spread the word." He says and I nod
"She doesn't feel safe anywhere." I muse
"I'll alert the warriors." He smiles and walks away
I walk back to my room and open the door
Eden is fast asleep
What confuses me is her different appearance.
Did she really do all that just to avoid us?
What is she hiding?
How can I get the information out of her if she's my mate?
I groan and look at her gently
Maybe she'll just tell me?
I doubt it.
But she's mine, and she definitely has something to hide
Innocent people don't run.