Chapter 26

I fiddled with my platinum dress which i had brought form Arabia, during a visit. I made sure to look modest and respectable. I didn't want to wear something which revealed all my assets, I wanted to keep them hidden from all the unwanted, roaming eyes.

I still hate the fact that I will have to visit them, alongside with James. I knew he wasn't really thrilled about meeting them either, but when it comes to his pack' safety and alpha duties he will do so.

I ran my hair through the curls, and patted the waterfall plait that Tyre had done for me. I looked the part of being important. I wore my gold platform heels, making sure to elegant, but yet so simple.

I took a deep breath in, I hadn't spoken to James since the incident and to be honest I wasn't planning to do for a while. But I know I had to now, if I wanted to make James look good in front of the 3 alphas that were also visiting, the Teel pack.

As I walked down the spiral stair case, I looked towards the living room. I couldn't help but smile at the sight I was seeing, Alina bouncing on James lap, while he helped her keep her balance. I could hear her soft giggles, which James had made her do.

Then both James laughter and Alina's giggles had stopped. I looked up at both of them not realising their eyes were on me. Alina's hands clapped to her mouth. I giggled at both of them gawking at the sight in front of them. I couldn't help but let out a blush. My laughter grew stronger as I watched Alina put her hands on top of James eyes, so he couldn't 'perve' on her momma. I shook my head and walked up to both of them. James was trying his hardest to get Alina's hands off his eyes, but he failed at all the attempts.

Alina finally let her hands fall beside her. James now had a better view of me.

"You....urm.... look beautiful" James gulped hard, making his Adam apples bob.

He didn't look bad himself, he looked hot, actually that was an understatement. There are no words to say how he looked like. Not even Greek god. He wore a tight fitting shirt, with a grey blazer on top. But the fact that he pulled of his outfit looked great. He didn't wear typical grey matching trouser, no, he wore chinos, which looks faded black, but were blue. He added to his fashion as he wore leather laced up pumps.

I saw a smirk twitch at the edge of his mouth, as he watched me check him out. I remembered I was still upset with him, so I stood up straight, smiling at him. "Thank you James" I finally answered.

"Mama!" Alina screamed, which made whip my head towards my daughter who held onto a bright smile. I giggled when I watched her fighting to escapes James hold. I extended my arm's which made her finally escape his grip so now she was in my hold.

"Alina" I whispered into her ear. I patted her back, the stoked her curls, kissing he tops of her head. "What time will Taren get here by?" I asked glancing over to the clock.

"Urm" James coughed, trying to regain back his voice. "He said he'll be here soon" then I heard footsteps entering the living room, speaking of the devil.

I turned around to Taren, who was staring at me, but then he smirked. "I will so tap that later" Taren commented.

We heard a growl vibrating from James chest. We all looked towards James, including Alina. "Dude I'm joking. She's all yours man" Taren said, holding his hands up, taking few steps back. I glared at James, which just made him clench his teeth. This really needs to stop. He's acting like this all of a sudden. I turned my attention back to Taren, giving him an apologetical smile. He waved it off.

I handed Alina to Taren, who held Alina like she was his own. She wrapped her arms around his neck, snuggling into the crook of his neck, as he whispered something funny in her ear which made her laugh. They both made their way out, while Alina held onto her special blanket. As the door slammed shut, I breathed in.

I turned my body around so know i was looking directly at James, who was slumped on the couch, with his fists clenched together.

"What is your problem?" I asked through cloned teeth. His behaviour is unacceptable. First off he fights with Tom and tells me nothing's going on. And now he's getting all possessive.

"He can't just say something like that" he defended.

"Well you were also thinking it. He was just voicing his thoughts" i said coolly glaring at him. He stared at me, he closed his eyes, shaking is head. So he did he thick I'm hot tonight. But does that mean he doesn't want to think of me like that.

"But that was rude"

"James. Why can't you give me a break? I haven't been on a date or done anything further than kiss. Actually you're the only guy I've kissed since the incident" i felt slightly embarrassed mentioning that. But to my suspire, James sat their unaffected by the comment.

"Okay I'm sorry. I was wrong for growling." He said in a bored tone. I was slightly hurt that it wasn't even a real apology. But i just wanted to go.

"Thank you James"

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The pack house still looked exactly the same. The lavender scented glowers were spiralled across the grass perfectly. The family name 'Teel' was proudly presented on the grass, which was made by the home grown roses which Tammy always grew, which perfectly sat there. Tammy has always been fans of flowers.

James squeezed my hands gently, smiling up at him. I just removed my hands from his, taking 2 steps closer to the door. I didn't even look back to see James reaction to my rejection. He wasn't even being honest with me lately. When he found out that I belonged to Tom's pack, he really ignored me. I had no idea, why he would just stand their looking at me and then back to Alina, with a sad face. But the fact that he just stared at Alina for ages got creepy.

Why not just tell me? Why keep secrets? Sure I'm keeping one but he's keeping one to. I've told him most of my secrets why can the just open up to me. Doesn't he trust me or something?

"Alpha James?" I saw a man, I recognised walking out, nodding his head towards James. I looked up at the man. His mouth was completely open, he gasped as he looked at me. "Mariah?" he whispered.

To be honest I didn't hate the parents or the elders of my pack. Just the wolves around my age that bullied me. And I can't forget my mother. I dreaded at the thought of possibly meeting my mother today. And brad.

"Yes sir" my voice was hoarse. I could still see the love and care in his voice. But I was different now. Maybe not to them, but to me have changed.

"How much we have missed you. The elders have been so upset since your departure. We were so scared. We thought you were dead" he cried out in horror, shaking his head. "We promised him we would look out for you. But we broke his promise. We didn't even stop you from leaving, and we even detected any sign of you running away" he referred to my father.

But what got to me was that they believed i ran away and didn't come back. Did they know i got exiled? Didn't Tom even mention it to them?

I was so angry right now. How can Tom act like nothing even happened? I cannot believe Tammy. She was meant to be like a mum to me. But no they lied to their own pack, or never even corrected their mistake. They acted like i ran away. Everyone knew I would never do that. The pack is the only thing I really have to remember my father.

I felt sadder rather than angry really. I felt hurt that Tammy could carry on the lie acting like i wasn't even exiled.

"You okay?" James breath ht my skin, which sent tingles on to my skin. I snapped out my thoughts. I hadn't realised how close were, until I felt my friend downstairs get excited. I stifled a laugh. I turned around to see James smirking. Wasn't he embarrassed? "At least my friend likes you" I laughed out loud this time. He's making a joke.

"Urm sorry alpha James but we should really get going." I had realised he was still out here. i felt my face heat up. James wrapped his arm around my waist, guiding me inside. I loved the wariness that radiated off his body. The feeling of safety and the feeling of love he gave off.

We walked up to alphas office. As we stepped in the whole room went quiet, all eyes were either one me or James. I smiled realising no Adam was in view.

The meeting had started already. Tom had mention that Adam was training few other wolves. Every time Tom mentioned Adam James turned stiff beside me.

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We all exited the room, we shook hands with the other alphas and bid goodbye. As James was our whole pack were invited to the barbeque taking place. I really wanted to leave and go home to see Alina, but James said it wouldn't look good, if I up and left. So here I am walking out of the meeting room with James hands on my waist. Everyone we passed looked at us in aww. They smiled at the view in front of them and alpha and his girlfriend. We looked quite like a couple. Even tom still looked surprise by our close relationship.

The good thing was that Tom and James didn't get into a fight during it. I was pleased by how clam James is. I looked up at him and a smile spread across his face.

"Mariah you look beautiful today. And I swear if any of these wolves try anything on you i will knock their teeth right out of their mouth"

"Well then James let's see how that will work you?" i said escaping his grip. I patted his chest, making it look like he was a softy, and these wolves could probably beat him up.

"You think I'm a whimp" he mentioned in mock horror. I ran outside. I could hear James running after me. I kept on laughing until my stomach was hurting. "You better run Mariah, I so have your ass where I want it" James taunted.

"Come on big boy, your weak for an alpha" I teased him, which made him snort arrogantly. I ran across the backyard, still having James running after me.

"Sure honey" his voice was far away from me which made me laugh so hard. He is so slow.

I then I felt myself banging into something hard, which sent spark right up my arms. I took a deep breath. The last person i even want to look at. I took a few steps back and banging into James body. I turned around snuggling into James chest. But James body stayed limp, his heartbeat increased vastly and his breathing turned heavy.

I turned around my surrounding realising my old pack was stood around us, with shock written all over their faces. I would have had a smug look on my face, but the look on James face, made me want to cry.

James eyes were full of tears and his mouth was open. Is jaw were clenched together, while his bottom lips trembled. I turned around to see the person he was looking at like that. The person who had made James turn weak.

When I did I wish I hadn't. Their stood Adam with hurt across his face looking up at James, his eyes had sadness, something I never ever saw in Adam. I couldn't help but mistaken the tears rolling down Admass cheek. Adam was the first person to break eye contact with James; he rubbed the tears away viscously. "Leo" was all he whispered, until Jesse ran up to him, to beside him. I felt a heat of jealousy rise me, but I dismissed any feelings I have for Adam. He raped me and tore my life apart. Why would I feel anything for him?

"Adam" James whispered back.

"Mariah" a familiar voice said behind me. I slowly turned around to see Bard with teary eyes. I gulped hard, and James turned around along with me. "Mariah I am so sorry" he whispered, as he took a step closer. Which had made James growl, instantly, which caused Brad to stumble in his step.

"You take a step closer I will remove your head with my bare hands" James threatened, growling at Brad. Who just looked at me, but I shook my hand, pressing myself closer to James. Brad looked so hurt, that I took James side, but he doesn't

"Mariah its mum. Talk to me" I saw my mother's frame stand out, while the rest of the crowd took a step back.

She looked so sad and upset when she looked at me, regret was definitely there. But the pain and torture she put me through isn't forgiven nor forgotten. If she thinks I'm the same old Mariah who will walk back in her made. She's wrong.

She looked really ill, her eye bags grew bigger and the dark circles were now darker. Her hair was in a messy bun, while her beauty still stood out. Even though the drugs, Alcohol and depression had lead he relooking ill, she still looked beautiful and I couldn't even deny that.

But when a warm smile tried to surface, i looked back at the past.

"No, no no!" I screamed clutching on to my ear. "You all are liars. I hate you mum! You made my life torture. You hurt me physically and emotionally. And now you think I'll fall at your feet. I hate all the people who bullied me, i hate them all." I breathed in, blinking away my tears. "Dad always told me to stand up for myself, never to take shit from anybody. But I did, I let everyone who i thought would love me eternally, hurt me. And you were meant to be the women who was his mate, who swore to protect us. But you're the only one who hurt me. Your mean to be my mother" I hadn't realised I was crying. James took me in his hold stoking my hair.

"Shh, boo boo." He cooed to me. I crushed myself more into his chest, while he just took in the pain that my hug was giving him.

"James I seem so pathetic. I'm meant to be strong but I'm so weak" i mumbled back to him. His close body heat and his touch, had claimed my tears down and clamed my body down instantly. I could hear the others around use breathe heavily; they must think James must be my mate, since i only cool down by his touch.

"No you're not. You're just like any ordinary person. Talking about he past hurts us all, but accepting is hard"

A cough interrupted our talk. We turned around to see Adam, standing their staring at me and James. And Jesse well hung off him glaring at me and staring at James. They all held the face expression as though they knew him. I looked up at James and saw him staring at both Adam and Jesse.

When me and James both separated Adam lunged his body at James, knocking him off instantly by surprise. Adam pouched James so hard in the face i heard a bone crack.

"Get off him!" growled, trying my best to push him off James.

All James did was laugh at Adam which aggravated him more. I could fight Adam as his strength was better than mine, but i knew James could, but why isn't he? When another forceful punch was made towards James, i closed my eyes. But when I looked up I saw, James holding Adams fist in his palm, tightly squeezing it which made Adam whimpered in pain.

"Now be a good boy and get the hell off of me!" James taunted, but the threat was easily detected. Adam instantly got off of James and took a few steps back looking at me. He looked so hurt, the exactly way Brad had looked at me, but his was much more painful. But I didn't say anything i stood there, avoiding his eye contact.

"I'm sorry Ma-" Adam said but I cut him off.

"Save it" I hissed.

I was still in complete shock, as James body lay on the floor breathing heavily as his eyes were close tightly. A pang of jalousie hit me as I watched Jesse stride up to James and pull out her hand, so her hands touch his hands indicating for him to take, which he did. His eye was tightly closed, wincing in pain. Now his eyes opened u and then he glared at Jesse. All Jesse did was staring at him and James took his hands back, getting up and walking towards me smiling.

I have allot of unanswered questions to ask him.

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