I left my phone in the house so it was impossible to call Lila for Help, the trees were soon starting to look and feel more intimidating the further I went and I was desperate for an out.
Thankfully, I found a clearing with a lake of some sorts, surrounded by rocks and the moment I tripped on one of the rocks, I knew that I had to rest. I moved towards the lake, quickly rinsing off my bloodied arm and palm before washing my face. I looked around me hoping to find a way out but there was nothing but the lake, trees and rocks.
I had remembered seeing a couple of warriors along the way, I couldn’t tell how things worked here and if they patrolled the pack grounds as often and as thoroughly as was the case back home, but I could only hope that they did, as I settled into one of the rocks.
I wondered how long it would be before Lila noticed I was missing and how long it would take whoever to find me. Would Simon even care if he heard I was missing? Would he send out a team of men to find me? Judging from his reaction last night, I didn’t think he would. I hated this new image of him that my mind had formed.
Sighing heavily, I moved to get off the rock. I might as well try to find my way back myself, if I walked around for a bit maybe I could get out at another part of the pack and then try to find my way back to Lila’s from there
Just as I moved from my spot, I heard it. Low at first, but the moment I turned towards it, I heard it louder. A deep growl to my right and it froze me in my spot, but I turned slowly and the moment I saw it, I could have sworn that my heart seized to beat and all the breath in my lungs escaped.
We always had something to talk about, something to laugh about. Admittedly, I did most of the talking but he usually went along with it, adding the necessary sounds that assured me that he was listening to what I had to say and laughing when necessary. It was never awkward but now it felt different.
Everything fell different. It felt like I was walking with a stranger. I didn’t know what to say to him and at the same time, I had plenty to say to him, none of which was very nice. It pissed me to no end the conflicting emotions and thoughts that ran through me
Soon the trees became lesser and lesser and it didn’t take very long for us to come out of the clearing. It was hard to believe that I had run through the woods, seeing how long it took us to find our way out of it.
“Arthurt” A man called and Simon steered us in his direction.
“I saw your car. I’ve been trying to reach you, I didn’t know if you needed help or something. Why did you start the patrol without any help? You know how dangerous these woods get. I wa-” The man said once again, but stopped as I stepped out from behind Simon’s back and his eyes strayed towards me.
“I got a report that someone was sighted coming into the woods and I had to rush over. Stephen, met Jessy. She’s the newest member of the pack and Lila’s friend. Jessy, this is Stephen. My Beta.”
Stephen stretched out his hand and I took it in a handshake, blushing when he gave me a wink. He was handsome in a boyish way and had a certain charm about him. I couldn’t help but smile at his friendly gesture.
“Are you okay? It can be really dangerous out here. You should be really glad Arthur got to you when he did.” He said seriously and I nodded in agreement, offering him a small smile.
“I’m really grateful. I just needed to clear my head, I must have missed the sign while running. I’ll just make my way back home now.” I said, gently pulling out my hands that had remained in Stephen’s even after the shake.
He gave me a small smile which I quickly returned and I heard Simon clear his throat beside me. When I looked towards him, I almost flinched in shock. His eyes were dark and the frown that sat on his face made his features appear really scary. If glares could kill, I didn’t think I would be alive or Stephen from the way he was looking at his Beta.
“I’ll drop you off at home, Come on, let’s go.” He said and I quickly shook my head. I didn’t think I could endure anymore of the silence, awkward filled moments with him.
