Raphael appeared in Dorian's office at a split of the moment right after vanishing from the spot he watched Rex drive Samantha off from.
"Whatever you've called me for better be of importance cause I was busy"
"Too busy to fulfill your shear end of our agreement?"
Came an angry tone from Dorian who was just coming out of his office suite where his mate was in.
Raphael's expression alone could tell he wanted Dorian to explain.
"A demon was here,and he hurt my mate"
Dorian spoke through clenched teeth,the fact someone hurt his woman right under his nose and he wasn't able to do anything pained him greatly.
"What?"
This came out as barely a whisper from Raphael.
"Let me see her"
He said and as though he already knew where she was,he vanished and right after,a scream was heard from inside the suite.
Shit;
Dorian cursed, quickly dashing into the room.
"My love it's alright,it's just Raphael" he assured going to where she had ran off to.
"H_he_he.."
"I know, I'll explain later"
He said while his hand cradled her a little assuring her safety and she responded positively to his torch,he was glad his mate trusted her safety in him but was surely provoked that this mad man frightened his mate so.
On the other hand, Raphael only continued to stare at the woman in front of him with a frown before looking at his hand.
"Seems the pull's growing stronger than before"he muttered
"Meaning?"
Dorian who had heard his statement asked but instead of an answer, Raphael tilted his head at him as though asking if he really wanted to talk about it here, in front of her. Understanding what Raphael's silence meant.
[Azrael] he mindlinked his beta who immediately rushed into the room.
"Yes Alpha"
"Stay with her"
He instructed then turned to her
"My love.."
"Don't leave"
Her frightened voice quickly cut him off,he was the only one she Felt safe around.
On a normal basis, Dorian would be overjoyed his mate was asking him to stay but the fact she was doing it out of fear,she was scared and this didn't sit well with him.
"My love, I'll be right back"
Not like he wanted to leave her but she shook her head slowly.
"Just two minutes, Azrael will be right here with you, I'll just be away for two minutes"
The last time he said something similar to that,she got attacked but the smile on Dorian's lip seemed to be reassuring to her so after a while,she let go of his coat and gave a small nod.
Passing his beta a look, Dorian intended using the door but Raphael had no patience of walking as he lightly grabbed the man's shoulder instantly teleporting both from there only to have Penelope gasp, in shock and fear.
"It's fine,you don't have to be afraid"
Azrael assured trying to calm her down but it seemed not to be working cause she looked worse than before.
"H_how is that possible"
She just saw two people,two physical people vanish into nothingness.
"It's,_well"
Not knowing how to explain cause he too didn't understand how it worked.
"It's really complicated" he finished.
"You don't have to be afraid though"
Be afraid?
She just witnessed a freaking demon attack and he was telling her not to be afraid.
"Try sitting down" he said in a calming voice and she did as he said before she would fall off her feet from dizziness.
"Breathe" he said seeing how her face was turning all shades of blue.
"Take a deep breath,relax,it's alright"
By this time,he was already standing before her,his hand placed against one of her shoulder to help calm her nerve but at same time also releasing some of his fae magic which would make her relaxed a bit.
At least these were one of the advantages of being a mixed breed of shifter and fae.
Going to the water dispensary,he poured a cold glass.
"Here" he offered but she shook her head in rejection.
"Just have a little, it'd help"
Taking the glass,from a sip,she ended up gulping down the whole content feeling the cold liquid run down her throat and just as he said,it actually helped cool her up.
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"Why the hell would you do that in front of her"
Dorian raved immediately they rematerialized outside the company,he was angry,his mate was already frightened to the core but Raphael was being insensitive by appearing and disappearing before her,Dorian could already imagine how frightened she must be after witnessing both of them leave the room the way they did,afterall it was normal for humans to fear what they couldn't explain.
"They're going to come for her"
Raphael's words were enough to bring Dorian's rant to a halt.
"The pull is more obvious than it was before,I can feel it even from here" he explained calmly to Dorian who already knew what he was talking about.
"I have no idea how her energy was kept numb all these while Dorian, but whatever's keeping it numb seems to be breaking and letting it seep out,those things will feel this energy wherever they are and come for her."
He elaborated further.
"No" came a low whisper from Dorian whose expression could tell he was in denial.
No,not now,not yet,he hadn't even spent up to a month with his mate,not like he wanted it to happen even though he had known it was only a matter of time before it would. No,he wouldn't let it happen,he wouldn't let any of those things get to his mate.
"I won't let that happen"
"You don't have a choice,you know what's to come,or have you forgotten so soon?"
He asked reminding Dorian of his curse.
"I warned you didn't I,it was foolish and useless to find her" he said
"But did you listen,no,you went along to search for her only to what,to spend few days or weeks with her" he rose a brow mockingly "how ridiculous"
"I will not allow that happen"
"You have no choice my friend"
"I do"
Dorian cut him off angrily.
"I'll protect her" he assured
"I'm not the kind to sit and watch my mate die before me and then act afterwards when she's dead,am not you"
He said walking away but what he didn't realise was his statement seemed to have hit a sensitive spot for Raphael whose eyes immediately flashed with something dangerous,the tic by his jaw to tell he was clenching his teeth as an old memory flashed before his eyes.
Blood
Tears
Screams
Darkness
Quickly,he blinked the memories away.
No,he wouldn't remember,he didn't want to remember
CLANNNKKKK!!
A shattering sound boomed through the quiet lott as each car parked in the closed lobby shattered of it's glasses and the little to no reaction from Raphael as it happened could tell he was who caused it.
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Throughout the day, Dorian remained with his mate and only when he was certain she had calmed down properly,he proposed if she still wished to go visit her mother,at least he thought keeping her mind distracted would help.
They left the company minutes towards the evening heading to the hospital.
Dorian's car were flanked by his warrior cars on each side at the highway and also 10 lycans in their wolf form running alongside them and for some reason,they seemed to be able to keep up to the pace of the cars.
They arrived at the hospital after a long drive and Dorian led her into the hospital while being followed by few of his men while the others remained outside.
Getting to the floor where her mother was admitted, only Dorian walked with her inside the room while his men remained outside but once they got inside the room,they met someone else who was already in there.
"Josh!"
Penelope hadn't realized when she let go of Dorian's hand bolting towards her brother who seemed more than surprised to see her but nevertheless,he hugged her back.
"Penelope you..." He stopped when he noticed the presence of someone else in the room.
"Mr skendore"
Dorian passed him a polite smile and nod in response.
"Mr Watson, how've you been?"
"Eh,very well,"
He replied formally while trying to peel his younger sister from him but laughed when she refused to let go.
Why was she so clingy.
"I never realized someone missed me so much" he said teasing her while nuzzling his chin against the tip of her head while curbing her small frame in his arm.
"I'll excuse"
Dorian said politely seeing as he needed to give the siblings some space So he left the room.
"How've you been penny?"
He asked still holding her but she didn't reply,he smiled.
"Did you miss me much?"
"Stop teasing Josh" she replied with a muffled voice but Josh frowned when he heard her sniff. Immediately,he peeled her forcefully off him and realised how slightly reddened her eyes were,his frown deepened.
"Penny what happened,did you cry?"
He asked curbing her cheeks,she remained silent.
"Penny"
"I just missed you and Dad so much"
She said slamming herself at him in another hug and Josh stocked his mouth open in awe,he knew his sister could be childish sometimes but this was on another level,did she actually cry because she missed them.
"How's Dad doing?" She asked
"Dad's doing more than fine and guess what?"
He pulled her away from their hug.
"The doctor says mom's conditions getting better"
"Really?"
Her eyes popped
"Yeah,and soon she'll be able to gain consciousness"
This was more than a joyful news,she couldn't express how happy she felt.
"So tell me" Josh asked lifting a brow at his little sis who looked confused at his statement
"How's he?"
"Huh?"
"My future brother in-law"
He teased with a knowing smile and Penelope kept silent for a while before muttering.
"He's a wolf"
"What?"
"Uh,what I mean is,he_uh, he's really nice, he's a really good man" she explained,she wasn't sure it would be okay to explain or tell her brother about anything she'd leant yet,at least not for now or maybe not when she hadn't asked Dorian if it was okay to.
"Awwnnn,am jealous" he feigned sad.
"My baby sister's growing up so fast" he booped her nose cutely.
"Stop,___so I heard you started working yesterday, how's it?"
"Oh penny, it's fabulous,the work environment, atmosphere and the people, they're all just amazing and guess what?" He asked
"What?"
He winked at her
"I met someone" he whispered and Penelope's lip went slightly ajar, didn't he just start working yesterday.
"Penelope you have to see her ohh, she's the most beautiful woman I've ever seen,her eyes,her smile,so perfect ohh penny I think I'm in love"
"With someone you just met?"
"Haven't you heard of love at first sight?"
He asked but then looked thoughtful for a while.
"Although she's quite" he paused looking for the right words "reserved and doesn't really talk much, she's smart and her voice" he sighed,his eyes dilated as though daydreaming
"She's amazing penny"
Wow,all that from someone he just met,this was the first time her brother ever spoke of a woman to her and it made her curious.
"What's her name?"
Penelope asked
"Oh, it's Samantha"