Chapter 25 Damn

I was in Drago's room looking around at his stuff when the door burst open. I jumped from the loud bang as the door connected with the wall. I looked over and my blood ran cold. Logan! I whimpered and back into a corner as he stalked his way over. Before I could react, his hands were around my throat. I screamed "No stop! Help! Drago please!" I begged. Suddenly I could hear his voice echoing through the room "Alice wake up. Alice get up!" the voice repeated.

I jumped awake from my nightmare covered in sweat and my throat hurting like before. I was panting as I looked around the room. No Logan. My body relaxed and I made eye contact with Drago. Without a second thought, I threw myself at him holding onto him tightly. Drago stroked my hair "Ali your trembling." he noted worriedly. I whimpered "Drago don't let him get me please." I begged. He held me tighter "Never." he promised. I pulled away and touched my sore throat feeling the sting from where Logan had bitten me. I winced and pulled my hand away. Drago must have noticed as he gently pushed my hair out of the way. I heard a low growl escape from him. He gently turned my face to look at him "Did you mark him back?" he asked but I just looked at him confused. Drago realized my confusion "Did you bite his neck?" he asked making me shake my head "No I didn't" I told him.

I heard him sigh of relief. I winced again at the pain. Drago gently placed his hand over the bite mark and the pain seemed to almost disappear. Drago took a deep breath "It hurts because you didn't mark him back... The only way to stop it now is to formally reject him face to face or find your soulmate and accept them." he explained. Suddenly I felt shame was over me. I shook my head "I can't go see him... but what mate would want me now Drago? I'm damaged. My mate doesn't deserve that." I said tears running down my face. Drago's features became stern " No don't you ever think that. Your soulmate will love you no matter what has happened in the past. Trust me I know." he said sincerely. Suddenly I realized that we had started leaning into each other. I quickly buried my head into the crook of his neck. I swear I could hear what almost sounded like a purr coming from his chest.

We were interrupted by my stomach growling loudly. Drago chuckled and picked me up "Let's get you something to eat. " he chuckled as he brought me to the kitchen. He sat me on the counter as he looked through the cupboards. As he was searching around Siggy came in "Oh hello sweetheart I didn't know you were coming over today. Are you... wearing Dragomir's clothes?" she asked raising a curious eyebrow. I grabbed at the hem of my shirt pulling it down uncomfortable with how to answer. Luckily Drago jumped in "Yeah mom I went to get her last night, she got into an argument with Logan. She's gonna stay here with us for a while." he told her. She gave him a mother's knowing look. I could still feel my heart pounding in my ears. Siggy then nudged Drago aside to grab ingredients out of the cupboards. I saw her glance at my neck then down at my bandaged feet. I quickly looked away I couldn't lie to her.

Then I felt Cinder come back. Where have you been I needed you. [I'm sorry, I was so tired. I couldn't keep us safe. I'm so sorry.] she whimpered. I sighed it wasn't her fault there was only one person to blame. Suddenly there was a pounding at the door. I could smell mint and gasoline at the front door. I yelped terrified. Siggy came to me "You stay here with Drago I'll take care of it okay?" she assured me. Drago glared at the door but swiftly came to my side. He held me close as the sound of the opening door sent me into a deeper panic "Don't let him take me." I begged. I could feel him shaking with anger. I don't know what Siggy said to him but he left without a fight. Siggy came back and saw the terror on my face "It wasn't just a fight was it Eva?" she asked. I felt my stomach churn but this time I couldn't stop it. Unfortunately, Drago was right in the line of fire as what little pizza was left in my stomach from yesterday came back up.

I could feel the tears running down my cheeks. Disgust, shame, guilt that was all I could feel. I quickly wiped my mouth "I'm so sorry!" I apologize. Drago just kisses my forehead "It's okay. Mom, she wants to go by her birth name now. Call her Alice." he informed her. Somehow hearing him say my name made me feel relieved. Siggy nodded "Go get yourself cleaned up hun I'll stay here with Alice." she told him. He hesitated but nodded before going to clean himself up. Siggy gently held my hands "You don't have to tell me now. I know you've already told Drago and that's good enough for now. You'll need to tell your dad when he gets back otherwise we won't be able to do much." she said honestly. Oh goddess I would have to tell dad... he's gonna be so disappointed in me. Being an alpha king with a weak daughter. I bit my lip "May I be excused I'm not really hungry anymore." I told her and I got off the counter. My feet hurt but not nearly as bad as before.

I quickly made my way back to Drago's room and closed the door locking it behind me. I was not expecting what I saw next. Before my eyes was a godlike specimen. He wore nothing but a towel showing off his wet and toned muscle, his wet hair hanging down and clinging to his skin the way I wanted to. Wait what no! I heard Cinder chuckle in my head. No, I can't have those thoughts not right now not after just going through that... I realized he was smirking at me as I had been ogling him. I quickly looked away blushing "Can I help you." he asked his voice low and husky. Fuck.