When the front door opened I took that as my chance to run. I made it past the door and past the group of men that just stared at me. I knew that Shayne was running after me and I also heard him shout to the men not to let me get away.

The guys kept coming at me and I continued to doge them. It was easier because they were trying to stop me without touching me. Before I could reach the trees I felt arms wrap around me and someone growling in my ear. I felt the small twist in my stomach when I placed my hands over his arms.

"You're hurting me!" I lied.

I was immediately put down on my feet but Shayne still had a hold on my upper arm. Shayne was looking at me disapprovingly and my wolf was whimpering. She didn't like the fact that I was trying to run away and she didn't want him being unhappy with us.

"Don't make me lose the bit of patience I have with you-" He paused for a moment and looked at me with a blank expression.

"Her name is Sage." Alex spoke. "Chase has her bag."

I looked around and saw one of the guys that had dragged me here holding up my bag. His wavy locks fell just shy over his eyes and he jerked his head to move them out of view. I wanted to hurt him in some way for going through my personal belongings. I didn't have much, but I still didn't like his prying.

"You went through my bag?! I have personal things in there" I seethed.

I felt Shayne tighten his hold on me and I turned my attention back to him. His eyes were darker than usual and he looked beyond angry. Maybe yelling at his friend wasn't the greatest idea.

"I just pulled out her wallet." Chase quickly said.

"Who gave you the right to do that?" I snapped.

"I did." Shayne said. "I gave the orders to find out who you were."

"I have personal things in there. Why would you let him go through my things?"

"You're already in a lot of trouble and right now you're really pushing it." Shayne warned. "I don't like your tone."

I stood still and let Shayne drag me back inside of his house. Alex and Chase were both behind us as we entered the house. We walked down the halls in silence and then we entered an office. The walls of the office were a medium red that complimented to wooden furniture. There were about three bookshelves filled with books and picture frames.

"Sit." He ordered.

I sat down in one of the brownish red chairs. I crossed my arms over my chest and I bet it was clear on my face that I was unpleased. I noticed that Chase and Alex had entered the room with us. They kept their distance by were still close enough to make sure I didn't try to make mother run for the door.

"You will not be running away." Shayne said, trying to use his Alpha command on me.

"Whatever." I said.

For some reason his tone didn't work on me and I wasn't going to bow in submission. He might be an Alpha but he wasn't my Alpha. I didn't belong to anyone and I sure as hell didn't belong to him. I couldn't belong to him, but oh did I want to jump in his arms right in that moment.

"Don't talk to me like that." He snapped.

"We wouldn't be having this conversation if you would have just let me go." I said, dismissing his outburst.

"You're my mate and I'm not letting you get away from me."

"Believe me when I say that you're so much better off without me." I said.

"Don't say that." He frowned at me.

"I'm a Rogue. Why would you want someone like me?" I asked.

"You're my mate."

Every time he mentioned me being his mate was a blow to my stomach. I truly didn't want to hurt him but I couldn't risk him getting involved in my mess. It was bad enough that my own family turned on me. If Shayne was the one to walk away from me then I wouldn't be able to take it.

"Yes, you keep saying that." I sighed. "Again, I remind you when I say I'm a Rogue. I've been one for almost all of my life. I've been around with other people."

That wasn't the smartest thing to say. Shayne growled loudly and I actually saw Chase and Alex take a step back. I realized how my words sounded and what they could have implied, but I didn't try to correct them. The only way I would be able to get away was if he turned me away.

"You are mine, do you understand?" He said through gritted teeth. "I don't care how many times you say you're a Rogue. I will kill anyone who has ever touched you in a way that only I should."

"Right," I said stretching out the word.

"I don't trust you enough to leave you alone so Chase and Sam will be guarding you." He said.

I had already met Chase and he wasn't exactly welcoming. I didn't want him watching over me as if I were a kid. I didn't know this Sam guy but I doubted he was any better.

"For what?" I asked.

"You keep trying to get away and I don't appreciate that. You're toying with the last bit of my patience and I will not put up with it. You are no longer a Rogue so get used to this being your home."

"So you're making them babysit me?"

"Guarding our Luna is an honorable job." Chase said.

"I'm not your Luna." I growled.

"Well, you have a long time to get used to the idea." Shayne said and then walked out of the office.

--------------------------------------------------

"Why can't I go outside?" I asked Sam.

"We already told you why."

I had been here three days now and I hated every single hour I spent here. Most of the time Shayne and I would argue. I admit that every one of those arguments were my fault, but I couldn't help it. I wanted to leave and I couldn't do that if Shayne insisted on keeping me here.

Shayne had attempted to sleep in the same bed as me the first day I was here but I wasn't having it. That night ended up in him destroying half of the room and sleeping in a different one. I had actually enjoyed his room because it was a deep turquoise color that calmed me down. The room was well organized which I found unusual for a guy. But Shayne looked much older than me and his entire appearance was so....neat.

I had attempted to run away a total of eight times now. On the eight time Shayne had threatened to lock me up in one of the prison cells. Every time this happened he would shift into his wolf and go wild. He usually didn't get back until late at night and would sleep in the guest room he was staying in. I knew that he would come in the room in the middle of the night just to check on me. I felt his precede every time he was near.

"I won't try to run." I lied.

"That's what you said last time and both of us got in trouble because we let you out of our sight." Chase said.

"C'mon you guys, I know that you rather be doing something else than babysitting me all day. Why don't we go into the city and have some fun."

Same and Chase both scowled at me.

"Do you know how many people would kill to be in our position? Everyone knows Shayne found his mate and we have a new Luna. We protect the Luna of the pack and that's something we're proud of." Sam said with a serious face.

"Wow," I said, trying to pull off a serious face. "that's sad."

Chase glared at me and shook his head. I knew they were used to my comments and I felt bad for throwing directing it at them. I was hoping they would eventually get fed up and tell Shayne to kick me out. I had already wasted too much time here and I needed to leave. The longer I stayed here the harder it would get to leave.

"Say all you want but it's true." Sam said.

"I just want to go for a walk. You can each hold my hand if it helps you all feel better." I said with a smile.

"Shayne won't like us touching you and he won't like you being out of the house." He said.

I sunk back into the leather couch and crossed my arms. I was really starting to get tired of this whole babysitting crap. The only time I could ever be alone was when I was in my bedroom. Well, it was actually Shayne's bedroom but I took over. It was the only place I could be alone without him bothering me. With that thought in mind I hopped off the couch and turned to the boys.

"I feel really tired so I'm going to go lay down."

They both looked at me for a long moment but nodded. I headed up to my room and closed the door. I took off my shoes and socks off. I quietly walked around the room trying to find my purse. Shayne had given me a lot of things while being here these past few days. I picked up one of the chairs and threw it on the bed.

I quietly walked towards the window that was still open and poked my head out. The jump didn't seem that bad from the second floor. If I was going to do this then I had to be quick about it. I had my leg already out of the window when both Chase and Sam came barging in the room. Chase pulled me back by my arm and I landed on the wooden floor with a thud.

"I was just getting some fresh air!" I said.

"I'm pretty sure your leg would have been fine without the fresh air." Chase said angrily.

"Why don't you guys just let me go?" I snapped. "I don't want to be here!"

"What the hell is going on here?"

My head snapped up and I saw Shayne standing by the door. I was still on the floor and the boys were standing over me. The boys put their heads down and didn't say anything. Shayne walked over to me and helped me up. I pushed him away once I was on my feet.

"She was trying to run away." Chase said.

"She was going to jump out the window." Sam added.

Shayne turned to look at me and gave me a disapproving look. After Shayne dismissed chase and Sam he went on a rant. I sat on the bed as I watched him scold me for every little thing. I could tell he was already fed up with the way I had been acting. I was fed up with it myself but he wouldn't understand. If only he knew what had happened then he would be more than happy to send me off.

Just thinking about that day brought back horrible memories. Those memories haunted me in my dreams and I was barely able to sleep at night. The only reason I was able to sleep right now was because Shayne was close to me. I did horrible things that I could never forgive myself for. I was such a horrible person and I deserved all the pain coming my way.

"Baby, I'm sorry." Shayne suddenly said kneeling in front of me.

I blinked a couple of times because I had no idea why he was looking at me with a sad expression. Shayne cupped my face. I felt small tingles on my skin and my wolf purred again. She was getting very fond of having Shayne next to us.

"I didn't mean to yell at you, please don't start crying." He said.

"I'm sorry," I said trying to compose myself.

"I'm really sorry but I can't let you out of the house. You already tried running away so many times and I have to be able to trust you." He said.

"Shayne, I can't be here with you. I can't be your mate and I-I don't want to be either." I quickly rushed out, avoiding his eyes.

Shayne dropped his hands and stood up. I always said this to him when we argued like this. I always told him that I didn't want him and he kept telling me I was his mate. I knew he didn't believe my words because I didn't even believe them myself. He could see it in my eyes and that's why he kept insisting I stay.

"If you don't want to be my mate then why haven't you rejected me yet?" He asked.

I was caught off guard with his question and I didn't say anything. It was true that I could reject him as my mate. It was rare that it happened, but it was possible. I hadn't done it because he didn't deserve me hurting him. If he was the one to reject me then I would understand and take the pain that came with it. I was going to come with a lot of problems and he didn't need that in his pack. I would be a terrible Luna and the worst of all mates.

"Answer me, Sage." He demanded. "Why haven't you rejected me if you don't want to be my mate?"

"I don't answer to you." I said crossing my arms.

"If you don't want to accept me as a mate then I don't want you to be my mate either." He spat out the words. "If you want to leave then leave. I don't know what your problem is but you need to get over it. Acting like a brat isn't going to get you anywhere. The door is open if you want to leave."

As he said those words I felt a pain in my heart. Shayne stormed out of the room furiously and didn't bother to look back at me. My wolf was calling out to him. She was hurt by his words. He didn't want me, but he didn't reject me either. This is what I wanted, right? I was getting it now.

I stood up and slowly walked towards the open door. With every step I took I felt my feet get heavier. My chest was tightening as I tried not to cry. Shayne's words cut me deep but I deserved it. I deserved that pain and so much more. As a sob escaped my lips and I fell to the floor on my knees. I couldn't take the horrible pain I felt in my heart as his words kept running through my mind.

I don't want to go, I told myself as I let all the pain I had been holding out.