Adrian's POV
The way that mate was acting and the attitude she was giving me told me that she definitely didn't trust me or anything that I had to say. The way she cared for her daughter was so shocking. It was even more shocking that she already had a child and I know for a fact that I have never even met her before so I know it wasnt mine. She's already been mated with someone else. My wolf growls at me angered by his own words. When I saw her at the rogue den I could tell by the markings and scars over her body that she had been there for quite a while. Some of her wounds were healed and some were trying to. I just didn't understand how she managed to get herself into a situation like that. Where were her parents? And if that were her pack then who the hell did her life become the way that it was now.? And who mated with her? How did she have a baby knowing that it wasn't hers? Did she even know that we were mates? Did she know about mates? All of these questions bothered me and Sebastian, my wolf.
"Ok, Mr.Alpha what do you want to know?" she said to me in a cold stern tone. Her tone was one I knew all too well. I myself used it quite often. Her statement brought me out of my own thoughts. "Do you even know how I am?" I gave her a questioning look. She just scoffed "You mean do i know that you are my mate?" the last word coming out of her most like it was something that was foul. My wolf is offended by this action. I clear my throat and go sit on the bed next to her. But not too close. I learned last time that she does not want anyone to close unless it was Riley. WHich i have gathered to be her Daughter's name. I cleared my throat and looked into her eyes. "Well that, and also my name or pack?" She glared back at me. "Yes I do know that you are the Alpha. The name of this pack and your name are things that I don't know. She started very coldly. This woman was excruciatingly frustrating. Why could we talk to one another with this cold tone and some trust? I am her mate and I am not going to hurt her no matter what has happened to her in the past. "I am Alpha Adrian Moore and this is my pack, the Silver Shadows. " I stated. She just nodded her head. "Can I ask what your name is?" She looked at the floor and then backed up to me. "My name is Calliope Anderson, former member of the Red Moon pack." The Red Moon? I haven't heard that name in years. Isn't that the pack that we took out like three years ago for going against almost all the bi-laws? My wolf questioned me.
I faintly remember that day. They were an awful pack that used unmated women for their own needs . It was disgusting. Her being a former member just raised even more questions. "Red Moon? That pack is long gone now. Me and my pack and a few others took care of that." Her head snatched around and looked at me. "The beta and his wife, what about them? And the alphas' son? WHat became of them, are they dead?" Her tone gave off many emotions though her face was expressionless. My wolf growled when she had asked about another male. Especially the Alpha's son. "The beta family was dead and had been for a while. They already have stones set out behind the pack house with the others. The Alpha's son Ethan, I believe his name managed to escape us but I don't imagine he is doing much now that he has no pack." Her body jolted when I spoke Ethan's name. I wasnt sure if it was terror or hurt that made her move.
Before I could even ask her anything else she looked at me and her eyes were all glassy. "Listen, I appreciate the generosity and allow me and my daughter to have a proper bath adn you feed her but we really need to get going." she stated as she started trying to get up from the bed.
Before she even got up I grabbed her arm pushing her back onto the bed. "You aren't going anywhere baby girl." She began fighting against me. "If you wish to live and see another day I highly suggest letting me go and NEVER call me that again." she said as she was clawing at my arms. I pinned her to the bed, seeing that her face was stricken with hot tears. "Let me and my daughter go." she pleaded. To see her in this state hurt me and my wolf. "I don't think you need to stay here. If it's safety you are worried about I can give you that. If it's food you need I have that. I can give you anything that you or your daughter might need. Just please stay." I begged her. Looking straight into her eyes that were at the brim of beaking , letting all the tears escape. I could tell that she was having an internal fight with her wolf. I was looking at her intently as she did. I could tell that this standoff tough girl act was simply just that , an act.
She was hurting deep inside. Hiding everything from herself. I don't know if I even want to imagine what happened to her if she was an actual member of the Red Moon pack. All of this just filled my head with even more questions. And pain, my poor little mate, how much did she have to go through before I came into the picture. Her whimpering brought me out of my thoughts. I looked down and realized that I was applying too much pressure to her wrists. I back off of her and sit on the side of the bed. "I'm sorry my love my mind drifted and i wasn't aware." She got up and grabbed her wrists just nodding still fighting with the wolf inside her. I just wanted to know what she was thinking.
It was quite a while before she decided to speak. "After talking to Gwen, we both have decided that we will stay here for a couple of days. For Riley's sake. After that I will come up with a plan to keep her away from her father." I growled out at her statement. There was so much wrong with that it just pissed me off. I could tell that she wasn't getting angry as well. "Look at her Mr.Badass I don't know if you know this or not but I have been taking care of me and MY daughter for the past six years. It may not have been the best but we had what we needed and I protected her which is something more I can say than you." she was full of anger at this point her voice was definitely raised. My anger was just bubbling inside me. "And what is that suppose to fucking mean?" I look at her. And she turned towards face completely red with tears rolling down her face.
"WHERE WERE YOU!?" she screamed at me "Where were you when i needed you? Where were you when Ethan completely defiled me? When I was beaten to hell and back? Rape on a daily basis? Where were you when I begged and pleaded for things to stop for someone to save me? HUH! Where the fuck were you?" she said to me as the tears came pouring down her face. I was completely taken back. My mate, she went through everything alone. And where was I? Nowhere to be found. My wolf was angry and sad and defeated all at the same time. MY mate, the one I'm supposed to protect and take care of. I just sat on the bed not sure what to say to her . "I didn't know I was sorry." I told her.
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Calliope's POV
Hot tears streamed down my face as I just sat there and looked at me. His eyes held so much emotion. You should've yelled at him. I understand you being angry but he didn't know. He can't do anything if he doesn't know. My wolf says to me being the voice of reason. Just then I hear little feet running towards the door. I collect myself fast and wipe my tears away. Just then the door opens and Riley comes running "MOMMY!" I went down to the floor and picked up my baby. "Hi Angel, is everything ok?" I say to her as I give her a hug. She gave me a tight hug the best way she could with her little arms. "I'm ok Mommy. I heard you yelling ." I wipe my face again. "I'm ok baby, and me and the Alpha were just talking that's all." I put her back down on the floor and she immediately ran over to Adrian. "WHY YOU HURT MY MOMMY!" she screamed as she began hitting him with all her might. I tried my best not to laugh at her sweet gesture. Adrian is just taking it in from her rolling over and groaning as if she was really hurting him. "Ri…" I gave her a warning. She just continued "You don't get to hurt my mommy!" she screams. "Riley. That's enough.'' I tell her while pulling her off of Adrian. "It's ok, I didn't mean to hurt her little one." SHe just turned and growled at him. "Riley. I said that was enough." I scolded her. I send Adrian an apologetic look and take Riley back down stairs.
There are several people down there all giving me stares. I ignore them as I set Riley down on a barstool and open up the fridge and find me something to eat. ADrian shortly follows as the other pack members bow their heads to him. "You all may be dismissed." He states in an alpha tone as everyone gets up to leave he turns back to me. "I'm sorry Calliope, I didn't mean to hurt you. I-" I don't let him finish. "It's fine. Can you take me adn Riley to a room so we can get some sleep ." I told him. "You both are more than welcome to stay in mine" he looked at me . "I would rather that Riley doesn't know you and I'm not ready to explain to her everything that is happening." He just nodded his head leading us back upstairs. We get to an empty bed room and he opens the door. "This is just a spare room. You may both stay here as long as you need.'' I nodded and stepped inside the room with Riley. He closed the door and left. "Alright Riley, let's get into bed and get some rest for tomorrow." she nods her head and she shifts into her little brown wolf. I just shake my head. "You didn't have to shift, we could have slept in our human forms, baby." she just looks up to me and mind links me . But this is how we always sleep. I just nod my head shifting as well and we get into the bed. She falls asleep pretty easily.
I tossed and turned all night, not being able to get much sleep. It was probably about two in the morning when I decided that I would get up and go downstairs. Just to see if I could take my mind off of things. I shifted back into the human form and just put my clothes back on. When I got downstairs I noticed that Adrian was asleep on the couch. I stayed as quiet as I could as I walked past him. I got into the kitchen and made myself a glass of water and sat at the bar. I let my thoughts wander. The wonder back to the day right after my 18th birthday. I just kept thinking about how Ethan did the things he did to me. Every touch, Every breath, all the pain came flooding back. I just let the silent tears fall. I wasn't sure how long I had actually been there till I felt a warm hand grab my shoulders. I felt the spark realizing that it was Adrian . I pulled my body away from him and wiped my face. "I was just getting some water." I told him. "Yeah sure you were." he said as he turned my chair to face him.
I just kept my head down to avoid any type of eye contact. He let out a defeated sigh before picking up my head to look at him. "I don't know exactly what you went through but I am here now. I will protect you and Riley. I want you to just talk to me and trust me." he stated calmly. I didn't utter a word. I just sat there because I really didn't know what to say to him. The way his eyes looked as he told me this held trust and admiration in his eyes. I told you, you can trust him. Gwen stated. I nodded my head. He picked me up in front of the chair and brought me to the couch and sat me down. "We can sit here in silence or we can talk, the choice is yours." he stated calmly. I was just there for a few minutes. I really wasnt in a talking mood right now. HE just nodded as we both sat there. I wasn't sure how long we had sat there before I drifted to sleep. I felt two arms around me as he pulled me close to him. I just went to sleep too tired to put much more of a fight up.
Adrain's POV
I just continued sitting there holding Calliope not sure what else to do. She had fallen asleep and I didn't want to move, worried I might wake her. As I sat there I was actually able to have a good look at her features. And I must say that she is quite breathtaking. She had long wavy black hair that reached the middle of her back. Her skin had a nice natural dark tan that went well with the dark hair. She had a beauty mark right above her naturally red tinted full lips. She was so beautiful. She was so strong I couldn't simply believe that out of all the people in the world the Moon Goddess chose her to be my mate. I'm not sure how long I sat there watching her till I fell asleep.