“I will let you get settled, meet me downstairs in an hour. I will show you around town” He said before walking out the door. I flipped him off when he was out of sight.
“Fuck” I hissed, now annoyed. I hated this place already. Going to my bags, I dug through them, discarding clothes everywhere, finding a change of clothes. I started packing the clothes away again when I felt a sly smirk creep onto my face, I opened both suitcases dumping the contents over the floor. My make-up bag spilled its contents over the carpet. “Whoops” I thought, chuckling to myself as I walked into the bathroom.
The bathroom was huge, with an oval-shaped bath in the centre of the room that had jets and steps to get in. In the corner was a shower with multiple shower heads and no taps. The double sink basin which held a huge mirror above it. Walking over to the shower, I looked around trying to figure out how the hell to turn the damn thing on. What is it with people not having normal taps? Aria's house is just as confusing, but I can’t for the life of me figure out what turns the water on? I wave my hand under the shower head to see if maybe it has a motion sensor or something, nothing happens.
Growing annoyed, I walk out. Fine, no shower for me. I quickly chuck the clothes on, a pair of shorts and a crop top.
“You sure you should wear that, Lily?” Layla says as I stand in front of the mirror, checking my outfit before slipping my feet in my thongs.
“Are you sure they are pants and not underwear, I can see our ass cheeks?” She said worriedly.
“They are shorts and for starters that’s my ass, yours is furry” I told her. She shook her head at me, and I walked toward the doors not being bothered to put my stuff away and the whole Idea of sorting it was a task that I sure as hell wouldn’t be doing. If he wants a robotic housewife, he chose the wrong girl, I think as I walk down the hall. When I come to the end, I look in the other direction toward the other hallway. That side has no light and seems to be closed off for some reason. I walk down the hall that cuts off at a wide door that definitely wasn’t part of the original build. The door looked out of place, made of steel. I pulled the handle, and it didn’t budge.
“I wonder what’s behind the door?” Layla asked curiously.
“Beats me” I said, turning around and walking back towards the stairs. I made my way downstairs and looked around before making a dash for the front door. Opening it, I find Max about to knock. He jumps back when I open the door.
“Luna,” He says, bowing his head slightly.
“Yeah no, call me Lily” He looks up, and a smile breaks out on his face.
“Max, right?” I asked, hoping I remembered his name right. He quickly nods before looking down at what I am wearing, his eyes stopping and darting back up quickly as a blush spreads across his cheeks.
“Is the Alpha in. I have his car keys” He quickly asks. I wasn’t sure so, instead I stepped out, pulling the door shut behind me.
“I don’t think so” He nodded quickly before going to turn away when I stopped him.
“Anything to do around here?” I asked quickly, wanting to escape the pristine dungeon Damien called home. Max looked nervous, which I thought was a little strange.
“What?’ I asked when he didn’t answer.
“Nothing Luna, it's just I don’t think the Alpha wants you out on your own” He said guiltily. I wondered what the meaning behind his words was. Max looked incredibly nervous standing next to me. I knew the Alpha wouldn’t want me wandering around, but I wonder what his reasoning is. Hearing a noise inside the house, I grabbed Max’s arm and started running, tugging him down the driveway.
“Luna, what are you doing, you can’t leave without someone?” Max whispered, looking back toward the house in panic.
‘I’m not alone, you’re with me.” I said triumphantly. He looked back toward the Packhouse, like he was expecting the Alpha to chase us down. I darted across the road to the park. Max eventually gave in and chased after me.
Chapter 10
Max seemed to relax slightly when the Packhouse was out of view. The park was vast, surrounded by tall trees and shrubs. There were picnic tables and multiple play areas, including a giant sandpit. Kids playing and running everywhere. I noticed everyone staring at me as I walked past them. A girl came running over and hugged Max before noticing me. She had long red hair braided sitting just above her bum and was wearing a sports bra and yoga pants. Noticing me standing beside Max, her face lit up.
“You must be Alpha’s mate, my name is Callie. I am Max’s mate” She said, holding out her hand. I quickly shook her hand.
“I thought you would be older” She said, looking me up and down.
“I turned eighteen today,” I told her. Noticing her staring at my eyes. It didn’t bother me, but I hated that she noticed them. She was very bubbling and energetic and very athletic looking.
“Does the Alpha know she is out and about?” She asked, turning to Max. What was with everyone asking that? I didn’t see the big deal with me walking around the town. It’s a gated community, for god’s sake, where would I go?
“Why does everyone keep asking that?” I asked, suddenly wanting to know why everyone was concerned with where I went.
“Well, honestly I don’t care but the Alpha said your wolf is a little erratic, slightly Unhinged and you shouldn’t be out on your own. He doesn’t want to risk anyone getting hurt” She spoke honestly. My face fell, and I felt like someone punched me in the stomach.
“He said that,” I asked, stunned. She chewed her fingernail nervously and nodded.
Callie seemed to realise what she said and quickly tried to do some damage control.,
“I think he is just worried from all the rumours, he will calm down eventually,” She said. I could feel Layla whining in my head. She didn’t like our mate calling us names. Honestly, it hurt a little.