The other guy stood frozen in fear, his eyes bulging out of his eye sockets as James took him by the throat and lifted him up to where his feet were no longer touching the ground. James looked about ready to kill him. He held on long enough for his face to go completely red and for his eyes to roll back into his head before throwing him after his friend. He crashed through another window. He then turned his stare towards me. I felt tears form in my eyes. He walked up to me, cupping my face in his hands and gave me a hug. The hug was so tight I could barely breathe but it was perfect. I dug my face into the crock of his neck and began sobbing.
Alex came out of the store, covered in blood, looking just as pissed off as James. James tossed the keys to Alex who caught them and he then opened the back seat door for me to get in. I went in and went to sit by the window on the other side. James slid in after me, closing the door. He reached around my waist and pulled me to the seat next to him.
" I want you close to me," he said in a cold and serious manner. I buckled my seat belt and looked out the window wondering what the fuck had just happened. The events replayed in my head but simultaneously felt like a blur. I felt like my mind was blurring out the images of the scene to protect me.
As if James could sense my mind going crazy he wrapped his arm around my shoulders, allowing my head to rest on his chest. In his presence I felt like I was safe, protected and warm. A strange sensation once again beamed through my body as I shivered. I felt his grip around me tightened and when I looked up at him to see why, I saw he was already looking at me with those beautiful eyes. I could look into his eyes for an eternity, he leaned down and placed a kiss on my forehead and i felt my cheeks going red so I quickly looked away. He reached for my chin and forced me to look at him.
"Don't hide from me. Ever," he said in a soft tone making me melt into his arms. I closed my eyes and again drifted of to sleep.
I woke up in the comfiest bed I had ever laid in. The sun beaming in through the floor to ceiling windows and people laughing outside.
I stood up from the bed and walked over to the window. Outside I saw this huge, magnificent well cared for garden that was shaped like a short cut labyrinth, and as I looked a further away there were miles and miles of forest. Surrounding the huge compound was an architecturally stunning rock wall with figures on the top, demons, angels and dragons. And a long way down the path was a massive two-part gate that was open.
This was only one side of the estate. I couldn't wait to explore.
~James's POV~
I had gathered all my pack members in the pack house. Avery was asleep in my room but it was only a matter of time before she woke up so I had to move quickly.
When we got here she was sound asleep, with her head rested on my chest. I couldn't bring myself to wake her up, especially after what had happened. I was an inch away from killing them all after what they put her through. However, I knew that wouldn't sit well with what I was trying to accomplish here with Avery. However much I wanted to rip their throats out, I'm not sure that I didn't actually kill them. However, I wanted to personally watch as their souls parted from their bodies, as the life drained from their eyes... I knew I sounded like a psychopath, but don't hurt my girl.
" Avery has arrived." Those were the only words I had to utter to get everyone's attention. They all straightened their backs and raised their heads, looking at me.
I continued.
"She knows nothing of werewolves nor about her past or her true identity. Therefor everyone has to be cautious of how you speak around her and only address each other by name and me as your boss. Do not by any means shift around her. Is that clear?"
"Yes Alpha." they all said in unison.
"How long with the restrictions?" Damon asked.
" For one week. In one week I will marry her and the deal will be sealed. She won't be able to leave and the restrictions will cease to exist." In one week I would marry Avery. I just had to play all cards right til then and hope nothing messes this up. I really like her, but this must happen regardless of my feelings for her.
"And if she won't marry you?" One of my men, Dimitri, asked.
That was a valid question. She probably wouldn't.
No sane woman would marry a man she had just met and had no relationship with. I knew that. That's why I had leverage.
Sure her parents didn't want her, but she still loved them. That girl would marry me. Or I would end the life of everyone she has ever loved.