Chapter 72

We walked to the kitchen together, our hands entwined, it was nice to show affection in this way, and it was also rare. So much has happened in the months that I left slavery, much more than I could have ever dreamed.
I had so much to experience, so much to learn, but I was getting there and maybe one day, when our children our grown, the world would be different. I hoped that it would be safer for them, I didn't want them to suffer as I have, I wanted them to be happy from their younger years.
but I guess that is what everyone wants for their children, a better life to grow and be happy. I just pray that that dream is a reality, I couldn't imagine them going through what I had, and if it was within my power, I'd never pet anyone hurt them.
their lives will be different , they would be better, they would have everything they could ever dream of, maybe more. Yes, I realise the risk of them growing up spoilt, but anything is better than abused and beaten. So what if they have an attitude, it may help them get where they want to be.
The others were waiting for us in their seats, each one smiling at me, their eyes wondering down to my stomach, smiles and moods lifting as though the attack by the rogues had never happened.
"There's our girl." Zane shouts with enthusiasm, pulling me onto his knee when I walked closer. "I missed you."
"I wasn't even gone long." I protest, laughing as he smothers me in kisses.
"it was long enough for us." Matthew chimes in, moving closer and pecking my cheek. "When you are mad at one of us, all of us suffer."
"Maybe if he wasn't a jerk, she wouldn't have been mad." Zane scolds, sticking his tongue out at Dean.
Dean scowls, leaning back in a huff. "yeah I know, and I apologised already."
"it's ok guys, I forgive him." I smile, looking around the table at my favourite beings in this world. "I'm lucky to have you all, I wouldn't change anything about any of you."
"But you'd change me." Came a new voice, causing us all to jump, my mates forming a protective circle around me.
I peeked past Zanes broad shoulder to see Drax leaning against the doorframe of the kitchen, his eyes roaming between my men in hatred. I could tell instantly that he was jealous, but it's his own fault that I'm not with him.
did he really expect me to stay a silent observer whilst someone else made my decisions for me?
"what are you doing here?" I ask, frowning as I cling to Alexander's arm.
Dean growls, his claws extending. "I don't care why he's here, he needs to leave."
"I agree." Zane snarls, his jaw enlongating, showing that he was about to shift. "Get out."
"if you'd let me speak, you might need what I have to say." Drax shrugs, completely casual.
I sighed and pushed past my protective partners, moving to stand a few feet away from Drax despite the loud protests of my mates.
"what do you want Drax? And if you say you have come for me, I'll let them rip you apart." I say calmly, crossing my arms in fury.
I can't believe that he would dare show his face at all, especially after what he had done to me. He treated me like a lesser being, someone who needed to be controlled and abused.
I would never allow that to happen again.
I will never allow anyone to use and abuse me again.
Matthew steps forward, taking my hand in his; a silent comfort. "think about what you are going to say, because I am only giving you one chance to get out of this Alive."
"threatening me?" Drax growls, his own anger growing.
there was too much testosterone in the room and if they didn't calm down, everything was going to explode, and I didn't want anyone to get hurt. None of them.
"Everyone calm down!" I shout at the top of my lungs, the room dropping deadly silent as it rocked against my power. "Let him speak." I order in a voice that barley seems like my own, causing even Drax to bare his neck at me.
"I came to warn you." Drax says slowly, "Balthazar is going around both the warlocks and wolves he knows, promising them the powers of the Red wolf if they help capture you." He pauses, looking into my eyes. "He had also ordered the death of ALL of your mates. That includes me."
my face falls, all the happiness I had felt in the moments leading up to this dying along with my hope.
we couldn't fight everyone, even with the packs merging.
what are we going to do?