Maddox's POV

I walk out of the pack Doctors hut and head straight for Everlys piece of shit family. They came by for five minutes to check on her and left to go back doing whatever they hell they wanted.

I should have fucking prevented this, I should have gone in with her. I ball my fists angrily and feel my wolf coming through but I hold down and try to relax. The dumb bitch Scar got away and who knows when we'll find her. She must be punished, and hard, for what she's done.

I harshly knock on the Masons door and await their answer. Her Father opens it, not expecting me, the burnt smell of the house coming through as the door swings open. His eyes widen "what a surprise Alpha, so good to see you" he bows his head but I'm too angry to make meaningless conversation

"Where were you planning Everly to stay tonight?" I ask, ignoring his previous comment

He raises an eyebrow "well the couch, until her room can be fixed and new things bought" he tells me just as Everlys Mother walks out, her face lightly up at the sight of me

I've never understood, Everly looks almost nothing like her Father, her and her Mother do have similar features but nothing too obvious "good evening Mrs.Mason I-"

Her Mother cuts me off "Oh know please call me Clara-"

"And me Jonathan" her Father says "please come in" he says and I almost frown, I want this to be a quick conversation, so I can prepare my home

I fight rolling my eyes and nod as I step in and he closes the door behind me "anyways I would like Everly to stay with me while her room is being remodelled" I ask of them knowing they can't turn me down

They look extremely confused as they stare at me "Everly? Our Everly?" Jonathan ask

"Yes" I say annoyed "I think it would be best to keep her close to the most protected house in the pack after the events of today"

They are silent for a moment but then her mothers face turns from confusion to a happy smile "of course, that's so kind of you" she says

Everlys Father looks at his mate and she at him. They seem to be talking to each other through there mate mind link. I stay quiet and watch them "right of course, when she gets home we'll send her over" Jonathan says as they turn back to me

"Thank you" I nod at them and they nod back, he grabs her at her waist and pulls her into his chest, making them look like the model couple.

They smile as I look to the door and grab the handle. Just a so open it I hear there younger daughters voice "alpha is that you?" Victoria asks form upstairs

I quickly open the door and they thank me for coming, they wave with a smile as I walk away.

*

Within ten minutes of me telling Lena what has happened she's gone from tears to screaming in joy "oh my god! This is amazing! But horrible of course, I feel so bad for her" she shakes her head "she has no one, except us of course! We have to clean this place up! I can't believe she's coming here. You'll finally be able to talk to her, this could really bring you two closer" she says and Peter laughs, his arm around her shoulders

And I try to cover my smile "ok ok" I shake my head "let's get ready for her"

Lena jumps up and starts to clean up, we decide her room will be one over from mine...no matter how much I want her with me. Me, Peter, and Lena all gather in the kitchen to start dinner "I'm really happy for you man, I'm sorry all of this happens though" Peter says running a hand through his dark hair "I can't imagine how Eve feels, she just lost both her best friends. And one of them tried to kill her" I wince at his statement "how's she doing anyways? Healing alright?"

He asks and I sigh "she's healing fine but I'm worried about her. Like you said all this drama with Scar and that Logan boy...what we need to do is make her forget all of that. She doesn't need anymore stress...I want to make her feel-"

Peter places a hand on my shoulder "we know Maddox, we get it" he and Lena both nod

I smile but before I can say anything my phone rings "hold on" I say to them and walk into the living room, they don't follow and continue on in conversation

"Hello?" I answer not knowing the number

"Hi alpha, it's Jonathan" I hear and raise an eyebrow, wondering what he needs

"Is Everly home?" I ask, my heart beat getting a little quicker

"She is but we have a problem" he says and my heart drops into my stomach

"What? What is it? Is she alright?" I ask in a hurry

"No she's fine, it's just she told us she doesn't feel comfortable staying at your house. She said she wants to be home while she heals"

His words cut deep and I stumble back against the wall hearing them "wha- she said that?" I ask almost not believing my ears

"Yes I'm sorry, but don't worry me and Clara have figured out a solution" he tells me but his words are muffled...does she not feel it? She wouldn't have kissed me if she didn't. Why would she do this? "Victoria has given up her room for Eve so she can stay in there while her room is under construction. So, if the offer is still open, Victoria can stay with you"

I almost gag at the alternative "She has no friends she can stay with?" I choke up my words

"Well she said she'd feel more comfortable there since it's so close to home" he tells me and I shiver in disgust I almost want to go over there and beg Everly to tell me why she's doing this to me.

I don't want to say yes, but I don't want to say no if this is truly what I have to do to gain Everlys trust. I groan into the phone, anger becoming very evident "fine, only for a night...if it's not fixed by then she'll need to find another place" I tell him in a demanding tone

There's silence for a moment "of course alpha"

I hang up before he can say anything else "fuck!" I curse loudly and peter and Lena soon rush into the living room

"what is it?" Peter asks hurriedly

I ball my fists and throw my phone on the couch "she doesn't want to be here" I growl, not facing them

"What's do you mean? Who was that on the phone?" Lena asks, coming around to look at me

"Her Father, he said she didn't feel comfortable staying here while she was healing" I'm angry, very angry. Why would she do this? What did I do?

"Maybe it's a misunderstanding....I can't imagine Eve wanting to stay there" Lena says in disbelief

"Victoria is staying here instead" I growl, wanting to punch the wall or anything

"Victoria? Her Sister?" Peter asks scrunching up his face "she's bad news Maddox"

"I know but what could I have said?" I shake my head "I said she could only stay one night" I inform them

They both groan "but she's so..." They say at the same time

"I can't deal with this, she'll be here any second and I know she's up to something, every time I see her she fucking tries to seduce me" I grimace at the thought "I'm going for a run, don't wait up for me" I turn away but I know they aren't happy about it

"Come on, you're going to leave us with her?" Peter asks, pouting

"Hints the perks of being Alpha" I say, my face straight as I walk down the hallway to the back door

The gossip of what happened with Everly and the fire infuriates me. Some are saying she started it herself for attention, others are saying it's an accident. I don't reply to anyone when they ask what's happening, that can wait till tomorrow, right now I need to cool off before I go crazy.

I walk until I don't know where I am, I block out the pack, the only gateway open for my warriors and Lena and Peter. For a moment I just look around the forrest, remembering the day I found Everly wondering around, hardly wearing a thing, testing my self control immensely.

I remember the way her soft grey eyes stared wide and frightened at me the first time we met. I remember her silvery hair glowing, illuminating her pale skin. Her lips as red as a rose. She's definitely special. When I first came and heard rumours about Everly being the 'weak link' I had to fight between laughing and being angry. She's not weak, she can't be. I don't trust myself to be around her in her or my wolf form, I know my inner wolf won't be able to contain itself. Her scent, her aura, her in general is strong and when she's mine I'll be proved correct when I see her wolf.

I shake my head and strip down to nothing, wishing Everly was here. I still don't understand. Does she still not feel comfortable with me? Do I still scare her? I become angry with myself. Damn it, I should have been nicer, tried to be more normal with her. I just don't know how to act around her, she breaks down my harsh barrier that has been held up for so long. Those eyes of hers can make me do anything and second guess everything. If only I could talk to her.

I sigh and run a hand down my face, rubbing my scraggly stubble. I walk out into the field and jump. Mid air I shift into my wolf and take a deep breath, everything inside me feeling better. I stare down at my large paws and dig my claws into the ground. My pure black fur, like all alphas, standing on end as I growl at the air, letting out a deep howl.

If I'm going to keep my anger and wondering mind in check I need to keep busy. I run around the pack territory, going from edge to edge, checking all around the border. I almost decide to run after Scar until I find her and punish her for what she did to Everly. Everly won't want me to but I want to- at this point more than anything. I don't know if I can kill her and the least I can do is banish her but she did that herself. I don't know what to do. Should I just let her go and if she ever comes back punish her or send wolves after her? I don't feel the need to put my warriors on her, as long as she never ever comes back. Now if I ever see her again that's a different story. But I think Everly just wants to put this behind her and me sending my wolves after her and bring that demon back into the pack just seems silly. What did she say to Everly, she seems nervous about Scar being gone even after she tried to kill her. She confuses me....I wish she fucking trusted me.

By the time I go back to the field it's pitch black. The only light being the bright glow of the half moon...the sight reminding me of her hair...her eyes. I huff and reveal in the last moments of being in wolf form, I shake out my ebony fur and shift back.

I take a deep breath and find my clothes, clothing my naked body, trying not to think of Everly as I do so. I walk back slowly, kicking rocks and listening out for anything suspicious.

I look up seeing the back yard of my home and next door, hers. The burnt black side of the house being her room, I'm amazed the roof stayed up. I shake my head, how did all of this happen in a day?

I pray I can sneak in and avoid all contact with Victoria. Maybe I can go over to her house and check on her? I'll ask if she's alright for the night and then go back home and not bother her again....no I know I won't be able to leave if I see her. I'll bombard her with questions.

"Fuck" I curse and tug on my hair, trudging to my house

When I walk in I quietly open the back door and slip in. I smell Victory here and I want to light every candle in the house, it's a sweet scent, too sweet and it smothers and gags you. It's hard to believe Everly was here hours ago and all I could smell was her addicting scent. I listen out and start to walk through the hallway but hearing footsteps I panic a little and step into my office, quietly sliding the doors closed. I lean my head against the door and sigh, everything from the day exhausting me to my limit.

I walk over to my dark mahogany desk and slump down in the leather chair, laying my head in my hand. Within minutes I find myself asleep.

*

I jult awake as my head slips from my hand. "Ow" I cringe and move around my kinked neck

I look over at the clock to see its three in the morning, I stumble sleepily to the door, wanting my bed. I slide the doors open and walk out into the hallway. I wipe my eyes and yawn.

I don't even notice the person coming down the stairs as I turn the corner to step up. I bump into someone and there arms wrap around me. At first I think it's Lena, similar hair color in the dark room, the only light being from the porch light in front of the windows.

"Oh alpha" she backs up a little but her body still presses up against me "didn't see you there" she smirks and I fight a frown, her hazel eyes dazed in the dim light and she smirks

"Why are you up Victoria?" I ask boredly

"Well I came to look for you" she smiles as she slides her hand down form my shoulder to my chest "I tried to wait up but I didn't hear you come in...did you enjoy your run?" She purrs and I took my eyes

"I did, now if you would excuse me" I try to move past her but she steps up on the stairs

"You're tired?" She asks pouting her lip and battering her lashes

"I am, now please" I say a little harsher and push past her, going up the stairs before she can follow me

I close my door and strip until I'm only left in my boxers, I fall in the bed and forget entirely the conversation with Victoria.

*

• "please?" She asks, batting her dark lashed and pouting her red lips

I chuckle "you really want to meet my Father?" I ask

"Yeah I've always wanted to go to another pack and I'd love to meet him" she smiles wide and I know I can't say no to her, even if I'd rather not see him again for a while.

"Well if you're going to make me endure a day with him I'll need something in return" I tell her, holding her small body in my lap as we sit in my office, both me and her in my chair behind my desk

"And what would that be?" Everly asks, raising her eyebrow

I smile and kiss her cheek, she squirms and holds onto my neck "come on tell me, what do you want?" She asks trying to seem steen but her straight face breaks and she smiles

I chuckle again and caress her cheek "only a kiss" I make sure my voice lowers and just on instinct gets huskier at the sight of her eyes widen and lips part

"Only a kiss huh?" She asks, her eyes moving to my lips and body becoming jelly in my arms

"Just a kiss" my voice is deep and my finger hold her chin

Her lips lower to mine and like the last two times it's heavenly. Her lips so soft and sweet. Her hands move to my hair and pull lightly at the roots making me groan in response. Her lips move quickly against mine and I wish I didn't have to breath just so I could kiss her non stop. Her hands grab my face and she moves closer to me, turning her hips to meet mine as she straddles my waist.

I hold her to me, wrapping my arms around her back and pushing her to me, her closeness not being enough. My lips move to her jaw and then to the sweet skin of her neck. She shivers and I hold her tighter loving the way her body conforms to mine "Maddox" she yelps quietly as I lightly bite the skin below her ear

A moment later a daze sets into my vision and everything becomes black. Confusion settles around me and I frown feeling a presents near me, when I open my eyes in the room is dark.

My eyes adjusts but before I register who's there someone climbs up in my bed and crawls over to me. I'm too shocked and half asleep to move but I throw my covers off and sit up a little against the wall.

The persons hands move to my leg as she climbs closer up to me "someones exited to see me" she says in a low voice and I jump

"What the hell!" I yell and pull the covers over my body, hiding the evidence of my dream

The moonlight shines over her face and once again I jump and fall out of bed when she reaches for me "Victoria get the hell out" I demand, standing and pulling the covers around my boxers, she gets on her knees still on the bed

"Come on Alpha I just want to play" she pouts

We both hear a rustle and a second later Lena and Peter run in, both there's eyes widen as they take in the situation. Lena is in a long white robe, covering her tank top and shorts while Peter is only in a pair of boxers "what's going on?" Peter asks, his tone harsh and pointed towards Victoria

"Nothing" she says

"The hell with that, I said you could stay here to sleep. Now if you don't want to leave right now and sleep outside I suggest you go back into your temporary room and go back to bed!" I say angrily with as much as my Alpha tone as I can muster, tired of this girl and her efforts "I demand respect as your alpha"

Her hazel eyes stare at me in disbelief, without a word she stands from the bed, only now do I realise she's only wearing a tight shirt and underwear. She walks past Lena and Peter, they both stare at her like she's nuts.

We all hear her shut her door and they look at me "what the hell was that all about" Peter asks but Lena rolls her eyes

"Oh please you know what that was about" Lena says "I swear that girl is crazy, you weren't even here when she was trying to hit on Peter at dinner, I almost lost it!" She whisper yells

Peter nods with a smirk "it was pretty hot" he says pulling her to his side, Lena punches his shoulder and he frowns "ow! Not her-" he says in disgust "you getting jealous" Peter laughs and Lena rolls her eyes with a hidden smile

I shake my head "I just want to get some damn sleep" I groan wishing I could dive right back into that dream

"Don't worry Maddox everything will work out, maybe you can go talk to Everly tomorrow" Peter says and I nod, getting back in bed

"Night" I say and turn over

They chuckle and say goodnight and, finally, I fall asleep without interruption until morning.

A/N

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-Madi