Kayson's POV:
"Goodnight Piccolo."

I stood leant against the wall next to Alec's bedroom door just waiting for Ant as he said goodnight to Xadrian. Dinner had been just as awkward as lunch. All I wanted was to know what happened to Xadrian and neither Ant or Alec would tell me.

My time in the gym punching the life out of at least six or quite possibly seven punching bags had not been enough to calm the rage that was just about ready to boil over. At some point during my brief cooling down breaks I'd spotted the two of them running and chasing around the garden without a care in the world. Once upon a time I would have thought it amusing watching such a small wolf chase after a wolf of Caden's size but I was too lost in my own frustration and anger to find it amusing.

"Andiamo amore mio."

I pushed off the wall following after Antonio as he made his way to his office. We walked in a tense and awkward silence neither of us wanted to speak until we were behind closed doors.

He stood holding the door open waiting for me to walk in before he slammed me against the door pressing his lips firmly against mine. I pushed against him taking a deep breath before I shoved him against the nearest wall pressing my lips against his in a furious dominant kiss. Ant growled biting my bottom lip and flipping us so I was against the wall.

"Don't forget who the Alpha is Mi Amore."

I growled shoving him off me as I walked towards the glass doors of the balcony. I could feel his eyes on me as I stood with my back to him.

"You said we would talk so start talking Antonio."

The sound of his fists hitting the desk didn't make my flinch or turn to look at him, I kept my eyes trained on the night sky outside.

"Watch your tone Kayson."

My hands formed into fists at my sides as I span round to face him.  He's really starting to piss me off.

"Watch my tone! You kissed me Antonio! I didn't come in here for you to kiss me and fuck me on your desk we both know how that turned out last time. You said we would talk so let's fucking talk I want to know about Xadrian and either you tell me or I'll..."

His growl rippled through the air cutting me off before I even had chance to finish my sentence, anger was coming off him in waves.

"You'll what leave again?!"

I slammed my fists down on his desk meeting his furious gaze with one of my own. That was a low blow and he knows it.

"That's not fucking fair Antonio!"

Not fair at all. This is not how I imagined this conversation going both of us losing our tempers is getting us no where.

"Neither is what you just said to me Kayson. I kissed you because I wanted to because I've missed you but fine if all you want to do is talk let's sit down and talk."

I dug my claws into my palms in an attempt to calm down as he moved towards me pulling out his seat and sitting down looking over at me. I narrowed my eyes at him before I moved around his desk sitting in one of two visitor chairs.

"I found Xadrian at an auction house but I believe he was in a slave house before that, he has the slaver's brand. The newest looking scars on his neck are from a few days ago when I found him. A she-wolf attack him at the auction and it pissed me off; she tried to kill him so I mark him. The little information I do have on him is in this folder."

He pulled out a slim folder from one of his desk draws and placed it down gently in front of me. I pulled it towards me it was a laughable excuse of a folder all that was in it was a single sheet. As I stared at the pitiful amount of information I felt something stir inside of me. I didn't need to know the Pup long for every instinct to stand on end and scream out for me to protect and defend him. For something animalistic to take control and drive me toward the door. I'm going to kill that bitch first and then I'll deal with the rest of them, every single one of them.

"Kayson."

Letting out a growled I slung the chair I had once been sitting in across the room, the sound of it shattering against the wall didn't make either one of us flinch.

"Don't. Don't take that fucking tone with me Antonio! Stop trying to control everything, stop trying to control me! If I want to go and kill that bitch I will. If I want to slaughter a load of those master and auction sales men then I will and there isn't a damn thing you can do to stop me."

With in seconds my back was slammed into the nearest wall, the foundations cracking at the force. Antonio's body was presented against mine, his arms either side of me caging me against him and the wall.

"I don't wish to control you Kayson. We will deal with the she-wolf when the time is right and I've already sent into motion for the Masters to get what they deserve. Don't go all guns blazing. I've only just got you back; forgive me if I just want you by my side and out of danger. Kayson look at me; stop pushing me away. I'm not going to leave you again."

I pressed my hands against his chest trying to shove him away from me to bring some distances between us but he only pressed a hand against mine and leaned in closer, I could feel his breath against my ear as he whispered.

"You don't have to be so brave all the time, not with me."

I growled throwing my head forward straight into his with as much force as I could. As he pulled back I shoved him ever further away as I made my way swiftly to the door.

"We both know your word means shit. It means nothing Antonio!"

I threw my fist squarely into Antonio's jaw when I felt his hand grip around my wrist. I watched him stumble back before I lunged for him. I straddled his waist throwing punch after punch at him not caring where I hit.

Why isn't he fighting back!

I growled as I climbed to my feet heading back into the direction of the door before I felt my legs give out from under me. My eyes snapped back to Antonio as he got to his feet and rushed towards me. I scrambled to my feet but he just swept my legs from under me before he pinned me to the floor. We kicked, punched and clawed at eachother as we rolled around the office slamming into walls and breaking furniture as we went until we both fell flat onto our backs catching our breaths.

"We are bad for each other Antonio. Things have changed, we aren't the people we used to be; not anymore."

I looked over at him his lip was now split, bruises littered his face and no don't the rest of his body, his nose looked croaked and he was now sporting a black eye. I probably didn't look much better but I knew I'd heal soon unlike Antonio.

"So leave then; if that's what you want just go. Why stay?"

And we're back to that big question, the why. Why do I stay, why did I come back and agree to be here with him, well that answer is perfect simple by now.

"Because I can't leave."

I turned away from him looking up at the ceiling. Fuck! I..I can't believe I hit him. How the hell did we end up like this fighting and in another destroying office.

"Because I won't let you."

His words caught me by surprise; is..is that all he thinks. That I'm staying simple because we both know he'd stop me or come after me if I ever did leave. We really have changed.

"No."

Fuck he should know it's not just about that. I should have to tell him, he should know by now.

"So why? Tell me why."

The sight and smell of his blood was starting to get to me, I pushed onto my arms and quickly scrambled to my feet once more and this time he didn't pull me back down. I could hear him shuffling around as I made my way to the door. I need to get away from him right now.

"Because my heart won't allow it; I can't leave because.. because I love you Antonio and I always will."

I quickly slipped out of the room pulling the door shut behind me. Fuck! Why can't things go back to the way they were before, I just...no things can't go back to the way they were we're not the same people anymore.

"Fighting again Kayson."

I growled as my eyes caught sight of Liv leant against the wall opposite my room wearing barely anything. Why won't she just leave me alone. I quickly pulled my door open desperate to get away from her.

"Even love has limits Kayson."

I slammed the door shut as soon as I stepped inside leaning my head and hands against the door taking deep breath. Every nerve and instinct was screaming at me to go back to Ant but Liv's words kept replaying in my head.

*****
I tried to make myself as small as possible as I sat on Luna's bench. I wrapped my arms around my knees as I pressed them to my chest, tears rolling down my face as I sat in the rain watching the rain drops make ripples in the lily pond.

"Kayson? Oh Kayson."

I felt Luna's arm wrap around my shoulder as she pulled me close to her and under the umbrella in her other hand. My parents had another row again, my ribs stung as I reminded of what had happened when I was dragged into the middle of it.

"Love should have no limits if it is true Kayson. Love; it has a funny way of bringing people back together."

I drew my eyes to met hers, how does she know. How does she always know what I'm thinking, doesn't she know that no one can or will love me mom and dad know so why doesn't she.

"Kase? Mom? Come on Kase we have to decorate your new room."
*****
I sighed against the door, breathing heavily as I wiped furiously at the tears that fell. Love should have limits if it's true; my love for Antonio and Alec has no limits.

"Kayson."

I pushed off the door and moved to the ensuite quickly jumping in the shower to rid Antonio's scent and blood off me as it clung to me like a second skin. I just want to go to sleep and forget this ever happened.

"How the fuck do you put up with it Kayson?!"

I hadn't spoke or been in a room alone with Antonio, Alec or Xadrian for a few weeks. I just couldn't face either of them not after what happened.

"I don't know how you can just forgive him for what he did to you Kase! He broke your heart! He fucking broke you!"

I rolled my eyes as Liv continued to ramble on and on about my relationship with Antonio. I had escaped to the living room for a bit of peace and quiet and of course she just had to follow me.

*****
Alec whisked me away from Liv and everyone else's preying eyes. Liv would not leave me alone since we got to our get away retreat.

"I'm going to marry you some day."

I looked up at him as if he'd grow two heads. How we went from lying on the picnic blanket in silence enjoying nature to him talking about marriage is beyond me.

"Don't you need a ring for that Alec."

I shook my head as he sat up looked down at me with a smirk across his face oh boy he's serious about this.

"I'll get you one later."

He whispered as he pressed his lips against mine and I knew he was deadly serious about that ring I'll kill Carlos later for putting the idea into his head.
******

"Fuck just let it go Liv!"

She was really starting to get on my fucking nerves. My relationship with Ant and Alec is none of her business and he didn't break me! I'm not broken. A snarl left my lips as I glared at a now shaking Liv.

"Kayson."

I snapped my attention to Carlos and he pointed to the mirrored surface beside me, I caught a glimpse of my now red eyes and quickly stood up shutting my eyes for a few seconds.

"I'm going for a run."

Fuck I need to calm down, I need to get away from everything and everyone right now. I slipped passed Carlos and out of the room as fast as possible I could still hear Carlos stop Liv and them yelling.

"What the fuck was that Liv?"

I ignored the rest of their yelling and ran outside to cool off. I need to get back in control, I need to be in control. I need something to focus on something to; read. I swiftly changed direction making my way to the side entrance closes to the library. Reading will help, I can get some control and focus and I'll be fine. 

"Oh hey Xaddy sorry I'll go."

I promptly span on my heals and made my way back towards the door I can't believe I've walked this far away from the door without even noticing Xadrian's presence.

"N..no Kayson can..you can stay."

I stopped dead in my tracks at the sound of his voice. He..he wants me to stay? We've barely been in the same room together let alone without anyone else and he wants me to stay?

"What are you reading?"

I tried to make my voice sound as smooth and soft as possible in an attempt to mask my surprise and to avoid scaring him.

"Alec gave it to me. It's umm..Jay..Jun..."

I turned back round to face him watch as he traced the letters of the book trying to read them. I bit my tongue to prevent the growl that was rising in my throat. He.. he's struggling to read. I took slow and calculated steps towards him until I was right beside him gently placing a hand on the book before I spoke.

"Let's see Pup. Jungle Book. The Jungle Book."

Xadrian looked up at me with a shy smile on his face as he quickly draw his eyes back to the book tracing the letters and muttering what I had said under his breath.

"Jun..gle. Book. Jungle Book."

I watched Xadrian carefully as he looked up at me, he body wasn't shaking like it did around the others, he hadn't even made an attempt to put some distance between us. I guess he feels comfortable around me I just hope it's not just because Alec told he we were mates.

"It's a good choice. Alec's mom used to read it to us when we were little. Where is he anyway doesn't he usually read with you?"

I can't imagine he'd just leave Xadrian alone, neither Alec or Ant seemed to like leaving Xadrian behind there much be a pretty good reason for him to let Xadrian go ahead especially when he still seems jumpy around everyone else.

"Ant say..said for me to come down and he will come in a bit. Liv were..was yelling at Car. I don't like yelling."

Fuck Car and Liv were yelling because of me.

"No; I don't either. You know your safe in here but you.. would you like to go somewhere about more peaceful. I know a place if you want I can show you. Only if you want to or you can stay here."

Am I really doing this taking him to my place, I guess I am. I made my way to the door waiting to see if he would follow me and to my surprise he was soon right by my side we a curious smile plastered on his face, his book still tightly placed against his chest.

"Where we..are we going? Is some..it somewhere spe..special?"

I held the door open for him before I lead him in the right direction. I felt his hand slip into mine taking me by surprise.

"Yeah Pup. You'll see."

I tried to make my voice sound strong but I don't think it sounded very convincing not that he seemed to mind. I pushed the door to my little slice of peace turning to look at his face as he stare out at the nature in front of him.

"Beaut..beautiful."

I still can't get over how beautiful this place is and I've been coming here for twelve years. He let go of my hand and walked a little closer looking around at ever little detail he could see like he was committing it to memory.

"Yeah it is isn't it. Luna Collette used to bring me here."

Xadrian looked over at me with a look of confusion as I mentioned Luna Collette. He's never been in a pack I need to remember that, he's not used to the pack system or the words we use.

"Alec's mom. Whenever it was too loud or I was sad or scared she'd just bring me here. Come on there's a bench over there."

I stuck out my hand for him to take and without hesitation he took it as I lead him to the small bench in the corner near the lily pond.

"She knew you see. My parents aren't very nice people. They'd fight and be violent towards eachother but especially me. Luna; she knew so she starting bring me here at first it was just a way to get me away from it all she'd tell me I didn't have to talk we could just sit in the quiet but she was there if I needed her. Even after I moved here she still brought me down here until the day she..."

Died.

"Luna made this place you know; she and the Alpha Alec's dad had a fight. It was a silly, stupid fight, she ran away from him and well she stumbled upon this place. She fixed it up, made it beautiful and kept it as a place she could come whenever things got too much. Now it can be your place when it's too loud or you want to get away and the library isn't enough you can come here. Feel free to tell me to leave if I'm here and you want to be alone, I don't mind."

Xadrian eyes went wide as they shot up to meet mine. This place was meant to be shared and loved by more then one person it seems silly to keep it to myself after all it will help him in the long run having a special place to calm down and relax like it has me.

"No this your..is your special place."

A small chuckle left my lips as I looked down at him, what's mine is equal his and I have to admit it's nice being out here with him just the two of us spending time together.

"It is but it's yours now too, it can be ours. This place has always been too big for one person to enjoy, Luna understood that. I bet we could get you one of those swing chairs, we could put it on the other side of the water then we can both be here and still have our own space when we want to be alone but times like these we can sit here together just watching the world go by."

I looked out at the lily pond but ever few seconds my eyes flicked back to Xadrian. He looks so relaxed out here like he's always been here with me.

"Kase?"

I hummm quickly looking away from him until I felt his hand brush against mine drawing my attention.

"Are..are you like the Ma..Masters? Do you..like re..blood?"

I felt my whole body freeze at his question, how..how did he know I was a vampire?! Does..does he think I'm like those so called Masters that I'd hurt him? Is..is he afraid of me?

"Yeah, yeah Xaddy. I'm a vampire but I...I would never hurt you or Alec or Ant or anyone in this clan or the pack okay."

I felt my whole body shake and my palms went sweaty. I couldn't imagine him being afraid of me, of him hating me and I..I felt my whole body panic at the thought of him rejecting me until I felt his presence closer to me. He scent washed over me as he took my hand squeezing it has hard as he could to get my attention.

"I know you not like Masters. You..your like Ant, you take care of me. I feel safe here with Kase..you."

I gently placed my head against his allowing my body to fully relax. I couldn't help the smile on my face as I closed my eyes just enjoying being in the place, our place with him.

"I'm glad Pup. Now do you want to go back inside, I bet Ant is probably looking for u..you."

He wouldn't be looking for me. I've been avoiding him like the plague for weeks but he'll definitely be looking for Xadrian after all until they can mind link properly Ant won't have a clue that he's with me.

"Okay. We come can come again yeah?"

A smile crossed my lips again as we slowly got up off the bench. I'm glad he likes it here, it's nice to have someone to share it with I doubt Alec or Ant would like it out here too many memories of his mom.

"Yeah Pup, we can come back whenever you want. You know the way you can come here by yourself too."

Xadrian slipped his hand into mine as we started walking back the way we came towards the madness inside the house once again. We can definitely come back here again to our place to escape whenever we want.

"Kase?"

I hummmed as we walked through the old wooden door allowing it to slowly close behind us.

"Thank you."

I smile and held back the sudden wish to place a kiss to his forehead. I don't wish to push or over step, we're bonding and in a good place I don't want to spoil it all.

"Kase?"

I chuckled as he called my name again clearly watching for my attention before he asked his questions but he had my whole attention already and he didn't even know it.

"What's a clan?"

How funny it is to be asked a question that I'm not even sure of the answer. We've called eachother clan that I even forgot how it started, why we chose it in the first place when what it means to us is not the same as it would mean to others other werewolves don't even use the term out of sheer disgust.

"A clan is..well you know how wolves have packs well we are like a smaller family inside our big pack family we just call it a clan we borrowed the term from the vampires."

Sensing Antonio's presences I turned my gaze away from Xadrian and reluctantly toward him. His face looked much better then it did the last time I saw him.

"There you both are. I've been looking for you everywhere, come on it's time for lunch."

Xadrian smiled and nodded at Antonio before Antonio turned and started walking. I went to follow him when Xadrian caught my hand drawing my attention to him.

"Don't worry I no..will not tell Ant or Alec."

Xadrian gave my hand a squeeze as he looked up at me with a small smile on his face. I gave him a grateful smile before he ran off after Ant.

"Thank you My Pup."