= Juliette =

I was forced to sit next to my 'holier than thou' aunt as she sneered through the entire assembly, but as Eloise was close to being called I didn't even bother to acknowledge my aunt's existence any further.

"Eloise Heart."

I stood up and clapped my hardest in hopes that she would hear my claps louder than anyone else's. I teared up as she walked onto the stage and happily shook the hands of her superiors, her classmates cheered for her rowdily but it only showed me that she was liked by many. She moved her tassel to the opposite side of her cap and then looked up in search of me.

I began waving my arms like a lunatic, for once not caring one bit what anyone thought about me.

She smiled a wide smile upon seeing me and gave me a small wave before returning to her seat, I followed her actions and took my own seat so I could finish watching the graduation of the rest of her class.

When the event was over I practically ran down the steps in search of her, but finally found her with a small group of people.

With my phone I took more than a few pictures of Eloise and her friends, Eloise by herself and then I asked one of her friends to take our picture together.

Afterward I assessed the photo, Eloise smiled beautifully as she looked at the camera, but I could be found looking admiringly at my little sister, so proud that she had accomplished such a feat. I didn't ask for a retake (even though I wasn't looking at the camera) as the photo capture the moment perfectly to me. Nothing in this world could be more important than my sister right now.

Our loving moment was short lived though as our aunt approached us.

"I've made reservations for dinner, so if you two are finished lollygagging we can get going."

Eloise and I silently followed her, thankfully in separate cars though.

Once in the car I put on the radio and together we sang along horribly to the songs playing.

We made it through dinner with little to no disagreements with our aunt. But once we finished dinner and headed back to my aunt's house that's when things turned ugly quite quickly.

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"You won't be going and so help me God I will make sure you don't go throwing your life away like your damn sister!" My aunt shouted.

The three of us had been arguing over the same subject for well over twenty minutes.

"I'm leaving and you can't stop me!" Eloise shouted back.

Aunt Gertie slapped Eloise and that's when I stepped in, I had physically stepped in between the two of them but Aunt Gertie grabbed my shoulders roughly. "If you think you're just going to come in and tear this family apart you have another thing coming."

I shoved her arms off of me and pushed her back harshly, she stumbled a little.

"If you ever so much as think about putting your hands on either of us I swear it will be the last thought you have." I threatened.

I could tell she was shocked.

No longer was I the quiet incident little niece she had known me to be. The truth is I am an Alpha's mate, and with that comes a sort of power that I didn't know I had. More so, an Alpha's mate (Were or otherwise) can not be weak as she has to be strong for her mate and his pack...I wasn't near my mate or his pack, but I did have to protect my sister.

"Eloise, go pack your bags, we are getting out of here tonight." I said as I kept my eyes glued to my aunt.

Gertie looked livid but didn't try and stop Eloise as she bound up the stairs quickly.

"I won't let you take her."

"I don't need your permission, she's coming with me." I replied coolly.

"We'll just see about that." She said as she finally moved the slightest bit, she turned and picked up her phone, it didn't take a genius to figure out who she was calling. But what upset me was when she told the dispatcher that I was trying to kidnap Eloise.

It didn't take the cops long to get here.

After questioning us they found that it wasn't as severe a situation as they had initially thought.

"I should ticket you Ms Murdock, your claims of kidnapping were completely false, you've basically prank called the police." The officer said.

"But it's the truth, she's trying to take my niece away."

"Ms Murdock, I understand that your niece is underage but as she is seventeen and has graduated from school she is technically considered an adult in this state, therefore if she chooses to leave then there isn't a thing you can do to stop her otherwise THAT would be considered keeping her here against her will and THAT is against the law."

Eloise finally came down with two suitcases and a large duffle bag. The cops questioned her as well.

"Miss Heart, I understand that you're leaving...may I ask if you are leaving willing or are you being taken from here?"

Eloise chuckled a little, "I've been looking forward to this day for years, no one has to force me to leave when I'm practically running out the door already."

The officer nodded his head.

One police offer made sure Eloise got her things into my rental car while the other one stayed downstairs to keep an eye on Aunt Gertie, a third accompanied me upstairs to collect my own belongings.

Once I had everything I left that house without so much as a goodbye.

We thanked the officers and they watched us leave before they themselves took off.

Since our plane wasn't scheduled until tomorrow I book a motel room. I had my credit card and knew fully well I could afford to get a fancier room at a more upscale hotel, but I also know that Dorian and I share and account and he would see the bank statement and knowing him, seeing me at a hotel when I'm suppose to be at my aunt's would definitely set him off.

Don't get me wrong, I've never cheated on him. Nor would I ever, but male Weres are very territorial and therefore even more jealous...but that is amplified when it comes to their mates especially Alphas.

He would see that and freak out, think the worse.

I know he doesn't mean to be that way, it's just the way they're hardwired...I suppose it has to to with their animalistic side (as she-wolves can be just as bad).

So I paid cash and got something simple for the night.

The room was a little run down but Eloise didn't seem to mind.

"I'm gonna have a shower." She stated.

"Go ahead, I'm just gonna call Dorian."

She nodded and then disappeared into the restroom. When I heard the water turn on I decided to get into some pajamas, but before I pulled the fresh top over my head I examined my body.

My shoulders were still a little achy from where our evil aunt had grabbed me, I didn't have any markings but I knew I would bruise and I didn't know how I would explain that to Dorian.

Because if he ever found out that my aunt had hurt me he would kill her.

He wouldn't care that she is a female, hell...it could've been anyone who had done it and he wouldn't care, all he will see is the bruise and know someone hurt me and his wolf would take over.

I pulled my phone out of my purse and this time sent him a text instead of calling.

[Juliette: Miss you more than you know, wanted to come back tonight but I figured a night of beauty rest couldn't hurt. Sharing a room with the sister so I'll call you tomorrow before we take off, Love you.]

I laid down on the bed and pulled the thin comforter over me, it didn't take long for him to text back.

[Dorian: I wish you had come back tonight. Be safe my Beauty, looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, Love you too.]

I couldn't keep the smile off of my face.

"Someone looks happy." Eloise commented as she combed out her damp hair before sitting on the bed braiding it into one big plait.

I nodded, "just texting Dorian."

"Dorian...that's such a hot name." She giggled.

I smirked, "he's a hot man."

She giggled a little more and that's when I realized that even though I wanted to keep the Weres a secret, there was some stuff I was going to have to tell her.

"Hey so I kind of need to talk to you, about my life back home and Dorian as well."

She picked up on my serious tone and nodded, I sat up and began.