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|Rosalie Burns|

“If I die young, bury me in satin lay me down on a bed of roses, sink me in the river at dawn. Send me away with the words of a love song…” 

I don’t know why I was singing If I Die Young by The Band Perry, it kind of just popped into my head as I lay here on the comfortable king sized bed utterly and entirely bored, to occupy my time I’ve been singing random lines from random songs.

“One day while my light is glowing, I’ll be in my castle golden. But until the gates are open I just wanna feel this moment…”

After my little escape attempt, Asher locked me in the house. There were wolves stationed outside the front door, back door and around the surrounding area. Asher had to leave for a bit to do some Alpha stuff and he was going to bring me but I convinced him to let me stay. He agreed but set up heavy security around the place so I wouldn’t try anything again. 

“Tonight I will love, love you tonight. Give me everything tonight, for all we know, we might not get tomorrow. Let’s do it tonight…”

See I told you, random. Anyways, with a groan I sat up and stretched out my tired body. My stomach decided that it was time to announce just how hungry I was and let out a growl that a dying whale would be proud of. I hopped out of bed and went downstairs to the kitchen to make something for myself. 

When I got there I saw two guys sitting on the couch and watching T.V, when I came into the room they jumped up and gave a slight bow. “Luna” they both greeted. I looked at them with shock, they just called me their Luna. I gave a small wave “Call me Rosalie, please.” I instructed. They shook their heads, the blonde one spoke first “Sorry Luna but the Alpha said we had to show you the utmost respect” he informed me, both their eyes flickered to the hickey and I shifted uncomfortably under their gazes.

I sighed “Please call me Rosalie, I don’t feel comfortable with ‘Luna’, besides if you don’t wouldn’t that be disrespecting me?” I asked with an innocent smile. The boys grinned at each other “Alright… Rosalie” the blonde one said with a cheeky grin. “I’m Logan Hayes, and this is Joseph Anderson” the blonde one greeted. Logan was pretty tall with blonde hair and grey eyes, he looked to be around 19 or 20. Joseph had short brown hair and ice blue eyes and looked around late twenties or early thirties.

“Nice to meet you” I greeted with a smile, Joseph gave me a nod back. “Well alright then, you guys can go back to watching T.V, I’m just going to go and get something to eat” I said before walking into the kitchen. I heard them mutter an okay before going back to their movie. I think they were watching The Hangover.

I went into the cupboards and found one of those cup-a-soup or soup at hand things (not Ramen, Asher didn't have any of that in his cupboards... I really needed to change that), this soup at hand thing is where you take the cap off the top and warm it up in the microwave for a few minutes and then put the lid back on and drink. You know those things? This one was a type of chicken noodle type thing. I took the lid off and peeled the wrap off before sticking it in the microwave for a few minutes.

When the microwave dinged, I carefully took out the cup and successfully managed to do so without burning my fingers. I blew on the top and made my way over to the couch where the boys were. I sat on the loveseat by myself and brought my knees up and turned towards the screen, slowly taking small sips from my soup.

I idly watched the figures move on the screen but I wasn’t really paying attention to the movie. I was too cooped up in my thoughts, I had lost all the will to leave. To be honest I wanted to stay here and get to know Asher more. I felt attached to this place and I really didn’t know why, should I be worried for my sudden attachment? Or should I just go with the flow and see what happens?

I sighed and leaned my head back, I guess this was a good thing. By getting kidnapped I wouldn’t have to become the head of the family and I wouldn’t have to ‘kill’ any more shifters. I also wouldn’t have to be fake happy and agree with everything my father said. I could finally have the freedom I craved for.

But would it be worth leaving my boys?

What if I end up hating Asher?

What if the pack doesn’t accept me?

Am I cut out to be their Luna?

Do I really want this?

Should I run away again?

What if Asher already has a girlfriend? 

So many thoughts and questions whirled around my head but that last thought made my heart squeeze and my stomach do flip flops. I could feel the little green monster poke up from the depths of my emotions, it was very faint but I was a little bit jealous. We weren’t even together! Why should I be jealous? I mean maybe this was a faulty or something…

I took another sip of my soup and shivered as the warm liquid passed through my chest. That felt nice, for some reason I was feeling unnaturally cold. It was only April, there wasn’t any snow and it was actually quite warm outside. I looked down at my hunting clothes, I really needed to change. I ran a hand through my hair and cringed, it was gross and greasy.

Argh, I probably looked disgusting.

“Do you think Asher will mind if I borrow his clothes?” I asked. Logan was too engrossed in the movie to hear me but Joseph turned and gave me a kind smile “I think he would be perfectly fine with that Lu- I mean Rosalie” he told me before turning back to the movie. I muttered a thank you and made my way back up the stairs, bringing along my soup.

When I got to the room I placed my cup on the dresser and started to open drawers. I eventually found a pair of boxers and an oversized tee. I grabbed them and made my way to the bathroom, luckily there was already a towel in there and I was sure Asher wouldn’t mind if I used his shampoo, conditioner and soap.

I turned on the shower and stripped my clothes. Once the shower was warm enough I hopped in and relished at how good the warm water felt against my skin. I was covered in dirt, scratches and I even found some leaves in my hair. It was disgusting, I grabbed some shampoo and squeezed a bit on my hand before massaging it on my hair and scalp, once I rinsed that off I did the same with conditioner.

I grabbed the soap next and rubbed it all over me, I did this three more times until I was satisfied that I was clean enough to get out. With one more blissful rinse, I finally turned off the water and stepped out. I wrapped my hair in a towel the wrapped my body in one as well. I made my way to the mirror and wiped away the fog so I could see my reflection.

The same blue eyes that I’ve been seeing my whole life stared back at me. I looked tired, but I felt the exact opposite. I examined my now make-up and blemish free face, I had a couple of scratches on my face but thankfully they weren’t deep. I looked away from the mirror and looked around the bathroom for some lotion.

When I found some I took off the towel and lathered it onto my skin, then I grabbed Asher’s boxers and pulled them on, I was practically drowning in them so I used my hair tie and tied the end. Then as disgusting as it was I put back my bra on, I was not going bra-less in a house full of males. Then I slipped the shirt on as well.

Seriously Asher was like a giant compared to me. His shirt went down to just above my knees and you could see the boxers, which went passed my knees. The boxers were black with little ducks, I giggled. Who knew the big bad wolf would have ducky underwear? The shirt was just a simple white tee.

I looked over my appearance one more time and shrugged my shoulder, that’s as good as it was going to get. I walked out of the bathroom and tossed both towels into the laundry hamper that Asher had then walked over to his dressed and took his brush and started to untangle the knots in my hair. When I was finished I put the brush back and looked at my unruly curls, they were flat… for now anyways.

I heard the door open from downstairs and curiosity getting the better of me, I walked out of the room and looked over the banister, but trying to hide at the same time so they couldn’t see me. I saw Asher had come through the door and was talking to Logan and Joseph. The boys gave Asher a little bow before exiting the house, Asher then closed and locked the door.

“Sweetheart, I know you’re there” Asher called as a smirk formed on his lips. His eyes looked up and the smirk slipped off his mouth while it gaped open. Instantly I became nervous as I slowly walked down the stairs, “Erm… I hope it was okay that I used your stuff…” I said awkwardly. Asher only stared at me for a moment before I found myself back in his warm embrace. I heard him growl “You look absolutely sexy in my clothes” he purred out. I felt myself shiver and blush “Shut up” I muttered, squirming out of his grip but failing to do so.

The smirk came back and he rubbed his nose affectionately against my neck. “You have my scent all over you” he practically moaned as his grip tightened. “Let me go” I demanded, he was getting a little too… excited. Asher growled “Do not tell me what to do” he growled out, I gulped and shook my head. His eyes darkened to an orange instead of their usual gold and it made me gulp, you could see the desire that was coming off of him.

I pushed my hands between us “Um… Asher…” I said squirming nervously under his piercing gaze. He got my message and closed his eyes for a moment and took a deep breath, when he opened them his eyes were back to their beautiful golden colour. “You’re right, I’m sorry” he whispered quietly.

I gave him a tentative smile and he grinned back. “Well I’m starved, let’s go get something to eat” he suggested as he took my hand and led me towards the kitchen. I couldn’t help but smile at the tingles that shot through my hand when he laced our fingers together. As much as this was wrong it felt so right.

“I can make something if you want” I offered. I was still hungry as I remembered my half eaten soup upstairs and at the moment I was craving pasta. “You can cook?” he asked with surprise. I nodded “My mother used to teach me” I whispered, trying not to let the memories I bound come back. “Well… I don’t know…” he said uneasily. “You must be tired from all that running away and you’re still hurt…” he mused.

I gave him a glare and put my hands on my hips “I am not a porcelain doll you know, I can take care of myself and I sure as hell can cook without getting hurt” I told him, taking my finger and poking his rock hard chest with it. Asher chuckled “Calm down sweetheart, I know you are very capable. But you’re my mate, it’s now my job to protect you” he informed me.

I rolled my eyes, again with the mate thing…

“Yeah well… just get out. I am craving pasta so that’s what I’m going to make” I said shooing him out the kitchen and into the living room. Asher laughed “Yes ma’am!” he said with a mock salute and playful wink. I just turned away and began digging around the kitchen until I found everything I needed. I rolled my sleeves up and washed my hands.

With a determined expression I said “Let’s get cracking!”

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Knowing that wolves ate a lot I had made enough pasta to feed at least 10 or 11 people. I only had one plate, yet Asher was able to finish all of the pasta.

“How the hell did you do that!?” I asked the shock was clear in my voice. Asher let out a laugh and patted his stomach “Easy, sweetheart but I must say your cooking is spectacular” he complimented. I blushed “It was my mom’s recipe” I told him. Asher grinned “Well then your mom is a fantastic cook” he told me with a smile. I gave him a tight smile “Yeah she was” I whispered. Asher could sense my sadness and how I didn’t want to talk about it so he quickly changed the topic. 

“So sweetheart-”

I cut him off “I told you not to call me that, my name is Rosalie” I told him with an exasperated voice. Asher laughed “Sorry sweetheart but it’s too much fun to call you that” he answered cheekily. I rolled my eyes “Stupid alpha” I muttered. 

He ignored me “As I was saying, I hope that was your last escape attempt” he asked giving me a knowing look. I sighed and nodded my head “I guess so, I won’t get far if you have so many watching over me” I sulked. “But can I please call my dad?” I asked, the look on his face told me that he was about to refuse.

“Please! I promise I won’t run away anymore! I’ll stay here! I just want him to know that I’m okay! Please Asher, that’s all I’m asking” I pleaded, giving him my best puppy dog eyes. Asher gave me a hard look, and I almost sighed knowing he was going to say no. But boy was I surprised with what he said next. 

“Fine, but I get to be in the room. Alright?” he gave in. My sad expression turned happy “Really!? You’ll let me call him? Thanks so much Asher!!” I cried, throwing my arms around him. His arms wrapped around my waist and I stood on my tip toes and kissed his cheek. “Thank you so much!” I thanked him again. Asher gave me a smirk “Maybe I should give into you more often sweetheart, I quite enjoy reactions like this” he said with a cheeky grin and wink.

I blushed and uncoiled myself from his arms. “Shut up” I stuttered out, letting my hair frame my face so I could hide my blush. “Just give me my phone” I muttered. Asher laughed and fished my phone from his pocket “Here you go sweetheart” he said. I thanked him and unlocked my phone, it was a white Samsung galaxy s3 in case you were wondering. I didn’t like iphones, I prefer android over apple.

Anyways, I quickly dialed my dad’s number and Asher carried me towards the couch as the phone rang. I didn’t even care that he had set me on his lap and was nuzzling my neck. I didn’t even notice as his warm and muscular arms wove themselves around my waist and held me close to his body.

Ring

Okay so maybe I noticed a little bit… okay so I noticed it a lot. And maybe just maybe I was enjoying it… a lot. Not that I would ever admit that out loud. Oh god that would be so embarrassing and would send Asher’s ego to a new level.

You don’t have to.

My eyes widened when I heard his voice in my head.

Ring

Oh my god I think I’m going crazy, I just imagined hearing Asher’s voice in my head. Asher chuckled and placed a soft kiss on my neck.

You’re not going crazy sweetheart, it’s a trait that mates have with each other he mind linked.

“What do you-” I started to ask but my father’s voice cut me off.

“Hello? Rosie? Honey are you there?” his frantic voice called through the phone.

I felt tears well up in my eyes. “Daddy? Hi” I whispered out as happiness constricted my chest.

“Rosie, are you okay honey? How did you call me? Where are you?” he asked his relieved tone going straight to his business one. I sighed, couldn’t he show some comfort in his tone?

“Dad I’m fine don’t worry about me, and I can’t tell you where I am. Mostly because I don’t know and I made a promised not to say anything” I told him. The nervousness crept back, he wasn’t going to be happy with my lack of responses.

“What do you mean you can’t tell me? Rosalie Lilah Annalise Burns, I am your father and you better tell me where you are. You have commitments back here! Do you know how much you’ve worried the clan? What did you think you were doing going off on your own like that? I am very disappointed in you Rosalie.” He informed me harshly.

The tears fell from my eyes as his words hit me hard. “I’m sorry” I whispered.

From behind me Asher growled. 

“Rosalie, who is there with you?” My father demanded. I winced at his tone, “Um… Daddy please don’t freak out but um… one of the um… shifters… says that they um… well…” I stuttered out, I couldn’t find the right words.

“Rosalie just spit it out!!” He yelled. I winced and took a deep breath.

“The alpha is my mate” I whispered.

It was silent on the other end for a few minutes before my father started to rage.

“ROSALIE LILAH ANNALISE BURNS, DON’T YOU DARE LIE TO ME. WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE ALPHA IS YOUR MATE? THAT IS UNACCEPTABLE, I DON’T CARE WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON BUT YOU NEED TO BE HOME RIGHT NOW! I AM GOING TO COME AND GET YOU, YOU TELL THOSE DAMN SHIFTERS THAT THIS MEANS WAR!  ROSA-”

His rant was cut off and a new voice came on the phone “Rosalie? Is that you?” the worried voiced asked. I smiled through my tears, “Matty!” I whispered happily.

“Oh Rose you don’t know how worried we are about you! Jake is pretty messed up about it, but more importantly did you say that the alpha was your mate?” Matt’s confused voice asked. “Yes” I whispered out. Matt sighed “That’s what I thought, don’t worry Rose. We’ll take care of everything, I’ll see you soon okay?” Matt asked.

“Okay, bye Matty” I whispered. Then the phone clicked and the call had ended.

I dropped the phone and let my tears fall. My father basically called me a disappointment, I started to cry. That was not how I wanted that call to go, I didn’t want to start a war! I turned so my head was rested in Asher’s chest and I clutched onto his shirt.

“I’m sorry! I’m sorry!” I sobbed repeating my apology over and over again. Asher stroked my hair and held me close to him. “Sweetheart, calm down please” Asher whispered, trying to calm me down. I clutched into his shirt harder and buried my head into his chest, I cried for a few more minutes.

Eventually my sobs quieted and I was only sniffling. I pulled away from Asher and a little bubble of laughter escaped my chest. “I’m sorry I made your shirt wet” I murmured. Asher gave me a small smile “I don’t care about that right now, are you okay sweetheart?” he asked, placing a light kiss on my forehead.

My heart skipped a beat while I shook my head. “Not really” I muttered. Asher chuckled “At least you’re being honest” he mused. “Now come on, let’s get to bed. You need to rest” he told me. I got off his lap and we both stood up from the couch.

“Carry me!” I demanded, opening my arms like a little kid. Asher laughed and picked me up, I wrapped my legs around his waist as his hands held my… ahem bottom. He began to walk us up the stairs and towards the bed. With Asher holding me like this I began to feel a little bit better, thinking of Asher that reminded me…

“How are you able to speak in my mind?” I wondered. “I was wondering when you remembered that” he replied with a laugh. “So?” I asked wanting an answer right away. “You see the pack has the ability to mind link, but mates are able to feel each others emotions, hear what they’re thinking and communicate through the mind.” He informed me.

“So you can hear what I’m thinking about?” I asked shocked, I didn’t know that about mates. Asher smiled “Yeah but you are able to put a wall up if you really wanted too” he told me with a grin. “That’s so weird” I murmured. Asher shook his head “Not really, it’s really useful if you ever get in trouble” he replied with a shrug. I nodded my head not really knowing what else to say, I was still processing the information. 

We made it back to the bed and Asher laid me on it. “I’ll be right back” he murmured before vanishing in the washroom. I got into the bed and waited for Asher to come back, normally I would tell him that I would sleep by myself but to be quite honest I didn’t want to be left alone at the moment.

Asher came back in a couple minutes but this time only in his boxers. I couldn’t help but stare at his perfectly sculpted abdominal muscles, they were scrumptious to look at. I blushed when I caught the smirk on his face.

“See something you like sweetheart?” he asked as he flexed his muscles. My blush deepened and I turned away to hide it. “Of course not” I retorted. He laughed “Yeah that’s why you were practically eye raping me” he teased as he got in the bed with me. “I was not eye raping you!” I exclaimed as a blush took over my face again.

Asher laughed “Relax, I’m only teasing you. Besides I don’t mind if you look, I like looking at you” he whispered as his arms wrapped around me. A small smile appeared on my face and I turned in Asher’s arms so I could look at him. “Goodnight Asher and thank you” I said softly before kissing his cheek and quickly turning back around.

“Goodnight sweetheart”

That was the last thing I heard before a pair of lips kissed the back of my head and I was pulled closer towards Asher’s chest. The next thing I knew I was asleep and you know what? For once I was actually happy.

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