nine

'I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best'

It's five in the morning and i lay here, staring at the ceiling. I slept, yes, but not for long. I look to my left, watching as Charity sleeps soundly, her mouth open as kitten snores leave her.

A sigh escapes my lips as i push myself off the soft mattress, slowly beginning to tip toe out of the room, careful not to wake Charity. My steps stay light as i walk across the hallway, only pausing as i stand outside Titus' bedroom door.

My mind instantly goes to last night, Selene has told me to give him a chance, and somehow i feel obliged to listen. I don't know what urges me to do so, but i find myself pushing against the door handle, pushing it down as i lightly step into the room.

I see the giant who plagued my dreams as he lays under the covers on his bed, his feet hanging off the edge, urging me to giggle, however i resist. As if sending my presence, he groggily lifts his head, jumping into high alert when he sees me, "Tesoro?" he questions, sitting fully. The covers slip down revealing his shirtless chest causing a light blush to spread across my cheeks "What are you doing here?"

My breath catches in my throat, "I- I'm sorry. I just-It's stupid really, i shouldn't have come in. I-," He gives me a stern look, almost identical to the one i use when scolding Charity but he definitely looks more intimidating, "I couldn't get back to sleep and i found myself here. It's stupid, I'm stupid, I should-,"

"Tesoro, as much as you rambling is fucking adorable, it's early, so come lay down and sleep, because from experience, a tired woman is not a happy woman." Again, i don't know why, but i find myself taking careful steps towards him, i swear i see his eyes darken as they rake over my body but i pin that down to my tiredness.

I pull back the covers, blushing lightly at the sight of his naked torso as i climb in and lay next to him, I feel sparks cover every part of which our skin touches, his body immediately radiates an immense warmth as he pulls me into him. I can't help the endless amount of comfort and safety i feel when he wraps an arm around me as i curl up into a ball, close to his chest.

"Sleep, Tesoro," I hear his husky voice whisper and then i'm out like a light, my last thought being why does he cause this sensation and why do i like it so much?

"Luna?" I hear a fairly familiar voice, i peel my eyes open, i've been awake for the past twenty minutes, just laying with my eyes closed, contemplating everything. I see Lance at the foot of Titus' bed, his absence now very noticeable.

"The Alpha told me to wake you, he left you water and a note, the romantic fool." Lance chuckles as he points to the bedside table, i small smile embraces my face as i stare at a small glass and pull the note off,

I couldn't wake you, You have no idea how much you coming to me meant to me, i wish i could've stayed longer, see you tonight tesoro

-Titus

I smile subtly at the letter as i push my self out of the bed, "Where's my sister?" I question as i walk closer to him "With mine, separating them yesterday was a nightmare, she has been asking for you though, Go get dressed, Alpha has been very clear that i'm to make you eat, and i'm not allowed to leave you until you do so, fucking bastard." A small giggle leaves my lips as i nod heading towards 'my room'

I have no choice but to try, If what the moon goddess said was true, then without Titus, i could be in danger, and with me being in danger, results in Charity and Libby and everyone i love being in danger too.

I look through the walk in closet as i wonder what to wear, "Who bought all these clothes?" I question Lance as i pick up a white cropped vest, "Alpha's mother made it, Maria." I nod fondly of the kind women as i grab a small blue skirt and a pair of white kitten heels.

I quickly pull on the underwear i grabbed before coming in along with the cropped shirt and mini skirt. As i step out, Lance playfully whistles, causing me to laugh. I'm forced to not brush my hair so it doesn't go frizzy and instead settle on pulling the front back into a ponytail wrapping a light blue scrunchy around it as i leave the rest down, I do light makeup as i listen to Lance as he talks fondly about his mate before i sigh, "Done." I say.

"Very...Cute," Lance comments causing me to tilt my head in confusion as i follow him out of the room. "Lance? Can you explain some of this werewolf stuff to me." He gives me a small nod as we arrive in the kitchen, i look around the beautiful cottage like place, a large glass door leads to an outside area and the carpeted floor looks soft enough to sleep on.

"Well, what do you want to know?" He questions as he pulls out a plate of pancakes, My mouth widens a moment before closing shut "Alpha made them before he left," I nod in realization as he places them i. front of me, i almost moan in delight at the amazing taste that explodes around my mouth.

"Tell me about the pack," I say as i take another bite, fiddling with the fork in my hand, "Well Maria gave you a basic run down, but we are basically just a massive family, all ruled by Alpha Titus. The only difference to the regular human community is the fact that we have more punishments for certain things, if you speak badly about the Alpha, for example, he takes it as a sign of a challenge and you must fight till either one submits or dies," a gasp escapes my lips.

"How many people have disrespected Titus?" Lance pauses for a second as he breaths "Lets just say a lot, but they usually submit quickly." I nod as i look down at my empty plate "Aren't you Titus' best friend, why do you call him Alpha all the time?"

"Titus has a very short temper, usually disrespect sets him off, so i try to avoid it but sometimes he lets me off." He chuckles as he takes my empty plate "Can you show me around?" I ask causing Lance to stop short as he weighs out his options,

"I don't know if that's a good idea, Our pack members know you're here. You would probably end up getting trampled." I giggle at him before looking down, though i can't help

but feel like it's an excuse "Well then, tell me more about your kind," I say

"I'm afraid i've told you all i can, the rest i will leave up to Alpha Titus." He says causing me to feel deflated, "What do you suppose i do then Lance?" I question getting slightly frustrated, "I've been basically kidnapped and now i can't even do anything to help me learn about who has taken me. For goodness sake." I shout, i don't get angry often, but when i do it's never good.

I sigh as i storm off, i know i'm acting like a kid but who cares, It's my life, my personality, let me have it. I flop down on my bed, I miss Libby, and Charity but she's having fun with her new friend. I also oddly miss Titus, it's weird i know but i don't know what's happening to me. Maybe it's hormones, Maybe i'm due a period or something.

"Amity?" I hear his voice causing my head to snap up, I suck in a deep breath as i see his suit clad body once more, he really does suit a suit, "Titus," I respond, attempting to keep my eyes on his, "Lance is worried he might lose his head, i could feel your anger, are you ok?" I have to admit i'm throughly confused by his words but i ignore that.

"Well, no," I shriek, not meaning to by any means but i go along with it, "You've taken me, and i'm stuck in your home with absolutely nothing to entertain me, i don't have a clue where my phone was and even so the only person i would speak to us Libby and i am not dragging her into this, whatever this is. Lance isn't telling me anything i need to know, and he refused to let me leave the house. What do you suppose i do,"

I didn't mean to lose my cool, i really didn't, but as i said, when i'm angry, i'm angry and right now, i'm angry. What i don't expect is for him to chuckle as he walks towards me, "You know, you look as scary as a pup with no teeth." He says as he kneels down in front of me, covering my small hand with his large one. "I apologize for your boredom, Lance has kept you here on my order and I have told him i want to be the one to explain this world to you throughly."

"He didn't say much, he told me people disrespect you a lot, and that you fight them when they do," I say carefully, honesty praying i'm not crossing a line, "He told me they usually submit, but i think he was lying, I-," I cant think of how to word this question and honestly i don't know if i want to ask it considering the furious look on his face.

"Ask the question," He says to calmly, "Ask the fucking question, Amity." He grits out his grip on my hand tightening slightly "How many people haven't submitted? How many lives have you taken?" I can't describe the fear i feel asking the question, I'm asking a man twice the size of me if he's a murderer, or could backfire easily.

"Do you want the honest truth? Or do you want the simple version?" He asks, releasing my hands as he stands tensely, "I'm not a kid!" I demand as i stand too, "You want to know? Fine. Hundreds, Thousands even. I kill people who challenge me. I kill rogues, Male, Female, Child, it doesn't matter. I kill innocents when i take pack land. I kill people who commit crimes, It's the easiest way to make sure it doesn't happen again. It doesn't matter who you are if i feel wronged i will take your head. Omega, Beta....or Mate." At this point I've fallen back down, with tears streaming down my cheeks, as he stands above me.

"You wanted the truth, Amity, I don't care for others lives, in this world, it's all about survival, it's all about yourself. The moon goddess surely hates me for it, but i don't give a shit. I'm protecting myself and my pack, If someone tries to get in my way i will have their fucking head." His voice has raised, I feel the need to shrink as i sob silently looking up at him.

"I can't stay here," I whisper as i attempt to rush past him, only to get pulled back by the wrist, into a hard chest. "You will not leave." He practically screams, "You are Mine, whether you like it or not, I can easily have your head,"

"Kill me then, I would rather that than stay here with you, You're a monster." I yell back through my sobs, "You really want to put your life on the line like that, if you die so does your sister, and that friend of yours, Don't speak like that again." he shouts, freeing me from his grip and storming away, I spot Lance in the doorway, his eyes filled with pity as he walks towards me, "Stay away from my Mate or i will have your head," I hear Titus yell causing Lance to scurry our after muttering an apology, leaving me to sob on the carpeted floor, holding my bruising wrist to my chest.

"You said i should give him a chance. You told me, I needed him. Is this a joke to you? Is my life a joke? I believed in you and you betrayed me, I'm done with him, I don't care if i can't survive with out him, I will not let this happen to me like it has with many others." I scream to Selene, i don't care who hears, as long as she does too.