Rose's POV
I took a deep breath as I told them the same thing that I had told Atticus about my childhood. I was dreading the next part though. "Fast forward to after I escaped the alphas," I said as my gaze briefly met Axel's sad eyes. "I was nineteen and I just started working at a bar so I could pay the bills the right way. I was trying to change my old habits of stealing and make a somewhat normal life for myself. One night I was working, I had been serving members of the council...and that's where I met Damon. He's a warlock/vampire hybrid."
The guys were deadly silent as they looked at me to continue. "I wasn't interested in him at first because I never wanted to let someone that close to me again. But, he kept coming back every day that I worked." I wanted to smile at the memories of him chasing me around like a loved up teenager, but the more recent memories kept that smile off of my face. "We started seeing each other eventually and I trusted him."
"Were you in love with him?" Everett asked, interrupting my speech.
I furrowed my brows. "I don't know. I thought I was, but I think I was just happy that someone actually cared about me," I said quietly.
"Where did it go wrong?" Atticus asked carefully.
I sighed as I told them the story of the worst time in my life.
*Flashback*
I heard the door open as I smelled the scent of Damon waft into the room. I smiled as I turned towards the man that I was completely infatuated with. "Hey, baby."
He walked closer to me with a strange look on his face. He sighed as he leaned against the wall, crossing his arms. "Ruby, when were you going to tell me?"
I furrowed my brows, confused. "Tell you what?"
He walked closer as he looked into my eyes. "That you were a tribrid." I felt my blood ice over as shivers wracked my body, holding me frozen in place.
I laughed nervously. "I don't know what you mean."
"Why are you lying to me? I thought we were past that. I love you, Ruby. You can tell me anything," He said seriously. And against my better judgment, I told him everything.
He didn't even seem surprised at my confession of my life story. It was like he already knew. He pulled me in for a hug after I told him of my stay with the alphas where I then escaped.
"It's okay. Everything will be fine," He said, almost looking regretful but I had no idea what for.
-------------------------------------------
I was abruptly awoken by the searing pain and the smell of burnt flesh. I opened my eyes and stared into the eyes of Damon. I screamed as he tightened the silver chains currently keeping me in place. "What are you doing?" I asked, tears flowing down my face.
He looked at me blankly, with empty eyes. "I'm sorry that it had to be this way, but I have orders."
I blinked at him in confusion. "What the hell does that mean?"
"It means that I suggest you shut your mouth and come willingly. You've already made things more difficult on yourself," He said through clenched teeth as he yanked me to my feet.
YOU ARE READING
Three Mates & A Tribrid
ParanormalI sighed, walking towards him. "Look, big man. I know who you are and I'm really sorry for what I'm about to do." I said before leaning in and kissing him. I could feel the sparks from our contact and heat pool in my belly. But before he could pull...