Thread: Can you hear them? |Lagertha x Kosmik_Khoas|

Vince laid awake holding the girl in his arms as she flailed about, her fear and panic hammering against his psyche as she ran through her nightmare. A low, almost inaudible growl rose to his throat as her panic rose to new heights. His imprint on her compelled him to protect her, filling his core with the absolute desire to rescue from whatever nightmare was tormenting her. When she grasped his arm hard enough to draw blood he tensed for a moment. He felt useless at the moment. He could always wake her to free her from the nightmare but she needed to rest. Feeling unpleasant about not being able to help Mixie he did the only thing he could do. Hold her in his arms and continue to fill their link with reassurance and the promise of protection. When she woke Vince let go of her as she pushed away his arms. If he had wanted he could have held her in place regardless of how much she struggled. When she got out of the bed and collapsed to the floor he slid out of the bed himself and walked to her. Yes there is someone here. He said smiling as she admitted she smelled the new person. Moving to her side as she pulled herself up using the door frame he wrapped an arm around her supporting her. He is outside and coming this way. He is looking for you Mixie. Let's go meet him and see what he wants. He said helping her walk down the hall to the living room. In the living room Angi turned to glare at both Vince and Mixie. Her upper lip twitched, fighting her to curl into a snarl. She was able to keep from snarling but the growl that sounded was beyond her control. Vince stopped, still supporting Mixie and returned Angi's glare and snapped at her. ENOUGH! Angi flinched and lowered her eyes to his chest, not daring to look him in the face. It's been eight years since Ajei died. It is my right to imprint again if I want to Angi. This girl needs protection and there is something special about her that calls out to me. I chose to imprint on her so I can both protect her to the absolute best of my power, and to discover why my soul yearns to be connected to her. He said in terse clipped words. Angi flinched again at the mention of the name and let her head fall, her chin resting against her chest. I know she is gone. Just like mom and dad. But still.... She sniffed fighting back tears. I don't think you can replace her with that girl. You don't even know her. Angi said lifting her face, tears welling up and spilling over from her eyes. It's not fair that you can just go and imprint on someone else and forget about her. Vince sighed and lead Mixie to the couch helping her sit. I will never for Ajei, and Mixie. He turned to face the pretty redhead. You are not a replacement I wanted to imprint with you and you alone. That isn't a choice one makes easily. Looking between both girls on the couch he addressed them both. If I was just looking for a replacement for Ajei to get over the pain of my lose do I would have just imprinted on the first available female and been done with the pain. I stayed away from that for eight years Angi. Does that sound like I am just doing this for my own health? Angi looked up at him, then to Mixie and shook her head. Good, no wipe away those tears, our guest is almost here. Vince took a seat between to two girls, sitting slightly closer to Mixie, his large hand resting on lightly on her thigh. A slight twinge of melancholy seeping into their shared link, mixing in with the warmth of the truth of his words about wanting to protect her. Sani listened and nodded as Garai spoke, and a shadow of a smile played at the corner of his lips. I cannot take you into my pack child, I am a bear, you are a wolf. If you were to join a pack it would have to Vince's and that is his choice. Nor can I take you into my Tribe as you are not one of my kin folk. There were several nods from the crowd behind Sani. I can however offer you sanctuary on my lands as I have those who have joined my extended family, as long as you agree to carry your weight around here. He said getting nods from those that had not nodded to his previous statement. Looking past Garai towards the direction he came from he let out a heavy sigh. Yes, let us go. You are holding up your end of our bargain so far, I will do the same. You may see the girl, and attempt to speak with her. If she doesn't want to talk with you I will not allow you to press her. She has been through much in the last few hours. Everyone, spread out and keep watch for any signs of attack. Signal if something happens. A unanimous nod from the group told Sani they all understood and everyone broke away from the group to begin a watch. Leading Garai to his house Sani opened to door and let the man in. Vince's eyes shot to the door and the moment he spotted Garai his eyes flared and a deep growl rolled from his chest. A flood of anger, distrust, and a burning desire to protect her washed over Mixie through the bond. Sani expected the reaction. Vince, you will do nothing in my home unless you are provoked. Understood. The last word was a statement, not a question. He was telling the growling wolf how things were going to be, not asking him. Closing the door he looked to Garai. You will not take a step closer, you can speak to her from here. Try and move and I will end you faster than Vince can. Understood. Again he spoke with the soft commanding tone of a leader.