Big Bad Wolfie

I managed to get Wolfie to let out exactly who I wanted for the two jobs of blood scavenging and joining us on our hybrid hunt.

It wasn't easy, but an aura battle and d@mn near fist fight latter, I had Brandon and Rose on our team for the search and Trainer Marco, and Doc for the blood scavenging.

As much as I hate sending Doc out. If she's ever the one getting seriously hurt, that's our best doctor out of commission, but I think she's the best option for now. The only one I feel confident will be able to handle the rookie wolves that will be "assisting" them.

And if you want anyone out of confinement when you're planning something like I am, Marco is the one to have. He's a total bad@ss. Taught me and my best friends most of what we know.

His workouts suck.

But you don't take out entire teams of men without a little backbone.

And if you don't have one of those with him as your trainer.

Ha, you either grow one or. . .

There is no or.

We started walking back to the Master House while Happy briefed everyone back at the cells about their jobs and what not.

We made it back, and he lead me up to the floor with my room on it. I figured he was going to shove me into the room I've been staying in for the past few weeks, like usual, but we turned into "his room".

"Here, come sit," He gestured to the bed.

Ummm. . .

What are we doing?

He saw the hesitation.

He rolled his eyes, "I'm not going to bite." He walked over and grabbed my arms so he could lead me to the bed.

Um.

I'm highly suspicious of what's going on here.

This is not normal behavior for him.

He usually just likes to either pretend I'm not here or make me feel incredibly uncomfortable.

That is, until he throws a tantrum and can't resist screaming at me.

But I go with the flow anyway.

He didn't sit down next to me once I was on the bed, so I was left looking up at him.

Oh jeez, I'm about to be lectured, aren't I?

"There is no way in h3ll you're coming with us to search for the hybrids."

The burden of always being right.

"There is, and I am," I informed him.

"No, you are not. It's too dangerous."

"Since when have you cared about my safety?"

"Since always, Maria, I don't know if you noticed, but what happens to you, effects me, as well."

Effects or affects?

"It always has to come back to you, doesn't it? Why should I care what you think when you care about me only because there could be repercussions for you?"

He took a step towards me. "Why is that all you're taking away from this? I'm trying to protect you. Just don't go on the search!"

"I'm going weather you want me to or not," I told him.

"Not if I lock you up somewhere," he countered.

"Goddess, why do you do this? Jason, I have people to protect too."

Like you, when you get your dumb @ss in trouble, like I know you will.

"I'm not letting you," he crossed his arms stubbornly.

"I don't care. And I can do this, it's my job," I tried to convince him.

"No. You're in over your head."

"What? Who are you to say?!"

idea. I'm the one who has dealt with these

I'm hardly ever in instances I'm not in over my head, and those always seem to work

it!" I

"No you can't!"

you think so?!" I scowled

blood

doubt the scowl is very affective considering he's

"Because!" He justified.

Oh, very mature.

I

He didn't answer.

a girl, maybe?!" I stared

realization flashed in

sure!" I

why?!" I

Do you hear that?

of his entire

. .

literally born and raised for this. Please! Do tell! Why do I not belong on this hunt?" I

eyes searching the floor,

would have an

to me with a glare. "That's not the point. You are staying here weather you want to

an iron grip. He dragged me out of the room and into the

Time for one of his

with empty threats and

slammed me against the

walls. Empty

"Go ahead. Lock me in here. See what good that does to keep me from going!" I sneered at him while he held

I started thrashing against the wall, trying to get out of his hold. He still held one of

me to suppress my movements. By the end of it, one of my hands were stuck between our chests, and the other was being held against the wall by my side by his

like this for a while, and now he's looking down at me

now that neither of us have much room to fight

seems to

Yet again, I'd give

The more I stare into his eyes, the more overwhelmed

to hold me captive against this wall like this, then I'm just going to revel

the way his warmth wraps around me for a

light touch down my right cheek, not even looking like he realized he

I don't think either of us are in our

Goosebumps followed in its wake and spread to

saw the tiniest smile creep

heart melted

slipped from his face, and he went back to his calm observing face. The one that makes him look like he's studying an important

The one he's been looking at me with this

heart sped up when he reached his free hand

cheek as he shook his head. "Can't you see?

his and leaned in to his touch. He left his

I'm not the protected. I'm the

battle," he protested, his eyes almost

the weight I feel from this conversation. "Well then, I'm making it

wanna leave you all locked up here

. . Why did his words

course, his touch sent butterflies and sparks running

I

He sighed.

A seemingly truly hopeless

I shook

are you carrying

He laid his forehead

of the

not

It's him.

It's my mate. No walls, no masks. I can feel our emotions bouncing off each

I never want this to

I have him. I have him right in front of me. He's not pretending I don't

against a wall, but he's

gone, and is now running up and down my side, leaving never ending tingles, even though

to stand

find myself holding my breath, as I listen to

He finds comfort in my

I felt a small smile creep to my lips as my