Rogue

Chapter 2: Risky Promises

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I leaned against the tree as I sipped on my drink, Aaliyah standing beside me staring at Jacob's tent.

" What do you think they're talking about right now? " Aaliyah turned to look at me, her eyebrows knit together " They've been in there for quite awhile " She stated, frowning as she moved her gaze towards the tent again. She raised her left hand to her mouth before starting to chew on her thumbnail, the action clearly showing that she was beyond nervous.

" Adam is probably telling Jacob about how it's unsafe to camp here any longer. Jacob is probably saying something about it being fine " I sighed.

" ...Probably " She agreed after a minute or two, but it was clear I didn't ease her nerves when she turned to look at me with worried eyes.

" It's gonna be fine " I stated, my voice sort of unsure.

" I hope so. If it really is as unsafe as Adam says it is, I don't want to be here any longer " She shared with me, her voice somewhat muffled because her thumbnail was still stuck between her two rows of perfectly straight teeth.

" I hope you know Adam will never let anything bad happen to you, Aaliyah. Neither will I, you're like my little sister " I looked down at her, smiling at the thin girl.

" And you're like my older, annoying brother " She chuckled, but even then, her laugh didn't seem genuine. She looked back at the tent before sighing loudly, her worried eyes eventually turning to look up at me again.

" I'm glad to be of service " I rolled my eyes playfully, running a hand through my hair before looking away.

I turned my gaze towards Jacob's tent, my eyes stuck to the makeshift door until I saw Adam walk out.

He looked absolutely pissed.

He walked towards us, his jaw clenched as he pulled Aaliyah into a hug.

" Adam? What happened? " Aaliyah was the first to speak, her voice tiny.

" Jacob " He grumbled into her long dark hair " Jacob happened "

" What happened with Jacob? " I raised an eyebrow at the obviously upset male.

" He's decided he's going to try to catch them off guard by taking a group of people, have them walk through miles and miles of woodland and then try to sneak into the Alpha's land " Adam replied, sighing into Aaliyah's hair before letting her go. " ...All because Jacob wants to talk to the Alpha "

" That would be a bloodbath " My eyes widen as I speak.

" I know " He sighed, taking Aaliyah's hand into his as he continued to speak " I tried to tell him, but he wouldn't listen. He taking a group of men with him tonight, I'm supposed to be going along with them " He spoke as he looked at me.

I turned my head to look at Aaliyah, her hand gripping Adam's tightly as she stared down at the ground. She looked scared.

" I'll go " I volunteer, turning my eyes back to Adam's.

He looked at me, obviously confused, before speaking, " You don't have to come along, Asher. I'm sure Jacob has already picked who's going "

I turn my gaze back to Aaliyah who was still looking at the ground, her worried eyes filled with tears.

She didn't seem to hear my statement, in fact, she seemed like she was in a whole other world.

" I'll go " I restated before looking at Adam.

" ...Alright, I'll go tell Jacob that we have a volunteer " He shrugged softly before looking down at his beautiful mate. " I'll be back " He smiled at her before kissing her lips.