Chapter 42

Oliver’s POV

Every part of me wanted to run into her apartment with her, I knew a lot of what I was feeling was the mate bond. I wondered if she felt it too, or if she would ever feel the greatest pull that was hard to explain. I wanted to show her everything about us, but I knew a lot of it would probably scare her. But I could see she was coming around, and she was fighting with herself to come to terms with how she felt. Maybe she was scared of me because she was a virgin, or maybe there was more to her that I needed to find out.

“Don't worry Alpha, I will watch over her tonight.” one of my warriors linked me.

“Good, make sure she gets to work tomorrow and then come to the pack lands. I am hoping this doesn’t take too much longer, the sooner she is with us the better I will feel.” I said before cutting off the link.

I knew Soma was putting herself in danger being alone, Marks had something planned and I had a feeling it wasn't going to be good, and he would be doing something soon. I had to be ready for it, but most of all Soma had to be strong. She couldn’t show him she was scared otherwise that was going to make things worse for her. I didn’t want to see her get hurt, maybe she wouldn't get hurt and the Luna side of her would come out and stop anything. That was something I hoped for, I was pissed her friend just left without saying much. Was he going to be a part of this thing, and I will have to kill him in front of her? I didn’t want to think like that, but everything that has happened was weird and I don’t like when I don’t know what to expect.

When I arrived back at the packhouse, Micah was outside talking with a couple of our warriors, they bowed their heads and he dismissed them.

“So how did she like it here?” he asked stepping closer to me.

“I don’t know, she zoned out on most of the ride home. I told her I want her to live here, but we would take it slow. I don’t want to rush her but I have this feeling in the pit of my stomach something bad is coming and she is going to be in the middle of it. I don’t want to see Marks get his hands on her, but I have a feeling that isn't going to be my choice.”

“So why not tell her what you’re feeling, maybe she feels it too?” Micah suggested.

“Yeah I don’t think so, she would have stayed if she felt the anger I feel. I need to know what Detective Marks wants her for.” I growled shaking my fists. I could feel Drew was getting angry too, he wanted her here more than anything and I was going to lose control of him if he kept pushing towards the surface.

“Well, the only thing that I could suggest is to keep bringing this up to her. She might even understand why you want her here. I know you want her here as your mate and all that, but darker forces are working around her and we should find out what and why they are after her.” he said touching his neck. “Did she even say anything about her past?”

“No,” I said shaking my head. “As far as I can get from her, she is adopted and doesn’t know anything more than that. I don’t know how else we’re going to find out information except if we go and talk to the Lycan King, and even with that I have a feeling we’re not going to be greeted as friends, he might even try and kill us for going into their lands.”

“Well, maybe the other packs know more about Lycan’s. Why don’t we try and find out more information on them? Where is her friend, I thought he was helping?”

“He went back to London, but she didn’t tell me much about why he had to leave. I don’t like that either, I have a feeling he is playing with her too.” I growled. I wanted to shift, I needed to let Drew out, he needed the run. “I need to shift, I will be back in a few hours. I will figure this out, but we’re going to need help.” I said leaving him standing there.

I barely made it to the forest before Drew forced himself out, he didn’t care that he ruined clothes, I didn’t either but now I would be walking into the packhouse naked and hoping everyone was out or sleeping. I didn’t mind being nude, but only when I choose to be.

Rushing through the woods, Drew was pissed. I don’t know if he knew more about Soma than I did, but I could tell she wasn't happy and he wanted to run until he was worn out. It only took about six hours before he gave me control. I was exhausted but I promise Soma I would be at the coffee shop.

Getting into bed, I set my alarm and went to sleep. Once my alarm went off, I reset it three more times before Drew took over and forced me out of bed. Running around the room because we were already running late. I was afraid she wasn't going to be at the coffee shop and probably be mad at me.

Rushing out the door Micah shook his head. I wasn't sure why he wasn't at the shop but I didn’t have time to ask, nor did I care. I sped to the coffee shop when I entered her scent was there. I relaxed and Drew gave me full control.

“Nice you made it.” I smiled big when I saw her by the window. I sat down and watched her. “Don't take this wrong but I couldn’t sleep last night. All I thought about was you.”

“I didn’t sleep much last night, I think I was excited for today,” Soma said taking a bite of coffee. “You don’t drink coffee?”

“Na, this whole idea was Micah’s. He wanted to be a part of the human world, and he noticed that they loved this coffee. So he thought this was a win-win for us, I guess it has been because we’re still in business.” I chuckled. “But you seem to like both coffee and tea?”

“Well I rather have tea, but coffee does it better sometimes.” she giggled.

Drew was instantly calmed when we smelled her, she was more beautiful each passing day. I couldn’t wait until she came to live with us. I prayed it wouldn't be too long. I couldn’t wait to show her my true self. My wolf, my world.

“I’ll leave you here, I know you’re heading over there. Please come over here when you decide to take breaks.” I said cupping her face.

“Alright I’ll see you later,” she said before I disappeared in the back. I felt her being here was safe, but having her across the street and out of my reach scared me. I know I shouldn’t worry too much about her because Detective Marks would have done something by now. I just hoped he lost interest in her and we could move on from this.

“Rogues on our land again.” Micah linked me. That made me on edge a little, I was glad Soma wasn't there but what if she was. Would she be okay alone? I know I shouldn’t worry about her too much but it’s hard to help.

“Can you handle it?” I linked back.

“Most likely a small pack, I will let you know what is happening,” he said before the link cut out.

Either there was a new rogue back in town or Detective Marks is having other werewolves come onto our pack lands just to mess with us. I know I wanted to have a word with Detective Marks but only being in the room with him for a mere minute would cause me to lose control.

Pacing around my office until I smelled Soma again, I was glad she listened to me. I couldn’t wait to be around her.

“Hey.” I smiled looking into the lobby.

“Hey yourself, I see you’re busy maybe I can come back later?” she mused.

“No, no you’ll stay,” I growled playfully. “How’s it going over there?”

“Eh slow, I guess since I’ve been gone so much, people think I stopped caring,” she said with a sigh. It made me sad that she was down, I would call in some favors and see if my marketing team could maybe get her some business.

Sitting down in my chair, I thought about that kiss last night. I wanted to do it again, but I knew it was too soon.

“Hey, Romeo.” Micah snapped.

I opened my eyes and looked at him. “What?” I growled rubbing my legs.

“We have a problem,” he said being pushed out of the way, Detective Marks stood there.

“Yes, we have a problem. Oliver Stone you’re under arrest,” he growled pushing into my office. “Don't make this harder than it has to be.” he smiled as I stood up, he handcuffed me.

“What are the charges.”

“Murder,” he said before pulling me from my store and outside. I looked over at Soma’s store. She was watching, her face told me she was angry, but I didn’t fight this because I knew none of it to be true. Detective Marks was just using his weight in the city. But for what?