06

« This is your room, » I asked while continuing to look at everything. « This is OUR room now, » Marcus emphasized the word ours. I looked at him as if he was crazy.

« What if I don’t want to share a room with you ? » I asked shyly. I was worried he would try and do something that I wasn’t comfortable with. I also wasn’t sure about sharing a room with someone who was practically a stranger to me. Marcus looked hurt that I would say something like that. I felt sorry, but my worry was still there.

« I will just sleep on the couch till we get to know one another. I want my mate comfortable and happy. If that means I have to sleep on the couch then so be it, » Marcus was quick to reassure me. I knew I couldn’t let him do that this was his room after all.

« No that’s okay. I will sleep on the couch. This was your room after all. I don’t want you to be uncomfortable or anything. » I was quick to answer him. I didn’t like that he was going out of his way for me. I wasn’t used to it.

« I don’t mind really. After all, you are my mate and you deserve the best, » Marcus said while moving into the room more. I knew it was pointless to argue with him anymore.

« This is the bathroom. You can take a shower while I get us dinner. I will leave you some clothes of mine out. I will have to get you some that fit you properly tomorrow. » Marcus said while showing me to the bathroom. Once he left the room, I was quick to get everything I needed for the shower. I found a towel in the cabinet. I also found some soap and a razor. I was honestly excited to shave my legs as weird as that sounds. I was quick to strip down and hop in the shower. The warm water helped relax me from the long day I had. The only shampoo I saw was Marcus’s. I quickly lathered some in my hair and rinsed it before moving on to shaving my legs and everything else before washing my body.

I didn’t want to spend too long in the shower, so I quickly finished up and got out. I searched for a brush or comb and finally found one to try and brush my hair. It took a lot of effort, but I finally got it done. I then got dressed in the clothes Marcus left for me. They smelled of him and Willow couldn’t get enough of it. She was prancing around in my head all happy. I was glad she was happy. I took another minute to take in the smell of him. It smells of pine and clove and was intoxicating to me. I feel like I could smell it forever.

I decided I had been in the bathroom long enough and walked back into the room. Marcus was already in there sitting on the couch with some food. It smelled delicious which caused my stomach to make a very loud noise. Marcus looked up at the sound of it and his eyes went slightly dark. I was nervous as to why.

« His wolf likes the look of us in his clothes covered in his scent, » Willow answered my question. I hadn’t thought of that. I was quick to look away from him as my cheeks turned a light shade of pink. Marcus closed his eyes and breathed in to calm himself down. He gained his composure quickly.

« Did you have a nice shower ? » he asked to try and make small talk.

« I did. It felt great to be able to shower. I honestly couldn’t remember the last time I had a proper shower, » I said slightly embarrassed.

« Well, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Now come eat before it gets cold, » Marcus said with a smile. I made my way to the couch and sat beside him leaving some space between us. I looked at the food and saw that were was some grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans. It looked and smelled heavenly. I quickly dug into the food and almost cried from how good it tasted.

« This is the best thing I have eaten since I can remember, » I said before going back to my food.

« I am glad you enjoy it. I will have to let the cooks know how much their Luna loves their cooking, » Marcus said while eating. I quickly froze at his words. I had forgotten in all this that Marcus was the Alpha and that made me the Luna. This made me nervous all over again.

What if the pack hated me ? What if they didn’t accept me ? I had so many questions running through my head. Marcus noticed how scared I looked. It seemed he was about to ask if I was alright when the door burst open.

As the door swung open, I ran and hide behind the side of the bed. I wasn’t sure what was happening, but I knew I could be in trouble. I didn’t realize that Marcus had jumped up and was standing near me protectively. I could tell he was angry because he was shaking trying to control himself.

« Where is she ? I want to meet her, » I heard the voice of someone from the doorway. Marcus was telling them something, but I wasn’t paying attention to them. I started to panic realizing I didn’t have a way out. Whoever this was, was after me and I didn’t plan to let them take me. I quickly started breathing heavy not knowing what to do. I think I started to hyperventilate because the next thing I know I was passing out, but not before I felt sparks on my arms.

Marcus POV

I was trying to control myself after my sister burst through the door. I had told everyone to not disturb us because I knew Madelyn couldn’t handle meeting new people right now. I barely know her and already know that I care about her a lot. I’m not sure what happened to her in her past, but I knew I would find out.

« Clover I told you, along with everyone else, not to disturb us. She didn’t want to meet anyone right now, » I explained to my sister after I calmed down. I was still mad at her for thinking she can do what she wants. «  I just wanted to meet her. I know you wanted to be alone with her, but that’s not fair, » my sister pouted while stomping her foot. I just laughed at her because she looked like a child.

« Well, that’s… » before I could finish what I was saying I heard very heavy breathing coming from beside the bed. I was so caught up with my sister that I forgot to check on Madelyn. As I walked over to her, I realized she was fainting. I caught her just as she was about to hit the ground. I quickly picked her up and set her on the bed.

« Oh my goddess, » I heard Clover gasp from behind me. She was probably shocked by how small my mate was. It definitely worried me as well, but I didn’t want to push the issue with her yet. I knew I would take her to the pack doctor as soon as she was comfortable with me.

« Marcus, she is so small. I’m surprised she even has any strength. » Clover said while helping me put the blanket over Madelyn. I knew she would sleep for a while because she seemed exhausted from all her running. I laughed at myself realizing that my mate was the infamous rogue runner all the packs have been talking about.

I knew she had made a reputation for herself. I always thought it was funny that no one seemed to be able to catch one rogue, but from what my men were saying she is one hell of a runner.

« I am going to let her sleep. I have so much work to take care of. If you could, would you check on her in a little bit before I come to bed, » I asked Clover as we were leaving the room. I had to talk to Everett to see what she was telling him in the cells. It angered me to know she was more comfortable with him than me, but I know he would never try anything.

I quickly made my way to my office and called for Everett to come down. « Hey, could you come to my office I need to ask you about something. » I mind-linked Everett as I sat in my chair. « Yeah, man. I’ll be there in a few minutes. » Everett was in my office a few minutes later while I finished filling out paperwork.

« What’s up, man ? » Everett asked while taking a sit. Everett was my Beta and one of my best friends. We have been since we were born. My dad was the Alpha while his dad was the Beta. It worked out pretty well for us.

« I wanted to know what Madelyn was telling you while she was in the cells. I know she was telling you something, and I want to know, » I told him while sitting back in my chair. I could tell Everett was slightly shocked and wasn’t sure if he should tell me. I didn’t use my Alpha voice, but I would if I had to.

« I’m not sure it should be me telling you Madelyn’s past. Don’t you think you should wait until she is ready to tell you, » Everett said calmly trying not to upset me. It didn’t help. I was hurt that she did indeed tell him something, and he wouldn’t tell me. I knew he had a point and that I should wait for her to tell me. I just feel like I need to know something.

I dragged my hand over my face in annoyance. « Well can you tell me anything ? It doesn’t even have to be anything specific, but I feel like I need to know something. I am scared to even move around her the wrong way. Clover busted into our room earlier, and Madelyn was terrified. She even fainted because she worked herself up. » I was telling this to Everett in hopes he would tell me something.