12. I just really need a hug.

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12 // I just really need a hug.

"W-Wren Sommers?" She neared me, eyes wide and hands shaking. I couldn't move, I couldn't breathe. She grabbed onto my hands tightly, before I even had the chance to move away.

I recognised the face instantly, even though I hadn't been able to place it before. This was the woman that singlehandedly gave me the one thing that had helped me through all of these years. It was like every blurry image of that night when I was only young, had cleared. And her bright yet sorry face still looked the same.

"I-I -- y-you -- how?" Were all the words I could muster up enough courage to say. With all my jumbled up thoughts, I found myself backing away, step by step. Of course, I didn't get far, because I back right into Brett, who laid a hand on my shoulder protectively.

"Wren, this is my Alpha, Satomi. But I'm, uh, I'm guessing you already knew that," Brett announced, breaking the silence that once filled the air uncomfortably.

Satomi. I'd be lying if I said the name didn't suit her. I knew deep down that she was a good person, that she wasn't the reason my mother left. But can you blame me for jumping to that? Who knows what this woman's intentions were. I sucked in a breath, it all seemingly becoming too much.

A door could be heard slamming shut from outside the vet, and Kira stood up and broke the silence once more, "that must be Scott."

Kira exited the room, and I took that moment to truly look at what was around me. It seemed there were seven werewolves in Satomi's pack, including Brett and Lori, and most were injured, healing slowly. As the silence filled the air, I couldn't help but let my enhanced hearing wander to the conversation between the the couple outside.

Well, there really wasn't a lot of talking going on.

I tried, I really did. I tried to turn off this superhearing thing I have going on -- because really, I didn't exactly want to be listening to Scott and Kira 'getting it on'. But I was new to all of this, to being a Witch, having all these powers. And frankly, it only made me more scared. So when Scott and Kira's little session finally stopped, I couldn't help but let my ears perk up at the mention of my name.

"Did you find them? Did you find Wren?" I heard Scott whisper urgently, and a small smile appeared on my face, because sometimes it was just nice to know people are worried for you. That they care for you. Yet, I could still feel Satomi's sad eyes on mine, watching my every move. Of course, I was uncomfortable under her gaze, so you could feel my relief when Scott and Kira made their way into the veterinary room.

"Satomi? These are the people I was telling you about. This is Scott McCall, and I think you might know Wren --"

"Oh, yes. I know Wren Sommers very well."

And before I had anytime to think over the strange comment Satomi made about me, I noticed the very thing I hated -- all eyes were on me.

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I bit my lip, fidgeting with my hands as I waited to see if he'd answer.

No cars were in the driveway, so he was most likely out -- but hey, a girl can dream, right? And so, you probably wouldn't be surprised when I tell you I nearly jumped out of my skin when the door opened, revealing a shirtless Liam Dunbar.

"Wren? Oh my God, are you okay? Did Kira get to you and Brett in time? I-I'm so sorry I couldn't be there--"

I cut him off before he could say anything else in that one breath, and finally I spoke my mind. "Everyone's fine. At least, I think I am. But who really knows nowadays, right? I just -- to be honest? I think I really just need a hug."

Liam didn't say a word, but he didn't need to. For when he pulled me into his arms, it was all the words I needed. I smiled, as I felt his chin resting on my head, and in that moment, everything seemed content.

And then the awkward came out in me and I realised he wasn't wearing a shirt.

I froze, feeling my cheeks redden. Although, I really couldn't resist the urge to admit to myself that he really did smell good. Luck seemed to be in a better mood today, saving me from embarrassment as Liam pulled away.

He coughed awkwardly, "did you want to come inside? Or . . ."

I only nodded meekly. "I-I'm sorry. It's just that my dad's working late again and I don't think I could handle being alone."

Liam smiled, grabbing my hand and pulling me into the Dunbar residence. "It's fine. My mum's out and my step-dad's working the late shift again, it's just me tonight anyways."

I nodded, which was sort of silly considering how he had his back to me, leading me upstairs. I couldn't seem to fight the fact in my mind that kids these days were getting left alone too often. The feeling of being alone sucks. It sucks a lot, yet still I have this emptiness filling up inside, and soon, it's going to take control.

Just as I got deep and emotional with myself, Liam broke the silence. "You can sleep in my bed for the night. No offence, but you look like you could do with some sleep."

It was true, I hadn't slept in about forty-eight hours, and I could definitely do with some more sleep. Noticing how Liam looked -- messy hair, no shirt, and track pants, something inside me clicked. "Oh my God, did I wake you up?" I asked, as I plopped down on the side of his (extremely) comfortable bed.

"I mean, there was a slight chance you could have, but's no biggie. Don't sweat it, Clumsy," Liam chuckled lightly, and I found myself smiling along with him at the old nickname.

"C'mon, we both should get some rest -- who knows when we're going to need it these days," it didn't take a genius to notice the sadness in his voice. But I didn't argue, mimicking his actions as climbed onto Liam's bed. And subconsciously I found myself shifting closer to Liam and his warmth, smiling when his arm wrapped around me, pulling me closer.

And if there was one moment I could choose to stay in forever -- this was it. Away from the Supernatural and away from Satomi and her strange familiarity. But mostly, it was the fact that Liam was right there beside me that made me content; because he made me forget all of it, he made me feel safe.

// cuteness overload. not going to lie. so i'm super sorry I haven't updated and i've decided on updating slowly and getting this story back on track for the short way it has to go. because there's really only five or maybe less potential chapters in this :( the wriam journey might just be coming to an end guys, but is anyone hearing sequel? hehehe. anyways, vote and comment if you enjoyed, I love hearing your feedback xx

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