The Beta's Apocalypse

7. Bonded

Justin, Zeke and Oliver caught up with Sophie, Eric and Amelia.

"What are you guys talking about?" Justin asked.

"Oh nothing." Sophie smiled.

"Jealous." Amelia said shaking her head.

Justin looked down and Amelia. "What, who's jealous?"

Amelia shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know but it's coming from Ellie."

Justin looked at Sophie and Eric, who both just laughed.

"Ellie was jealous when she saw me sitting with Eric." Sophie explained.

Justin laughed. "Really?"

Sophie nodded.

"That's funny. Why would she be jealous of you two? You have a mate, and a really sexy one at that." Justin Boasted, raising his eyebrows.

Sophie laughed. "Oh I don’t know why are you jealous of my relationship with Oliver?"

"That is completely different, Oliver is your ex." Justin turned and looked back at Oliver. "Back me up here."

Oliver put both hands up in the air. "Don't bring me into this, I'm innocent."

"Thanks for nothing," Justin glared. He reached over, grabbing Sophie's hand and pulling him to her. "I just want you all to myself, that's all."

"And you have me all to yourself, Alpha!" Sophie replied standing on the tips of her toes to kiss him, as he pulled her tight into him.

"She's already pregnant, slow down there Tiger." Zeke teased.

Justin and Sophie smiled, as they took each other's hands and kept walking.

Justin looked over at Eric. "A couple more days to prepare and we can take her to find Lanie or Marina."

Eric nodded. "I hope she will let me go with."

"I think she will." Sophie affirmed. "Just keep doing things the way she want's, and she'll come around."

"I'm worried about her though. Last night standing in her balcony, when she let out that wail." Eric reached up, rubbing his chest. "It was terrifying and I could feel some of the pain she was in. It felt as if someone had stabbed me right in the chest. I can’t stand the thought of her hurting like that, and not being able to do anything about it."

Sophie frowned. "Ethan said it's getting worse, and last night was the worst he has ever seen it. I really hope they will be able to help her."

As they approached the Packhouse Justin hugged Amelia, and kissed Sophie on the forehead. "Guys let's head to the training grounds, and get some training in with the pack."

They all nodded in agreement.

"Love you both." Justin said as they walked away. "Love you too." Sophie and Amelia replied.

Justin turned to Eric. "Are you really ok?"

Eric nodded. "Yes, but I want to rip that Mason guy apart with my bare hands. Not only did Chase almost die because of him, but he hurt Ellie."

"We will find him and make him pay." Justin said.

They found the rest of the pack army at the training grounds getting in drills, and practicing hand to hand combat.

"I'm going to hit the range." Zeke said.

"I'll join you." Oliver replied.

Eric looked are Justin. "Spar?"

"Oh you’re going down!"

"We'll see about that!" Eric laughed.

They spent the next four hours working on sparing and running shooting drills. They headed to the food tent and got their plates, finding Sophie and Amelia. Dahlia, Ashley and Elias where there eating as well.

"How was training?" Sophie asked.

"Good." Justin replied. "The guys are looking great. Having the extra man  power from Ellie's pack has really strengthened our numbers. It’s still going to be tough, but I think we can handle what's coming."

Sophie smiled. "Good."

Once they had all finished they all started filling the others in on their adventure to the honeysuckle patch, and plans to go to the Newmoons.

After awhile Eric stood up. "I'm pretty tired I think I'm going to turn in."

"Oh come on hang out, we're going to start a fire." Oliver argued.

Eric shook his head. "Not tonight."

Sophie stood up, Amelia sleeping in her arms. "I am going to turn in too, take this little one to bed."

"I'll go with you." Justin said, standing up.

"No it's ok, you stay and enjoy yourself." Sophie offered.

"You sure?" Justin checked.

Sophie nodded and kissed his lips.

Eric took Amelia from Sophie's arms and they made their way to the Packhouse. Eric took Amelia to Sophie and Justin's room laying her in her bed in the closet. He pulled the covers up over her, and quietly closed the door.

"Thanks Eric." Sophie said as he walked out.

"You're welcome." He replied with a smile. "I sure am glad to have that little one around, she keeps you on your toes." He laughed. "I will see you in the morning." He pulled Sophie in for a hug then walked to the door.

"Eric! Don’t be sneaking off to see Ellie."

Eric sighed. "I won't."

"You guys made progress today, just be careful not to push it, and end up pushing her away."

Eric nodded. "You're right I know." He closed the door behind him and headed to his room. He walked over to the window seat and sat down. He opened the window he starred up at the stars. He wondered if Ellie was standing at her balcony staring up at the stars like he was. He closed his eyes and thought back to the night before when he saw her open the doors, and lean against the railing. Man she looked beautiful standing there with the moonlight shining down on her. He smiled.

"I hate this." Blaze said. "Just go and see her, we'll be more careful this time."

"You know I can't. What if she finds out and pushes us further away? We have to be patient and wait for her to be ready."

Blaze growled. "I am not very good at being patient."

"I know, lets rest. Besides we might get to see her tomorrow remember?"

Blaze let out a happy moan. "Sometimes I think I can feel her wolf when we're near, but its like she is far away."

"Yeah, we're both just going to have to learn patience I guess."

Eric stood and walked over the over to the bed. He stripped down to his boxers and climbed in to bed. He closed his eye's and rolled over onto his side, he took a deep breath and fell to sleep.

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Justin and the guys were hanging around the fire laughing and cutting up when they heard a loud growl coming from the Packhouse. They all jumped up, turning and looking.

"It sounds like it came from Eric's room. Look the windows open!" Zeke noted.

"Lets go." Justin yelled, as they ran into the Packhouse and up to Eric's room.

They burst in and saw Eric. He was on his hand and knees on the floor, gripping his chest.

Justin knelt beside him. "What is it? What's happening?" He put his hand on Eric's back.

Eric looked up at Justin, his eyes were wide, his entire body shaking. "It's Ellie, it's happening again. AHHHH!" Eric yelled out in pain, doubling over.

Justin turned and looked at Zeke, who stood there frozen he didn’t know what to do. He mind linked him. "Run to their pack now and check on her."

Zeke nodded and ran from the room, then down the stairs, taking his shirt and pants of as he ran. He got outside and changed into his wolf, picking up his clothes in his mouth he sprinted for Ellie's pack.

Sophie ran into Eric's room and stared at Justin and Eric on the floor. Justin picked Eric up and sat him in the bed, then turned to Oliver. "Stay with him I'll be right back."

Oliver nodded and sat down on the bed next to Eric.

Justin grabbed Sophie and lead her out into the hallway closing the door behind him. "This is really strange, Eric shouldn’t be in that much pain. They haven't completed the mate bond." Justin shook his head, and rubbed the back of his neck. "Hell they've barely even touched." He turned and punched the wall, leaving a hole.

Sophie wrapped her arms around his waist. Justin let out a sigh, her touch calming him down. "I thought the mate bond was pretty strong right away. Ours was pretty strong once Eva broke free."

Justin turned around, pulling her into t a hug. "That's the thing, her wolf is gone like yours was. It shouldn’t be affecting him like this."

"Maybe it’s the spell used on her?" Sophie questioned.

"It could be I guess, I don’t know a whole lot about magic. Maybe your mom knows more, we'll check with her in the morning. We might need to move the trip up a day, this cant keep happening every night." He bent down and kissed her forehead. "I'm going to stay here with him tonight if that’s ok."

"Of course it’s ok." Sophie said as she laid her head on his chest. "I'll see you in the morning."

Justin walked back into the room and saw Eric laying on the bed. Oliver stood up and walked overt to him. "He's asleep, but restless."

Justin nodded. "You can head to bed, I'm going to stay in here with him tonight."

"Do you want me to hang out too? I don’t mind?"

Justin shook his head. "No it's ok, go be with Emily."

Oliver nodded and walked out of the room.

Justin walked over and sat on the bed next to Eric. I promised I'd take care of you. He thought. How do I stop something out of my control?