Don't Touch the Alpha's Sister!

Chapter Three: Locked Away

Chapter Three: Locked Away

The week leading up to our packs meeting with the Black Moon pack seemed to fly by. I spent most of my time with Mabel and Cecille getting ready in every possible way. I wanted this to be perfect and show Derrek that I could in fact act properly around unmated males without anything bad happening. I've waited so long for a day like this and I'd rather die than let not anything ruin it for me.

I jumped off my bed in a hurry and grabbed the longest skirt I could find in my dresser. I figure going with the long one is the safest choice, beings it's too hot to wear something like jeans in the spring. The red layers flowed gracefully around my legs, ending at the bottom of my knees. To match it, I put on a brown string sleeved tank top with a gold belt wrapping tightly around my waist. As I began to slip on my gold flats, someone knocked on my door.

"Who is it?" I sang, practically skipping over to open the door. It was more than obvious that I'm overjoyed by the fact I'll be around unmated males soon.

"Mabel!" The knocker chimed from the other end of the door.

I swung it open to be met with a bright blue pair of sparkling eyes. I gave Mabel a wide grin and she was quick to return it, knowing what today means to me.

"You look so cute!" She exclaimed, scanning my body and taking in the outfit I picked out.

"Thanks," I laughed slightly to myself. "I'm kinda nervous," I admitted to her with a blush.

"Don't be, Roxie. You've talked to an unmated guy before, remember? Just act cool and try not to show your excitement around the guys," She warned and I nodded my head in both agreement and understanding.

I wouldn't want them to think I'm a freak. I've never talked to guys in a full out conversation and the thought of being in that room, discussing pack information gives me both hope and fear. I would hate myself forever if I ruined it by opening my mouth and flapping on like an idiot. Mabel's right, I need to get my cool before the meeting begins.

"Thanks, Mabel," I smiled to her lightly.

"No problem," She waved her hand, swatting away my thank you. "So when does it start?" She asked, leaning in closer with curiosity.

"Um, what time is it now?" I shot back, pushing her with my finger to lean away.

Mabel gave a quick glace down at the gold chained watch on her wrist before giving me an answer, "01:49."

"What?!" I shouted, surprised by how late I slept. "Mabel, they're going to be here in less than three hours!"

Mabel looked surprised at first by my sudden outburst, but she quickly recovered with a laugh, "Shut up, Roxie! Three hours is more than enough time to get ready." I rolled my eyes at her stupid comment.

Mabel obviously doesn't understand exactly what this meeting means to me. I have to prepare, get ready and make sure I do everything in my power to look anything but stupid. I probably sound like an idiot, but you have to remember that I'm not normal. I was never given that normal life everyone else gets; nope. Derrek locked me away in this bedroom and now I feel like the brunette Rapunzel with girls for friends and no prince charming to take me away.

"Oh hush!" Mabel frowned, breaking me from my thoughts. "I'm going to go downstairs and put some new information into the computer about Cecille and her new mate Travis, while you pull yourself together woman!"

I couldn't help but chuckle to myself by the way Mabel's talking to me. She always has such a sweet and innocent attitude, nothing like she's displaying here. I couldn't help but play along and give her the confidence she needed to try again on her 'tough girl' act.

"Yes Ma'am!" I saluted as she turned on her heels, rolling her eyes and mumbling something I couldn't make out under her breath.

I gave another laugh before shutting my door and returning to my room. I walked over to my mirror and took a good hard look at my face. I didn't like the way my brown curls set after last nights shower, so I pulled it up into some up, some down hairstyle. I then proceeded to add a very thin line of brown eye liner- because Derrek won't allow me to wear black- and a faded blush to my cheeks. I have to admit, for not having much to work with; I look really cute.

A bright smile appeared on my face and my grey eyes lit up with excitement. I wonder what the men in Black Moon pack are like. Are they friendly? Mean? Do they all train a lot?

God, I really can't wait for these next three hours to disappear.

"Roxie, it's Derrek. Can I come in?" Derrek called from the other side of my door.

I rolled my eyes, of course he wouldn't knock. I don't understand how hard it is for him to give me a simple knock on the door. Nope, Derrek has to be weird and call out to me, then enter when I call back to him.

"Yup, I'm all dressed and ready!" I answered him, turning my head over my shoulder.

Derrek opened the door and took a few steps into the room. I spun around and smiled brightly at him in a greeting way, but he didn't return the look. Instead, his eyes were hard, scanning my body and taking me in. I swear he looked pissed off as all hell and I really don't understand why.

"You're not wearing that," He ordered, crossing his arms over his chest.

My mouth dropped open in shock, "Excuse me?"

"You heard me, Roxie, change," He demanded with a harsher tone.

"Derrek shut up! I'm wearing this outfit," I cannot believe he's acting like this; I've worn worst before.

"No, put on some jeans."

"Jeans?!" Is he crazy? "Derrek, it's almost 97 degrees outside and you want me to wear jeans?!"

"Yes," He answered coldly.

I can't believe him! Wearing jeans in this type of weather?! I understand protective, but this is just flat out crazy. He has to be insane if he thinks I'm going to even consider listening to him.

"No," I snapped; enraged by his ridiculous request towards me.

"No?" He questioned, taking a step closer.

"No," I repeated, letting him get the full extent of my comment.

"Roxie, you will change into jeans or I will make sure you never even so much as glance at an unmated male," My eyes almost bugged out of my head by his words.

This has gone too far. Why is it up to him to decide who I can and can't talk to, let alone 'glance' at. I'm seventeen years-old, not a baby and I don't need him to look out for me anymore. I'm sick and tired of all of this, it's just unfair and it hurts. I want freedom, but every time I try to get some, I only get less. My spirits dying out here and I don't know how much longer I can put up with this before I break.

"Do you hear me?!" He growled, growing impatient with my silence.

I wanted so badly to yell at him. I wanted nothing more than to run up to him and punch him in the face, but I know I can't. As much as I hate him for being this way, I have to give him credit and try to be understanding. I can't turn my back on the one and only person looking out for me. I need him in my life and if wearing jeans fixes this issue; then so be it.

"Fine," I muttered, walking over to my dresser and pulling out a pair of thin skinny jeans. "Happy?" I asked, holding them up into his view.

"No, put on a light jacket over your top. It's too low cut and needs sleeves." I didn't bother fighting him, instead I rolled my eyes, bit my tongue and grabbed a white short sleeved half-jacket.

I growled a little under my breath as I pushed past Derrek and headed into my bathroom to change. I slammed the door behind me and I started to switch outfits. The dark blue skinny jeans went well with my brown top. I actually ended taking off the gold belt, because it didn't really match with the white half-jacket. Luckily my hair and makeup didn't go with my color scheme, but my shoes would have to be changed as well.

I opened the door to the bathroom and stepped back into the bedroom, focusing on the Derrek sprawled out across my bed. "There," I mumbled, walking over to my closet to exchange shoes.

"No heels!" He yelled, watching me dig through a pile of shoes.

"Yeah, yeah," I rolled my eyes, not even wanting to hear the next set of rules that come with picking out a simple pair of shoes.

It took me some time, but after awhile I got deep enough into the pile to pull out the perfect shoes. I crawled out of my messy closet, kicking shoes that flung their way out. Once that was done, I flopped to the floor and slipped on my dark brown flats with a bow near the toes. I smiled to myself, trying my hardest to stay positive and find the best in this.

"Thank you," Derrek said in an almost apologetic tone of voice.

"You're welcome," I sighed, hating how easily I gave up on that fight.

None of that matters though, because now all I have left is to go to the meeting. It doesn't matter what I wear, I'm mainly in for the talking and experience. If I can't wear a skirt and I have to sweat my ass off, then so be it! It's worth it and if I can't put up with that, then maybe I don't deserve to go to this meeting.

"Well that took longer than I expected," Derrek laughed to himself, but I didn't see the humor in his comment.

"What time is it?" I asked blankly, getting up from the floor.

"2:36 and they should be here around 4:30, so we have about another two hour before they arrive," He answered, removing himself from my bed and walking over to the door to leave. "I'll come get you before then so we can go over some things," He called over his shoulder before leaving the room.

I basically sat in my room and imagined a thousand different ways this meeting could go. I wonder if I could get a friend out of this. Maybe if all goes well Derrek will let me change schools for the rest of my senior year; wouldn't that be great?! I hate being around girls so much, guys seem to have an edgy, weird, exotic way to life. I probably sound silly, but I don't really know how they function- apart from my brother and Lance that is.

I kept glancing at the clock nonstop and can you seriously blame me?! This is freaking amazing and I'm more than excited to get this show on the road. The clock hit 4:26 when Derrek decided to call to me from my door and tell me to meet him near his office. I jumped off the bed and sped to the door, dashing down the hall and running in front of him to get there. I could hear him laughing at me from behind, but I could care less.

I stopped running when I saw Lance standing outside Derrek's office and across from the room we hold meetings in. He joined Derrek in the laughing when he saw how quickly I approached him and I only stuck out my tongue like a child, making him laugh harder.

"Roxie, I need you to stop that, we have rules to tell you about!" Derrek called out, coming closer to where Lance and I stood.

I nodded my head for him to go on, but it was actually Lance who responded. "Well you can't go near their Alpha. He's not very friendly and has a fiance. But as for the others, the lot of them are unmated and free to talk," He smiled, but it faded when Derrek joined in.

"Just because they aren't mated does not mean you can get close to them. Speak, laugh, have your fun, but do notwalk off with someone or interrupt the meeting," Derrek growled and I just nodded, afraid to add any input.

"Well, they should be here soon. You're free to relax until then," Lance spoke softly in an attempt to ease up the tension Derrek created on our conversation.

I smiled at the idea of them all arriving and I couldn't be more ecstatic to sit in on this meeting, but of course Derrek had to be a buzz kill. "Roxie, one more thing. Lance is going to put some rules on them before we start. You can't go in or see them until they agree on the rules; do you understand?"

I rolled my eyes, but that didn't stop me from nodding. Like I said before; what's the point in fighting him? He'll always win and what he says goes, so I have no choice but to be thankful for him even letting me be here today.

"Wait for me in my office, okay?" He added and I gave another nod before walking off into his office.

I sat down on his black leathery chair, relaxing and kicking my feet up. I was a little hot from wearing jeans, but I shrugged it off. I wanna be happy when I go in there, not annoyed by his stupid set of rules. Honestly, I see no point in them, but if it makes him happy, then so be it!

I heard some footsteps in the hallway and my heart leaped with joy- or at least something like that. It diffidently started beating a mile a minute as soon as unfamiliar voices and walking filled the halls. I jumped up from the chair and made my way to the far wall, listening harder to catch their conversation.

"Welcome Black Moon pack members," Lance spoke in a calm tone to greet them. "Alpha Stone is more than happy you all could make it, but before he and his Sister come in, I must lay down some ground rules."

"Ground rules?!" I scoffed quietly to myself. It's just like my brother to make ground rules for me to walk into a room full of guys.

"I don't like to follow rules," A loud roaring voice stated to Lance.

"I'm sorry, Alpha Daniels, but Alpha Stone is very protective of his little Sister," Lance informed him.

"What are the rules?" I heard another guy ask.

"Rule one, you will not under any circumstances touch Roxie Stone. Rule two, if you are unmated there will be no associating with her either. Rule three-" Lance was cut off before he could continue by the same roaring voice as before.

"This is ridiculous! Send them the fuck in here; no one will even want to acknowledge his little sister," I could tell by his tone that he has got to be the Black Moon's Alpha.

"Very well," Lance stated, moving closer to the meeting room door.

I pulled myself away from the office wall and headed towards the door. I couldn't hold back the anticipation for someone to open it and when Derrek turned the knob and the door swung open; I practically ran him over as I made my way into the hall. Derrek was quick to grab my wrist and pull me to his side though, holding me back from running the room like a maniac- which I'm partly happy for.

I had the craziest feelings coursing through my body. This whole experience was making me happy, excited and... Tingly? It's kind of strange actually; I feel a pull towards this room. But it has to be nerves, I'm more than positive about that.

"Are you okay?" Derrek whispered in my ear, stopping at the meeting room door.

"Yes silly, lets go!" I laughed and he reached out, opening the door for us to step through.

My eyes scanned the room around me. First I saw Lance in the front standing at the head of the room, while the others sat on couches and chairs scattered around the rest of the place. They all looked so serious, dangerous, and amazing! My heart was beating like crazy with each step I took closer into the room. My breathing no longer came out even from being in the room with these wolves. I could feel it in me that this is the amazing feeling every girl gets when she's around cute guys.

'Are you feeling alright?' Derrek asked me through our pack mind link and I gave him a small 'Yes,' in return.

Honestly, I couldn't be feeling better. I haven't even started to talk to them or even see the whole lot before all these amazing feelings came rushing to me. Everything in my body was screaming for me to hurry in this room and be apart of it all. For me to join the people, the pack's and the socialization. I bet everyone else can feel it too, but a low growl snapped me away from that thought.

I narrowed my eyes, scanning the room further to see who made that sound, but I wasn't allowed to look because Derrek covered me from the view. "Hello, sorry to have those rules. I hope you understand I am just protective over my little sister, but it should in no way affect our meeting today," He spoke up to the group and I saw some nod their head slightly in response to him.

"Roxie, go stand near Lance," Derrek ordered and I didn't think twice about obeying him.

I want to see the group and I can't do that with him blocking me from them. I walked over to Lance and he smiled down on me by his side. I returned the smile, then quickly went back to checking the guys out. They all looked different, but alike at the same time. I couldn't understand it, but they looked like they had some order about them that made them all seem alike without them being identical. It wasn't a large crowd in front of me, but it wasn't all too small either.

"Well, let me start by introducing myself. I am Alpha Stone," Derrek gave a friendly smile, but it didn't last too long on his face. "and this is my sister Roxie Stone," He said, gesturing towards me.

I didn't really know how to react, so I just gave a small wave and a friendly smile. "Hi," I greeted them shyly, almost making myself blush.

Another growl came out of the room and this time my eyes snapped right in the spot from which it came. A tall man stood up from his chair, baring his teeth and walking forward. His white tank top gripped his body tight, stretching over his muscles. I almost watered at the mouth just by the sight of him. I scanned his body from the bottom up and the second my eyes met with his beautiful pale blue ones, everything inside me melted.

We locked our gazes and I couldn't tell what was happening around me. It was like everything faded, electric filled the air and my body started to charge. All these feelings of love and lust filled my brain and I couldn't swat them away. It became too hard, too powerful and I wasn't about to start fighting it. I think everyone else in the room noticed us staring and before my brother could react to it, I already knew.

This is my mate.

"Mine," Alpha Daniels growled and in the next second he was rushing towards me.

It was like a fight broke out over the fact I just met my mate. Derrek rushed to block his path from me, while Lance grabbed me up in his arms. I was being rushed and carried out of the room, kicking and fighting to be put down. I wanted to see what was happening; I wanted to go back to my mate!

Lance wouldn't ease up though. With every bit of struggle I made, Lance seemed to locked his grip more. I was pinned with no chance of escaping. Sighing hard, my body felt broken. Being ripped away and only seeing my brother and mate go at each other before being taken out is something that didn't sit well with me. I need to know what was happening in there; it just didn't seem right.

"Roxie, stop fighting. You can't have a mate, remember?" Lance questioned, continuing to drag me down the hall.

"Lance stop! I need to go to him! Lance!" He wouldn't listen; it was no use.

Lance adjusted my body on his shoulder and rushed down the steps in an instant. He flew past people in the halls and I flapped around like crazy to be put down. He ran out of the house and into the woods. I couldn't see where we were headed, but it doesn't take a genius to know he's putting me into hiding.

"Roxie, this is for your safety," Lance announced as he opened up a trap down and urged me to go down. I stood my ground though, refusing to let him push me into that hole. "I'm sorry, but you have to get in," He ordered, forcing me to go down.

I climbed down the ladder, having no other opinion or way out. Once I hit the bottom, lights lit up and the trap door slammed shut. Tears started to fall from my eyes as I took in what's really happening here.

Derrek's locking me away, but for real this time. I'll never be allowed to love, to enjoy life, to be free. It's all ripped away from me, and why? Because he's too cocky and mean to see what I need. I HATE HIM! He can't do this and if he expects to keep me down here, then he has another thing coming.

I won't give up; not without a fight.

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(Picture of Alpha Daniels to the right.)

Hope you guys liked that and hope it had some kind of twist to it.

Goodnight, I'm soooooo tired.

- Autumn<3