Kennedy
I must be f*cking crazy or just in the process of losing my mind. After leaving Ryker and Bennet standing like morons outside Ryker’s office, I ran straight up to my room to change fully intending to take the run I want to take outside in the woods. But, as I was changing, I decided that was too predictable. If I am stuck here for the foreseeable future with a tyrant who just likes to have his way, I am going to be as? unpredictable as possible.
I throw my hair up in a ponytail and crack my door to make sure there isn’t anyone secretly spying on me in the hallway yet. When I see the coast is clear, I walk out and start a fast walk down one side of the hallway touching everything I can, lightly leaving a scent. When I get past the main stairway I circle back repeating the path a couple times so they can’t tell which way I am going. Then I head over to Ryker’s secret stairs. He hasn’t used them in a while. His cologne is almost nonexistent as I head down to the kitchen. Once I am down here I make sure to touch as many things as I can while I ask an omega to show me to the gym in the basement. At this point they expect me to defy them and run.
They have a rude awakening coming if they think they can just stick me in the house and I’ll behave like a good little minion. If the only entertainment I am going to have is causing them constant headaches, at the very least I am going to enjoy myself and be as unpredictable as possible.
When we get down here, I am actually impressed. Ryker wasn’t kidding, it is a really nice space with a ton of equipment to use. I forego the treadmills out of spite, but I make good use of everything else. I spend a long time doing yoga and pilates movements to actually stretch out my body after being in a tension filled vehicle for so long, then full body weights until I feel the anger towards all of them finally melt away. I have school to finish, college classes to complete for this semester and then I will make plans from there. Having a solid goal helps keep my mind straight and focused and I actually feel better as I leave the gym.
I have no idea what time it is when I resurface, but the packhouse is quiet and dark. I make my way back to the kitchen to grab a snack and then go to bed. Despite what I led them to believe, I’m not actually dumb enough to go wander in the woods by myself. I don’t even know if Ryker’s pack knows he brought me here or who I’m supposed to be to him. Someone would probably notice I’m human and try to kick me out if I did or kill me. But, I do want to get to know the area so I can go out safely. I don’t know why my trying to be safe is now the problem. Something about running in the woods is calming. It has always helped me clear my head and make more rational decisions. This pack has amazing wooded areas from what I have seen. I would really like to explore while I figure out my next move..
The woods I used to walk through to get to my mother’s studio, Mark showed me. He told me where the territory ended and what to do if I came across anyone who wasn’t in the pack. I want the same freedom here. This pack is so big and beautiful. It can’t be unsafe for me to be out everywhere, can it? I mean he’s combined like 6 packs or something crazy like that.
I was going to grab an apple and a bottle of water, but when I opened the fridge I found a plate with my name on it. The omega who showed me to the gym must have left it for me. I smiled. At least not everyone here is annoyed by my presence. I eat the chicken and veggies quickly and then wash my plate and head up the back steps ready for a shower and sleep.
“Oh for f*cks sake! Where the hell have you been? We have been looking everywhere for you.
I jump and almost fall back down the dark stairwell at Bennet’s shout.
“Damn, Bennet. Warn a girl next time. I’m not real interested in breaking my leg falling down the stairs.” I right myself and shut the door.
“Seriously, where were you? I have been going crazy. The Alpha is pissed. I thought he was going to kill me when I told him you were gone and I couldn’t find you.”
“I told you both I needed to work out. I was given instructions to use the gym downstairs, that’s where I was. Why didn’t he look there first if he was so worried? Maybe your alpha should put more effort into taking better care of his possessions if he’s upset about misplacing one. Get some sleep Bennet, I’m not going to do anything shady for at least the next eight hours.” I walk past him and straight into my room.
I know Ryker is listening. I just have a sense when he is close to me, maybe that’s the mate thing. I’m not sure, but I can feel him hiding behind the door like a creeper.
I feel bad that Bennet is caught in between Ryker and I. None of this is his fault anymore than it is mine. But, it’s his job and he is literally compelled to follow me around until Ryker decides to send me home and take a wolf as his luna. Until then he is stuck with me and like Jason told him I’m a handful on my best days. It’s a whole other ball game when I’m trying to be difficult. I smile at the thought as I snuggle into my cloud of a bed.
I wake up, shower and attempt to be presentable in dark jeans, a long sleeved fitted shirt and flats. I chose to leave my long, wavy hair down to air dry. I have no idea what we are doing today and I don’t want to look like a total slob if I am going to be meeting people. I take my backpack downstairs. Maybe I can find a quiet sunny place to get some work done. I need to get my laptop and phone back too. I never checked in with Jeremiah when we got here. Maybe Ryker talked to Rayna. Though, that might be wishful thinking.
There are people casually coming and going on the first floor. I don’t think they all live here, but I think I remember Rayna saying something about the main level being open to all the guests in the pack since so many people pass through. I do see a familiar figure walking along the foyer.
“Robin!” She startles looking up from her phone and then smiles.
“Hello Luna. What can I do for you this morning?”
I rushed down the last few stairs and across the hall to her. “I’m not your Luna, Robin. Just call me Kennedy, please.”
“You’ve got that right.” a snarky voice calls out from behind me. “What are you doing here? I thought we were rid of your human stench a month ago.”
“Lucky you, I’m back!” I sing and turn my attention back to Robin.
“Why? No one wants you here.”
Don’t throw the first punch. Don’t throw the first punch. That is the mantra I have as I turn to fully face
Kennedy
“Your Moon Goddess and Alpha think otherwise.” I turn back to Robin. I need to get away from Amy or my first, and probably last, act as Luna will be homicide.
“You probably drugged him or something. Once it wears off he’ll throw you out with the rest of the trach.”
Robin’s face twitches just a fraction, but she schools it quickly. Ooh, I need to take notes from her. “Amy, you are addressing the Luna, you should be more respectful. You were also told not to wander around the packhouse.”
“But she just said not to call her ‘Luna.’ I was just following orders. I’m looking for Ryker, we were supposed to get together this morning.” Amy simpers and I almost lunge at her. Jealousy washes over my whole body. Logically I know she’s lying, but her words still hurt and piss me off. It takes everything I have to stay rooted to my spot, but this little b*tch isn’t going to just walk in here and act like she’s better than me. She certainly doesn’t need any ammo against me, and beating her up would fall into that category, no matter how big a b*tch she’s being.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.