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Darlin Pov-
I felt my Wolf crawling under my skin with each word the Spiteful Witch Infront of me spoke. Unable to contain the clenching of my fists as she called me out on it. I had promised Sam I wouldn't do anything rash but a few more seconds of hearing her belittle and mock me and I knew I wouldn't be able to keep my word.
As I narrowed my eyes at her I felt another presence suddenly at my side and I had to contain my surprise as Porter was now the one drawing her Ire and Venom. I knew what he was doing and while I silently appreciated the gesture I couldn't help the irritation and annoyance as he sent her on her way.
I let him know exactly how I felt and he had the nerve to try and speak to me like some troubled child. I was ready to tell him off when Sam finally came back to my side. He immediately assumed that Porter had caused my distress and when he was corrected and found out who had upset me.. Instead of staying at my side he took off after her.
My mind was in a spiral as I ignored Porter and took off after Sam. I wasn't some damned weak child who needed anyone to defend them! I thankfully had a good lock on his Core and located him quickly. What I hadn't intended was to overhear their conversation.
When I expected him to be defending me and telling her off. Instead I heard him talking softly to her, he was almost to the point of begging for her to respect his request. My heart aches and I bite the inside of my mouth to keep myself silent as he reminds her of what they had in the past. She seemed to give him the answer he wanted and I quickly moved back into the crowd of the party. Managing to get myself a good distance away before I felt Sam come up beside me.
I knew as soon as he started speaking I wasn't going to be thrilled with what he had to say. He was treating me the exact same way everyone else did. I tried to tell him I didn't need his intervention. That I could have handled her myself.
His words were soft but each one stabbed me in the heart as I listened to him explain his feelings for her. I was able to keep my heartbeat slow as I heard him tell me that she loved him and to an extent he loved her as well. That he was able to reach her and that she would leave me alone. I didn't need him to do this. I didn't want him to do this. Yet he still thinks he fixed it by doing what he did.
I may be the Wolf. But Alexis was still a Bitch. I knew how to handle someone like that all on my own. But here was my Mate. My Partner. Defending her while trying to make light of what had just happened. He didn't understand did he? I pushed all those hurt and painful feelings deeper inside myself. I wouldn't let him know it upset me. He wanted to think what he did was right and I didn't have the emotional energy to correct him. So I played along. I gave him a soft smile, and returned his gentle kisses. I was agreeable and managed to keep myself inline for the rest of the Drama filled evening.
(Being Vague here because the Final part isn't out yet. So from here on out I'm making shit up. 😅)
When it was time to finally leave and head back home. Sam tossed me the keys as I looked at him slightly confused. He told me he would be along soon but he had some things to finish up with Vincent. I nodded my head and as I turned to leave I watched as he joined Vincent, and Porter in one of the meeing rooms off the main hallway. I was going to just ignore it until I saw Alexis join them. She smirked at me before closing the door behind her. Shutting me out and causing a numb feeling to travel within my body.
I wasn't sure how or when I got into Sam's truck or how long I had been driving when I finally came out of my own head. I was miles outside of Dahlia. I pulled over and looked down at my phone.
37 Missed Calls.
Cowboy(Sam)-28
AnswerNow(David)-6
PrincePerfect(Vinny)-2
TiltedHalo(Angel)-1
84 Unread Texts.
I looked numbly at the screen as I hit the delete all button for both notifications. I knew better than to call or send a text as they could track my phone as soon as I did it. My vision became blurry as I blinked hard. Trying to stop the tears that were now running down my cheeks as I opened the Discord App on my phone. Asher made everyone download it so we could coordinate Security Gigs better. Or so he Claimed. I clicked on Sam's name and the private DMs opened. I knew I had to be quick as he might notice me typing in the chat and try to talk to me.
My fingers flew over the screen. Typing at a faster than normal rate I was glad I at least could still manage to spell everything correctly before attaching the Song file to the DM and hitting the send button. I just had to wait until it finished uploading and I felt a quiet sob escape my mouth as I saw Sam suddenly typing. The attachment finished just as I saw him type out my name with multiple question marks behind it before I closed out the app and immediately deleted it off my Phone.
I knew it wouldn't be fair to take his Truck. So I gathered everything that was mine from the inside. I placed the keys up in the visor and hit the lock button. I looked down at my phone and in a split second decision decided it was a liability. I ejected the Sim and then smashed the screen on the ground. Satisfied I threw it into the back of Sam's truck. My breathing was becoming harder to control as I slammed the door closed and took off. Staggering and Running through the Woods. I didn't know where I was heading. But I did at least know it was away. Away from Sam. Away from that Bitch. Away from my Heartache. Away from my Feelings. Away from being just another burden to the people I cared about.
Darlin's DM to Sam
[I can't do this. I can't feel this way anymore. I've tried Sam. I have fought so hard for us. I know you have as well. But you just can't see that I need to be able to handle things my own way. Anytime I try and do anything on my own it's always someone else who comes swooping in to "Fix" whatever it is I apparently don't have the ability to handle. I'm not some broken thing that needs others to rescue me. Tonight made it perfectly clear about where you stand on that matter. I love you. I will always love you. But I can't be second place to a Ghost from your past that will never go away. I'm sorry. Tell David and the others I said Sorry. I always was a runner. Have a good life Sam Collins. Don't look for me. I don't want to be found. ~Darlin~]
https://youtu.be/FzdXt6OQVqY?si=cjnuDt8n6-uQ5FEI The song Darlin sent to Sam. It kinda works with the story if you listen while reading.