Willows Salvation- Crescent Moon Book 1

Chapter 9

Athena grabbed me by the arm trying to get me to move but I followed the fight. Chris had drug her outside and they were circling each other taking shots at each other here and there. The fight was over before it really began as Chris's patience must have worn out. Shifting back, he pinned her down with his hands instead of paws and she slowly followed behind him. "This is the last chance I am going to give you. Go to training and stop acting like a child or you will be demoted from warrior to Omega. I am no longer playing this game. Now get out of my sight."

Getting up from the ground she looked towards me "This isn't over mutt. I will catch you by yourself soon enough. Then we will see if the Blood Moon pack lives up to its ruthless name.

She got up and turned to Willow, "This isn't over mutt. I will catch you by yourself soon enough. Then we will see if the Blood Moon pack lives up to its ruthless name."

Leo had stepped forward and shoved her towards the training grounds. "You are running out of chances. I suggest you go now, or I will have to step in also." With a huff she stomped away.

Linking her arms with mine as Chris walked by Athena pulled me inside. "C'mon let's go get some breakfast. Willow are you ok?"

"I think so. I am just confused, I guess. I heard what he said to Bella, but his actions say otherwise. I just don't understand. Plus, she looked like she really wanted to kill me. This is exactly what I didn't want to happen. I don't want fights and discord because I am here."

Shaking her head with a smile. "Don't worry about it. She is just mad because he gave you a room next to his and she was never offered one. Hell, I don't think he has even let her stay the night. She is just jealous so don't stress ok!"

Slowly I tried to let her words sink in but all I could think about, now that the commotion was over, was the dream I had of Christopher. Tingles ran over my skin when I thought about where his lips and hands had touched. I must be sporting a blush because I earned myself an odd look from my new friend. Shaking it off I helped her make breakfast and pushed my dream to the back of my mind.

"I have a meeting this morning and some paperwork to do after. Being Beta Female is seriously such a bore, but someone has to do it. When I get done would you like to go on an official tour of the manor and grounds? I should be done shortly after lunch."

Shaking my head no, giving her a smile. "I mean that would be great but if you can't today that is fine. I still need to finish putting my new things away. I can also tour the manor myself. Maybe we can make it a date for tomorrow."

Leaning in for a hug "Sounds like a plan." With a wave she left. I wasn't bothered that I was alone honestly. It gave me a chance to be able to process all that has happened and continues to happen. After placing our dishes in the sink and cleaning up the rest of the kitchen I decided to go explore before heading back to my room.

The manor was much bigger than I originally thought. It had 6 bedrooms upstairs, a living room, dining room, study, kitchen, formal sitting room, a few locked doors I couldn't get into and a laundry room on the main level. I already knew what was downstairs so there was no point in going down there. I had made my way to the porch off the dining room that you used a door in the hallway to access and saw huge flower garden. How have I not seen this before? All the beautiful colors popping everywhere. This garden was much bigger and better maintained than the one back home. I think I could spend all day here and still not see it all.

Walking off the porch memories started flooding back of the good and bad times I spent in my garden back home. Home wasn't the word I should use when I refer to the place, I was brought up it was more of a prison. Placing my hand over my heart thinking of home made my chest ache. Tilly was the only person I had there that cared about me and now she was gone. Looking up to the sky I silently thanked Tilly for all she had done for me saying my own little goodbye the only way I could.

Turning around I was startled to see Chris had been standing there watching me. "What are you doing? Saying the Pledge of Allegiance or something."

"No. I was saying goodbye to someone. Someone I started to tell you about. I never got to really say goodbye and here just felt appropriate. How long have you been standing there anyways?"

Giving me a half smile, "Long enough."

Rolling my eyes, I wished he would just talk instead of being sarcastic. "Well, Alpha, thank you for this morning. I have some things I need to do so If you will excuse me, I think I will go to my room now."

I started to walk around him when his arm shot out blocking my path. "You shouldn't be out here alone. I don't want to see you get hurt so I ask from now on that you stay inside unless you are accompanied out."

That comment started to tick me off. I could handle the sarcasm but now I was literally under lock just with a wider cell to roam. "What you don't think I can handle myself." Actually, I had no training so in actuality besides what I had watched I had no clue. But I wasn't about to tell him that.

"After this morning it is clear that you cant." His tone had turned hard, all the playfulness gone from them.

"Then teach me!"

"Teach you what?"

"Teach me to fight and handle myself. That way when I do finally get to leave, I won't be a defenseless mutt."

Stepping closer he looking into my eyes and I swear timed slowed for just a second, "You're not a mutt Willow."

"Yea that not what she said."

You could feel the anger starting to bubble inside of him. Oddly I wanted to play this game where I pushed his buttons just to see how far I could go. I also wanted to jump on him and kiss him but the first is winning out for now.

"You don't need to learn how to fight Willow."

"Okay what if you just taught me self-defense."

"They are on in the same Willow!" The calm façade he wore was starting to crumble and my patience was starting to wear thin. His earlier words ringing in my ears. We can protect you.

Snapping "What is your problem! You know what never mind." I tried to push past him again but again like an old tree stump he was rooted to the spot and would let me through.

"Excuse me I want to go inside now. Please move!"

He was staring into my eyes as if he was searching for something. Looking him back in the eyes was a big mistake. I could melt into those eyes and not think twice. So badly I wanted to wrap my arms around his neck and kiss him while wondering if dream Chris and real Chris kissed the same. Slowly I placed my hand on his chest and could feel his heartbeat under my palm. He was so warm and just my touch caused his heartrate to pick up. He looked like he was struggling the same internal battle I was.

Another moment passed and there we stood in silence. Slowly I stepped closer to him and tilted my head sideways. Lifting my other hand, I ran it through the hair just above his ear. It was as soft as I thought it would be. Leaning in I closed my eyes and licked my lips ready to see if they were indeed the same or better. All too quick my hands were grabbed, and I was pushed away. His gaze from just a moment ago replaced with one of disgust.

"Don't ever touch me again, Willow. I am letting you stay to protect you and no matter what the goddess has decided I have already told you this isn't going to happen. Now if you want to keep your hands, I suggest you keep them to yourself." He turned and left after that.

Embarrassed I felt the tears welling in my eyes. How could I be so stupid? He already made it clear that I wasn't wanted. Why did I think he wanted to kiss me? Wiping my face and taking a deep breath I ran up to my room. I was beginning to hate it here. I hate him and his mood swings. I hate his smell! I hate his voice! I hate everything about him! Why of all the places on earth did I have to get stuck here with him.