Fighting Fate (Runaway Angel book 3)

Attacked

**Amelia's POV**

I had just finished the last question of my calculus final. Yes, I am a sophomore in high school taking Calculus. I stood up from my desk and turned in the packet to my teacher. The other students looked at me annoyed. I usually got on a lot of people's nerves because school came naturally to me. While other struggled on their final, I breezed through it, knowing there was a great chance I got every question right. The one thing that people hate about our teacher was that he didn't give multiple choice questions. You had to do the work, and hope the answer you got was correct. The teacher hated when students would try their luck and guess, so the whole final was fill in the blank. 

I walked out of school, and noticed that I was the only one completely done for the day. I shrugged my shoulders and walked towards Roman's car. I saw a note on the windshield that was addressed to me. I picked it up, and read it to myself. 

Amelia, knowing you, you are already done with your finals. Not all of us are geniuses so I left my key under the passenger tire for you. Go ahead and drive home, I'll meet you there. Please don't walk alone, you know it isn't safe. (I rolled my eyes) Don't roll your eyes, love, just please do as I ask

I laughed at his note. He knew me so well. I found the key easily and drove home. When I got there I went upstairs to my room to change. I opened my door and closed it with my foot while I went to the bathroom to take a shower. I heard my phone ringing, so I went back to my room to answer it, but I stopped in my tracks. A pair of angry black eyes staring at me. 

"Marcus." I gasped. 

He started to stalk towards me, and I ran back inside the bathroom to slam and lock the door. I knew the door wouldn't hold for long, and sadly I know the rooms are sound proof so there is no point in yelling for help. I'm screwed. 

Marcus' fists kept banging on the door, and I curled up in the corner, hoping that someone would come home soon. 

"Amelia, babe, just open the door." Marcus laughed from the other side of the door. "Your parents are in a meeting in town, your mate is stuck at school, and the house is empty. There is no one here to save you." He laughed a sinister laugh, and a tear fell down my cheek. I have never felt so alone and scared in my whole life. "Now open the f*****g door!" He screamed as he continued to bang on the door. 

My head was spinning, my heart was beating out of my chest, and it was getting so hard to breathe. Spots started to cloud my vision and I was about to pass out. The last thing I heard was a loud growl outside and my body went limp and I sunk into darkness. 

**Roman's POV**

I was in the middle of my economics final when Ares started to pace in my mind. He was snarling and shaking out his fur. I don't know why he was so on edge, but it was distracted me. 

Ares, what the hell calm down. (Mate.)

We're going to see her in an hour, calm down you obsessive mutt. (MATE. MATE IN TROUBLE!)

Without asking him to clarify I jumped out of my desk and ran out of the school. I ran as fast as I could, but still felt like I wasn't running fast enough. 

(Shift!) No. You'll lose control around her!

(Shift now she needs both of us!!) 

I growled in frustration, knowing he was right. I felt the heat coursing through my veins and gave into it. Within a few seconds, I was on four paws instead of two feet, racing towards the pack house. I just hope I get there fast, I have no idea what is going on, but Ares has never felt this protective, this angry, this scared. 

I ran into the pack house and up the stairs, I can smell him here! f**k, I should have f*****g known! I busted through her bedroom door, breaking it into huge pieces as they flew across the room. I growled a threatening growl, and Marcus turned away from Amelia's bathroom door and faced me. An angry scowl appeared across his face. 

"Always interrupting us." He growled.

Ares was beyond raging mad. He was so ready to take control and rip his body apart. Marcus shifted into his wolf and we paced back and forth sizing each other up. I had already mind linked the alpha, and a few pack warriors but they would not get here in time to save Marcus. He's mine. 

Marcus attacked first, he charged straight for me, jaws open and trying to take a chunk out of me. Marcus is not a fair fighter, and he should have known better than to challenge me. I dodged his attack and turned to strike. My right paw clawing into his face. He whined in pain, and I turned and kicked him in his jaw, hearing it break. I didn't back off though. I jumped on his back and clamped my teeth down on his shoulder. Marcus growled in pain, and he tried to shake me off but he failed. He finally surrendered by shifting back into his human form. I stepped back a few feet, watching him cower in the corner in his naked body. I tried to fight Ares, but he was clawing to come out and finish the job. I continued to pace back and forth, hoping someone came in soon or they would be picking up a corpse. 

A few minutes later, and three pack warriors came rushing in the room. I mind linked them to carry him out of here and take him to the cells. They followed my instructions immediately and I went in search for Amelia. I clawed at her bathroom door, hoping she could hear me, but she didn't answer. I whimpered, waiting again but there was no answer. Ares started panicking. I wanted to shift back in my human form, but I didn't have any clothes. Ares started to panic, sensing that there was something wrong. I turned around and kicked the door open with my back legs. I ran in and found Amelia passed out in the far right corner of the bathroom. The farthest corner from the door. 

I ran to her side and nudged her face with my snout, but she didn't stir. She must've passed out from having a panic attack. Alpha Leo came running in, anger and pain etched on his face. 

(MIND LINK)

Alpha Leo: WHAT THE f**k HAPPENED???

Roman: Marcus. He was trying to get to her. I don't know why, I barely made it in time. 

Alpha Leo: I'll put her into bed, she needs rest. Go get some clothes. 

Roman: I can't leave her. I can't. 

Alpha Leo: I'll have someone bring you something then. I'm going to go have a talk with Marcus. 

Alpha Leo picked up and carried Amelia back into her room. He looked around and saw the mess that was made. "Maybe we should take her to your room. I'll have someone come clean this up."

When I started my Alpha training a few years ago, Alpha Leo made the guest room on the first floor by his office, my room. We walked down the stairs and I pushed the door open with my snout. I watched as she was laid on my bed carefully. Alpha turned to give me a small smile and a nod and he left. I went and checked on her again before going into my bathroom to shower and get dressed. I had blood and sweat all over me, and I didn't want her to wake up and see me like this. 

Once in the bathroom I shifted back into my human form, but left the door cracked so I could hear her if she woke up before I was done. I turned on the water and set it to hot. I stepped in and rushed to get clean. I needed to be next to Amelia to calm down. I needed to feel her body against mine to know that she was safe. I washed all the blood and sweat from my body, and then got out and dried. I went into my connected closet and threw on some basketball shorts, not bothering with a shirt. 

I went back to my room and saw that Amelia was still sleeping soundly in my bed. A weight was lifted when I saw her so peaceful. Like nothing happened. 

(I want to rip that motherfucker apart, burn the pieces, and piss on his ashes.) Ares, calm down. We need to make sure she is okay. Alpha Leo will handle Marcus, I just want to be with Amelia. 

I crossed my room and laid next to her in bed. Her back was to my chest, and I wrapped my arm securely around her and pulled her closer. She stirred a little and turned around and draped her arm across my side and wrapped her leg around mine. I pulled her even closer and buried my nose in her neck. I inhaled her intoxicating scent and I was instantly calm. Honey and cinnamon. I would love to just be stuck in her embrace all day, basking in her scent. 

A tight grip got a hold of my heart and I had to hold back the tears. Why was he trying so hard to get to her? What if I hadn't gotten here in time? What was he going to do? I knew the vile thoughts Marcus had whenever he saw her. That's why I always told her to be careful. Not all guys are so open with their thoughts like Marcus, some pretend to be nice to get close to her and that scares me. 

Marcus used to fantasize about her. The one thing that he truly enjoyed was the fight she had in her. Even though she can be a little quiet when she's uncomfortable, when pushed she is a hell of a fighter. Marcus would imagine her struggling beneath him. Crying and yelling. He was a sick bastard so I always tried to keep him away from her. I don't even know why he was still here. When I told Alpha Leo of his fantasies, he was furious. But I had no proof. Marcus kept his intentions hidden from everyone, but me. Like it was fun for him to watch me try to protect her. I tried. I shouldn't have let her come home alone. But I assumed Marcus would be taking his finals like the rest of us. I failed to protect my mate. 

Fresh tears started to fall from my eyes like a dam breaking free. I couldn't stop them, I was so disappointed in myself. So angry. I didn't protect her. I failed. I failed her. 

I didn't notice my grip was tightening around her body until she stirred in my arms. I looked down to see those big beautiful eyes staring back at me. 

**Amelia's POV**

I felt a strong hold around me. Tightening and tightening. The last thing I remember is coming home. Coming home and then seeing Marcus in my bedroom. Marcus. Oh my God, he got in. Marcus has me. I slowly opened my eyes, afraid what was going to happen next. What I wasn't expecting was to see Roman's beautiful eyes staring into mine. 

"Roman!" I yelled. I squeezed my arms and legs around him tighter. I was so relieved that he was here. "Roman." I cried into his shoulder. 

His arms wrapped around my body and he buried his face in the crook of my neck. I heard his sobs, and I started to run my fingers through his hair. I always loved when he did that for me, so I was trying to comfort him in a way I knew worked. 

"I'm sorry." He cried. "I'm so, so sorry." 

I could feel his tears streaming down his face and wetting my shoulder. "Roman, why are you sorry? Why are you crying?" I held him closer to me and I could feel his hands desperately gripping my back. 

"I couldn't protect you, I failed you. What would have happened if I had not gotten here in time? You're my mate, you are my life, and I couldn't even keep you safe." Roman continued to cry. 

I lifted his face to meet mine and I saw so much pain and sadness swimming in his eyes. So much regret and self hatred. I looked deep into his eyes, wanting him to know I meant every single word I want to say. "It is NOT your fault Roman. Marcus was a sick bastard. You got to me in time, you saved me. Roman, it wasn't your fault. You did protect me, you got here in time, you saved me. I'm here, you're here. It's okay." 

I held him close to me and we continued to seek comfort in each others arms. I wanted to take away this hurt he was feeling. He didn't need to feel guilty about anything, he came for me just like I knew he would. I knew he would save me. 

Roman kissed the spot just under my ear and it caused a shiver to course through my body. "Roman?" I whispered, my breath shaking a little. "What are you doing?" I asked as he continued to trail kisses down my neck, back up and across my jaw. 

I could feel my heart jump out of my chest when his breath fanned against my skin. "Kiss me." He whispered, catching me off guard. 

"Roman, I-"

"Kiss me, Amelia." He softly whispered against my skin.