Chapter 46

*****Dani's POV*****

It was now the next morning.

The dread seeped into my pores as I awaited his final word. Would he actually let me go with them today?

By the time Axel had finished his meeting last night I had fallen asleep and when I had woke this morning he was already gone too.

I soon discovered though by looking out of our bedroom window that he was only outside talking to the guards whilst helping them load up the numerous SUVs parked out front.

After a quick hunt, I couldn't find my phone anywhere to text the girls this morning either so I decided to just get on with showering, changing and decided to start throwing stuff in to a large suitcase - manifesting that I would indeed be going with him today.

However, a knock on the door soon broke me from the process of packing as I trodded my way towards it expecting to meet Belle, Lily or the both of them standing on the other side.

I click the lock and swing the door open to be faced with a humongous bouquet of red roses, big enough to cover the guards face who was holding them, as he gently passes them over to me.

I thank him as politely as possible since I was unable to see past the flowers, before kicking the door closed and turning to carry them towards the small table by the window.

I place them down, taking a moment to admire the rich red colour - not my favourite fluorescent pink roses - but these were still breathtaking and something a bit different.

I walk back to my closet, hauling the lid of the crammed suitcase over before sitting on top of it in an attempt to now zip it shut.

My mind begins to wonder, as a slight sadness melts in from the realisation that perhaps those gorgeous flowers may indeed be a cover up by Axel - a way of saying that he's leaving me behind today.

I stand warily, deciding to head back to the room to check if there was indeed a note delivered along with the flowers but...

"What the hell!" I gasp, halting by the closet door, as my eyes stretch in disbelief.

The once rich red roses, were now completely black and lifeless. How could that be when I had only left them moments ago?

I steadily approach the bouquet, studying the flowers as they hang lifeless and dull over the gift box they had arrived in. I don't understand?

I approach quietly and begin to look around... there was definitely no note to be found with them either.

"Dani I've decided..." I twist in fright at the sudden intrusion of Axel as he waltzes in to our room before stopping dead in his tracks when he spots me over by the window shaking slightly.

"What happened?!" He demands, as I shuffle to the side to reveal the dark flowers.

I watch as his eyebrows knit together for a moment, before his features become frustrated.

"Who the fuck sent you these?!" He demands, stepping closer to me as my eyes widen again.

"W-What? I thought you did?" I mumble my words out like an idiot, as his eyes move to study the lifeless roses.

He pauses for a moment, his eyes now scanning around the scene before he turns to look at me again.

"No note either I take it?!" He grits out next, as I shake my head in response - earning a frustrated growl from him now.

"How did they get in here?!" He folds his arms, not seeming amused with the lack of explanation.

"One of the guards delivered them about five minutes ago... but that's not the oddest thing either Axel..." I trail off in a whisper, feeling a chill run up my spine.

"Hm?" He makes an irritated sound, edging me on to continue.

"When the guard brought them to the door they were red and alive... I left them sitting right here and went into the closet to uh... finish what I was doing... and when I came back in here only seconds later... they were like this - totally dead and black!" I rant, feeling unsettled by the whole ordeal.

"Which guard? Have you seen him before?" He questions sharply, as I shake my head.

"I couldn't see his face from the roses, he was tall though I know that." I confirm, the goosebumps rising on my arms from the worry of who had actually brought these to my room.

We stand in silence for a brief moment, Axel looking somewhat infuriated by the situation.

"Son?" Kyron appears by the door next, popping his head into the room before entering.

He must have mind-linked him or something.

"Ah I see." Kyron approaches, nodding to himself as if he somewhat understands the situation already - unlike myself.

"You can't leave the girls here now, he already knows what you're doing. I’ll go and arrange for someone to remove these and I’ll get one of the trackers to find the bewitched guard." Kyron states casually, as I watch Axel's eyes close momentarily.

His large fists ball at his sides and I instinctively take a small step away from the two large men.

"Dani get your shit together and fast." Axel breathes out, his eyes now meeting mine as I nervously shuffle from foot to foot.

"I'm sort of... ready to go already." I mumble casually, earning a slight snigger from Kyron as he pats Axel on the back before exiting the room to leave us alone.

"Why did you assume I would let you come?" Axel tilts his head at me as I shrug.

"I guess I just hoped." I reply, as he shakes his head down at me.

I lead him into the closet before watching him zip the suitcase with ease... insulting me slightly since I had struggled so bad to get it shut.

"By the way... did you take my phone?" I remember suddenly about Lily and Belle and how I had wanted to text them both so bad this morning.

"I did. The photos are deleted too but I'm sure you'll live without them." He remarks sarcastically, earning a huff from me.

I follow him out of the closet, as he grabs his car keys from the table and exits the room. I take this time to admire his strong shoulders as he walks ahead of me down the hallway... a true God.

"I can hear you doll." He sings back over his shoulder mockingly, causing my face to redden before we step into the elevator. That damn man is always reading my mind!

"Listen Dani... you do as I say at all times on this trip do you understand me? It is a matter of life and death at this point." He looks me dead in the eyes, causing me to gulp softly and nod.

"S-sure." I say, suddenly nervous, before the doors ding open and I follow him out.

"Dani!" I hear the familiar squeals as I step outside, seeing both Lily and Belle standing by one of the large black cars.

"Are you guys coming too?!" I question the obvious, racing down the steps to approach them.

"Yes we are! Sorry I couldn't text this morning to let you know... I sort of... lost my phone." Lily explains softly, earning a scoff from a nearby Nolan.

"You lost it now did you?" Nolan raises a brow at her, as he loads up (what I'm assuming is their car) and laughs to himself.

"Don't worry Lily... I guess I lost mine too." I shrug in annoyance, knowing that these dumb asses stole our phones just to be petty.

"Well anyway! Girl road trip!" Belle suddenly squeals, grabbing our hands and jumping around in a little happy dance as we giggle at her.

"Far from it actually! You're in with me hun." Grey appears beside us next, taking a hold of Belles hand and gently pulling her away from us.

I laugh slightly as she pouts in frustration, dragging her feet towards his car.

"Dani move it we are ready to go!" I turn to look at Axel, arms folded beside what I'm guessing is our car. These cars all looked the damn same!

I hug Lily quickly, before running over to hop in the passenger seat.

"What about your Mom and Dad?" I question, as Axel climbs in and starts the car.

"They are staying here to act as the Alpha and Luna of this pack whilst we are gone." He explains, as I look to see the long line of cars begin pulling out of the large driveway.

"How long is the drive?" I ask next, as he laughs at me, whilst putting the car into drive.

"We haven't even left the grounds yet and you're asking that? It's a six hour drive to the first pack doll so you better get comfy." He states with a deep laugh again, a sound I will never get tired of hearing.

"Well I guess I'll need my phone to keep me amused?" I chance my luck, earning nothing other than an eye roll from him as we pull out onto the main road.

"We've got other stuff to work on first." He states, causing my eyes to widen slightly... and just what does he mean by other stuff?