Rain felt safe and secure as Tyler wrapped his strong arms around her body, pressing his lips to her head in a reassuring kiss. Sniffling softly as she tried to stop crying, there had just been so many emotions piling up over the years that she hadn't been able to control it as the flood gates were forced open by the shocking news of her sister's survival. Gripping his shirt tighter in her fists as she forced herself to calm down, Rain looked up at Tyler as he upturned her head by her chin. Closing her eyes as more tears fell, she felt his lips kiss the tears away on both sides of her cheeks and she couldnt help the small smile that worked its way into her lips as well as eyes.<br/><br/>Letting her head lean into his hand as he pressed it to her cheeks, she slowly moved her arms to wrap around his neck as he kissed her lips gently, rubbing soothing circles on her left cheek. Not being able to help herself at being this close to him, there was a slight tug as she played with his short hair. As Tyler pressed into the kiss harder, there was nothing to stop Rain as she only returned the intense feeling but he obviously had more control than she did as he pulled away even after his hand made a shiver escape her when it ran down her side to land on her hip.<br/><br/>Rain dropped her arms to her sides as he pulled away and looked up at his dark brown eyes, finding comfort there. Turning her head to glance out the window of her bedroom, her two-toned eyes scanned the property from here and found the perfect place underneath a large, old oak tree a hill or two away from the house. Mitch would like the shade and comfort in would provide during the night and day. She could feel Tyler watching her so she just pressed her fingertip to the window as she pointed out the oak tree. "There.. I'm thinking there would be nice.." she said quietly. Turning her eyes back to Tyler as he promised her that they would bring back her sister alive and safe no matter the cost.<br/><br/>Taking the one step needed to close the distance between them, Rain intentionally pressed her body lightly against his as she stayed close. Standing on her tip toes, suddenly her soft, now slightly swollen lips were pressed to his but it wasnt hard or lustful, instead it told of real love toward him and concern for his safety. Then she whispered softly, "Just come back to me alive.."<br/>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br/><br/>Tex was lying panting and bruised on the ground as Court stood above her. There was no where to run to and she couldn't even move away as the first thing he did, Court chained her to a tree. The cold metal bit into her neck as she layed in the cool grass, waiting for another blow from the alpha male before her. There was still fight left inside her for sure, but she knew better than to fight an impossible battle. Especially in the poor condition she was in with a sprained ankle, lack of food and water for the past couple of days, and her lack of fighting skills.<br/><br/>Rain had always been the stronger of the two of them, thats why she had always been destined to be the alpha. But that had all changed when Rain came looking for her. Winding up getting herself captured and tortured for about a year or two before one of the guards went against Court, setting her free. Knowing Rain like she did, Tex knew that her sister would be back for her as soon as she recieved word that she was still alive.<br/><br/>Mitch had come to her only a few weeks ago, telling her that he would be escaping soon to go and find Rain. Once he did, he would give her the news of Tex's survival in this hell hole of a place. That was the last she had seen or heard from Mitch and she could only assumed he completed his mission. Hopefully he would return to the pack to continue to take good care of her when he could. Besides that, Mitch had a little sister trapped here as well as a mate that he couldnt leave behind.<br/><br/>The sudden pain in her stomach knocked Tex back into the present time as Court slammed his steel toed boot into her belly. Her small body slid into the tree behind her, ellicting a yelp of pain from her as the bark dug into her back and she could smell the coppery tang of blood as the tree scraped up her skin. Despite having been in Court's posession the longest, Tex was surprisingly in good shape. Being Rain's sister, Court had always thought that Rain would return for her so he kept her in pretty good condition. Nothing more than a many, many bruises, some scrapes, and a couple of broken bones had been handed to her over the past five years. Tex herself was a very beautiful young woman, like her sister.<br/><br/>Tex's blonde hair was supposed to be almost white, but as of now it was a yellow color from the lack of proper hygeine benefits she should of gotten. Her hair fell in loose curls down half of her back and her bangs draped over her right eye but that tiny problem was remedied quickly as she rolled slowly onto her scraped up back, holding her stomach in pain as it pulsed through her body. Closing her eyes, she inhaled deeply to prepare herself for the next blow but the scent the wind carried to her suddenly had her body pumping adrenaline.<br/><br/>This scent..it was so familiar..so alluring...so breath-taking...and absolutely to die for. It was her mate's scent that she knew, whenever she closed her eyes she could remember his handsome features, every line on his face and especially his eyes. The day she had watched him work on the ranch was the day she knew for sure he was hers. The man had been so serious and quite though, sticking to the alpha male there whenever he was needed. It was easy to tell that the two men had been together through thick and thin. Though the alpha male had been a rather serious fellow himself, it looked like he was more relaxed and laid-back. Like having some fun and laughs wouldnt kill him. But this man of hers, he looked dead serious about everything. Somewhere deep in those yellow eyes of his, she could sense a need for something but she hadn't spent enough time there to find out what it was he was needing. Below the serious attitude that he carried, she had sensed a good night out with the boys, maybe playing some poker or going to a bar could bring out. But far below that, there was a loving, protective, fun side that she wanted to see for herself. She wanted to feel and see it everyday of her life, even that serious side of him was perfect. There were no flaws.<br/><br/>"Listen to me god damnit!" a low voice growled angrily as her head was jerked up off the ground. Gasping in pain, Tex's two different colored eyes, the left being green and the right being blue, met those of Court's black ones. Court had been beating her for almost a whole day straight, keeping his blows less damaging than they could be so that she would stay conciousness for most of it. Ever since he had returned from watching that man, Rain's real mate, steal what he thought was rightfully his, Rain, he had been seething with fury. Tex was glad to hear that Rain had found her mate and connected with him, it meant things were going good for her big sister.<br/><br/>Court slammed his fist into Tex's jaw before throwing her head violently to the ground. Tex felt her head slam to the ground but the blow to her jaw had been more painful than that. A cry of severe pain left her and she pressed her hand hard to her jaw, already being able to feel the fracture in her bone. By morning, the fracture would be healed and most of the burises gone but for now, it hurt like a bitch. Slowly trying to stand, Tex used the tree for support but she hadn't gotten halfway up before Court sent his knee ramming into her already severely bruised and sore stomach. Coughing violently, Tex sank back to the ground and closed her eyes, wishing for the black tidal wave of unconciousness to save her from the firey pain roaring through her body. And it only took one more blow from Court before some merciful god decided to grant her wish.