Dorian knew he was being ridiculous right now but he didn't care, the last thing he would do was leave his mate alone when he had the knowledge she had already encountered one if not more damned souls.
"I said I'll need a day"
She replied to his question,a frown between her brow and he gave a small nod. He only tasted his luck.
"Where are you going, I'll take you"
He said when she was about walking away.
"I'll go on my own"
"I insist"
He impelled and could see a slight scowl on her face,he didn't need to be a mind reader to know what she was thinking.
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Penelope really didn't understand what intensions this man held towards her,she didn't get his persistence towards her but when she realized he wouldn't give up even when she gave multiple excuses on wanting to go alone,she ceded to his request.
She approached the black car and he opened the door for her,this gesture of his gained him a small frown from her as she was yet to process how their roles were being switched,she looked like the bigger person to him whereas it was the opposite.
She got in and noticed two men in the car,same men who she had seen that day she was abducted.
"Good afternoon Penelope"
The one sitted behind the wheel greeted politely,his hair was between the shades of grey and white,it would be fair to say it resembled silver.
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Azrael greeted their Luna once she was in the car to the fact that she held if not same power as their Alpha then power close to it and deserved their respect but the dumb head sitting beside him didn't seem to understand that as he opened his big blabber mouth.
"Hey pen, how've you been, lovely home by the way"
Felix who was sitting on the shot gun seat beside Azrael spoke looking at their beautiful outside plant garden,his tone easy going and jovial but Penelope didn't seem as jovial.
"My name isn't pen,it's Penelope"
Her tone was ordering and strict,one a boss lady would own.
"Oh,my bad, sorry"
He apologized rubbing slightly behind his head.
[Man she's feisty]
He mind linked Azrael who only passed him a short side glance.
[Say that again, out loud when ALPHA'S here]
Azrael replied him through mind link and this was enough to keep Felix shut,he wouldn't dare say anything as such in front of Dorian,well unless he wished to loose his limbs then maybe.
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The hospital wasn't as crowded as the last time Penelope was here but from the way people stared at her when she walked in and through the lobby,she began feeling a little self conscious of herself,was there something on her face or her hair?,why did they stare at her so.
She tried her best to ignore but when she began to hear gasp together with the looks,she frowned, although at the mention of a name,she then understood why people stared her way,they Weren't looking at her but the man walking with her.
'it's Dorian skendore'
She heard one
'oh my gosh,it's Dorian'
She heard another and soon, people at the receptionary whether incoming or going began bringing out their phones, possibly taking Photos.
Penelope was surprised to see the hospital she had earlier thought wasn't crowded now filled with different people,both male and female gathered in attempt to get clouts,photos or perhaps a glance at the man who would probably never be seen in places as such, people like him never came to low level standard hospitals so spotting him here was a big WOW on public's notes.
She noticed the two men who had been in the car with her were already here trying to keep the crowd inorder so as not to cause too much of a scene but it was too late as it now needed the hospital's security team to keep the crowd from them as everyone wanted to either get a photo or gaze live at the face of this man.
Penelope almost jumped out of her skin when she felt a hand by her waist, looking up,she noticed Dorian already by her side as he pulled her to himself,she wanted to pull away but she knew best not to as he led her following behind a security guard who offered to lead them away while the others kept the crowd at bay.
They got to an elevator which according to the security guard would lead up to the building's second floor where another receptionary point was located and thankfully,that was the floor her mother was admitted.
Dorian felt his hand being pealed off as the woman beside him pulled herself away.
"Sorry"
He apologized even though he knew within himself that if he was given another chance to touch her he would do it again and perhaps not only hold her but embrace her also.
"I'm going to visit my mother,you don't have to follow"
She didn't even understand why he followed her Into the hospital when he had only offered to bring her here causing an unnecessary scene.
"I insist"
His reply got him a hard glare from her.
" I refuse"
She retorted going into the elevator which had just opened but the man followed her in.
Her frown deepened as she glared at him.
What was his problem.
Before the door would slide closed,she stopped it getting out,she would rather use the stairs but the tapping sound of footsteps trailing behind her could tell he was following her.
This time,she just kept walking,if she wanted to deal with him, she'd get a headache so she just let him follow until she got to the second floor.
"Mr skendore"
Urrgg!,that name again, Penelope was sick of hearing the name, only that this time it was coming from a lovely nurse who they had just encountered.
"Nice to see you again"
He smiled warmly at him,they seemed to be acquainted with each as Dorian passed her a small smile as well.
Ignoring both, Penelope walked straight to the receptionist so she could sign in as the hospitals recording policies were quite strict.
"How's the patient doing?"
She heard Dorian ask the nurse cause the short distance from the receptionist area wasn't enough to keep their voices away.
"Currently alright but unfortunately she'll still need alot of medical attention afterwards,her charts give on severe critical symptoms which have remained stationary since then"
The last thing Penelope saw before she walked away was the slight frown between his brows as he listened to what the nurse said.
Was that why he insisted on following her Into the hospital?
Which patient did he come to see,it definitely wouldn't be someone of his family cause she couldn't imagine a family of his being admitted in a hospital as such.
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Dorian was standing in front of one of the hospitals door but he didn't go in, only stared into the room through the glass see through.
His mate was sitted in the room beside an unconcious woman and he didn't wish to disturb her. His eyes fell on the woman who laid still on the bed ,the mother of his mate,the woman responsible for bringing his mate Into this world and giving his life a meaning.
He would do whatever it took to make sure she was alright no matter what, only in this case, Dorian understood money alone wouldn't be able to do that,he would and will resolve to other means if need be.
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The door of the room clicked and Dorian opened his eyes while erecting his sitting posture as he had dozed off while sitting on the waiting chair for his mate.
His eyes took notice of the slight deemness of the place,how long was he dozed for,he looked at his watch and realized it was already evening and almost night.
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At first, Penelope had thought she saw wrong but when she looked again,she was more than stunned when she realized this man had been waiting here since,why didn't he leave.
She stood by the door watching him,his eyes were closed and head leaned against the wall,few strands of his hair loose from it's neat ply. He looked just as the first time she had seen him asleep, astonishing but then again,like someone who should be feared even in slumber.
What exactly did this man want from her,she wondered and soon got lost just staring at his sleeping frame,she didn't even realize she had been scrutinizing his structure and build, from the perfectly carved muscles on his arm to the rightly tanned skin which covered them.
Realising what she was doing,she quickly shook her head before opening the door which seemed to have woken him,from the way he got up sharply, Penelope could tell he was one to stay on alert at all times even when in slumber.
"Why haven't you left"
She asked with that frown
"Was waiting for you"
This time,she didn't even try to retort at his response, she already expected it. He wasn't one to beat around the bush as he always went straight to the point when answering her.
"Are you finished?, I'll take you home"
He said but without giving a word of reply,she walked away and he followed.
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A black car which contrasted nicely to the deemed environment came to halt in front of one of the houses in L.C district. Inside, Penelope ribbled it's door handle realising it to be shut.
"It's locked"
She said shooting a look at Dorian who never averted his gaze from her.
"I know"
He replied,his tone distant as though he wasn't even paying attention.
"Then open it"
"Okay,but.."
He neared and before Penelope would have time to react,he embraced her,both his arms going to cradle around each sides of her body.
He sank his head by the crook of her neck and greedily took in her scent which made his beast purr in delight.
He had been wanting to do this for days now and finally here he was,with her in his embrace,he didn't want to let go but sadly,had to when he sensed the resistance In her.
"Good night my love"
He said before pulling away.
Penelope heard the click sound of the door unlock but was slow to react as her brain was still in stoic of the feeling she got when he hugged her.
She felt something,not in her,but outside, against her skin,it was a tingling sensation,one which felt comforting and warm. Like a spark.
Coming out of her haze,she quickly opened the door and hopped out.
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Once the girl was out of sight,the car drove off.
[Alpha]
Azrael stopped the car immediately Dorian opened it's door, transforming into his wolf form and jumping out.
[Drive]
Dorian ordered through mind link as he ran back to the neighborhood they had just driven from,he wasn't taking chances with his mate.