Reborn

Chapter Fifteen

I opened my eyes and looked around the room. This isn't mine but I recognise it. I looked over and saw Damien fast asleep. I sighed. The old me would have been overjoyed that I was in his bed. I silently left the bed. I could see him frown slightly as I left. I walked out of the room and went back to mine. I had a shower and got dressed before going to the kitchen. I got a glass of water and leant against the bench. I can't believe Thomas found me. It'd been at least a year and a half since I last saw him. He was on the other side of the country. I scoffed at the thought of him threatening Ryan. How dare he? Who does he think he is? I'm even angrier at myself for letting him get away. I'm so stupid. I let him get the better of me. I finished my water and jumped up to sit on the bench. I put my head in my hands. I thought I was free.

"Hey." I looked up to see Damien. He looked like he had just rolled out of bed. He was shirtless and had some loose shorts on. 

"Hey." I said softly, not having the energy to do my usual tormenting. 

"How are you?" I let out a quiet laugh. 

"I've been better." He took a few steps forwards until he was in front of me. 

"Did you want to talk about it?" He asked gently. I just stared at him. I felt defeated. I sighed.

"His name is Thomas." Damien looked a little surprised that I was actually opening up.

"He held me hostage for about a year. He wanted me to be his mate. He tortured me every single day, trying to get me to submit and be his." I managed to say it with a steady, quiet voice. Damien looked angry but he was shoving it down.

"Why didn't you accept?" He asked. 

"I considered it." I admitted. 

"I thought that if you didn't want me then I should accept Thomas since he clearly was hellbent of being with me." He looked hurt and angry with himself. 

"But I just thought, fuck mates. I don't want one." I sighed.

"So I took everything he gave me. Most of my scars are from him. He avoided my face though. Wasn't that nice of him?" I laughed but there was no humour behind it. He was shaking. I could see his wolf trying to come forward. 

"How'd he find you again?" I could tell he was struggling against his wolf. He looked away from me.

"My scent. He didn't know what I smelt like but he felt the power. He knew it was me." He didn't reply. I could see the internal conflict. I just watched him. Just like I used to. I put my hand on his shoulder and pulled him to me, wrapping my arms around his neck in a tight hug. It took a few seconds for the shock to pass and he wrapped his strong arms around my waist, holding me just as tightly. His torso was pressed against mine and he was standing between my legs. I soon felt his shaking subside but I didn't let go. I needed the comfort. 

"I'm sorry." I whispered. 

"For what?" I felt his hot breath on my ear.

"For being a bitch for the last month." He chuckled.

"It's ok. I forgive you." We stayed like that for a few more minutes before I pulled away. He stayed close. 

"I have a question and I need to ask it because I think it's incredibly unfair." He said, I could hear the playfulness.

"Why the hell is your wolf bigger than mine?" I just laughed. It put a smile on his face. 

"It's bigger because I'm better than you. Obviously." He nodded dramatically.

"Obviously." He replied with a laugh.

"Good to see you two getting along." I shoved Damien back in fright. I looked over to see a smirking Ryan. Damien looked down with blush on his cheeks.

"Shut up, Ryan." I hissed as I blushed. He laughed at me. Asshole. 

"I'll leave you two alone." He said with an eyebrow wiggle before walking away. 

"God I hate him." I muttered. Damien chuckled. I don't actually hate him. I would do anything for him. He's just an ass sometimes. Damien came back over to me and ran his fingers up my arm, spending sparks flying.

"Why did you come to my room last night?" He asked softly.

"I had a nightmare."

"About Thomas?" I nodded. He pulled me to his chest again. He was warm and I welcomed it. 

"Are you finished tormenting me?" His chest vibrated as he spoke.

"For now."