Chapter 8: Flying Metal Death Traps..

Chapter 8

~Scottie’s POV~

Everybody was pissed.

It would have been comical if the situation hadn’t called for such seriousness. I turned around in my chair, looking through the gap in my seat. Adrian and Lucas sat behind me. Lucas was cornered by the window, ear phones in, while he pretended to look at something fascinating outside his window.

His jaw was clenched and every now and then his right eye would twitch. I could understand why he was pissed I mean, Adrian was indirectly involved in the injury to one of Lucas’s friends. Adrian refused to call off his men, he had refused to let Lucas out of his sight all day and Lucas had been forced onto the plane when Adrian told him he would deal with Laken without him. That threat to no one’s surprise had been effective and now here Lucas sat, pissed and silent in his corner.

Then I looked at Adrian who was pissed because Lucas had accused him of something he really had to right to accuse him of which would have pissed off anyone really, on top of that Lucas couldn’t go two minutes without uttering Laken’s name and being that Adrian was so possessive and prone to bouts of jealousy; that had to be frustrating.

Then Lucas had broken up with him just when things had finally seemed to be right on track. I was of the opinion that Adrian could have easily called off his men but I think it had to do with the fact Lucas had ordered him to do it why he had refused. There was nothing Adrian hated more than someone telling him what to do.

“Will you turn around and keep still.” My older brother Marcus growled from where he sat beside me and when I didn’t immediately listen he grabbed the arm of my jacket and pulled me around to face forward. I glared at him.

Here was pissed contestant number three. He was only pissed because Adrian was dragging us all down to the states so as usual he had to take out his anger on me, which got me pissed because I certainly didn’t do anything wrong.

He always treated me like a child and I hated it. I was a twenty three year old man for God’s sake! “How about you mind your own damn business and leave me be.” I said, glaring at the side of my brother’s face but when he turned his glinting eyes on me I shut my mouth and turned around.

He was pissed enough already I figured my safety demanded that I not add to it and so I dropped my head into my hand  and looked out the window preparing myself for what was to be a long flight indeed.

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~Marcus’s POV~

I just wanted to get the fuck out of here. The two behind me were so quiet I could hear them breathing and Scottie was fidgeting like a kid on caffeine. This entire excursion was a big mistake and I couldn’t imagine any good would come from it.

Adrian was only going to get hurt by the asshole he called his lover and we’d all be stuck there for an indefinite amount of time in some backwoods, uncivilized area with nothing to do but count the stars, fend off stupid wolves and waste precious time we could be using to better our organization.

“Lucas said he phoned the pack, told them he was bringing along a few friends. I don’t think they know who we are.” Scottie spoke up.

“I heard.” Was my reply and it was as if my small reply had been what he’d been waiting for because he opened his mouth and the assault began.

“Apparently Carson; that’s the Alpha,” he explained and I fought the urge to groan. “Called up Lucas and asked him to look into us. They don’t actually know that Lucas is dating Adrian and they don’t know how we look. Isn’t that crazy?” he gushed and I took a deep breath and let it out again.

We’d all heard the story so he must be really bored if he felt the need to repeat it to me.

“Also turns out that the Beta was shot by one of our men weeks ago but the Alpha carried out an investigation and captured three of our guys. It’s sad that people never tend to be loyal to us, they just gave up our names just like that.” Scottie said with a shake of his head and I gave him a bored look.

“I heard Scottie, you can stop repeating it all now.” I said in annoyance and after glaring at me for a half a second he turned in his seat and grumbled something under his breath that sounded suspiciously like ‘pucking basspole’.

I looked up to the ceiling then took a deep breath. This was going to be a long flight.

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~Adrian’s POV~

He had simply momentarily lost his ability to think rationally. Lucas and I were still very much together and if he thought otherwise, he had another thing coming.

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~Scottie’s POV~

It had taken about an hour but we finally found our luggage and were now headed to the exit. The gang was still pretty quiet as we walked to our destination but it didn’t bother me so much anymore, I was just glad to be out of that flying metal death trap and finally moving around. I hated planes with a passion and if I didn’t have to take another one for the rest of my life it would still be too soon.

I took in everything around me as we walked through the airport, it was totally different from the one in London which had been all white walls and absolutely nothing interesting to look at. This place had a splash of color on every wall, more little snack and gift shops that I could count and just a general feeling of spirit that had me bubbling with excitement.

I’d never been to the US before despite the fact that I had always wanted to go and so I was actually quite pleased by the turn of events.

I smiled at the cute girl we passed and she winked at me. ‘At least the people are friendly.’ I thought as we walked on.

“He said he’s out front.” Lucas mumbled to us after shoving his phone back into his pocket and Adrian grunted in response. Not five minutes later we were exiting the airport; Lucas out front with Adrian walking not far behind him and Marcus and me bringing up the rear.

“There he is.” Lucas said, his voice louder than before and a small smile playing on his lips. I looked over to where his eyes were focused and saw two guys a few feet away. One was leaning against the wall and the other sat on the ground at his feet, his head in his hand and his fingers forming imaginary circles on the ground.

The one on the wall grinned when he spotted Lucas and made his way over to us. He enveloped Lucas in a bear hug and after they had uttered the usual pleasantries the guy turned to the rest of us.

“Guys this is Thomas, the pack Beta, Thomas these are my friends.” He said and I noted the fact that he hadn’t told him our name.

“Grady!” Thomas called over to the guy who was seated on the ground and his head snapped up in surprise. It was as if he hadn’t even realized Thomas had moved. I watched as he straightened, dusted off his pants and walked over to us, coming to a stop beside the Beta.

“Grady this is Lucas and his friends.” Thomas told his companion.

Everyone was silent for awhile as Grady assessed Lucas and I wondered briefly what he could be thinking that had him staring like that, his brows furrowed and just when I thought he wouldn’t say anything he spoke and I let out a laugh.

“Thought you’d be taller.” Grady stated, looking quite serious as he said it and I was surprised when Marcus chuckled as well.

“I like you already.” Marcus said to Grady and a small smile appeared on Adrian’s face as well.

“We’re the same height.” Lucas said in annoyance and I watched in amusement as Thomas wrapped his arm around Grady’s neck and dragged him away from us.

“The car’s over here.” He announced without looking behind him and we all followed them.

“I don’t think I like that one very much.” Lucas grumbled and I laughed patting him on the shoulder as I passed by him to go catch up with our new friends.

AUTHOR'S NOTES

SHORT I KNOW  BUT NO WORRIES THE NEXT CHAP WILL BE LONGER.

ENJOY!

-DoUbLe.A

-unedited.