I found myself staying at his house. I didn't know whether this was a better development than being ignored at the bar and disrespected. But then again I was like I don't really know this man. I sighed and took in my surroundings, this was nothing like my room at Axels.
The curtains were drawn and it was dark but I could make out the silhouettes of furniture. I really didnt want to be here. I initally thought i did but i guess not. I swung my legs over the bed and winced in pain as i felt the stinging of the attack that Jax had made my body endure. It was sickening that deep down i knew he loved me and wanted me but high key all he did was find new methods to hurt me. I wasnt even sure if i wanted his sick twisted love. He was the reason why i spent a few weeks in hospital. I heard a soft knock on the door and knew immediately it wasnt him.
"Come in," i croaked cursing myself for sounding like a wimpy bitch. Mercer strutted in, with an impassive expression glued on his face. "Luna....", he trailed off.
"Thats the second time you have called me that, i mean its a pretty name but my name is Alexandrite." An entire array of emotions swam accross his gorgeous face, shock, confusion, then understanding settled for a while, as he watched my eyes searching for something then his face went back to the hum drum impassiveness.
"Luna if i may?" He asked me ignoring my insistance that he cease calling me that. I was about to show him how annoyed i was at his persistence until he surprised me by grabbing my face and placing his hand on my chest. I never got any vibes of i want to get in your pan-
My thoughts were interupted as i suddenly found myself in a room that looked to be in a hospital. Taking in the surroundings i walked around and saw a figure curled up in the bed. The body was feminine with all its soft curves. Suddenly the atmosphere in the room hit me. Coldness and desparation is what i could taste. His royal asshole Jax was in a seat and then some old guy resembling Jax was standing by the bed.
I felt my mind wonder for a moment entertaining thoughts on how i wouldnt mind getting a tasre of daddy.
Gross, actually i thought to myself thinking about how that mans might be my father in law. How did i feel that way ? Dont ask me i wouldnt know, i perused the room once more and my eyes rested on the bed. I walked towards it and recognized by the shoes peeking out at the bottom of the bed, that i hadnt initially noticed who this person was.
I had been gagging on the atmosphere, which had distracted me but that the body belonged to me. But how could i see myself in a weird memory. I gasped then blinked and saw that i was back in Jax's room. Everything was the same except that Mercers nose was now bleeding.
Springing into action i started opening cupboards looking for a first aid kit. Mercer grabbed my arms thus rendering me motionless. "Relax Luna, im okay." He reassured me wiping the blood from his nose, this happens when one who has sworn allegiance to another does a timelapse with someone who holds no allegiance to the other. You being the latter and i the former.
I looked at him quizically what fuck shit was he on about. I wanted some of that lean he was on that makes you talk about nonsensical things as if they are reality. "Remember that room Alexandrite. Think back to that time after Alpha Jax had marked you by biting your neck. You had been jogging. Dont make me timelapse again and risk my life." I sighed and decided to humour this psycho by trying to recall some burried memory.
I took a deep breath and focussed on my figure, the images from earlier swam before my closed eyelids Voices echoed in the room. There was talks about wolves and kingdoms and rulers and monarchs. "A luna is the female companion of an alpha", i breathed out.
To say i was blind sided would be an understatement. I was shook, shooketh my foundation and reality crumbeld like a dilapidated houss on its last leg. I know i sound cliche but my life had changed. Looking into Mercers eyes i saw excitement.
"Welcome back Luna-" "Hold up", i stated holding up my once manicured palm. "If im Jax's betrohed -" "mate" he interjected. "Whatever you want to call me then why is he so hell bent on killing me and causing me pain and distress?" I questioned genuinely confused. Mercer blew out a shaky breath before continuing.
"Jax was raised in a broken home which is rare for wolves. His father rejected his mother who died of heartbreak. So Jax grew up mocking the tradition of mates and did everything he could not to find you but as fate would have it....." A ghost of a smile was now on his face. "He began searching for you. Though in a twisted manner. His initial desire was to kill you. His mindsrt has changed he nolonger has that desire. Deep down he loves and cares for you he just needs to sort out his shit first."
I nodded and allowed Mercer to leave when he excused himself. I looked around the room until i found a bathroom. Entering the opulent and eloquent space i tip toed in afraid to disturb the tranquil air.
Filling the tub with water, i opened up some vials that were alligned along the edge of the bath tub. They were scented bath oils. I poured half the bottle of the one that smelled like peaches. Low key i hoped it would piss Jax off a bit. After further thought i emptied the whole thing in then smiled to myself. This would definitely piss him off.
Stripping my clothes i tested the water then got in and relaxed. My mind began to wonder, was i a prisoner even though i was trapped in a lavish castle (i could tell it was huge just from the size of Jax's suite). Mercer said i was some sort of royal figure but my aching body begged to differ. I mean why me ? I mean there are plenty of prettier girls than me. I sighed and couldnt help but drift off.
It was a strange sensation. I felt warm and comfortable but I couldnt breathe. I felt like i was in some sort of limbo. A thought in the back of my mind kept telling me to resist but it was hard to. I felt at peace and - suddenly my body was jerked upwards and i began coughing.
Oh shit... the realization hit me that i almost drowned in a bath tub. I took in my surroundings everything was the same except for the water now splashed accross the floor and the hard arms that were holding my body out of the water.
After about five minutes of just my heavy breathing he finally spoke. "What the fuck were you doing? " his voice was like a razor blade slicing through the space between us. Low key i wanted to piss him off even further by telling him that i was finishing off the job he once started in the woods. I refrained from doing so because i felt like my body couldnt handle it if we had to start fighting.
"My body was sore and i felt grimy so i decided to take a bath". After a moment he reluctantly released me then handed me a drying towel. 'Looked like an attempt at suicide to me", his words took me by surprise as well as his tone. It sounded remorseful with a hint of sadness. I sighed. "If i wanted to commit suicide i would have succeeded." I snappen then walked around him without pausing to lock eyes with him.
Even though he had seen my naked body he stayed in the bathroom while i dressed. Whilst i had been looking for some clothes to wear from his closet i came accross some clothes that looked similar to mine back at Axels. I shrugged it off, but couldnt help but get the vibe that Jax is a super stalker. I donned on black sweat pants and the matching oversized hoodie and white socks and slides.
"Im done", i barely whispered testing to see if the big bad wolf had good ears. He walked in then left the bedroom. I went and sat at the vanity table and saw all my hair products. I was a bit grateful that i could try and tame my locks. I spritzed some extra dark black jamaican castor oil and then added coconut oil and argain oil before tying it up in an afro puff, my go to hairstyle its easy and cute.
I walked out and followed the yummy smell of flap jacks and bacon. I bumped into Mercer. He smiled down at me. "Nah, fuck you bruv. You just stood by whilst your friend went ape shit on me. Now im a prisoner and you wont help me."
His smile was wiped off his face before he responded "But what about the moment we had just now Luna? "He questioned. "Doesnt take back anything. He sighed before responding "Its complicated, there are rules and customs in werewolf culture, certain things i can and cannot do. Jax is the alpha im his Beta. He trumps me i have to obey him." I rolled my eyes, "Bros before hoes got it." I side stepped him and continued on my way. "Wrong way Luna." I sighed and turned following the sounds of chatting and laughter.
The room got silent when i walked in. I did a u turn i didnt feel like being around people. I was hungry but not hungry enough to stomach Jaxs glare and the curious stares from these people. Or rather the pack as his father had told me. I walked past Mercer who tried to question me. I just shook my head and walked away.
I followed the light rays and found myself in the gardens. I decided to wander around. Was this really my life? Oh shit i hadnt contacted Axel im sure he was stupid worried and mom. We spoke on a regular so the sudden lack of communication was sure to alarm her.
Getting up with resolve I entered the house once more and bumped into a guard. "Where can I find Jax?" I questioned he led to me an office door and then bowed and said Luna before leaving. I took a deep breath and then knocked. He told me to enter. I couldn't read his tone I entered regardless. "How may I help you", he questioned witout bothering to look up from his papers.
I was annoyed that he wouldn't give me the simple respect of facing me when I was addressing him. "I wanted to ask about the whereabouts of my phone." He finally looked up. "You want to text that douche who almost died because of your inability to control your wanton self?" I did a double take was the guy on some xans shit.
"Jax, I don't fucking know you to owe any allegiance to you, one. Two, you were swapping spit with some bimbos so I thought let me enjoy my night following in your example." He got up and grabbed the vase that was on the corner then he threw it at me. Someone pulled me back before I was hit with it. I looked up and saw an Asian man. I thought it would have been Mercer again. "Alpha, she is your mate you cannot harm her anymore."
Jax got up and walked up to us. He stopped a few feet before us. "Zero, interfere again and your life will be the price." He then turned to my cowering figure. "Leave before I teach you some manners." I felt the tears burning behind my eye lids but I wouldn't cry before him and I refused to allow him to diminish my existence any further. I took in a deep breath and then looked him in his eyes. "I didn't want to fight all I wanted was to ask for my phone Axel is worried I haven't -". He cut me off.
"No fucks given here sweet heart leave before you force my hand." Closing my eyes to keep the tears at bay I broke when my moms face flashed. I started crying. "My mom Jax she almost relapsed into her depression shit when I was in the hospital, I cant make her go through anymore fuck shit please even a call from your phone." His expression wavered for a moment and then the anger came back. "Pathetic", he whispered before leaving and banging the door.
I just stood there not knowing what to do. Zero went to his desk and pulled out my phone with the lil peep custom cover I had gotten made from a picture that King Jediah on Instagram had uploaded of peep with a halo. I took the device gratefully and silently followed Zero as he led me back to my room. I breathed out a sigh of relief when I saw that Jax was absent from the room. I thanked Zero and he left then I called Axel.