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Standing under the bus stop with my two mates I felt sick. What the hell? Vale had been lying to me that whole time, and his real name is Nate?? I didn't care about that at all really, what I cared about was that Vale/Nate whatever his bloody name was now knows where I am and he's coming and he's angry. I'd seen him angry that night at the party and it wasn't a good thing. He was violent, but when is say violent I mean malicious dangerous violent.

Standing in the bus stop I had zoned out with what Levi and Van were discussing. I just stood there thinking about the only thing I could think of. I couldn't sit here waiting for him to come; it would take him a good 12 hours or so if not less. I had to leave before then. Mentally drained and running on pure adrenaline I made a plan in my head. Go home, pack some clothes, call my dad's youngest brother Jet (who was only 7 years older than me) and see if the offer to go stay with him was still available. My uncle Jet was a surf instructor in Honolulu for some poshy resort over there, when he first heard about Vale he offered to take me in. I'm sure he will still feel the same.

"So we're all in agreement?" Levi said looking at me in a determined look.

The two boys looked at me. Van knew instantly what was running through my head. "Tia, Tia look at me, tell me what your thinking, I can tell from the look on your face" Van said sounding slightly frantic.

"I need to get home and pack, I've decided to go visit Jet for a while," I said shaking slightly.

"Tia honey, your not running away for the 2nd time, this is your home, I'm not gonna let that bastard anywhere near you" Levi growled. He reached forward and grabbed me around the waist pulling me into his arms. Snuggling his head into my hair and taking a deep breath. "I can't lose you princess, it would kill me" he whispered into my hair.

Tear prickled my eyes as I inhaled his scent. It was so alluring yet comforting. Looking up from Levi's chest I saw the worry and stress in his eyes. As Levi released me Van took a small step forward.

"You are NOT leaving me again Tia bear. Like he said, it would kill me if you left" Van said with sad eyes that were burning like flames. He stepped forward and kissed me. Grabbing the nape of my neck with one hand and wrapping his other arm around my hips he brought my lips to him. I saw Levi hiss slightly and turned away. I couldn't think of anything except how soft and natural it felt kissing Van. Inhaling Van's musky scent it excited a part of me that had been dormant while I was with Levi. Kissing Van back I moaned softly as his tongue caressed mine. Opening my eyes I saw Van looking deeply into mine. Sighing gently his rested his forehead against mine. "You can't do that in front of Levi". I said softly.

Van grunted. "Like hell I can't"

I stepped back and shook my head. "No, you can't. I'm sure you wouldn't appreciate him kissing me in front of you. So if this little weird love triangle is going to work then that is the first rule" I said looking at the two of them.

Looking up Van looked pissed off but Levi looked slightly happy and nodded.

"Back to the plan" Levi said quickly. "I've called dad and told him what's happened and he's going to meet us at home. Dad agreed it's time to tell Van's father about our situation. As much as I hate this, we've agreed its best if you stay with Van for a few days, just until we figure out how bad the situation with Nate is." Levi said.

Looking at Van his eyes lit up whereas Levi's blue ones dulled slightly. "No, no I don't want them to know about us yet.... what if after my birthday we aren't mates, it will make things complicated" I said looking up at Van.

Van growled and shook his head. "I don't care what they think, all I know is right now your my mate and I won't hide that fact when I'm around my family, I want them to know how much I love you and if anything happens with this guy they will defend you like their own" Van said in his alpha tone.

I smiled up at him. "Ok, but can you please explain to them our situation so when I arrive it's not completely awkward." As I said this I felt my phone vibrate. Seeing a msg I read it quickly.

** Your a sneaky one Tia, I had to steal your fathers phone to get this number, and too my surprise when I call my gf I find you've f*cking my own brother... that hurts baby... don't worry I'm coming home and when I do I expect you to prove yourself again...Tell that sh*t head I don't share and I'm coming for what's MINE, if I find out that he's mated you I think I will go crazy, I love you so so much... be a good girl and move your stuff into my room... yours always xx**

Levi is at my side faster then a bullet. "Let me read it" he said quietly.

"That cocky bastard, I'm not letting him anywhere near you" he growled.

"Neither am I" Van growled too, looking at each other they nodded and Levi reached out for my hand.

"Come on princess, we don't have much time, let's go home and get you some clothes. I'll drop you off at Van's tonight" Levi said lacing his fingers in with mine.

"What about school?" I said looking at him.

"That's the best thing" Van said smiling. "For the remainder of the week, your gonna come to school with me". He said with a grin.

"But what? How?" I say confused.

"You forget, my dad's the principle" Van said shaking his head.

"I'll get my dad to talk to our principle, he's dads 3rd in command, and he will arrange it, it will only be for a few days" Levi said looking at me quickly.

"whattttttt, I have to start at a new school for the 2nd time in two weeks, this sucks, damm Vale" I growl.

Levi laughed and pulled me towards the car. "For some reason princess, I don't think that it will be that difficult for you, just be your normal charming self, and if anyone says anything to you just do what you did at our school, threaten to kick them in the nuts" he said laughing.

"No one will go near her if I have anything to say with it." Van yelled from the bus stop. "I'll see you later tonight Tia" he said with a large grin.

I waved at Van with a stupid grin on my face. I couldn't help but smile when I see how happy he is. Something inside of me is rejoicing that I get to spend some time with Van. But something inside isn't happy that I'm leaving Levi. Thinking of Levi I look at him across the cab of his car.

"I'm sorry I've flipped your family inside out" I said quietly.

He looked up at me and frowned. "You are my family Tia, don't ever be sorry." He said as he kissed my hand. "When your with Van, please don't forget about what we have" Levi whispered clenching the driving wheel anxiously.

I looked across the car at him. He was a girls dream come true, strong, protective and sexy as hell there was no way in hell I would forget him. "I'm your mate, there's a part of me that is always thinking of you, even if we havn't mated".

On our way home we sat in comfortable silence. As we pulled into the driveway he grabbed my hand and we walked to the pool house. "Just grab some clothes for a few days" Levi said with a sad smile.

"Tia, are you here?" Ian's voice yelled from the kitchen. "Just grabbing some clothes" I yelled back. Walking into the kitchen I saw Ian and another man. Looking at him he looked somewhat like Natalia. This must be her dad I mentally added.

"So Levi has filled you in with the plan?" Ian said looking at me.

"Yep I'm gonna go stay with Van for a bit" I said looking at the two men curiously. "What's wrong?" I asked looking between the two men who were giving each other sideward glances. "Tia, this is my beta, he's come to me with some inside information about Nate. Apparently he has been in negotiations working with a pretty bad gang. It has come to our attention that he is now heading the northern sector of that gang". I looked at Ian confused.

"What do you mean gang? Do you mean like 50 cent gangsta styles or tony soprano styles?" I said confused. Vale had always been a pretty boy, never liked getting dirty I thought to myself. Ian shook his head.

'No, no I mean white collar upper class gangster style, selling and distributing wolf blood to corporate executives" Ian said with a disgusted look on his face.

I looked at the two of them in shock. "Wolf blood??, what do you mean selling wolf blood?" I asked.

"He's doing WHAT??" Levi yelled walking up beside me.

I noticed Natalia's father looked at the distance between us and frowned. I shook it off and looked back at Ian waiting for his response.

"Wolf blood has known genetic components that enables the taker to experience longer periods of concentration, enhanced reflex skills, and the ability to read and control social situations, in other words, it's a power drug for power freaks" Natalia's father said with a loud voice. "Which is why it's a popular drug in the corporate world, where everyone is trying to get ahead" Ian said as his eyes glowed a silver tinge.

"I'm aware of your history with my son, and believe for your safety that you stay with Van and his pack until we are able to control the Nate situation. Being he's my son, it has added extra pressure on me. I'm torn with between being his father and being the alpha of the pack. In the end the safety of our pack is my number one priority and hearing his involvement in selling wolf blood is extremely disturbing especially considering the large were community we live in. I will try and resolve this issue without anyone getting hurt. This includes you Tia, unfortunately his obsession with you is concerning"

I nodded and turned to grab my bag to see Levi had already taken it. "I'm gonna take her to get something to eat and then drop her off at Evander's place. I'll come back and join you in the elders meeting" Levi said never taking his eyes off mine.

"You aren't required in that meeting" Natalia's father said with a sarcastic note.

Someone's obviously been b*tching to daddy I mentally noted. Levi turned to the two men and I saw his eyes glow a dark blue. "I will be attending that meeting tonight and whatever meeting I bloody want to attend, and if I find out the meeting has taken place without my knowledge you will have more than one Jackson son to worry about, do you hear me old man" he said leering towards Natalia's father layering the alpha tone. Natalia's father flinched quickly and cracked into a smile, his arrogant demenor dropping.

Looking at Ian he braced his shoulder. 'Your son will make a fine Alpha" he said. "We'll see you at the meeting boy, take care with that new pack Tia, I heard they can be a handful" he said with a wink. "We will try and bring you home sooner rather then later".

I looked at Ian's beta and realised why he was so well respected. He was actually a nice guy. What a shame about his off spring.

"Thanks, can you tell mom that ill call her, and that not to worry, I'll be with Sarah" I said looking at Ian. Levi looked at me confused. "Sarah, Van's mom, she's mom best friend" I said quickly. He nodded and grabbed my keys.

"Let's go princess" he said kissing me on the forehead.

Jumping into my car as Levi put my bags into the boot, I had a little giggle at watching him slide in. "What?" he looked at me cracking a smile. "You just look so funny, this huge buff dude getting into my little convertable." I said poking his arm. "Hmmmm I'm not that giant in your car, we still have enough space for me to do this" he said laughing as he grabbed and dragged me onto his lap like the first time he was in my car.

I just laughed as I sat on his lap. He moved my thigh so they were either side of him. Looking into his eyes I giggled as he ran his hands down my arms. "I'm really really gonna miss you"

"Don't be a baby, it will only be for a few days" I said with a smile.

He pouted and pulled me closer to him. "I know" he sighed. "I'm just jealous as hell that you'll be with Van, I don't know if I trust him not to mark you" he said with a small growl. I looked up and cupped his face. "But you trust me yea?" I said looking into his blue eyes. "with my heart" he said looking back at me. My heart skipped a beat slightly at his words. Is that his way of telling me that he loved me? No no dont think about that right now... "Good, then you dont need to worry, I will come home when all this is sorted and things will go back to normal" I said kissing him gently. He growled and kissed me harder. Biting my lip gently his mouth snaked around my chin, licking and sucking down my neck. "Woah, someone's eager" I said laughing. "You smell like Van, I dont like it, so I'm marking whats mine". He sucked a small hicky on my lower neck. "Now he will know your mine." He said sounding satisfied.

"Who's the one playing dirty now Mr Jackson" I said laughing as I pulled myself back to my seat. "Tia, when your with him and his friends, please don't get to excited, angry or worked up, I don't want him knowing your in heat". Levi said.

Crap, I had forgotten about that. I nod and turn the car on. "Let's go get burger or something I'm starving" i said with a smile. I had forgotten how hungry I was until he mentioned getting something to eat.

After eating we made our way to Van's house. His place wasn't as new as mom and Ian's place but it was just a large. Smiling at the house I remember the good memories I had growing up playing with Van here. The house was an 3 story ranch style home, with balconies surrounding the outside. Looking at the front I saw Van waiting for me. He had a black fitted t-shirt on and a pair of cargo army pants.

When the car stopped I jumped out and gave him a cuddle. It felt nice to be in his arms again. He sniffed me slightly and frowned as he saw the small hicky on my neck. Leaning down whispering into my ear 'Is that best he could do, it will make my ones look huge" he said with a grin. Levi growled and pulled me back to him glaring at Van.

"This is a bad idea, jump in the car, you and I will go to a hotel or somthing" he said turning around. Putting my foot down I pulled him to a stop. "Stop, just stop it now. This is the plan and we aren't changing it" I complained. I pulled him to me and kissed him on the cheek. "I'll call you before I go to bed ok" I said pulling myself out of his arms.

He looked at me with an angry frown. "if he does anything that your not ready for you call me ok" he said, grabbing me and kissing me deeply, kissing down my neck and darkening the small hicky to make it larger. "that's better" he said as he pulled away. "We're even now a kiss for a kiss" he said with a smug look at Van as he turned around. I saw him shiver and turn into his beautiful white wolf and ran into the nearby forest.

Looking up at Van he looked pissed off. As my eyes reached his they softened gently. At that minute my phone rang. Looking down I saw that it was from mom and Ian's home number. Answering the phone I heard Vale on the other end. "I can smell you in this house baby, but you're not here, don't make me hunt you down.... be a good girl and come home to me now, otherwise I'll hurt that pretty step mom of mine". I stopped dead in my tracks and started hyperventilating.

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Hey everyone, I hope you liked this chapter, i took the weekend off to spend some time with my cousin and have been dealing with my hang over all weekend... sad that I cant handle a few drinks like I could when I was at uni! Was fun tho!

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