CHP-17

Dawn's POV

I woke up in a very unfamiliar room, my hand immediately went to the knife in my back pocket. Well, I wasn't tied up at least. This scent, I know this scent. I replayed last night and mentally face palmed myself. What the hell was I even thinking?!

I am in his bed, where is he?. I sat straight and looked around, my boots had been removed, as well as my watch and the pins that held my hair together. There he was, on the tiny sofa that could barely fit his 6'2 body, his legs were dangling outside. This bed is humongous, it's a California King Bed, still, he slept on the sofa,

I walked over to Adam and lifted his arms, made him stand up. Oh my god, he's heavy; I can barely stand. I walked over, dragging him across the floor with me, and placed him on the bed, covered him with a blanket.

My hands itched to touch his face, oh well he's sleeping he is not gonna notice. I ran my fingers through his high cheekbones, his sharp jaw, and thin pink lips. I got on the bed next to him and played with his face longer than I should have., I got under the covers with him and snuggled my head against his arms. Once I heard River's voice, it felt like the earth wanted to swallow me as a whole, I knew that no matter what I did, even if I see him in chains, just the thought of him is enough to make my skin crawl. Somehow when even I couldn't regain my strength Adam managed to comfort me, I was so sure I wouldn't be able to sleep, but I slept like a baby get an unknown feeling of safety.

"Are you finally done playing with my face,?"He was pretending to sleep! Fuck, shit. What the hell did I do.

"I'umm-there was an eyelash on your face" I quickly scooted away, only for him to grab hold of my wrist and bring me close to him. I shut my eyes tight as I felt the heat rising in my cheeks.

"Dawn, why did you cry. I just wanted you to stop crying yesterday that's why I didn't ask any questions".I guess if I am going to be developing feelings for my mate. He needs to know if he doesn't accept me. I'll tell him to go fuck himself. I am not ashamed, people will look at me with pity, disgust, and treat me like shit. I am not gonna let him do that.

I was crying cause I was scared, I hated myself for being so pathetic, I am afraid if he had the chance, he would do it again and again until I broke like always I wouldn't be able to fight again...Even if I had an army of people surrounding me, I knew I would never feel safe as long as River was around. Even the mountains couldn't help me this time. I would just keep running. I screamed and thought of River again making me obey him, threatening me. I hated it

"Well, then I will make it short and easy for you. I got raped at 10 then got sexually harassed by my cousin brother, now you can leave if you want, you can stay if you want. I don't care."I just partially gave 3/4 of my life story in short to him. I was hesitant to look at his face, I kept imagining all the worst scenarios where he throws something at me for not telling him earlier, then me killing him for throwing stuff at me.

I finally took the courage and looked up to him, he wasn't even looking at me, he kept staring at the ceiling clenching his jaw tightly. Well, I guess I don't have a mate anymore, it's fine thank god I didn't fall in love with him. I should leave, he clearly doesn't want me anymore, whatever his loss. At least give me an answer before I go, asshole ." Adam..EARTH TO ADAM!!.What the hell is on your mind ?" he finally turned to look at me.

Oh my god!!. Why the fuck did I tell him?! his eyes were glassy with tears, making his blue orbs stand out, "Nothing I am just imaging me choking those two men to death ."

"I just can't believe someone would do that to you, if you think I don't want you as my mate anymore, your wrong, I do want you as my mate, I need you to be here and rule together with me.I will make you fall in love with me. I want you to fall in love with me, if you want you can go freshen up, I'll get you some clothes."I peeked through my lashes to see him looking at me, I had never smiled so much, my cheeks hurt.I wrapped my hand around his torso"Your really warm, I feel like I am being wrapped around a very hard yet comforting blanket" I laid my head on his chest, I could feel his heartbeat wild rhythming my own. After a few minutes, he was asleep, I can't blame him, He had spent the whole night on the uncomfortable sofa.

I went to the bathroom expecting it to look normal, but the bathroom was so big, it was almost equal to the size of my bedroom, I loved it. The shower looked like 5 people could fit in it. The huge bathtub was so shiny and aesthetic. Everything was white, there were clean towels also, good he's hygienic. Thank god, I am not gonna clean up his mess in the future.

I hopped in the shower turned the water to cold, I closed my eyes and calmed down as the water ran through my hair. When I said to my parents, my heartbeat so quickly, I was sobbing, I was shaking and I am pretty sure I could have passed out. Him, I was comfortable, I mean I was sweating and my face was probably crimson red. But I knew that I don't have to be afraid, I knew I wouldn't be looked down on.

I got out of the shower, wrapped a towel around my body. I looked at the huge circle mirror and sighed with regret. Why did I have to be ugly? He deserved a pretty girl, who was well mannered, who could actually show that she loved him, I knew I could never be able to. I wasn't even slightly tanned, not so plump lips, arched thick brows, these boring brown eyes, and last but not least unruly wild disgusting red hair. I dropped the towel to reveal the hideous skin. The 1-inch scar on my hip bone when he pushed me on the corner of the bed, I turned to reveal the three scratch marks on my shoulder and lastly below my breasts a small but evident scar. I sighed desperately, well I have to live with these. Forever

"Hey I got you some clothes, hurry up or breakfast might get cold." I jumped 10 feet in the air, hearing his voice. I took another towel and wrapped it around my bare shoulders. I creaked the door; extended my hand, a pile of clothes were placed. His clothes.A grey full sleeve t-shirt, sweats and a new pack of boxers. Wait what about bras? I can't wear mine, I have been wearing it since yesterday; it's filthy. I guess I could adjust by wearing two tank tops over each other"Adam could I get two tank tops ?"I heard his footsteps near the bathroom door."Two more, you okay? why do you need two more?"Shit what do I say.*It's just that, don't like my boobs bouncing around, don't ask you pervert; I am not comfortable with knowing I don't have a bra on. That's why?*. No that's definitely a no.

"I-umm-I am cold?" with that I was handed 2 more black tank tops. The sleeve of his shirt was too big so I rolled it up, the shirt ended mid-thigh, and the sweats didn't even stay on my hips kept falling down so I folded it a couple of times, hopefully, they don't fall. I came out of the bathroom to see Adam scrolling through his phone, his eyes widened looking at me. What something wrong, Fuck did I ruin his clothes, something on my face, or is it-

"Your so pretty, Comeon I made breakfast"Is he blind?Oooooo pancakes, bacon, eggs, and berries."Thank you, If you are still okay with me coming to the valley, I will go "His smile widened as he stuffed his mouth with pancakes. I smiled as I looked at him knowing that he hadn't put any sort of filter in front of me.

"I heard that you have been receiving threats from the Northern Waters. Is it severe? Are they asking for a war?"The northern waters are a very powerful pack, bigger than mine. A lot of lone wolves decided to form a pack. Lone wolves are the strongest among us. So even if their numbers are less their strength is unimaginable.

"Yea, I have. If the threat continues I will have to meet with their leader, sort things out"He looked tense, you just ad to think about work didn't you Dawn, and ruin the peaceful moment.

"Come with me"I am pretty sure I chocked on the orange juice after he said this.

"Why do you want me to come? You won't benefit from me coming."Why, why should I come to the Northern Waters.

"I want you beside me, and considering you as the Alpha of Blood Stone pack you have an important position" I don't think I felt this happy in a long time. He respected my position. He saw me as a mate as well as an Alpha. We finished our breakfast, then he got a call; plus I had to reply to some emails. We both had our stuff to do, I don't know how this mate thing will work out.

" After 2 hours I will have some meetings, you are welcome to stay but if you have to go to your sister I can make the arrangements."He looked at me with those electric blue eyes, I almost lost myself in them

" I need to visit my sister. By the way, Did anyone call last night ?"He tensed up and straightened his posture, something was up, he wasn't telling me something.

"Don't be mad but I answered the call, It was your mom I might have not been so great to her, so if she starts screaming at you, just call me, I will take it. I am sorry but from what I heard last night, your mother isn't a nice lady."

I smiled, well I think the same. But she is my mother. She gave birth to me. I will always be grateful to her for raising me.

"Sorry, you had to hear my mom's yelling. We aren't on good terms.I need to go to the hospital, thanks for letting me stay the night"I didn't want to talk about my mother now, I walked towards the closed bedroom door. He quickly grabbed my wrist and spun me around, I was shocked at his sudden action. He was staring right at me, it was hard not to look back into his eyes ." Just remember that no one can hurt you . You're a strong woman, the Alpha of Blood Stone Pack, and your mate is the King ." my lips curved upwards as I looked at him; I felt his lips on my forehead soft and tender. Blood rushed to my face as I looked at him in awe, he smiled revealing two cute dimples."Didn't you say you had to be somewhere,by the way, your welcome here any time "