Chapter 52
Ruby
“Owen... Owen... Owen, please answer me.” I feel so miserable, why did he have to go away, where am I even going to look for him?
I don't even know the way to the underworld. Did he go there by any chance? I wish I had away to communicate with him. I miss him like crazy. I turn up early, but all I can do is toss and turn.
My heart is not at peace, my spirit, on the other hand, is in shambles. All I want Is to see Owen, I want to be in his arms so badly that my heart aches. I want to ask him why he abandoned me. What if he is in some danger?
I wish I had my wolf with me, I could have gone out for a run, and just clear my mind. Oh wait, there is a gym close by, maybe I should go there.
I take out my gym clothes, my favorite pink tights and sports bra, I grab my white sports boots a jacket because I feel so cold ever since I lost Roxanne. I make sure my jacket has a pocket with a zipper for my phone. I pick my ear pods and jump through the window, I don't want to wake anyone, they wouldn't allow me to go out like this.
It's almost midnight already, good thing the gym operates 24/7 most wolves like working out at night, especially the daytime guards. As a wolf one has to be physically fit, it's in our genes. And I always feel better after a HIIT workout.
I'm glad when I don't find so many people at the gym, there isn't a single lady either. I don't care though everyone is on their business, so I will as well. I start with the treadmill with ear pods on listening to pop music.
All this time, my mind is immersed in my past, how peaceful and fun it was. How I didn't want a mate and how it changed drastically. I really need to start focusing on myself now because if I don't, I will go insane just thinking about Owen. I will go crazy just missing him. I keep picturing him wrapping his hands around my waist and pulling me into his arms from behind me. Why does he make me long for him in this manner.
Suddenly I feel a person's hand on my shoulders, somehow I know it isn't Owen and not someone familiar as well? In sudden shock I lose my balance and roll behind on the treadmill. I almost fall when I get to the edge.
I fall into someone's arms, “Hey gorgeous.” The person says as he tries to help me stand up. I notice two more people around me, I feel their aura and it isn't good. It's like they are planning something.
“Thank you.” I say in a low tone. They are so built and huge, I look so tiny beside them, fear grips me as my heart starts to pound so hard.
“Why does a wolfless girl walk around at night.” One of them walks forward with a smirk on his face, stretches his hand and tucks my hair behind my ears.
“Don't you know it's dangerous, huh?” The other interjects as he walks towards me too. I take steps backwards, as they do towards me.
“Please let me be, don't harm me please.” I beg as I hit the brick wall behind me. There is nowhere to go now, I am between the wall and these three wolves.
'Where are you Owen please, I need you.' I say inwards, but it doesn't work. Why was my wolf taken from me. Life has been so unfair to me.
“Everyone out!!!” One roars, and the rest of the people in the gym literally run outside. Who is he? He must be feared around here. I regret going out without a wolf.
“Please spare me, please.” I beg tears of fear streaming down my eyes.
“I will take care of you gorgeous.” The long-haired man closes the distance between us and places his huge hand on my shoulder. “You smell heavenly.” He closes his eyes as he bends to smell me. I try to push him off me, to no avail.
“Please don't harm me.”
“I'm not harming you, I'm going to make you mine. You aren't marked yet, I don't feel anyone's scent on you, so I will make you mine. Then make you my mistress.” He says with his scratchy voice as I feel his other hands tracing my butt. The other two just stand there smiling.
I see his face now aiming mine, his huge nose is close to me, his mouth, then he cups my face in his hands enveloping me completely, I can't turn my face all I can do is close my eyes as I know what he wants to do.
I gush of wind suddenly brushes my face, and suddenly, I feel no one around. I slowly open my eyes, to finding myself alone. Wait a minute, was I hallucinating?
“What's the most beautiful woman in Ice moon pack doing at the gym this time of the night?” I look around, but I don't see him.
"Möbius" I say surprised, as I see him appear before me. “Möbius.” I say in a warmer tone as I realize that he saved me.
He is in all black sweats, judging by the sports shoes and the headphones around his neck, he must have been working out too. But how did he know that I was in danger. To be honest, I'm grateful that he did save me, but I would have been thrilled if it were Owen instead.
He rushes towards me circling his arms around me pulling me tighter into his embrace. It's so warm and comforting, I find myself closing my eyes. I'm really longing for affection.
“Ruby.” He sighs deeply as he rests one palm behind my head before breaking the hug.
This time I read something different in his mischievous eyes. “Are you okay? Did they hurt you?” He asks, grabbing me gently by my shoulders, he looks concerned. He really changed.
“I'm fine, all thanks to you.” I say.
“And why do you look so sad beautiful?” He asks, His face so near me, his eyes full of concern, I want to melt into his arms, but he isn't my Owen. So I stop myself and look away, as painful tears run down my eyes.
“Look at me Ruby, please.” He begs, I swallow my tears before looking at him.
“I don't know what to do Möbius.” I break down again. “What do I do.” Sob sob sob. He takes me in his arms and pats my back repeatedly.
He waits patiently as I cry my heart out. “Thank you Mobius for being here for me.” I say after I feel a huge load being lifted off my chest. It's amazing how crying helps sometimes.
“It's nothing.” He grins.
"What happened, why are you this sad?" He asks sitting me down on the lunge bench.
"It's nothing Möbius, I will be alright." I don't want to pour my heart out yet. It won't be good, I know Owen wronged me but telling Möbius isn't a good idea.
“Who knew we could be friends?” he smiles nudging at my shoulders.
"Right. " I can't help but join him smiling.
"I bet you used to hate my guts."
"I cant lie to you, so much, but I came to find out that you aren't a bad person." I say.
"Mmh! okay then will you allow me to take you somewhere, to cool off?" He asks, his gaze is rather serious now.
"Okay Möbius, I trust you." He has saved me many times now, I don't have a reason to doubt him. Besides, I need a friend now.
~If only I had known, I wouldn't have agreed to his request, I wouldn't have trusted him.~