Earl limped all the way back to his pack, with Charlie walking behind and closely watching Nellie the entire time.
They got to Earls house and Charlie offered to accompany him to his chambers, but he refused to have him follow him.
I need you to keep a close eye on the rogue. I just need to get a power nap and hopefully clear my mind off the things I saw today" Earl snaps his fingers together and looks at Nellie scornfully. She wore a dazzling smile on her face, and it made Charlies blood boil.
Are you sure it was a wise idea to bring a rogue back to the pack, Earl? If she stays with us for more than a week, she automatically becomes our responsibility," Charlie scoffed.
The both of them stare at Nellie, who is unaware of their discussion as she looks around the house, admiring the decorations and furniture.
Hopefully, she wont be here for a week. We have to get rid of her quickly"
Earl barely walks up the stairs before he slumps on the floor. Nellie turns her gaze to him and sees Charlie struggling to keep him on his feet.
A slow smile spreads across her face as they both move up to Earls room.
Charlie comes down a few minutes later. Rage swept through him like wildfire on seeing Nellie sitting ever so comfortably on the Alphas seat. He clenches his fist and approaches her, ready to attack if need be.
What are you doing?" his voice was ever so authoritative that Nellie leaped off the seat with her hands on her chest.
She walked him move towards her slowly and deliberately. He wanted to frighten her, but she wasnt a coward. She was ready to go on head on with him if the matter arises.
You should be grateful that I havent had you killed right now. Apparently, Earl thinks he owes you his life," a smirk formed on his lips as he stood tall before Nellie.
His size did not intimidate her. She had faced the strongest rogues while running away from her pack, and she certainly wasnt afraid to face the Beta of a wounded Alpha. His scent was weak compared to that of his Alpha, Earl.
I wouldnt talk so confidently if I were you. Your scent already gave you away. Youre not strong without your Alpha. I assume you are those special kinds of wolves," Nellie shot him a warning and Charlie immediately backed down without uttering a single word.
He led her to a room covered completely in dust and put on the lights so she could she the interior clearly.
You will spend the night here. Earl wants to talk to you tomorrow morning and trust me, you wouldnt want to keep him waiting once its 8am. So, rest up now and prepare for a hectic day tomorrow"
He walks away without another word, leaving Nellie alone with her sea of thoughts and fear of being in a new pack where no one is likely going to accept her.
Its all for the best," she sighed as she lay on the dusty bed and drifted off to sleep.
Early the next morning. Nellie heard a knock on the door to the room where she had spent the night and before she could answer, the door was flung open and Earl walked in.
He looked so young and refreshed. Nellie couldnt even tell it was him until he spoke with a soft voice more tender than when he was even hurt.
How was your sleep?" he asked.
It was wonderful. I slept on a dusty bed in a room with no ventilation. So yeah, it was pretty awesome," she said with a heavy sarcasm.
Earl didnt seem concerned with her answer as he yanked her up from the bed by the hand and dragged out of the room without saying another word.
Get your hands off me. How dare you treat me like this?" Nellie shrugged, but her bickering was of no use.
Earl dragged her into the living room, which was now occupied by four hefty men all dressed in black suits and seated on the couch.
Fear shimmers throughout her body. She finds it hard to breathe as the endless thoughts of the things they could do to her play around in her mind.
Youre a rogue woman. And I can treat however I please as long as you are in my territory and also under my roof," Earl whispered to her and left her standing, her knees shaking in fear.
It was unlike her to be afraid of a bunch of werewolves like her, but something about them was just so odd and she couldnt deny it.
What are you guys?" she asked with a frown on her.
She did her best to hide her fear, but she only failed in doing so as her hands began trembling.
Earl could sense she wasnt at peace with whatever it was he was about to do to her and he felt bothered because of a part of him seemed to have grown drawn to her the night she saved his life which was merely night ago.
Whats your name, rogue? And what do you want from us?" one of the men in a black suit spoke up, and she paused for a moment, thinking of the right words to say to him.
Why should I tell you my name? And what makes you think I want something from you?" Nellie protested.
She was picking up the bits of her courage, and she was happy about it too.
She couldnt let them see her weak. It would make her more vulnerable to their plans and wishes.
Youre certainly not in your territory, so its safe to assume that you want something from us," another one of the men spoke up in a blunt tone and she hissed at his statement.
Listen, I didnt come into your territory because I wanted to. It was you Alpha here who insisted I come with me," she yelled and it felt nice to let it out of her chest.
Im a happy rogue who stumbled upon the lifeless body of your Alpha in the forest and decide to help me," she added, standing alright and keeping her head high as she spoke to them.
Her last words must have really sparked up something from among them, and they exchanged a quick look at Earl before leaving the house.
He walks up to her angrily and attempts to drag her by the arm, but she doesnt let him.
Dont push it!"
They both stare at each other, tension rising and pulse growing until Charlie walks into the living room.
Earl. We found a rogue just outside the borders," he announces, paying little or no attention to whatever it was going on between the both of them.
Earl takes a deep breath and shots Nellie a warning look, but she doesnt flinch. Her courage and boldness bothers him, and he decides not to drag things any further.
Ill meet you there," he mumbles as Charlie leaves the living room and he and Nellie stare at each other before walking out of the house together.