Pierce handed me the note pad and pen, motioning for me to write. At first, I was confused. He hadn't asked me a question glancing up at the male I realized that it might be my name he was waiting for.
Rolling his eyes his stare turned into a glare. "What's your name?" His voice was tight. Pierce wasn't a patient person.
Quickly I wrote down my name, Pierce leaned into me to watch. "You write like a kitten." I blushed at his mocking tone, embarrassed. I had pride in my writing, I'd taught myself how to read and write.
"So it's Toby?" I nodded my head.
"What pack are you from?" I looked up, I thought he knew? Maybe he wanted clarification?
I wrote down my Alphas name and as I finished writing a low growl sounded from beside me. I glanced at Pierce and I could see his anger. Did he not like my Alpha? Why did everyone seem to hate him? Kain, his pack, even my wolf and now Pierce.
You don't like Alpha?
"No." His taunt voice said more than his words. There was anger under the surface and I didn't want to explore it. Pierce continued to stare at my note pad before standing up.
"I'm hungry." Was all he said before he made his way to the stairs. I remained on the bed and watched his exposed back retreat. I wanted to follow if only to continue to be near the Cat but his posture indicated that I was to stay. My wolf didn't like it.
The conversation wasn't much, but I did feel better knowing that he accepted this form of communication. I felt much safer.
Setting the notepad and pen to the side I stood up and walked to the bathroom. I wanted a shower. My skin crawled with dirt, my hair felt matted and I didn't want to continue to smell. Stripping off the borrowed clothes I set them to the side away from where the water might hit. Turning the knob of the hot water on adjusting it, it wasn't much different from my old shower, slightly bigger but the workers were the same. The curtains contained most of the water but I could tell that if I didn't want to flood the basement I would have to hurry.
Quickly I got under the stream and paused for a moment, enjoying the feel of clean warm water pouring over my body. Grabbing the hand soap I lathered my hands up and quickly ran them over my body, only stopping at my rear to clean it with a bit more care. Flashbacks came to my mind and I had to stop myself for a moment. The weight of what happened was still heavy on my heart. Clenching my teeth and eyes I tried to keep the unruly emotions at bay. I accepted what happened. It was my punishment and one I rightfully deserved. But it still hurt. I was used, branded, banished. I was everything that a mate wouldn't want. The gross reminder that lay on the side of my neck and the feeling of being forced would never fade. I already knew that I would be haunted by my actions for the rest of my life. It hurt though. I hurt so much. I was better off in the hands of the Beta than I was here.
"Breathe." A warm whisper wafted into my ear and hands gently gripped my shoulders. I tried to focus on the voice instructing me but it was hard. My chest was tight, and the breath he told me to take was lodged in my throat.
"Toby, it'll be ok, just breathe." I wanted to believe those words desperately. If only I could pretend they were real. I didn't need reality I just needed an alternate universe to live my life in ignorance. My hands clenched tighter as the bees go breathe grew but the ability handicapped. The hands ran up and down my arms soothingly trying to calm down my emotions. Again I was instructed to breathe, Pierces warm voice coaxing me out of my own mind and back to reality. It was a struggle.
After a few more tense moments I was finally able to rein in a deep breath. My tears hadn't fallen and my unsteady breaths helped control the breakdown from taking over. I was on the brink of insanity, I knew it was close.
"There you go." I felt myself relax even more under the warm spray of water and the gentle coaching from the familiar voice. Opening my eyes I was greeted with Pierce's bright green ones. He stared intently at me.
"You good?" I nodded weakly. "You sure? 'Cause I really don't feel like listening to you cry again." I gave a slightly stronger nod, and after a moment longer of us staring he took a step away from me, only then realizing that he was drenched from head to toe.
I felt panicked. He was wet because of me. I knew he would punish me for making him tend to me. Alpha never liked tending to me so he always sent him to do it. Quickly grabbing the small hand towel I lunged for Pierce, wanting to dry him off, but he stopped me halfway. "Calm down, I brought down a towel when I heard the shower start. I'll use that." Again I nodded my response and warily returned to the water to quickly finish up.
I felt embarrassed for being weak but I was thankful for the Cats presence. I was pack oriented and being alone was my biggest fear. I wasn't sure how long I would be kept here for but I wasn't sure if I would be able to make it by myself.
I couldn't deny the comfort my wolf and I both felt but there was a part of me that knew sooner or later I'd mess up and make him angry. It was bound to happen and I was scared of what it would entail. The night before he was ready to beat me, what changed so fast?
'Don't overthink.' I tried to listen to my thoughts but I knew I was a mess waiting to happen.
Finishing up, I stepped out of the shower and grabbed the now damp hand towel. "Here." I jumped a little at the sound of Pierce's voice not expecting him to still be down here with me. A slightly damp towel full of the Cats fresh scent was thrown over my head. I removed it from my head and wrapped it around my body.
Turning around, Pierce was walking back towards the bed, only in a pair of boxers, his wet clothes laid on the floor in front of the bed. What was on the bed was truly what grabbed my attention grabbed my attention though. A tray of food was sitting there and realizing I had been so distracted by my own thoughts, I hadn't even smelled the food, now I could. The smell was divine. My mouth instantly started to water at the sight and smell. My stomach growled it's hunger loudly and I had to stop my wolf from shifting on the spot and lunging to eat the plate.
"You can either drool or get your skinny ass over here and eat before I throw it away." My head snapped to the male talking. I wasn't sure if I heard amusement or annoyance in his voice but I didn't waste another second and practically ran to the bed, towel forgotten.
Once at the bed I stopped myself from diving into the food like my wolf and body wanted me to. I knew this trick well. I was told I could eat but I wasn't directed to eat yet. I needed to know which part of the food on the plate was mine. Corn was the only recognizable food to me but I loved corn. The other stuff looked even more delicious but I wouldn't be greedy. My eyes didn't stray from the tray of food as I wait patiently for permission.
I heard a loud sigh and quickly glanced at Pierce. He looked annoyed but the smell dragged my attention back to the plate.
"For all that the Moon sees, eat the fucking food!" He yelled at me gaining all of my attention. Eyes wide, I still hesitated. What was I allowed to have on the plate? I felt my body start to tremble and very slowly I started to reach my hand out towards the food, glancing at the Cat as I did. His expression was boarding on rage as his patience with me wore excessively thin.
"Fleabag, if you don't shove all that food in that mouth of yours I will gladly shove it in for you." All the food? I was allowed to have all of it? He said all, he must mean all. Without much more hesitation I grabbed at the food and hurriedly shoved it in, to starved to worry about chewing I swallowed most of it whole stopping every so often to cough.
It only took me moments to clear the plate of some of the most delicious food I'd ever eaten, and I stopped myself from licking it.
Pierce hadn't said a word the entire time, just observed me. When I finished he grabbed the tray and left.
My stomach felt angry, but I was content with it. An angry stomach felt better than a hungry one. My head felt clearer and my wolf felt stronger. Even being fed by Levi, I never truly felt full. I know they said I should only eat small bits because my body couldn't handle too much all at once, but my hunger strongly disagreed.
I stood up and stretched my arms over my head and made my way back over to my discarded clothes. I was so absorbed in my meal that I had forgotten to dress.
Once clothed I made my way back over to the bed, grabbing the blanket I wrapped myself back in its warmth.
It wasn't too long that Pierce made his way back down the steps. He looked troubled but said nothing as he came to sit next to me. He had redressed in a pair of pants, leaving his upper half exposed once more. I enjoyed the sight of him more in just his boxers, I hadn't gotten a chance to enjoy the view before. Food had been my priority. My wolf was even annoyed he missed looking.
'What?' I felt a blush start as I realized my perverse thoughts. I was delirious to think about my captive in such a way. I shook my head and reached over to grab the notepad and paper. I was sure Pierce wanted me to answer more questions.
As if reading my mind he spoke. "Where is your Alpha and why did you get branded?" I wrote down a small explanation about the overtaking by Kain and his pack. I didn't go into much detail surrounding why I was branded and banished but I said enough for him to understand. I just hoped my somewhat vague answer wouldn't lead to a punishment.
Pierce took the notepad from me and read what I wrote. His expression remained neutral. After a few moments, he looked at me. "So you don't know where Clyde is?" I shook my head 'no'.
He paused for a thoughtful minute before continuing. "Are you looking for him?" I wanted to, but I was branded, my Alpha wouldn't want me. I was an outcast now. I looked down and shook my head 'no' once more.
There was a loud sigh. "So you pissed Mr. Candy Kain off and he threw your ass out? You must be holding back some information because it's extremely rare for a pack to rid themselves of an Omega." I flinched a little knowing I left out a lot of what happened. Reaching over I motioned to the notepad wanting to ask a question that had been in the back of my mind for a long time. I might as well test my luck with the Cat.
Pierce handed it to me and I started jotting it down. I handed it back to him.
What exactly is an Omega?
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