I laid the baked cookies onto the large dish carefully making sure they were set neatly against each other, the food was all laid out ready for Alpha Michael to eat once he got home from his work. It had taken me awhile to bake the chicken properly with the right seasonings and I prayed that it would please him, he tended to be more aggravated easily by little things after his hard day of work as an Alpha. I got up on my tiptoes to reach the top cabinet to get out a plate for him and set it on the countertop next to all the food, then get a glass for his drink. I set out a glass of his favorite beer and a soda in case he isn't in the mood for any alcohol, although that rarely was the case after he got back home every day, he always took the alcohol but I did it anyway for preparation. Footsteps sounded from outside the door and my eyes darted up to the doorknob turns much too quickly then I was prepared for, then it opens to reveal a red-faced, heated, and unattractive Alpha Michael whose eyes dart to mine then look away disgustedly. My knees slightly buckle underneath me and I lower my head and body slightly to show submission, this seems to please him slightly as he tosses his jacket onto the recliner chair then walks into the kitchen. The smell of the dinner that was made for him wafts through my nose, making my mouth water a tiny bit as I watch him pass me and stalk into the kitchen. It was chicken with a biscuit and some corn as a side dish than for dessert the platter of cookies, the man liked his sweets. His large hand grabs the plate sat on the counter and he turns whilst grabbing another biscuit and tossing it to me carelessly, I surprisingly caught it and stood there for a moment in shock. The TV turns on as I turn to look at him after getting over that little celebration,
"Thank you very much, Alpha Michael," I say
He brushes my thanks away and stares at the TV while eating his meal his light brown hair is messed up slightly after his long day of work most likely I notice. I drift my attention back to the biscuit and I take a small bite savoring the buttery flavor before swallowing soundlessly, Alpha Michael eats his meal noisily while watching a movie and I occasionally look up at the screen while taking small bites of the biscuit. Suddenly, Alpha Michael freezes up which makes my body tighten in fear, I begin to smell something, just a little hint of an amazing smell that makes me want to hunt down whatever it is coming from. Before I can even begin to think of investigating though Alpha Micheal snaps his head in my direction,
"I want you to get upstairs in your room right now and not come back down till I say so" he snaps, his eyes are blazing, but yet underneath that fake dominating tone, a swirl of fear turns in his face.
To ask why would be suicidal so in response I nod and dart upstairs still holding the half-eaten biscuit in my hand I nearly run up two flights of stairs to the attic which was just a small room, specifically my room which had a small twin sized mattress and a lamp sitting beside it on the floor. On the opposite side of the bed, there was also a window that let you see to the front lawn. I sat down on the mattress, slowly eating the last half of the bread roll, but as I take the last bite voices started to sound from outside. I look up at the window cautiously and that smell hits me again, this time much stronger, it's so good I'm tempted to just run after it at this point. Instead of doing that, because it would get me in major trouble, I crawl off the old mattress and peek out the window to see Alpha Michael speaking with a very handsome man with near pitch black hair and a nice stubble to go along with it, also dark blue eyes that are quite intimidating. That's the Dark Alpha, Erebus! Realization hits me as I finished looking him over before they both walked into the house, he's the most powerful Alpha that's existed since his father died and he's in the house! I hope that he doesn't come upstairs since I'm an omega, he would probably be disgusted with someone like me because of my low ranking. Why is he here? I guess Alpha Michael has a pretty large pack, maybe he wants to become allies with him for something, even if he did it's none of my business anyway. That smell is it coming from...? Suddenly my door slams open and I spin around in shock before Alpha Michael walks over to me then grabs my forearm, jerking my small body off the ground. I snap my eyes closed, keeping myself from yelping in pain at the burning sensation of his hand digging into my skin.
"You better go clean up that mess in the kitchen before I kick you out of this house" he sneers while dragging me down the stairs, I'm too busy staring at his face with wide eyes to pay attention to my feet and too soon, he lets go of my arm and I fall down the last few steps, luckily catching myself on the tile floor with my hands, stopping myself from face planting like a fool. I whip my head around to look at Alpha Micheal, he's already staring down at me with so much hate it makes my whole body feel heavy, I open my mouth to apologize quickly but a deep, dominating voice stops me.
"What was that noise?" Alpha Micheal and I look to the wall between the kitchen and living room, and from around the corner none other than Alpha Erebus walks out. He was so tall and muscular, I could hardly believe it, his face looked like it was sculpted with the hands of an angel, the stubble on his face framed his jawline perfectly. I had to suck in a breath just from looking at him for that one quick second before his eyes snapped to mine. My body was immediately covered in goosebumps and my wolf began to howl inside my head, louder than I'd ever heard her before. That was the smell, and the only reason I would feel this way by just looking at someone was if they were... my mate. He continues to stare at me even when Alpha Micheal starts to speak,
"I apologize for this Alpha Erebus, just my peasant omega servant making a fool of herself," he spat,
Usually, I would flinch away at his hurtful words but all I could focus on was Alpha Erebus's piercing blue eyes that seemed to stare right through me, that was until Alpha Micheal had finished that sentence. His eyes dart to Alpha Miceal, and the look in his eyes becomes even scarier than when Alpha Micheal is at his worst,
"What?" he seethes, deathly slow, Alpha Micheal seems taken aback by his dark tone before he starts to continue,
"Well she's a servant here," he smirks, "A worthless Omega at th-" Suddenly, Alpha Erebus is in front of him and his hand is wrapped around his neck, holding him above the ground.
"How dare you speak that way about my mate! You worthless, disgusting, pathetic excuse of an Alpha!" he pauses to stare into Alpha Micheal's eyes, a clear sign of a challenge, making sure he knows Erebus no longer see's him as an ally.
"If you ever speak about her like that again, or even dare to lay your eyes on her I will personally make sure you the last thing you see is my teeth tearing your throat out," he snarled before dropping Alpha Micheal on the ground, I stare at Alpha Micheal as he gasps for breath while coughing, it feels impossible to move before Alpha Erebus comes over to me. He lifts me up by my torso effortlessly before looking me straight in the eyes,
"Are you alright?" he asks, the concern in his voice makes my heart melt,
"Y-yes! I'm perfectly fine," I respond, a bit too excitedly, he ever so slightly smirks at me,
"What's your name?" his breath fans my face,
"Layla" I reply, my voice coming out as something similar to a squeak,
"Will you come with me, to my pack?" his voice is almost pleading, but something about him tells me he wouldn't take no for an answer anyway, I glance at Alpha Micheal who is still trying to recover from being nearly choked to death, then back at Alpha Erebus's blue eyes, then back again.
"I... I can't" I respond quietly, looking down at the floor,
"Why not?" he asks, I can feel his eyes trying to catch mine,
"I have to take care of my duties here"
There's a pause before he responds,
"I think Alpha Micheal will do just fine without you here accompanying to his every need" I see his eyes dart to Alpha Micheal with a glare.
"Well... I guess I could go" I say, deep down I'm terrified to leave this place, what would Alpha Micheal do without me here?
"Alright, there's nothing here you need right? I'll buy you clothes once we get home,"
Home.
"No" I respond, finding it kind of hard to breathe, he leans in closer putting his face unbearably close to my neck,
"I'm glad I finally found you... You have no idea how long I've been trying to find you," he pulls his head away to look at me once again, I can't respond, there's nothing I can think to say as my lungs are nearly jumping out of my chest at this point so I let out a very awkward, very childish, nervous laugh. His smirk spreads across his face slightly and I can't help but blush violently, he chuckles,
"You're adorable," he states, Jesus I just met this guy and I already can't even begin to comprehend how much I like him.
We didn't continue chatting though, Alpha Erebus was obviously ready to go as Alpha Micheal began to stand up. Before he could gain full consciousness though we were already out the door. I was raised into the back of a Black SUV and Alpha Erebus slid in beside me before closing the door behind him,
"Beu, let's get going" he ordered to the driver,
"Yes sir," Beu responded before pulling out of the driveway and heading down the road, I was instantly hit with this light-headed feeling as my stomach churned, I sucked in a breath before reaching across the seat to grab the side of the door, giving myself something to steady me. I saw Alpha Erebus look at me, his eyes brows furrowed,
"Layla? Are you alright?" he asked, reaching out a hand to me,
"I-I'm ok, it's just... been a long time since I've been in a car" I stated, my breath coming out in short pants, he doesn't respond for a second before speaking,
"C'mere" it sounds more of a request than order and I look over at him, he's looking at me with concern and kindness which I simply can't refuse. I slide myself over next to him and he wrests a large hand on my back, gliding it back and forth,
"Just close your eyes..." his voice is so calming,
My eyes drift closed and it helps but only slightly,
"Layla" he whispers, I feel my face heat up quickly and I snap my eyes open to look at him,
"Yes?"
"Breathe..." he says, that small smirk playing on his lips once again, I didn't even think about how my chest was heaving with effort, although it was pretty much his fault, I wouldn't tell him that though. I looked back down at my thighs and closed my eyes once again, focusing on my breathing.
Soon enough the car stopped, I shot my head up in surprise, still pressed against Erebus side, he looked down at me,
"I have to run to check on an emergency, Beu will take you to our room and I'll be there soon," his face was more serious as if he had changed during the drive here which made my chest hurt.
"Ah alright," I replied, he quickly got out of the car and set me on my feet before walking in the opposite direction, I watched him for a split second before Beu stood in front of me.
"Miss Layla, I'll take you to the room now," his tone seemed almost too friendly,
"Sounds great," I responded, starting to walk after him, but really I had wished Alpha Erebus would be the first person to show me my new, "Home."
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(I know it's a bit of a quick start off but that's the way almost all of my stories are written... I'm not a very patient person ^-^)
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