After the heads up from Martin, I took off my heels and began to head upstairs. This dress is constricting the air to my lungs, these heels killed my now aching feet, and I'm starving.
I tiredly began the long and exhausting walk to my room. Georgia was outside mingling with the others still having the energy while I in the other hand wanted nothing more than some food, and my baggy PJ's.
When I reached the top I practically threw my heels on the floor and ran to my room. I busted through the door and tried to unzip my dress. I tried spinning in circles while reaching for the zipper, I tried bending over as if that would magically help my limbs grow a couple inches in reaching but no luck. I was brought away from my struggle when I saw Tyler's silhouette between my door. Amusement was clear in his eyes as well as a charming smile on his face.
I immediately sat up straight trying to ignore the blush rising to my cheeks but was unsuccessful so I turned my head, "Umm can I help you Tyler?"
I asked clearing throat with my head still turned to the side.
"No but can I help you with something Jay?" He asked and I could hear the smirk in his voice. I rolled my eyes as if he could see me so I turned my head to face him.
"No you can't, everything's under control in here but you can let your self out." I said flashing him a smile before turning away.
I heard his footsteps going to what I assumed to be away from my room, I sighed before shaking my head. Before I knew it warm long fingers were touching my back. I gasped and jumped in shock but the voice was in my ear, "Relax it's just me." I heard Tyler's deep husky voice in my ear, sending shivers to run up and down my spine. I slowly nodded my head and let him brush my hair to one side and unzip my dress.
Okay this is wrong. He's like my older brother and he has a mate out there waiting from him. That will be selfish and disgusting of me to try and harbor any non-brotherly feelings towards him. I have a mate, who I might not ever see again but he's still my mate and Tyler has a mate who is out there and wants to be with him.
When he was finished I quickly pressed the dress to my chest to stop it from falling off of me. I turned to Tyler who was standing in front of me, watching me with lustful eyes. My eyes grew wide in shock before I slowly backed away from him, he walked towards me like I was his prey and he was the predator as his eyes bled green. I kept backing away until my back hit something hard. Unfortunately I ran out of road.
Tyler kept stalking towards me really slowly until he was right in front of me, his chest to mine and those emerald colored eyes gazing down at me.
"Uh Tyler what are you doing?" I asked putting my hand on his chest to push him back but he didn't even budge.
"I want you Jadah and I know you want me." He said seductively, grabbing my hand in his right before he pulled me flush against his chest. I still had my right arm keeping the dress from falling but he snaked an arm around my waist before yanking it down leaving me exposed in my red bra. I gasped and struggled to pull it up which earned me a growl from him.
"Don't." He said in an inhuman voice which I knew was his wolfs. I still yanked the dress up but he grabbed both of my wrists and pinned them above my head, letting the dress fall back down to the carpeted floor beneath us.
"Tyler don't do this. You have a mate out there waiting for you a-and I have one too, don't put her or yourself through the pain." I tried reasoning with him, squirming to get out of his iron grip.
"But your mate rejected you. Don't you want me?" He asked softly, his eyes slowly returning back to their former color. I gave him a sympathetic look before shaking my head 'No'.
"Tyler you have a beautiful mate out there for you. Don't put her what my mate put me through." I said softly, "You're like my big brother, I don't want things to be weird between us; and when you do find her we don't want her to feel hurt that you didn't wait for her." I reasoned and slowly his grip on me was weakening.
"I don't want her to go through that Jay, but I like you, you're different and I thought you liked me too." He said softly letting my wrists go and backing away from me.
"Only as my brother. Just wait and I promise you when you find her you'll think she's the only beautiful girl in the world. It's amazing I promise." I gave him a big smile which he returned and I hugged his waist. He wrapped his huge arms around me and inhaled.
"You're such a good person Jay." He released me and stepped back, "I hope we can still be close." He said nervously scratching the back of his neck and I smiled,
"Of course we can. Now get out I have training in the morning." I said shooing him out as he laughed before walking to the door and shutting it behind him.
When I didn't hear his footsteps anymore I sighed and completely took off my dress. I took off my bra and walked to my closet where I pulled out some big gray sweatpants, and a white t-shirt. I wrapped my hair before I walked out of my room on a mission. I walked down the steps and darted to the kitchen.
I opened the refrigerator and it was stocked with food. I checked the freezer and got the same result. I continued checking all the cabinets and the pantry when I spotted a big bag of gummy bears. The only problem is, they're on the top shelf. I jumped and and reached on my tippy toes but the bag wouldn't budge.
After all my trying I thought about climbing, so I pretended to crack my knuckles and neck, "Here we go." I said, setting my foot on the lowest shelf while placing my hand on the highest shelf I could reach. I pulled myself up and placed my foot up again and reached up. I continued this process until...
"Jadah what are doing?" I heard Martin say, I was completely startled and fell down from the shelf.
"Ooof!" I landed on my butt and I heard the deep rumble come from Martin. I stood up rubbing my butt and glared at him.
he went into the pantry, taking down the gum bears with ease. He walked out and handed them to me and rolled his eyes.
"Girls." He said dramatically and I scowled at his back.
"Old men." I did my own dramatic sigh. He stopped walking and craned his neck to look at me,
"We'll see who's old in the morning during training." He said chuckling evilly and I felt my face drop. I ran to the fridge made me a bologna sandwich, grabbed a juice, of course my gummy bears, and raced upstairs.
When I got to my room I gobbled down my sandwich, and gulped my juice down before eating a handful of gummy bears. When I was finished I turned off the light, and buried myself in the covers before closing my eyes and falling into the world of dreams.
"Girls get your asses up right now!" I heard Martin yell and some clapping echoed behind his loud voice. I snapped my eyes open and looked towards the door where the sound was coming from and saw they had opened my door. Martin, Jax, and Levi were parading up and down the hallway clapping and yelling.
"I'm trying to sleep!" I yelled loudly, stomping to the door to slam it shut, only to have it pushed back open by Jax.
"Time to get up training starts in 10. Be downstairs by then or that's your ass." He promised strictly, my eyes widened. I nodded my head quickly before dashing into my closet. I pulled on a spots bra, a tank top, some shorts, and some converse.
I rushed to brush my teeth and raced out the door just to collide with Georgia. I groaned and rubbed my head,
"I see he got you up too." She said rubbing her forehead and looking at me with a small frown.
"Yeah he did ear-"
"Girls, stop with the chit chit and head out! You have 4 minutes to get your asses down here or that's 100 push ups!" I heard Levi yell, Me and Georgie glanced at each other before hopping up and running downstairs. We bolted out the front door and around the back where all three of them were standing tall and proud.
We sprinted to them as fast as we could but they were so far away. When we finally got up to them we were both bent over with our hands on our knees, sweat coming down our faces, huffing and puffing like two dogs in heat.
"Girls you're late." I heard Martin say. We looked up at him with nervous smiles.
"Now drop down and give me 50 push ups!" He yelled and we immediately dropped down and started our push ups.
We were doing our push ups and they were counting for us. I was on 10 and Georgie was on 20.
"Come on Girls I could do this with both of you on my back!" Levi yelled walking around us. We both looked at him.
"No..." Push up "Way." I said in between trying to breathe and push up.
"Yes way. Come on I asked for 50 push ups!" He yelled crushing our little break. He's good. I huffed before lowering myself to the ground and lifting myself up.
"Come on girls!" I heard Jax yell. I let out an exhausted sigh.
"Can we have a break?" I asked looking up at them. They all looked at each other before Martin yelled.
"Just for that give me 100 push ups!" He yelled and my jaw hit the ground. He kept his stoic expression,
"Every time you ask for the easy way out the consequences are way worse. We don't train quitters." He said and I nodded my head. I respect that, he won't give up on me, he just wants me to do my best. With that new motivation I pushed myself harder to complete my push ups. Even when my arms felt like noodles I kept going because it will make me stronger. This new Jadah is no quitter and as Martin said, he doesn't train quitters so I continued my push-ups with those words in my head.
"You are no quitter."
On my last push up I fell to the ground but only for a minute, because those words rang through my head. I shakily stood up and shook my arms.
"You're not going to beg for a break?" Jax asked and I didn't even turn to look at him,
"I'm no quitter." I said confidently and his eyebrows rose." So what's our next exercise?" I asked bouncing on the balls of my feet, feeling pumped up all of a sudden.
"I guess my words did get through your thick skull. We're going on a run around the territory 25 times just because you are no quitter and if you girls ask for a break I will make it 50." Martin said crossing his arms over his chest. I nodded and went over to help Georgia who was barely breathing on the ground.
"Come on Georgie we are no quitters." I chanted holding out my hand for her, she took my hand before bending over and breathing heavy.
"You aren't but me? I would rather babysit Gin all day." She said and we all chuckled at her words before we began to run.
Jax, Levi, and Martin were running along side us encouraging us to keep going. When I would try to jog and slow my burning legs they would automatically know and yell at me for trying. So I kept pushing my legs to make it around the territory 25 times! Let me remind you this territory is the size of 20 football fields and imagine running around that 25 times. Yeah you can't because you haven't done it.
I was almost on my last lap when I noticed some teens walking and laughing together as they were sitting at a park enjoying each other's company. I instantly felt sad that I never got that bac- no. I will not think about what happened to the old Jadah. I'm a new person and I refuse to live in the past. I pushed my legs harder with a newfound determination.
When we made it back to the house Levi had the twins bring us some water bottles. I couldn't even stand anymore, I collapsed to the ground and sighed in relief.
"I never thought I would hear myself say I love the dirt." I said and I heard them chuckle, I was exhausted so I closed my eyes. I didn't sleep but just enjoyed the wonderful feeling of resting and relaxing my sore muscles.
"Alright girls get up we aren't even half way done yet." I snapped my eyes open and stared at Jax in horror.
"Are you serious?" I asked incredulously,
"Deadly. Get up or I will pour all of your drinking water on the ground." He said and I wobbly stood up. I instantly regret that rest, my limbs are trembling and burning.
"Rule#1 never rest after working out unless training is over or your muscles will hurt more." Martin said walking around us and I almost glared at him but I held it back and stood as still as my shaky limbs would let me.
"Now it's time to stretch and loosen your muscles before our next exercise which is my favorite." Martin said with a devious smirk on his face. I shook, what does he mean by that?
"Now drop!" He yelled and me and Georgia started pulling and stretching out our stiff muscles. They popped here and there and let me tell you, it felt amazing. We stretched out our arms, and backs.
When we were done we followed them to a big open spot where mats cover the ground. My eyes automatically snapped to Martins amused expression.
"This here girls is our physical training area." He informed us and I started to feel scared. I can't fight, especially not in human form....or in wolf form!
"Get over here." He demanded and I hesitantly walked over to where he was and shifted on the balls of my feet.
"Hit me." He said and I looked up at him like he was crazy. Aren't we supposed to shift?
"I thought we were shifting." I said completely confused tilting my head to the side.
"No. Your wolf is only as strong as your human form. You can't always rely on your wolf for help, you work together as a team. Now. Hit me." He said seriously. I shook head 'No'.
"No. What if I-"
"Hurt me?" He asked humored by my question, "Jadah you can't hurt your trainer." He stated and I nodded my head before I balled up fists and put them up. I pulled my fist back and aimed at his face with as much force as I could muster, and closed my eyes waiting for my fist to land somewhere on his face.
I was expecting to hear cries and a crunch from my hit but they never came. I opened one eye and saw that Martin had my fist in his hand. I gasped, he was so fast.
"The most important rule in fighting: leave your eyes open." He said firmly and I blushed, "When you punch never tuck your thumb in the fist or you can break your thumb and damage your knuckles. You hold it like this." He said correcting my horrible fist.
"Now try again, and this time keep your eyes open." He said and I nodded before making sure my fist was correct and aiming at his face again with more force, leaving my eyes open. He instantly caught it again but proudness shined in his bright blue eyes.
"Your're a fast learner." He said and I smiled, "But not fast enough," He said sternly and I nodded and started thinking about what he said.
"Keep eyes open, stretch, never rest during train-" Before I knew it I was hit in stomach and sent flying to the ground. I gasped for air and looked at Martin who held a serious expression.
"Never ever let your guard down. Pay attention, that's how you got hit . Always focus on your opponent because if I was the enemy you would be dead." He stated bluntly and I nodded before pushing myself off the ground. I didn't know they were this tough on their trainees.
This time I made sure to stay focused on him and his moves so I'm not hit unaware again. I put my fists up and watched his every move. He aimed again at me but when I thought he was gonna hit my stomach he kicked me in the chest. I fell again and got another rule from him,
"Expect the unexpected. Your opponent won't always hit you in the same spot unless they spot a weakness." He states circling me. I nodded before standing up again more determined to guard myself. He stood in front of me and I pulled my fist back again to punch him but he caught it and as his other hand was about to punch my face I caught it and threw it back. He nodded his head before letting go of my other fist and punching me in the face.
I felt Amaris growl at him from hurting me,
"Calm down Amaris. He's just training me so I can defend myself if I ever end up in a situation like this. I won't cry I'm stronger than that." I said to her, I felt her nod and lay down but she still watched Martin like a hawk.
After my inner battle I looked up at Martin who held a knowing look still standing tall and intimidating as ever. I heard something hit the ground and saw Georgie lying on her back with blood coming from her nose and lips, I felt protective over her and was about to help but she snapped her eyes at me and shook her head 'No' Before she charged at Levi again.
As I was watching her get angry I wondered, If I got angry would that help? I guess Martin heard my thoughts because next thing I know he's mouthing off,
"No wonder why your family didn't want you." He spat shaking his head at me. I flinched from his harsh words feeling the familiar burning in my eyes as tears were coming.
"What? Why are you saying this?" I asked hurt and confused by his choice of words watching as he circled me, then stopped when he was in front of me.
"What, telling the truth? Your pack thought you were worthless because you're weak. You can't even defend your self against me." He stated resuming to circulate around me causing all the old insults to flood my mind. I could feel Amaris snarling and clawing to get out and hurt him but I restrained her. I started to agree with him. He is right I can't even defend myself against him or the kids at my old pack. I was brought out of my reverie by Martin,
"You're nothing but a fat worthless piece of waste. No wonder why your mate hates you." He said and that made something click in me like someone pressing a button. Before anyone even-I knew it I had Martin pinned to the ground with my hands on his arms, and knees to his chest.
When I felt myself calm down I noticed what I was doing or done and scrambled off of him falling on my butt.
"I'm sorry Martin I-I-I didn't mean to." I rambled and was cut off by his laugh. When he calmed down he smirked at me.
"Calm down Jadah it was all part of my plan to get a reaction from you." He said, victory coating his words. When I realized it I narrowed my eyes at him.
He couldn't have just hit me again?
I was kind of getting the hang of things and he had to go all personal on me.
"I'm gonna tear you apart!" I yelled and lunged forward to him but he swiftly dodged my attack and stood up. I fell to the ground even more pissed before standing up and dusting myself off, watching as he got in a fighting stance with one leg back, and his hands at his sides waiting for me to strike him.
I mocked his stance not knowing at all what I was doing. I ran towards him and raised my fist to release a blow to his face but he punched my stomach, grabbed my arm, twisted it to my back, and kicked my legs so I was kneeling. It happened in the speed of lightning! Then he threw me to the ground. I winced and rubbed my aching arm but stood up and charged at him again.
I ran and tried to kick him in his jewels but he caught my leg and threw me to the ground. I stood up and ran forward and kicked again but at his side which he easily caught but I pulled my left fist back and socked him hard in the face. I thought I drew blood but he barley had a scratch on his face, all I left was a small bruise but then I felt pain on my face. I realized he just socked me in my mouth and I fell to the ground.
I felt the blood pouring out of my busted lip but I wiped it away before running to him again.
This continued for hours.
Me trying to get a good blow to his face and him kicking my ass. Right now I was being thrown to ground. I coughed up a bit of blood and wiped any excess off of my face before looking up at Martin. Im bruised and battered up, my hair is a mess all over my head from being thrown everywhere, I think he even broke my nose because it hurts really badly and it won't stop bleeding. My lips are swollen and bruised, and I have cuts everywhere.
I know he's holding back and my injuries could be way worse but I'm tired of the same moves from him. I throw a punch, he catches it and follows up with another one either on my stomach or face. I throw a kick, he catches my leg and right before he throws me to the ground. Hold on its a pattern!
I stood up and ran to him and threw a punch which he caught, then punched my stomach.
I faltered back a bit and knew I was right. I smirked to myself then ran to him again and threw a punch but this time when he caught it and was about to follow up with a punch to my face, I kneed his crotch. He groaned a bit and his punch stopped mid-air but I didn't stop there, I punched his nose with all my force and heard the oddly satisfying crunch of his nose. When he hit the ground he was holding his face with one hand while the other cupped his privates. I on the other hand despite the damage he did to me was dancing around him and squealing like a little kid that just got the best toy in the world.
"Ah-ha I got you on the ground." I sang, doing a dance but the back of my neck was grabbed and I was thrown to the ground. I grunted before rolling over on my back and looking up at a disappointed Martin who was standing tall in front of me like I didn't just knee him in the balls and punch his face.
"Jadah what did I tell you about having your guard down?" He asked dead serious and I groaned and threw my head back into the dirt.
"To never let it down." I murmured using my arm to cover my eyes from the glaring sun, when I felt him walk towards me. I looked up and saw he had his hand out for me to take, I took it and was pulled up. I saw Georgie with the same amount of marks on her body as she stood next to me.
"Good job. That's enough for today but tomorrow morning I want you girls up bright and early at 6am sharp. If you're late you're in for more laps, and push ups, plus a far worse beating than you think you've gotten today." He said, "Now go rest up." He finished, me and Georgie limp-ran as fast as our sore muscles would carry us.
When we got in the house we saw everyone in the living room all cuddled up on the sofa watching The SpongeBob movie, and eating popcorn. We've been outside all day getting our asses kicked and working out while they've been in here hanging out.
Tyler was the first to notice us and when he saw our tattered and worn out forms he cringed. He caught the attention of everyone else and they all reacted the same.
"I see your training went well." Max said eyeing our bodies up and down.
"Yeah it was great! You know we just got our asses kicked but other than that our training went fine." Georgia answered sarcastically making me chuckle but groan afterwards. Sophia gasped before covering Gins ears.
"Your sister is in here. Don't use foul language around her!" She scolded and she nodded her head before heading to the kitchen.
"Your dinner is in the microwave!" She yelled from the living room and I opened the microwave door and saw a plate of Spaghetti and garlic bread. My mouth watered on sight before I warmed it up. I heard a chair being pulled out and saw Georgie exhaustedly laying her head on the kitchen table.
I decided to leave her alone telling by how tired she is. When the timer went off on the microwave I hurriedly opened it up and grabbed a fork before sitting at the table and devouring my food. I was eating fast since it already is late and I have to get up soon.
When I was done I drank or rather gulped down a bottle of water before shaking Georgie awake.
"Hmmm?" She hummed, her head still laid on the table.
"Come on let's get to bed. We have to be up in a few." I said and she sat up, when I analyzed her face I noticed dried blood on her nose, mouth, her face was slightly swollen, and her hair was in disarray. She stood up and walked past me upstairs with me following.
When we got upstairs I muttered a goodnight before walking into my room and closing the door behind me. I immediately stripped out of my bloodied and torn clothing before I walked into the bathroom. I decided on a quick shower so I can get to bed faster.
I hissed in pain when the hot water washed over my cuts and bruises. The water was a red color before it turned clear. I sat still letting the water rinse away any dirt from my body and cuts. I washed my body making sure I cleaned and scrubbed every inch. When I was done I wrapped a towel around my body.
I walked to my bed feeling the sleep take over, and laid down not even bothering to put on clothes to cover my naked and sore body. When my head hit my pillow it was lights out and dread to wake up to,
Another day in training.