Author's Note

Sorry for the long wait

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Flicker's POV

I open my eyes, slowly blinking as I become adjusted to my surroundings. The room smells strongly of anaesthetic and I instantly realise that I'm in the doctors surgery, again.

My gaze falls on the two Alpha's, they're sitting on the chair sleeping, their heads resting on their shoulders. They almost look cute sleeping on the chairs like that.

Stop, what the hell is wrong with me, I can't think like that. I won't fall in love with them, what's the point when they don't even love me. I keep repeating this hoping to reassure myself. They only want me for the power I will give them.

Sighing, I again ask the moon goddess why she decided to pair me with these two dominant Alpha's.

I take another sweep of the room as I try to recall the events that brought my here, it only takes a short while as I quickly remember how the Alpha's had left me alone in the house to complete pack business, which led to me feeling weak and collapsing, one of the guards must've found me and rushed me to the hospital.

As I sift through the events I realise that it was their fault that I'm in the hospital, if they had only listened this morning it could've all been avoided.

Sighing inwardly, I knew that they would never admit to their mistake, I was inferior to them.

Deep in thought I don't realise that the two Alpha's have moved until they're standing at the edge of my bed.

Glancing up, I'm surprised to see sadness etched on their faces especially Jake's. It's silent for a moment and I'm unsure what to say.

"Flicker" Connor whispers as he grips my pale arm, it immediately sends a wave of sparks through my body, "We're so so sorry. I know you probably hate us" He pauses for a moment and Jake takes over

"But we will try and make it up for you, we will try to be better mates. You're not inferior to us anymore"

My eyes widen in shock, I'm speechless, as first I think it's a cruel joke, it's very uncharacteristic of them to say these things, but by their concerned and sympathetic expression, I know they're being serious.

I pause for a moment letting the words sink in for a moment, I'm not inferior anymore.

I'm begin to feel really confused, what in the world caused them to change their entire attitude, I go to contact Emma for help but realise sadly that she's still not there.

"Flicker" Connor whispers bringing me out of my thoughts, "I know you're confused but please trust us"

I look up at them and for the first time since I arrived, I decide to give them a chance.

"Okay" I whisper

The Alpha's stand there shocked, before a grin spreads across Connor's face while Jake sends me small smile, for once they actually look their age.

"I'm glad to see you're awake Flicker"

The Doctor walks in, shattering the peaceful moment between the Alpha's and I.

He gently grabs my arm, checking my pulse and then places his stethoscope over my heart. Unnecessary really, I'm sure he could easily hear my calm pace.

"How are you feeling Flicker", he asks

I pause for moment, the two Alpha's standing beside my bed seem suddenly intimidating again. I know I promised to trust them, but I would still leave if I were ever given the chance.

"I'm okay" I replied, it was all I could say for the moment I couldn't reveal that I was still frightened by the Alpha's or that I was still in pain, my wounds were a constant reminder of the power the Alpha's wielded over me and what would happen if I ever disobeyed them. I could never forget that.

I shiver at the thought

"Flicker are you cold" Jakes says

He leans in closer to me and I flinch away before realising that he was just helping to lift the blankets higher.

Pain flickers across his face and I instantly feel remorse.

"I'm sorry Alpha, I thought...

"I know what you thought" He cuts me off his voice gruff, hiding his emotions. He moves away from the bed and leans against the wall, looking out the window.

For a few minutes there is a tense silence, before Connor speaks

"Doc, can we take her home now"

"Yes, yes, please take her home" He says eager to get me out of here and away from the unpredictable Alpha's

"Remember Flicker, you'll need to stay close to the Alpha's to recover" He says to me but he's looking at the Alpha's when he speaks.

Connor doesn't respond, but I can tell that he knew the question was directed towards him.

I go to slide out of bed when a wave of dizziness hits me and the room starts to blur. I grab onto Connor's arm, the closest thing to me and my vision instantly clears.

Sparks run up my arm while a feeling of happiness begins to grow inside me as a result of his touch. I want to relish in the feeling but I reluctantly let go of his arm. I couldn't let the Alpha's in that easily, deep down I was still afraid of them.

Connor doesn't let the sadness show on his face, keeping his expression neutral. I watch curiously as he bends down and lifts me into his arms.

"You don't have to carry me, I can walk myself" I tell him but he just gives me a pointed look.

Sighing, knowing that I couldn't realistically walk by myself I ignore my previous thoughts and seek comfort in his arms, leaning my head against his chest.

I wish Emma was here, she would ecstatic that we were this close to her mate. I don't look but I know Connor is smiling.

Jake trails behind us as we step outside the Doctor's. I can't believe how much time I'd lost today I think watching as the sun sinks into the horizon. Connor leads me through one of the pack villages but it seemed to be abandoned, where were the pack members?

"Where are all the pack members" I ask looking at Connor

"We sent them out. " He says vaguely. Now my curiosity was peaked, why would he send them out

"Alpha, where did you send them " I

A look of sadness and annoyance passes over his face, before he looks stoic again

"Please call me Connor, Flicker"

He's looking down at me, pleading. The problem was that I couldn't call him Connor, not with what they did to me, Connor was just too personalised, too intimate, it meant that I acknowledged them as my mates and at this moment it was just too much.

He sighs knowing I won't give in, "We sent them out, so they wouldn't see you in a vulnerable position"

I nod in acknowledgment but I know he is falsifying the truth, he didn't send them out so they would avoid seeing me weak and vulnerable, it was to prevent the pack members from observing how their Alpha's couldn't look after their one and only mate. I roll my eyes at this information.

As we reach the mansion, Jake steps up from behind us and opens the door for Connor. He moves into the lounge and places me on the couch.

"Do you feel like watching a movie Flicker" Connor asks

"I don't really mind Alpha" I say with my head bowed

I hear Connor's obvious sigh, but he continues to look through the DVD drawer

I'm surprised when Jake takes a close seat next to me, all my nerves are on edge and I want to move over but that would be a clear sign of disrespect. I can feel his dark eyes on me but I don't acknowledge him, until he calls my name

"Flicker" he says

I glance up at him, nervously

He gently grips my hands, creating a feeling of euphoria as sparks spread throughout my body.

"You're equal to us, I know we didn't treat you right at the beginning, but we're trying. For now our wolves are silent as they try and connect to your wolf.

I nod in agreement

"You're still and will always belong to us, you're our mate and we lo..."

He pauses for moment and I know it's really difficult for him to say these things

"And we love you, we will always love you, please understand that"

"I will Alpha"

A look of disappointment flashes across his face at the word Alpha, but it's quickly disappears. It was going to take time, grand declarations of love weren't going to change my whole attitude in a split second, but eventually one day if they treat me right I may just fall in love with them.

"I'll go get some food" Jakes says, getting off the couch and leaving me with a sudden feeling of emptiness

Sighing I watch as Connor opens a draw and starts searching for a DVD to watch,

"Let me help you Alpha" I say trying to be useful, I get up off the couch and start walking towards Connor when another wave of dizziness hits me and I sway slightly, stars dancing across my blurred vision.

"Flicker" he says worriedly as he grips my arm and my vision instantly begins to clear. "I'm okay" I manage to say, but he doesn't let me go.

"No you're not" Jake's gruff voice appears from the kitchen. He saunters towards me and I yelp in surprise as he unexpectedly lifts me up.

"Where are you taking me" I ask worriedly, the last time he had me in this position was when he was taking me to the pack cells

He sighs as he understand where the worry stems from.

"Flicker" he states and I twist my face towards him, meeting his gaze

"You will never return to the pack cells, you should've never have been there in the first place. But that is our fault, please understand that"

I nod my head, acknowledging what he is saying. He climbs up the stairs, moving in the direction of their bedroom. Connor follows right behind us.

When we enter, the bedroom is cloaked in darkness despite the blinds being up. The comforting sun's gaze had now fully disappeared instead replaced by the encroaching and hostile storm clouds.

Jake gently places me into bed while they both begin to strip off, even though I'm still scared of them I can't help but stare at their chiseled naked chests. If only Emma was here now I'm should she would be salivating.

They slip into bed, lying incredibly close that their heat almost suffocates me but after weeks in the stone cold cell, I relish their warmth. Sleeping next to them I can feel my strength growing as my wounds begin the healing process.

Sighing as there was no place for my head to rest, I consciously place it on Connor's chest, even though my eyes are shut I can feel the smile growing on his face.