The boxes

Emilia's P.O.V

I opened my eyes to the birds and crickets having their way outside. With a yawn, I fluttered my lashes open. What happened yesterday? As I sat up to think, pain shot through my shoulders, and I shrieked. The events of yesterday came rushing in like waves.

"Take her back once she's treated".

So he was alpha D, and I'm guessing the man he was speaking to was someone he knew very well, so he 90% should be a werewolf. What about the old lady, was she a werewolf too? I looked around and this was indeed a familiar setting.

My entire body ached, and I flung the bedsheets off my body. When I wanted to get up, I realized something was pressing against my thighs.

I released a breath when I saw it was Cassie's hands. Did I wake up too early or did she sleep in late? I looked at her sleeping face with a sigh.

'She probably shed a few tears'. I thought sadly with a sigh. Gently, I took her hand off my thighs and scrambled out of bed..

After a nice warm bath, I headed back to the room. I was still mad, and I didn't want to see her or speak to her. Good thing she wasn't home or she chose to remain where she was — quietly.

When I entered the room, Cassie was awake. She blinked at me. "Sis"., She purred as she got up from bed and walked to me, rubbing her eyes sleepily. She wasn't fully awake.

I led her back to the bed, and sat down.. At first, she sat beside me, but then, she lied down, resting her head on my thighs.. "Why did you go away like that? I was so scared".

I breathed. "I'm sorry". I stroked her hair gently.

"You know, when you came back in a man's arms, Sis was very angry, but she didn't say anything as you were asleep and injured. The man said you were attacked, is that true?".

"Yes, but I'm fine". I assured.

"But sis says the werewolves are kind, so why would they attack you?".

I carressed her hair in silence. I also didn't know the answer to that question. One attacked, and the other cured.

"I met with Alpha D". She squealed slightly. "He is very beautiful". She chuckled. I smiled. I do agree with her.. "He welcomed us warmly and I dined with him. It was.. nice".

"Do you like it here?". I asked after listening to her. She pursed her lips, unsure of what to reply. "It's okay if you like it here"., It was obvious she did. She was beaming while telling me her experience.

"I.. do like it here, but.. ". She sighed and turned to the side. "Do you like it here?".

I paused. I knew the answer was no, but I didn't tell her that. Inatead I said "Yes, as long as you like it, I like it too". Diverting the topic, I asked "You went with who to meet alpha D?".

"I went with Sis, and uh.. my two new friends, Dray and Thea". She replied.

"Oh really? Nice. How old are they?".

"Dray is seventeen, while Thea is fifteen". She replied.

We had a nice chat, until we were both hungry. "I'm going to the kitchen to get some bacon, do you want some?". She asked.

"Bacon? Who made them?". I asked and her smile broadened.

"I forget to tell you. Our kitchen is stocked with raw and cooked foods. It's so awesome. After the dinner, Alpha D asked his men to give us some cooked food to take home while a small cart brought raw ones much later. Oh, and there is money. He said we'll need it to purchase stuffs, although he advised Sis to begin a small trade, and that if she didn't know what to do, she should meet him for advice".

'He seems nicec.'. I thought as I recalled my experience with him.

I shook my head. 'No Em, these guys are danger. Beware!'.

I snapped out of my thoughts when she snapped her fingers at me asking "So, do you want some?".

I nodded with a "Mm". I didn't want to go out and see anybody anyways. I sat on the bed and grabbed my phone. After unlocking, I found the there was 12 missed calls and 14 messages.

Tapping the call log, I saw that Ria had called 6 times, while Stephen had called four times while 'Mum' called 2 times. It was probably Stephen's mum, since it was previously his phone before he gave it to me .

I opened the message section. Ria, 'Mum' and Stephen.

I opened Ria's first.

"Hey".

"Why aren't you replying?"

"What's up. Pick your calls *angry emoji*".

"hmph *angry emoji, sad emoji*".

"Heyyy, are you okay over there? I'm worried *Sad emoji*".

"If you don't reply before dusk I'll track this phone.. and come over *straight face*".

"Jeez beauty. I'm going to the police station".

"They said they can't do anything until after a day. How annoying".

I chuckled. How cute. She really cares about me. I'll call her once I read the other messages..

I opened Stephen's..

"Hey Em".

"How are you doing?".

"Uhm, I don't know, what's the name of the town? Is it nice? I hope you like it there".

"I miss you *broken heart emoji*".

I opened Mrs Smith's.

"Hey darling, how are you doing? Stephen did a nice thing giving you his phone huh? Now I can talk to you. Call me when you need anything mm? And if you don't like it there, tell me, and I'll come in a flash and take you away. Stephen misses you, and I miss you more".

"Have you opened the box? *shy emoji*. Do open it!".

I almost forgot about the box. I tried to think of where I placed it and then remembered that I paused it under the bed. Bending down, I pulled them out.

I opened the first one.

There was a letter on the top which read 'I thought you might need these'

Dropping the letter on the bed,I carefully pulled the contents out one after the other. A wristwatch, a bracelet, earrings, infact,a lot of accessories were in it. Then there was a diary and a pen.

'How considerate' I thought.

I grabbed the second box. Again, a letter rested at the top, the moment I opened it. It says 'How would I give you accessories without clothes huh? Wear them on special occasions'.

There were beautiful sets of gowns in it. 'How sweet'. I thought.

I guessed the third box must contain shoes. I opened them and chuckled, as I had guessed right. A letter too which says 'How could I give you clothes without shoes huh? And there is a little surprise underneath'.

I pulled the shoes, eager to see what's underneath. A water bottle. I do remember this water bottle. When Stephen and I went for a competition, I lost, he won, and he was given the water bottle. I had begged him for it, but he refused to give it to me. A letter was attached to it, in Stephen's writing. "How could I not give you something before you leave? You have 'me' now'.

I chuckled as a tear left my eye, but that wasn't all. There was a little heart shaped box. When I opened it, a ring shone. Wow. A diamond ring. A letter too..

'Wear it. When I come to see you, and I see them on your finger, I'll know you're still mine'.

I smiled, slipping the ring into my finger. I don't know what the future holds for us, but for now, I'm sticking to him, holding unto this ring. Now I have someone to hold onto.