Welcome Home Mate
Chapter 51

ROXIE

I felt anxious to hell on the drive from Alpha Dean's pack. I knew I had to deal with seeing people who caused me harm back in the day, but I'm not the thirteen girl anymore. I'm a lot stronger now and won't take any messing. As we were driving onto the pack grounds, my stomach was in my mouth. Anxiety rippled through me, but no one was around as we came closer to the pack house. Only Jason and Alpha Frank.

I climbed out and hugged each of them.

"Shall we go to the office?" asked Lex.

I stared at him.

I wanted to, but part of me wanted to go back home.

"I want to go home," I said. "I need to have a shower and change my clothes."

I was grateful for the dress from the pack member from Luna Stephanie, but the dress was a little too big; I missed my own clothes.

I kept my eyes on Lex and noticed the sadness running through him.

I just wanted to freshen up and have some food before returning here. I might even feel more normal.

I could hear Bex huff.

I turned around and walked. My Dad offered to come with me. I knew he was worried.

We walked away, but I could feel eyes on me, and I knew who it was. I kept walking, but my curiosity got the better of me. I glanced over my shoulder and caught Lex staring. I couldn't help but smile back at him. I wasn't leaving or anything; I just needed to collect my thoughts and freshen up.

My Dad and I arrived at our house, but something was weird. I stopped just outside and couldn't help but glance around. I felt someone watching me or the house. But it was strange; no scent floated by to let me know who it was. I scanned around, but nothing stood out.

I walked inside, where my father looked at me. "Why don't you go and have a shower?" he said. "I will make some food, and afterward, you have some rest."

I smiled and nodded.

My father came closer and kissed my cheek. He turned around and headed into the kitchen.

I walked toward the stairs and headed up.

I felt safe when I got to my room and closed my door. But something was still niggling at me.

Bex was pacing back and fore.

I frowned. "What's wrong?" I asked, looking back at her.

Bex stopped walking and stared at me. "I don't know," she said. "I could feel someone there, but there was no scent."

She stared at me for a few moments but let out a sigh. "And that rogue attack?" she said as she sat on her hind legs. "Why would they want the Luna?"

I was feeling the same, but my mind kept racing back. Remembering everything, but it was what the man said. "Not going to happen?" muttered around my head was what the man told us.

He had to be working for someone, someone with high authority. Someone who could call the shots. Maybe a Beta or... Bex looked at me. "I agree," she said. "Someone was behind it."

But who?

I couldn't help the yawn that slipped out. I was tired, and I needed to shower and get changed. Dad would have food ready soon, I thought.

I quickly walked toward my bathroom, headed inside, switched on the shower, and climbed in. I washed all the dried blood off after rubbing it all off. I sighed and rested my head against the tiled wall to let the water wash over me. After a few more minutes, I got out of the shower and wrapped a towel around me.

I headed toward the bed and sat down, but I felt tired.

I thought my Dad would have called me for food when he was ready, so I lay down, and sleep took over me.

I could hear Bex snoring in the background.

After only a few minutes, I woke up and shot up in bed. I glanced toward the clock and groaned. I slept for about three hours.

Bex moved slightly in my head; she was waking up.

I got up and quickly dressed in some yoga pants and a t-shirt, but stopped. Why didn't my Dad wake me up? I thought he knew I only needed an hour to sort myself out and eat. I would have had a long nap after food. I walked to the door, and I could smell burning as soon as I opened it.

I quickly ran down the stairs and straight to the kitchen. I ran to the cooker, where some meat was in the oven, but I couldn't make out what it was as it was burnt to a crisp.

I knocked the oven off and looked around the kitchen.

Where was my Dad? I wondered.

Bex was up on all paws; high alert kicked in. "Something's wrong," she said as she looked through my eyes.

I looked around. The plates were set, and everything was ready for us to have food.

I walked around the counter and then to the back door; it was open.

I walked over and stood at the door.

No one was there; no scent was present.

I scanned around, only with what I could see from the door. After a few seconds, I could hear movements inside.

I turned around to replace a man holding my father against him by his throat. My Dad had blood dripping from his head and was out cold.

I growled out.

"Get back inside," the man grunted. "Or Daddy here will have his neck snapped."

I didn't say anything as I moved closer. "Shut the door," he shouted.

I kicked the door shut with my foot and walked toward the table.

The man looks at me but cs his head to the side. "I wonder why you are so special," he said. "You are one hard bh to replace."

A low growl rumbled from my chest.

The man smirked. "Oh, don't worry," he said. "My boss is coming. You messed up the plans with the other Luna, but they liked what they saw when you killed that pathetic rogue."

I stared at him blankly; I didn't want him to suspect anything.

I kept my eyes on my Dad; he was still passed out.

But the thought of someone watching me kill that rogue intrigued me more.

Someone is definitely behind this, but who?

There was movement behind the rogue. Another one came into view, and he smiled. "The one we are looking for," he said. I stood rooted to the spot, watching both of them. The man walked toward me and stood a few feet away.

Bex growls. "We can take them," she said.

I agree with her, but they were holding my Dad. I couldn't risk it.

"Boss is outside," the other one said.

I had to act fast.

I used my speed, but the rogue a few feet away from me gripped me and slammed me up against the counter. "Stupid b***h," he growled.

I use my knee and connect with his c**k. He grunts out and falls to the floor, cupping his balls. I moved my knee up and pushed his head into my knee, hitting full force. The man fell back. I knew he wasn't down, but I gave myself a few moments.

I looked at the other man, who dropped my father and charged toward me. I sidestepped him as he came for me. I moved fast and headed toward the back door.

I opened it and ran into someone.

The person pushed me back, and I landed on the man trying to chase me.

I looked toward the door, but something pricked my neck.

My veins were filled with something which made me scream out in pain.

"AHH," I screamed.

Bex is rolling around in my head, but she screams out. "Wolfsbane," she muttered before she was sent into darkness.

I looked back to the door as someone walked in, and the scent hit me hard.

I knew who it was, but my eyes drooped, and I was sent into darkness before I could even register anything.