It was around 1 in the morning when I woke up to the sound of easy rain outside the window.

The room was dimly lit with a lamp on the bedside table and another one in the corner of the room. Adrian was sound asleep next to me in the chair, his head resting on the head rest of the chair. The chair was facing me, as if he's been watching me. But in a "make sure you're okay way." His mouth was slightly open, just the slightest, with a soft snore breathing in and out of his lips.

I sat up in bed, careful not to move to much to wake him up. I've been asleep for so long that I couldn't really go back to sleep, so I'd figure that I'd go watch the rain.

I slowly pulled the comforter off of me, the cooler air hitting my legs causing goosebumps. My feet gently hit the floor before i made it over to the balcony window. I sat down bringing while bringing my legs to my chest.

Whenever I was in my old room, I would always look at the rain. The way the water droplets smoothly went down the glass. I had an envy for them. The smooth course they had until they met another raindrop where the joined, and soon dispersed at the end of the window pane together. It made me want to have a smooth, easy course of life while meeting people along the way and sticking with them until the end. Perhaps this was my new smooth course on life and meeting Adrian was the one that would lead me along the way.

To the end.

The rain soon turned into a thunderstorm. Lightning was lighting up the sky while thunder clapped into the distance. The rain falling harder.

I guess the thunderstorm shows the hardships the raindrop goes through before it reaches the ground. And there are a lot of them out there.

It made me feel less alone, that thought, whenever I was in my old room with nothing but myself. But just when I thought i was by myself, I never truly was.

One late night, I was in my room, content with everything that I've done that day. I was sitting in a chair by my window in the attic, watching the rain from a thunderstorm that caused everyone to stay inside.

I thought the storms were beautiful.

Sir was having one of his drinking nights with his friends. How anyone could like him I still don't know.

They were getting louder and their muffled voices were sounding slurred, Sirs being the loudest one. I noticed that it started getting even louder and heard his footsteps growing.

Is he coming up here to see me? I guess he could be seeing Liam.

Suddenly the door bursted open and a very drunk Sir stood in the door way, breathing heavily with his fists clenched.

"Kayla!!" His voice boomed throughout the addict.

I flinched, already terrified about what was about to happen. Anything that was about to happen isn't going to be good.

"Y-y-yes s-sir?"

"How come you're not down there opening up some more drinks? I shouldn't have to do everything myself," he carried on, stepping a little bit further into the room.

I was standing up now, afraid he would say I'm being disrespectful by still sitting.

"I wasn't aware Sir I'm sorry," I said shakily. I was looking directly at my feet. I was so scared.

"Look at me!" He screamed, stumbling into the wall, "I shouldn't have to tell you, you should just know! Who do you think you are?!"

"I-I'm sorry Sir. Please," i said the latter more quiet, knowing it wouldn't really make a big difference.

"Yeah I think you are," every word he said he kept getting closer to me, "I'll know for sure soon," he said with a sick smile.

I woke up that next morning, looking in the mirror to see that I had a black eye and bruises on my cheeks.

The memory was still very c Lear in my mind, considering it only happened a few months ago. After that I always made sure to stick around whenever he was having his little parties. Just in the corner.

I still remember that smile that he gave me before I blacked out. That sick, evil smile of his he did every time before he caused me harm. It was only for his enjoyment but not as a "punishment" like he used to tell me when i was younger. I was smart enough to figure that out.

His eyes would like completely taking over whenever he would beat me, like he didn't see me. He just saw a game that he wanted to play.

Sir wanted to know that he was the ultimate winner- that no one could defeat him and everything that he says simply.. goes.

I've never met anyone as cruel as him. Not that I meet a lot of people but still.

As much as I wanted to stop thinking about him, his face kept making its way into my head and with that sick smile too. It was a nightmare I escaped physically but not mentally. And I'm just waiting for it to end.

It was still raining hard, the trees were still being blown to the side, water going everywhere.

Like that night a few months ago, I saw Sirs reflection in the window.

..Watching me with that smile. Just watching.

He took one step.

The lightning shined through the window along with the boom of thunder, causing me to jump out of the window seal, with a yelp.

I looked back up at the window, he wasn't there.

It took me a little bit to realize that I brought the curtains with me when I fell down. Wrapped up in the drapes, I heard a growl and saw Adrian, now turned towards my direction. He looked around the room, a dominance surrounded him but also a tinge of worry.

When his eyes fell on me and when he noticed there was no threat, relief filled him, and he fast walked over to me.

"Love, what in the world are you doing?"

Still shaken up I stuttered, "I-i just wanted to watch the rainstorm... they're relaxing to me," I responded quietly.

"You scared me for a minute." He sighed, running a hand through his hair. He looked at me, "When I saw you weren't in bed and I heard you scream, I thought the worst happened."

I was staring back at him, his eyes keeping hold on me. I could tell he was telling the truth. And he is the only one that has told me the truth.

"I'm sorry, Adrian."

"You have nothing to apologize for sweetheart," he smiled at me, his hand caressing my hair, " Also I love when you say my name."

Cue the blush.

He laughed quietly, "Well, I guess I have to help you get out of this.." he gestured to the curtains, ".. mess."

Adrain gently untangled my limbs from the curtains making sure to be careful of my fractured wrist.

I was free when he said, "Come on, I'll put on another movie."

With that he picked me up, surprising me in the process. My arms instantly went around his neck to secure myself. Like any other time he touched me, it would tingle. It made me want to stay in his arms forever.

I blame it on this mate thing.

He laid me down back into the spot I was in before. He found another Disney movie and put it in. I wasn't quiet familiar with this one. The movie played its opening.

"You slept for a long time today," he said, as he walked nearer to the door. He was already leaving again?

"I didn't get much of it before," I replied back to him. I was completely unaware about how much my comment affected him until I saw the sorrowful look that he gave me. Instantly, i felt bad, and learned to just stop talking about things that used to happen unless he asked me about them.

His hand reached for the handle, "Well, we will get you to a more laid back routine that's more pleasant to how you feel. I promise," he spoke lightening the mood, "I'm goofing to go grab some dinner. How does some pizza and soda sound to you?"

"That sounds amazing!" I exclaimed quite excitedly. I realized how dumb I must've sounded, knowing that he didn't understand how long it was since I had pizza.

"Great," he looked at me with wide eyes, clearly not expecting my reaction, "I'll be quick, you seem pretty eager."

I wasn't looking at him anymore, I was playing with my fingers. Please, could it get anymore embarrassing.

Adrian spoke again, "All I have to do is just call to order it but they should have it here fast. Not like I'm an alpha or anything."

Now i was looking at him.

"Wait, that came out wrong. I don't have a big ego. I was just thinking that since I've been gone for a while and that usually everyone-," he carried on trying to explain himself, a blush peeking through his tan, smooth cheeks.

Seeing him actually get flustered when it came to me, made me feel better, like I'm not the only one that does it too.

Remember those raindrops in the storm..

"Okay, Adrian," I gave him a soft smile.

"Okay," he sighed, reassuring himself.

It was hard to think that I was just mad at him earlier tonight, but now I'm catching myself falling deeper into him.

Way deeper than I thought.

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The next morning, the pizza boxes were pushed towards the end of the bed, along with the many blankets and pillows I pushed down too.

I sat up only to realize that Adrian wasn't in the room. He wasn't in the chair next to me or anywhere in the floor (if he chose to sleep there).

That's when I heard the shower running.

He was using my bathrooms shower. I guess he didn't wake up to long ago. Usually people take showers when they wake up right? Or when they go to bed? I think either one works.

I should probably take one too, since Adrian said that normal people do regularly bathe and it wasn't like the way Sir informed me of.

It was a bit chilly in the room, probably from the cool weather outside. All I was wearing was a T-shirt, so my legs were exposed. The faint bruises and the scars were still blatantly clear on them. It was embarrassing and hopefully from the dim lighting in the room yesterday, Adrian didn't see how bad they were. I know they've been exposed before and he's smart, he's probably noticed them before, but not to the extent of how far they go because if you look closer, you can almost see how deep they went and how far they go. And I didn't want him to see that yet, considering the reaction he had from the ones he saw last time...

About the time I was through sitting through my thoughts, I heard the showers water stop and the shower curtains being pulled back.

I grabbed the blankets to quickly cover my legs so he wouldn't see them when he came out. I heard the door open and instantly his scent hit my senses, and I became relaxed.

"Good mor-," i didn't even get to finish. Why?

Well Adrian, with nothing but a towel around his waist, was standing there in just about of every form of glory you could think of. His hair was wet, and it clung to his forehead until he brushed it back. Only for it to fall back down again. The water dripped down rolling down his toned chest, to a nice, tan, toned abdomen. He was very much built like an alpha was supposed to be. Strong and a leader.

He was just.. wow.

This is nothing compared to the romance books I've read.

"Kayla I didn't know you would be up. You were knocked out when I woke up." Okay, thanks for the greeting.

My response was covering my face with a pillow, which only smelled like him.

My olive cheeks burned. I didn't want him to see it even though he's seen me be shy countless times before, but this time was different.

Much different.

Adrian laughed. Laughed.

If this happened at my old pack, I couldn't even think what would've happened to me.

"It's okay sweetheart," I heard him duffle closer to my direction, " Yours the only one that is allowed to see me like this anyways."

At this point I just covered myself up again with the blankets.

"Is it because I'm your mate?" My muffled voice asked from the blankets. Probably the boldest thing I could do in this moment.

He was right beside me, "Yes," he said, as he pulled the blankets from my face so he could see me, "And because I want to be all yours. No one else's but yours." He lowered his voice.

While looking right at me.

I shouldn't have asked that. I normally am quiet, but being around him more is making me feel differently. I'm approaching situations differently.

"Mm kay," I squeaked. He was shirtless beside me. It was making me very nervous and anxious.

Adrian turned away from me, once again walking towards the door. He was just as muscular on the back than he was in the front, "I'll go and throw some clothes on now love. You can come out of the covers."

I peeked not wanting to see to much, "Mhm."

Like i didn't just almost see him naked. Never in my life have I seen someone like that. And I wasn't expecting for it to be so soon. And i most definitely wasn't expecting my reaction. I blame it on this whole mate thing. He really is starting to tear down my walls.

"I'll make ya breakfast this time alright? There won't be people like before. Just you and me."

And just hearing that made me have butterflies.

Just him and me.

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