Waking up next to Landon was pure bliss and filled my heart with joy. I trailed my finger down from the top of the side his head to his lips. It left tingles shooting through my arm. He was nothing short of perfection from his words to his actions. To the way he kisses me, makes love to me and so much more.

His golden eyes started to open and he smiled, "Hi." his tired voice said, shutting his eyes again.

"Hey." I whispered, his hand going up to grab my hand placing a kiss on the back of it.

Then he turned it around so he could kiss my wrist, he's done this before. But, every time makes my stomach fill with butterflies and gratitude.

"Other hand." he mumbled and I bit back a smile bringing my other hand to his.

The same thing was done to that one, his enchanting lips kissing my grim scars. His eyes fluttered open and he met my eyes. I smiled and he did as well, his hand going to my hip to bring me into him. Before kissing my lips softly. He groaned pulling away, his eyes glazing over.

I was confused but, I think someone was mind linking him, "What!" he yelled and got up out of bed.

I sat up watching as he hurriedly put his clothes on, "Landon what's wrong?" I asked and he went to my side of the closet, picking me out some clothes.

Amidst the whole panicked situation I couldn't help but, admire how he looked doing it. He gave me some clothes and kissed my forehead.

"Get dressed we have to go somewhere." he went into the bathroom while I got up to get dressed.

My mind was now racing, Landon seemed stressed and he never looks like that. Now I was suddenly worried, whoever mind linked him. Must have said something pretty serious. Once he came out he put his shoes on and I took that as my opportunity to do my bathroom needs. After that I came out and slid some shoes on, Landon grabbed my hand in a hurry.

"Would you tell me what's wrong." he didn't answer just ran down the stairs and out of the door.

As he ran he tugged me along forcing me to run behind him. I sighed and allowed him to bring me wherever had him in such a rush. Then I realized where we were running. It was towards the cells and now my heart was racing.

"Lan-"

Mia seethed and I felt lightheaded.

In my view was Donna and a battered up Brad next to her, he used her as support to stand up. There was about five guards around and Zach was there. My heart raced even more, Brad wasn't chained up. They seemed to be cowered into the corner while the guards were off to the side. Pack members were around eyeing the situation.

The doors to the entry of the building were left wide open. Where were the others were they out too? My head snapped around looking everywhere but, they weren't out. Landon must have felt my uneasiness as he held my hand tighter while we got closer.

"Alpha Landon we're sorry she tricked us, to get inside for her mate." One of the guards stated with fear evident in his eyes.

Landon growled, "You're guards for a reason."

"We're sorry she-" Another one started with a shaky tone.

"Save it." he used his alpha tone and they instantly submitted to him.

We looked to Donna and Brad, she actually looked scared her hand caressing his that was over her shoulder. Brad was staring at me and Landon with defeat in his eyes. His face was littered with fresh cuts and bruises.

"Donna what is it you think your doing?" Landon yelled and she jumped but, Brad looked like he kissed her head.

I knew what she was doing, she was trying to save Brad but, got caught. Landon also knew that he just wanted her to say it and frankly I did to.

"I just wanted to take him home with me." she stated and I looked at Landon.

His face was morphed with fury and he shook with so much aggression. I placed my hand on his forearm to comfort him. It worked and he cooled down.

"That is against pack laws he has wronged your Luna and frankly so have you so if you don't allow us to put him back I'll just put you in there with him." he explained and I looked over to Donna.

She looked at him and Brad for once had a smile on his face. Not one that was sarcastic and humorless he'd give me. One that was real and genuine not the one I hated. It was the kind of smile Landon would give me.

"I told you this wouldn't work." he muttered rolling his eyes playfully at her.

"I just thought-" he shook his head and she stopped her eyes were filled with tears, Landon looked away from the scene.

But, I watched, "You were always so stubborn." he stated and she laughed, "Thank you for trying."

"I don't want to be away from you." she frowned and I thought about how I'd feel if Landon was away from me.

Not a good feeling.

"I know baby but, I deserve it, so every time you miss me just remember I deserved it okay?" he stated and she closed her eyes tears falling down her cheeks as she just nodded her head.

The whole scene left me feeling sad, in my heart Brad did deserve it. He deserved every ounce of pain that I felt, they all did. But, I'm not them, I don't inflict pain on people. And seeing Brad having to say goodbye to his mate because, of me. It doesn't feel great even if these people made my life a living hell.

My life wasn't hell anymore though, so why drag it out. Years of them being tortured like me wouldn't help anything if I had my long life with Landon. And right now what I seen of Brad. Was a whole different person then I'm used to seeing, maybe just maybe he could be saved.

"Grab him." Landon stated and I hope that I wasn't about to make a mistake.

Because, in this moment I realized what the difference was from being strong and being weak.

"Wait." I stated, the guards stopping on the simple command as I looked to Landon, "Let him and the boys go." his eyes widen.

"Are you crazy?" he whisper shouted.

Weirdly the insult didn't hurt me, "Take him." The guards grabbed Brad and I grabbed Landon's arm.

"Don't." The guards stopped and looked to Landon who looked at me, "Look at me, I'm fine I'm more fine then I've been in years because, of you." I said softly rubbing his arms, he still looked pissed, "Torturing them and taking them from their mate, what good does that do me?"

"It's too punish them for what they did to you." he shouted and I put my hand to his cheek, trying to calm him down as his eyes were swirling with black.

"I know and I love you for wanting to do that but, I'm not that kind of person and I don't want you to be despite what they did." his eyes softened, he grabbed my palm that was against his cheek leaning into it affectionately.

"Is this really what you want?" he asked breathing hard.

"Yes it is." I spoke with certainty in my tone.

"Let him go and the guys." Landon stated, I smiled at him.

The guards went inside the building and he put his hand firmly on my cheek, "I hope you know what you're doing." he whispered and kissed my lips gently.

Mia said disappointedly.

"Trust me." I mumbled against his lips to him and Mia.

"I trust you." he replied and I held my hand as we turned to the building waiting for them.

"Do you think this has something to do with Brad?" Chesters voice asked weakly.

"I don't know do you think I just know these things?" Steven replied with venom in his voice.

"Fuck off Steven." Jameson yelled and I shook my head.

It was hard to believe at one point they were all such good friends. I'm sure their time in there made them hostile towards one another. Then I seen Zach emerge outside with all of them squinting from the sunlight. The guards lined them up as their eyes adjusted they widen at the sight of Landon and I.

"What's going on?" Steven asked glancing to Brad and Donna then to me.

"Your Luna, Layla you know her right?" Landon asked glaring at them, they nodded, "Well she has so kindly decided to let you guys go."

"Bullshit." Steven said disbelief in his tone making Landon growl.

Chester looked at me with such pain and guilt in his eyes it was almost nauseating. Jameson looked ashamed and couldn't even look up from the ground.

"I'd like it for you to be a bit more grateful, if it was my decision you'd all be dead." Landon boomed out and I put my hand to his back.

By now lots of more people were outside to witness this even Landon's mom. Including Genevieve and her mate that was curiously eyeing the situation. I took a deep breath and stepped forward Landon putting his arm in front of me protectively.

"It's okay." I told him and he looked to the guys and me, slowly pulling his hand away.

They all looked at me warily as I spoke, "When you guys did what you did to me I felt like a complete outsider, that's what I want you guys to be, from here on out you're rouges."

Mia yelled in my head, I bit back a smile at how enthusiastic she sounded.

I heard a chorus of gasps and the guys for once looked scared. Chester was just shaking his head and Jameson looked downright defeated. Brad and Donna were talking with each other in hushed panicked whispers. Before I felt Steven grab my arm yanking me forward.

"You can't do that!" he yelled.

"Steven!" Chester scolded.

And before I know it Landon has his forearm pinned against Stevens neck, his head hitting the wall harshly. The hand he had on me was ripped away.

A murderous glint was now in Landon's eyes, "She can and she will you should feel grateful and if you aren't I can just kill you right here." he seethed with full anger and aggression in his tone.

"Landon." I touched his back and he snapped his head to me his eyes fully black, letting me know his wolf had taken over.

'Mia spoke up wariness in her tone.

Looking at me didn't seem to calm him down it only angered him more. He looked to Steven who was staring wide eyed with fear dancing in his eyes. I wanted to try to calm Landon down but, I couldn't.

"When she came to forgive all of you you weren't grateful neither are you now." his tone was deep the crowd watching with wide eyes as his hand moved to his head, "And even with me here you have the audacity to touch her." he laughed humorlessly pushing his forearm further into his neck, "I could kill you." his hand went to grip his jaw tightly, "Just a little pressure and I could, I want to kill you."

I watched the scene unfold unwilling to move to shocked to do anything. His tone was filled with certainty and bloodlust. Steven even closed his eyes out of fear and I froze.

"And I will."