Alexia Eden(72)

I tell Ronny to pick up Chloe, just to get her off my back since she won’t stop asking me questions. I’m not ready to tell them where I’ve been and who exactly Alex is to me.

My mom went with Amber to the pub because they were supposed to work tonight so they’re trying to find girls to cover their shift. I decide to shower while everyone was out.

I climb under the shower spray and close my eyes under the scorching water, thinking about the past month and all that has happened. Noelle still hasn’t given me the answers I need about how I could heal Alex the way I did and I have a feeling she knows more than she letting on. Drake hasn’t shown up yet and I think that’s because Jax and Ronny had a say in it. I miss him so much but I don’t know if I can trust myself to be around him, he nearly hit me that night and the way he spoke to me? I know if he came with arms open I’ll forget about all he’s done to me and run into his arms as if nothing happened.

I don’t think I can tell them what I am because honestly I don’t even know what I am. Johnny says it would be dangerous if people knew and I’m guessing if people find out that Jax and this pack knew about me that would probably put them in danger too.

I won’t let that happen.

After showering and drying my hair. I put on a yellow sundress with a black cardigan. After putting makeup on I hear the front door slam open again and loud speedy footsteps coming my way, I turn from my mirror just as Drake walks in my room.

Like Ronny, Jax and my mother, Drake too shows what me being gone this past month has done to him. His hair is messy and no longer clean shaven and it falls into his eyes and covers his ears. His face shows signs that he hasn’t had much sleep and his eyes show the lust and love he still holds for me.

“Babe…” he says as he takes a step toward me, I take a step back, “Please….Lex…” he motions for me to come to him but all the fear of that night and how angry he was comes rushing back and before I know it I’m shaking with fear.

He comes closer to me with a pleading look in his eyes as he open his arms for me, I walk backwards before I feel my back touching the wall behind me.

“I’m so sorry Lex, please don’t be afraid of me. I love you so so much, I thought someone took you. It’s been hell. I’m so sorry you found out like that, please forgive me Lexi…Please.” he pleads with me as he stands in front of me. I look to his chest not wanting to see his beautiful chocolate eyes but he uses his hand to gently lift my chin. I look up into his beautiful eyes and notice the sadness in his face and it breaks my heart to see him this way.

I raise my hands slowly and wipe the tears away. “Don’t cry Drake... I’m back now.” I whisper afraid my voice might break. He gives me a hug, holding me close to him with my ear against his chest, the beating of his heart and being surrounded by his smell quickly eases my fear for him.

“I’m so sorry I scared you Lex, I love you so much, from the first time I saw you down at the waterfall I knew you had to be mine and it was so hard because you didn’t know that the wolf you used to meet at the waterfall was me. I love you Lex, never leave me, I don’t think I can live without you…” he whispers.

I look up to his sparkly eyes and smile in disbelief, “You’re the brown wolf?”

“Yeah babe, it’s been me all along.” he smiles as he looks down at me.

“I love you Drake, more than you know…” I say as his lips touch mine. I missed these lips just as much as I missed being in his warm arms. I kiss him gently but when his hand comes up to my hair and he pulls my face closer to him, the kiss gets heated and soon his tongue finds mine.

The sweet taste of his velvet tongue drives me crazy as he devours me. He lifts me against the wall and gently pushes me against it, his hands travel toward my ass. As soon as his hands find what they’re looking for, he growls against my mouth and squeezes me causing me to squeal while he chuckles.

“Babe, I need to stop now before I take you against this wall.” He says out of breath.

“Yeah, I agree. There’s enough time for that later. Right now I’ve got people to feed.” I say as I find my feet on the floor, fix my dress. “You included.” I say as I look him over.

“Damn straight babe, not going to be leaving your side for a while and that means you’ll be sleeping in my arms tonight.” He says as he pulls me in for another hug.

After the food is cooked and everyone is back, we set up the table and dish out food.

Jax raises his hand for a toast as he stands up towering everyone, “Here's to having our girl back safe, where she belongs and ALSO here's to her accepting who we are! Welcome to our pack Lexi!”