Sophie's POV I ran as fast as my legs could carry me, my heart racing like a wild animal. I had just snuck out of the mansion, and now I was worried about what my dad would say when I got home. I had been thinking about what excuse to come up with, but nothing seemed good enough. I was so scared and worried that I could feel my heart pounding in my chest.As I approached my house, I quickly shifted back to my human form and threw my clothes on. It was pretty hard and a bit painful, but I didn't want Dad to hear me; running in my wolf form was loud enough for him to hear.I changed and, snuck up to the window and peeked inside. My dad was sitting on the couch, watching TV with a frown on his face and a drink in his hand. He looked really upset, and I didn't want to deal with it right now. I was already in enough trouble, and I didn't want to make things worse.I let out a frustrated sigh and sat on the front porch in my torn dance dress and purse in my hand. This night was supposed to
Sophie's POVAs Kate told me we needed to report my father to the police, I felt a big lump form in my throat. I couldn't stand the thought of it.Dad was going to get arrested. I couldn't let that happen; he was my only family. I was going to be stranded and alone. I bit my lower lip and held Kate tighter."No, Kate, please," I sobbed. "I have no one but my father. I can't do that to him. He's all I have."Kate shook her head stubbornly, not willing to let this go. I could see the anger and pity in her eyes; it made me happy to see someone so eager and ready to fight for me. I felt a tear drop down my face and bent my head, letting them fall. "Sophie, your father deserves to go to jail. He's hurt you, and who knows how many others he hurts? He's always drunk and physically and verbally abuses you. We both know your mom's death was neither your fault nor your father's. I understand he is currently going through a lot as his mate has been taken away from him but look at you. You're a m
Sophie's POV"The coast is clear, Sophie," Kate said, and I let out a breath of relief and walked towards her to sit tiredly on the couch. She gave me a look of pity, and I just gave her a sad smile."Do you still want to think about it?" Kate asked, and I nodded."Yes, please. I'll make my decision in the morning," I said, and she gave me a supportive smile and hug."Come with me; you're all sweaty and dirty. Let's get you out of that dress and in something more comfortable," Kate said and led me upstairs to a spare room she had since she lived alone in the big house after her husband died and left her with no children.Kate helped me prepare a bath and helped me loosen the lace of my tight dress. I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding. The dress was pretty tight, and I hadn't even paid attention to it all night since I left the high school dance. I just noticed how much the dress restricted my breathing, and I was thankful to finally have it taken off of me.Although Kate
Sophie's POV After the officers left to bring my father in, I felt a mix of emotions. I was relieved that he wouldn't be able to hurt me or anyone else anymore, but I was also worried about what would happen to him. He was still my dad, and I didn't want him to go to prison, even though he had been so cruel to me. I knew that prison would only make him worse, and I wanted him to get help and come back to being the sweet and caring father he used to be.I missed the days with Mom and when Dad used to be Dad, not the monster he was now. I knew Mom's death affected him terribly, and I didn't want him to go to prison for mourning his mate's death. Mom's death messed with his personality and his whole being as a person, and as angry as I was at Dad for treating me this way, I also felt immense sadness and pity for him.He would always drink and come back home drunk, all in an effort to drown away his sorrows and forget everything. An effort to escape reality and the rest of the emotions t
Charlotte's POV "Charlotte, I have to go," Sophie said, and my smile died down."Something important came up. I'll be back soon, I promise."I had a surprised look on my face. "You have to leave now? In the middle of the high school dance? But you looked forward to the dance all week. Do you want to leave in the middle of the dance?" I asked, disbelief laced in my tone.More than anyone, Sophie had been looking forward to her first high school dance the most, and I made sure she had fun and didn't feel left out. We had just left the dance floor with her smiling and giggling in happiness and excitement; I could tell she was delighted and enjoying the night; what could have made her want to leave suddenly?Sophie stared down at her feet. "Yes, I have to leave now, Charlotte. I'm sorry, but I have to take care of something really, really important," She mumbled, and I raised my brow at her, a thought flashing through my mind."Is it your dad?" I asked and saw the panic flash in her eyes
Charlotte's POVAsher made sure to rip every piece of clothing I had till I was naked in front of him. He had thrown me on the bed and was giving me a private slow strip show.I still couldn't imagine a sexier man than the man who stood In front of me, almost stark naked.Muscles ripped across every part of his boy, with muscular arms, bold thighs, and calves.The only thing preventing me from seeing how big and scary he was down there was the blue boxers he had on. With just my eyes, I wanted to take it down, but blue was my favorite color; what a coincidence!My mouth hung open in surprise. I was unable to allow my eyes to blink. He was like one of those white sculptures in books I had seen, chiseled in total and fantastic perfection."I think someone likes my boxers," Asher said in a teasing tone between charming smiles.I shook my head in a childlike manner. "no it's more about what's lying beneath," I blurted out without thinking, and my hands flew to my mouth as I turned red in
Sophie's POVKate and I signed some papers after Dad was taken in, and I finally let out a breath of relief. We were informed that Dad would be taken care of, and we had nothing to worry about, which put me at peace.I sat in the cold, gray room, feeling numb as I read the papers before me. Mrs Kate, my heaven-sent neighbor, explained that they were regarding my father's arrest and my subsequent care. I didn't really listen; I'm still trying to process the events of the past hours. My father, the man who was supposed to protect and care for me, had been taken away in handcuffs. And now, I was alone. Not only was I alone, I was also responsible for this.A part of me wondered if I was in the wrong for doing this to Dad. His freedom was being taken away because of me. But more than anything, I wanted to see him in good health. I wanted my Dad back, the man who loved, cherished, and protected Mom and me. I knew the incident scarred him, and I suggested therapy a lot of times, but he woul
Sophie's POVI got inside exhausted; the whole house was empty, and for the first time in a while, I didn't feel burnt out from cigarettes and alcohol; I was taken for that.Maybe he had gone out drinking and came home drunk when the cops came to pick him up. I sighed and walked up to my room, exhausted. I pushed the door open and stripped my clothes. I got into the shower and soaked there for what felt like hours before I finally got out.I wondered if I had done the right thing by reporting Dad to the cops. He looked so furious and disappointed.I packed my hair into a bun and put on baggy clothes. I picked up my phone and remembered about Charlotte. Maybe talking to her about everything would make me feel a little better.I dialed her number, which rang for a while before I heard her answer."Hey, Sophie," I heard her voice from the other end. She sounded sleepy, and I knew you must have woken her up as it wasn't even noon yet. I felt guilty for bothering her as I bit on my lower l