Future arrangements

Future arrangements
While I was rethinking about escaping, Zik was already standing behind Arina waiting for further instructions. "Zik...you know where to take her and the rest of you should go to sleep" Vale's voice luckily pulled me out of my thoughts as I really didn't want to decide about my future under such an overwhelming atmosphere. Arina didn't struggle, her looked as though they were missing a soul leaving her body to suffer the consequences of her betrayal.

While Zik carried Arina out of the elixir house effortlessly Roseanne took Olivia who I'm sure will not be able to sleep alone after what happened. They hurried upstairs and I thought going to sleep is what I should also do but his voice froze further movements from my legs.

I don't know when but he managed to sneak behind me or maybe I was too distracted to hear him. His breath brushed against my ear while he whispered "No. You stay..." I could even feel the smirk in his words. It wasn't a mischievous one like on the rare occasions when he is teasing me.

"Why?" Happy that my voice tried to sound normal unlike what I was feeling which I also wasn't sure what it was that I was feeling.

He ignored my question and with a demanding tone said " turn around and look at me Era" I shuddered and I know he felt it.

Very slowly I turned to look at his face, to anyone else he may look like his usual cold self but I saw the anger that still lingered. I feel like he is taking this too personal or maybe hearing Arina indirectly say she feared the vampires more than him must've been unbearable for him. I know that she was lying, she definitely did this because she hates me.

Oh right, back to looking at Vale whose eyes I think were also searching mine . " I hope what happened just now won't change your decision" right, he means our thing - I mean me staying and being loyal to the pack only if he allows me to leave the pack to search for ingredients or just search for inspiration -.

"No-no, why would I do that?" Even I couldn't believe myself when I answered those words to him. Why would I not! His actions just reminded me of how dangerous and merciless he is so why would I not wish to change my decision?

" I thought you were spooked by all of that but it's good that you're not"

I thought that was all he wanted to say and I'd get the chance to go upstairs to my room and throw myself to bed but no the night was still too young.

" How about you and I have a drink while we talk about future arrangements" there was nothing else I could do but nod as his tone wasn't that of a person who was asking. I followed him out of the elixir house towards his house.

I'm not really sure what he means by drink and why can't we just talk about future arrangements tomorrow. He also has Arina that he has to handle so it isn't like he is free, or maybe he wants to take his mind off the entire thing. Like calm down and talk to someone - Aaand I'm doing it again thinking the impossible. Why would Vale want to have that kind of 'talk' and even if he did, why me when he has Zik. He in fact has a hot werewolf who is in love with him, if he really wants to vent he can... you know call her.

...

"Today you once again showed, no, proved why it is important to have you on my side."

His deep voice that could put most women under a love spell luckily forced my eyes to look at his face. I've seen or I should say caught a glimpse of his upper body before but this was simply too much. He had unbuttoned his beautiful black shirt showing his abs that one would think were made of stone, all because he said he was feeling hot. Which is a fat lie because the weather is windy. It got increasingly unbearable when he slowly poured himself what I think was alcohol in his glass. Mine had a very nice cold drink although I'd prefer a burger like the last time.

"Once again?" I asked something very stupid and it's all because of his distracting sight. What I really want to ask is why the hell is he doing this when there's a hot werewolf who is in love with him. She might even kill me if she hears that I got to endure what she'd very much enjoy.

" You've shown me that you're not only talented in magic and in the ability of potion making, you're also intelligent, brave, observant, confident, stubborn, consistent, powerful and..."

Wow he still has more to say and not that I'm complaining, it's just a bit embarrassing that I can't help but look away from his eyes. I waited for him to finish but when it took more seconds than it should I peaked, He took a sip of his drink and smirked " a bit respectful, well it's rare but you did call me Alpha Vale. Nope that was actually the first time and it felt... satisfying".

Ugh and he just had to ruin it, I should've expected it.

" We should talk about our future arrangements quickly so that I who isn't a ridiculously strong werewolf gets some sleep"

"Oh? You wanna talk about 'our future' arrangements?"

The way he asked made me feel a sense of dread mixed with something I can't believe. What the hell is happening with me these days, no I must have felt wrong- I mean that is definitely not what I felt.

"Why are you saying it like that and can you please stop beating around the bush and talk already!"

I couldn't help but shout as it was annoying that I'm being sleep deprived for nothing. From smirking to actually showing a genuine smile but I couldn't focus on it as he dropped a huge bomb.

" Your safety is now my priority and I've realized that I can't trust anyone but myself when it comes to you so you'll be living with me from now on"