"You're a goddamn work of art
and you don't need some
asshole art dealer to tell you,
your worth because I know your value.
You are priceless, baby..."
RM D R A K E

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"I wish I had time to fucking rent a car" I heard Baron as he slipped on his shirt.

"You could have, if you hadn't been too busy fingering me this morning." I blurted out prepared for a cocky reply which he delivered on.

"I don't recall using any fingers. You maybe but..."

"Shut up!" I threw him with his shoe which he caught with a smirk before sitting down on a chair on the other side of the room.

A different room, in a different city luckily for me and away from Joe.

Yeah I sounded way too relieved but who could blame me? I saw a man I hadn't seen in years, my past with my present-future wolf kissing me. I hid the smile at Baron Corbin being the only guy with the audacity to claim me and force me into admitting what he was to me in front of poor Dolph.

Dolph, all my friends would probably end up knowing soon. If they hadn't seen the kiss and me being carried in the lobby by the wolf.

To say it didn't feel weird confessing to Baron would be an understatement. I wasn't really used to getting emotional with him when it wasn't anger or frustration because of my feelings for him yet he always knew how to handle me. With holding me in his arms the night I had been a tearful mess and simply giving me his attention when I told him about my past I was trying so hard to escape from.

I honestly thought I'd be a ball of tears then but telling him felt more like a weight lifted. I feared so many things as he stared at me blankly when I told him. But him not caring I hadn't, maybe I should have been concerned I mean shouldn't he have been pissed that I would do such a horrible thing? But he made me realize that it was never my intention to be with a married man so why should it matter when he is happy?

Who knew the big bad wolf who claimed not to spare anyone a glance or care could make me realize how happy I deserved to be?

"Do you like it?" I questioned due to the room being silent for too long and I realized it might have been my fault for dwelling on how there was much more to Baron than the thorn in my side who gave me nights of passionate sex who made me fall head over heels for him.

"What?" He glanced up seeming confused despite me flipping my hair I had done this morning because I felt like drifting back a bit. I had so many tarnished memories with my longer hair so I hoped to make some new ones, only for a short while because I liked my short hairdo.

"The longer hair, wolf!" I exclaimed with an eye roll which he didn't see since he was focused on fixing his shoes.

"Doesn't matter to me."

"Wow that's helpful" I shook my head with a smile and slipped on my heels before standing up and moving over to him so I could actually get his attention before we went our separate ways for the week after Smackdown later.

"Cute tie" I mused at the plastic clip on before moving to sit on his right leg.

"I hate suits" he rolled his eyes leaning back as I put it on while his arm steadied me onto his lap.

"You look so good in them though" I groaned into his cheek before wrapping my arms around his neck.

It would be my first full day with him since last week I had flown out to do some hosting on NXT and him as usual home to Corey's place or his.

"Short hair, long hair. You're still my beautiful Blondie so it doesn't matter to me okay?" He nudged his cheek against mine, making me want him so badly. I was such a sucker for his sweet moments and he knew it but yet always seemed like he hadn't intended for it to be that way.

"Okay" I smiled before sighing, "we should probably be heading onto the bus."

He shook his head and pulled my face to his, I poked my tongue out and he attempted to bite it but I slipped it back in which caused him to glare. Before I could let out a laugh his lips were on mine.

I smiled into the kiss, yes I had been annoyed with him claiming me with not only his lips but his arms securing me a week ago. It made me want him more though, be with more, because he wanted every guy to know I belonged to him. And I didn't see a problem with that, maybe it was my wolf brain but what woman didn't want to feel wanted by a man?

"You're killing me little wolf, I won't be going easy on you. " He whispered into my lips as his fingers slowly moved beneath my dress.

"What are you going to do?"

"Fu..."

"Yo! Sleepyheads! We need to get going!" I jumped hearing Corey's voice while Baron groaned giving me a brief kiss before he sat back.

"FUCK OFF!" He screamed out before sighing.

"Here I thought you missed me! Or is Renee's body underneath the bed.."

"Should be underneath me..." He muttered and I giggled, hitting him against his chest before I stood up and he went to the bathroom.

I sighed unlocking the door and smiled at Corey who I hadn't seen in ages.

"Hey!" He pulled me into a hug, lifting me off my feet, while I slapped the back of his head to set me down causing him to chuckle.

"Where's the thorn in your side? I hear that Smackdown has not been too easy on you two." He teased clearly having seen what happened on screen.

"Yeah I don't know what she did to Miz and I got dragged into it" Baron said with annoyance filling his voice as he side-eyed me and this time not with the smile following it like I had become used to.

"At least it was you, no one would believe that so you're safe. When we watched it on Raw the guys thought Miz botched it"

"What's so unbelievable?" Baron snapped causing Corey to frown.

"Because you're a lone wolf" I rolled my eyes coming to my short-tempered wolf's rescue, "Stop trying to get into sibling fights I do not need that in my life!"

I picked up his suit jacket and handed it to him while Corey chuckled. "If you're that scared they actually believe it maybe you should.."

"No Brunettes" He narrowed his eyes at poor Corey causing me to smile as I stood behind Corey packing my bag. I blew him a kiss which caused his cheeks to heat up and me to regret doing so as Corey questioned him.

"Guys let's go!" I snapped.

"Yeah I came to get you!" He left the room and I followed with Baron behind me.

"Hurry up" he whispered into my neck before quickly grabbing my behind causing me to glare back at him.

"See now that glare I'm used to. I really don't know how you two survive each other. Polar fucking opposites" Corey shook his head, luckily the glare was all he caught.

I knew it would get out sooner or later but Baron was his best friend and he had been mine. He knew all the fucked up shit in my life and knew how bad I was with relationships so how would he feel me being with Baron? I just needed to be in my secret world with Baron for a bit longer...

I left the hotel with the two but was called by a few fans and smiled taking a few quick pictures while Baron and Corey moved on leaving me trailing behind them. At least I would be stuck beside Baron for the fifteen minute drive, only I wasn't.

I saw him take one of the few seats left due to us taking our time and stare at me with the vacant one beside him but of course Corey took it.

Of course he would take it, why would he think Baron was saving it for me, his little fucking wolf.

Why did I always feel like I was back in high school with this man?

I sighed smiling at the faces I glanced over to spot a seat when I heard a voice behind me from up front. "Young!" I glanced over and saw John wave a hand.

I caught Baron's clenched jaw before I turned to take my seat beside John...

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"I'm pretty confident I can put an end to the lunatic. " I heard Baron from a few feet away and peeked over at him briefly, laughing at a joke told by the man interviewing me. I didn't like interviews it was weird not being in the driver's seat for me.

He caught my eye and I expected the blank look but saw something else in his eye, a good something because he held a small smile.

"Who are you rooting for in the Lunatic- Wolf mash up?"

"Well my best friend would probably kill me if I weren't rooting for her boyfriend but I think he's going to have to fight his heart out to beat Baron. That man is insane, I've watched a few of his matches..."

"A few?" He scoffed behind me causing me to roll my eyes.

"Okay okay, maybe one." I shrugged which caused him to grumble.

"She's a fan but she knows how I do not need any fans so she's ashamed" he shrugged.

"Oh the wolf wishes he had this blonde right here in his pack"

"I prefer Brunettes" He shrugged clearly amused.

"Hopefully he'll get a brunette as a travelling partner soon so I don't have to be stuck with him." I narrowed my eyes which caused him to do the same. "As I was saying this wolf over here is intense so Lunatic will have his hands full but I'm sure his antics will secure him a win."

"You saying I'm going to lose, Blondie?" He lowered his voice.

"Maybe" I shrugged as the interview ended off and I was left alone with him.

"Maybe not" I smiled.

"You'd think you'd have more faith in your mate" he shook his head disapprovingly staring down at me.

"I guess but I'll be there to lick his wounds win or lose" I shrugged which caused him to smirk. "You have an awfully dirty mind, Corbin."

"Only for you, Blondie" He moved closer and I saw his hand leave his pocket but Hunter's voice caused him to slip it back in and I knew for a moment he forgot where we were. Turns out everyone was still playing the guessing game when it came to us and personally that's what I preferred for now.

"Lunch down the street!" I heard thankful groans from the wrestlers which would be competing leaving me giggling until I felt my hand being held.

"Bar..."

"I'm not going to be stuck in lunch without you next to me." He shrugged as we followed the crowd, fading in I hoped.

"Jealousy suits you" I nudged him.

"Nope, you suit me"

"Its all about timing in the end. I'm sure you can get him down!" I said encouragingly to Bray who had been going on about his match with Randy on our end of the table causing Randy to show me middle finger and smirk but not at me.

I looked beside me to see Baron's warning glare at him which of course led to me elbowing him.

"Got yourself a bodyguard there, Ney?" He mused.

I wasn't sure how to answer as I could feel Baron tense throughout the lunch. Something told me if it weren't for me he would have skipped this gathering altogether. While others wouldn't refuse a lunch where the boss was paying before heading to TV.

"She doesn't need one, I'll be sure to not hold her back when she slaps the taste out of your mouth before I do the same tonight. Maybe even break that finger you're aiming at her too..."

Oooohs erupted from the table while I giggled shaking my head before focusing on Baron. I had avoided him throughout lunch despite him being glued to my side because I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to be professional once I was met with the brown orbs.

It was no secret how he made me feel, well to me anyway but it felt weird ever since I saw Joe. Seeing him was the ultimate test for myself and there was nothing but as soon as Baron wrapped his arm around me, it felt right.

He felt my gaze on him as he had been listening to Corey seated on the far end near Hunter. He'd teased me about stealing his best friend when Baron had made poor Alexa move down a chair so I could be seated beside him. Luckily she found it cute and hadn't made it noticeable despite his rough tone.

"I get why Brock Lesnar skips all this crap. Its boring as fuck."

"Wow I'm not offended at all." I mumbled before sipping from my drink.

"You shouldn't be insulted when you haven't spoken to me." He smiled a bit.

"Maybe because when I do I just want to kiss you and then I realize we're with our colleagues and boss and I need to make sure I behave." I whispered.

He glanced to the head of the table filled with several superstars, "but you're with me now. I'm not sure you know what its like to behave anymore, I'm a very bad influence on the innocent Renee Young"

He whispered into my ear not surprising me with his hand that had been resting on my thigh throughout lunch, squeezing it as if it were some sort of stress ball.

"If you even think about trying to get me to squirm I won't hesitate in doing the same to you."

"I know, this ain't our first time baby" he briefly kissed into my neck before sighing and sitting back, removing his hand from my lap and hanging it over the back of my chair. His words reminding me of our dinner with his friend...

My fingers tapped on his suit covered thigh realizing he was right, it was boring. Maybe because I hadn't forced myself to sit near Hunter, forced myself to laugh at certain things but was brought to the 'dark side' as he liked to put it. My fingers tapped higher and he tensed and before I could think of moving further his large hand entangled his fingers in mine holding my hand tightly.

I smiled seeing the slight heat enveloping his cheeks. He wanted to play but couldn't handle it, sometimes I wondered if the lone wolf was simply adapted due to him being shy with all the times his face had reddened.

"Ney Ney!" I heard Trinity next to me. "You need to cool it on those looks girl. Don't need you falling in love just yet." She whispered causing my hand to tighten in Baron's.

"He's good but not that good." I giggled after whispering back.

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I watched as a replay of Baron's match aired with Dean interrupting. The show had ended about ten minutes ago but I had about five before I had to head to Talking Smack.

I heard my phone going off and smiled..

My Wolf 🐺: Where are you?

"Whose this?"

"You know who"

"Wrong number?"

"Your boyfriend..."

"I don't have a boyfriend."

Read.

I set the phone down and continued reading over my questions prepared to find him on set later.

"So I'm not your boyfriend!"

I jumped not even sure why as I knew he would be coming.

"Was that you?" I forced a frown.

"Yes and even if it wasn't am I not your.." He stopped once he noticed my smile. "That wasn't funny"

"Its cute how badly you want to be my boyfriend"

"I am though"

"If you say so but I would rather have you here than a text"

He chuckled and glanced around before leaning down and kissing me. But he didn't go for a quick peck and pulled me tightly against him.

"I've been wanting to do that all day." He groaned before kissing me again.

"You heading home?"

"Yeah. Corey's wife has been keeping Xander at their place so have to get home to him" He blew on my bangs causing my eyes to close.

"Well I hope you two enjoy" I nodded slowly, it was Mania week but I wasn't really needed till the weekend so I had hoped Baron would...

"You mean three."

"Please don't tell me Xander is a gift from an ex and she's visiting because"

"No my girlfriend is.."

"You have a.."

I rolled my eyes before leaning up on my toes and kissing him and felt his arm tighten around me as he lift me off the ground. I pushed my tongue past his lips showing how excited I was to actually spend more time with him and he returned it with a low groan.

I heard a throat being cleared and saw Bryan, Baron rolled his eyes before walking on.

😄😄😄😄😄

As usual leaving me to face embarrassment alone, his supportive ways were only there when my exes came knocking...

"So there are some truth to the rumours "