Chapter 35
Timothy’s POV
I wake up in the back of a car; I don’t open my eyes. I lie here and listen to the conversation around me. “I didn’t think you had it in you, Shaun. I honestly thought you had something to do with Jonny leaving in the first place” Someone says from the front seat “I have my loyalties” Shaun tells the man.
“You didn’t tell me how you knew we were there” Shaun asks; there was laughter coming from both men. “Cecily” the driver says; “she told us; there was a lake with little waterfalls; the younger generation like to go, at the edge of the territory. It took us a couple of days but we managed to determine exactly where the territory started” the passenger continue.
“Why didn’t you just call me to tell me you were there?” Shaun asks; “We didn’t want to break your cover. You need to really think sometimes, Shaun” the passenger replied.
“Enough you two; we’re almost there, has he woken up yet?” “Not yet, I think he’s starting to stir a bit though; maybe fifteen minutes most” Shaun tells him; squeezing my shoulder to let me know he is aware, I’m awake.
**“Tyson, how are you fairing?” “The bastards have got me caged up; they must have used that no wolfy serum”** he answers.
Now for the performance of a lifetime; I pretend to stir. “Wake up; sleeping beauty” realising its Mark in the front seat and Sebastian is driving. “Dad” I whisper.
“The prodigal son has arisen” he smirks; “Where are you taking me?” I ask; although I am aware of the answer. “Home. That’s all mum and I want; is for you to be safe at home.” “Yeah, right” I grunt; Shaun squeezes my shoulder again.
We pull up out the front of the pack house. Everyone looks surprised to see me or should I say, Jonathon back here. I try to get out of the car; and look down at my feet; they are shackled. **“It’s not silver; I’m only cuffed.” “That’s why you didn’t feel them?”** “We couldn’t have you run away now, could we” Sebastian snorts releasing the shackles. I reach down and rub my legs where they were chained.
“Jonny” Aubrey runs out of the packhouse and gives me a hug “Hi Mum.” Sebastian, Mark and Shaun usher me into the pack house and up to my room. They throw me in and leave, locking the door. **“Let’s just hope this wolfy serum wears off soon”** Tyson says to me. **“I’m hoping Shaun sends a message to Tobias.”**
I look around the room; taking in different things Tobias had through his childhood. There really isn’t much in here. He has a bed, with a blue blanket; bathroom with a bit of toiletries in there and a closet with some clothes. There isn’t a sofa or chair to sit on.
I go into the closet and have a look. **“What’s that?”** Tyson asks. **“What’s what?” “That, behind the shirts.”** I move the shirts out of the way and there is a wooden box with a lock on it. **“If I was Tobias, where would I hide the key?”** I ask Tyson **“I don’t know about Tobias but when you were a boy; remember the money box Mum got you? You hid the key…” “under the bottom draw of the dresser, I wonder?”**
I head over to the dresser and gently pull the bottom draw out. **“Bingo” “you too are more alike than we think?”** he says to me, **“speak for yourself”**
I open up the box, there are heaps of pictures of Him, Olivia and Jessica; he really did care for the girls. There is some ID and **“what’s this?”** I pull out a mobile phone and charger; I look around the room and plug it into the charger; making sure it’s out of site.
I go to shut the lid and notice an envelope on the inside of it and pull it out.
Hi Liv/Jess, if you are reading this; I have been taken away somewhere or finally been killed by my parents. I have some mementos for you. Most of the photos were taken when you weren’t looking; I had sent some to Alex and your mothers. Yes; they are alive. I have left my mobile phone here for you, so you can get in contact with them to come and get you. The six number password is 654842 to get into it. Livvy I want you to know; I love you. I have since the first night we met. Jonny
I hear someone unlocking the door; I quickly put the note back into the box and stash it back behind the shirts and sit on the end of the bed.
Aubrey walks into the room; walking over to me, she turns my chin to the side. She slaps me across the face; “You dare to let that half-breed mark you? That girl is an abomination and nothing more than a slave.” What the fuck! Shaun and Tobias said they hurt him. I’ve only been back two hours and she’s coming in here and slapping me. She raises her hand to slap me again. I grab her wrist; “I left because of you and Dad hitting me; because, what did you call it? Oh yeah, I needed discipline. I will not tolerate it anymore. I will stay; but if either one of you lays another hand on me, I will be doing more than throwing Dad across the room.”
I release her hand and stare her down; there’s shock in her eyes. “Get out of my room” I yell; she heads toward the door; “your father will hear about this.” “I hope so,” I yell as she leaves the room locking it again.
I figure; I have ten minutes before he comes in here. I quickly see how much charge the phone has and turn it on, place in the pin code; Should have known; it spells out OLIVIA.
Message after message comes through from Aubrey and Sebastian. I delete them all in one go and scroll through the contacts; I come to Alex’s number and dial. Ringing, Ringing “hello” “Hey Alex it’s Tim.”
“What the hell?” he screams down the receiver. “Calm down; my dear brother thought of everything, he left his phone in a locked box in his closet for Olivia and Jessica. Guess who found it?” “Wait!” he says and puts me on speaker, “how did you find the key?” Toby chimed in; I laugh; “I hid a money box key in the exact same spot when I was 14.”
“I can’t stay on the phone long, I just told Aubrey if her or Sebastian hit me again, I will be doing more than throwing Dad across the room; I’m expecting him to come here any moment; Liv, your aunt told them where the edge of the territory was.” “What? Sorry Liv; but if I ever meet your Aunt Jodie; I’m….” Toby starts “You won’t get the chance; if I see her, I will be doing more than electrocuting her” Olivia interrupts.
“I best go, can you to tell Mum and Eden I am ok.” “We will and Tim. Stay safe.” Toby says hanging up the phone.
**“You better place the phone back in the box so we can use it again”** Tyson tells me, **“No shit”** I turn off the phone and place it in the box. I secure the lock and put the key back in its hiding place.
I barely got the box put away; when I hear the door being unlocked. Here we go; the door opens and Sebastian comes barging in the room, fists ready. I stand up ready to defend myself; instead, he collapses in the middle of the floor. I watch as he struggles with himself and stands up. He’s eyes have gone from a blue to gold colour. He walks over to the door and shuts it.
“I am Benji; Sebastian’s wolf and you are?” “Jonathon” I say to him. “Don’t give me that bull shit, you smell similar to him but you are not him. Don’t worry I have Sebastian pushed out for the moment. Let him be in nothingness for a change. Do you know the story of Jaxon?”
“Yes; I have been told the story of Jaxon” “Did they tell you I refused to kill Jaxon? Did they tell you I refuse to kill Henrietta and Joshua? I refused so he got Bruce; Mark’s wolf to do he’s bidding.” Benji walked over to the bed and sat down, a tear started to fall from his eye. “When Seb mated with Aubrey, everything changed. Aubrey was power hungry; she wanted Jaxon for herself but when he refused to be with Yvette; she coerced Seb into challenging him to become Alpha. He found out Henrietta was his mate and she said because she was a Bear Shifter there will be consequences to them mating; so, she had to die.”
“I do know about Henrietta; but who is Joshua?” I asked him. “You may know him as Betta Josh from the Desert Moon pack. He was Aubrey’s true mate; she rejected him a few times over the years; but he refused to accepted it. He was the reason they attacked Desert Moon.”
“Why are you here, telling me this?” “Because I want you to kill Sebastian. It’s the only way I can be free from the torment. I couldn’t stop him from killing and I need to be free from the pain and anguish.”
“Benji; Sebastian will die; but not by my hand. It will be by my twin brother’s hand.”
Benji’s eyes went wide; “There were two?” I nod my head. “And does Jonny know who he is?” I nod my head again. “Benji, can you do something for me?” “What is it?” he responds; “Keep Sebastian and Mark away from me; it’s a matter of time, but my brother will come for me.” “I can’t promise you I can; hang on there may be a way.”
He doesn’t elaborate; so, I ask him, “how do I release my wolf from the serum?” He thinks for a moment, “I believe Mark and Sebastian were talking about it once, just in case they were accidently injected. It wears off in a few days; however, there is an antidote that can be taken before it’s used to stop it from working; an elder from the light coven will be able to give it; although he doesn’t like Sebastian.” “That was because Sebastian took his granddaughter; thank you Benji.”
“Can I ask you something?” he smiles; “Sure” “Is Jonny happy?” I laugh; “Tobias is very happy although; he’s not happy I took his place here.” He looked shocked that he’s name wasn’t Jonathon anymore. “Why Tobias?” “That is the name our mother gave him.”
I look at Benji for a moment, “will you tell Sebastian?” “Hell no. Do I look like a fool?”
I go to answer him sarcastically but decide against it and smile. Benji gets up to leave, “When you speak to Tobias, tell him I tried to do what I could; but…” he trailed off. There was nothing more spoken and Benji walked to the door, winked at me and left. He did not lock the door behind him.