Instinct {The Half Moon Chronicles}

Chapter 2.

Chapter 2.

The next morning I was about to leave for school when I felt a hand on my shoulder. Already knowing who it was I kept walking. I didn't need a bodyguard, I was perfectly capable of getting myself to school. Tugging my backpack onto one shoulder I left for school. And even though he didn't bother me again, I knew Xavier was close behind. He didn't speak to me, but I still felt his presence. It was cold that morning, but it didn't bother me.

The walk to school was uncomfortable to say the least and when we finally reached the grounds he closed the distance between us and walked by my side into school. I wanted to tell him to leave me alone, but from his posture I knew that if I tried he would be more than angry. So we still didn't talk, and I didn't look up at him at all. I noticed that many people were staring at us, as it was strange for the future Alpha and the girl who's family had died to be seen together. It made me uncomfortable and I wanted to run away and hide. But I knew he would follow. I couldn't be alone. Every day since that night I'd never seen Xavier in school yet now he was in every single one of my classes. The Alpha was true to his word. And even though I never looked I felt his piercing golden eyes upon me throughout the whole day. But I kept myself focused and completed all my work.

During break and lunch I retreated to the girl's bathroom for some solitude and thankfully he didn't follow. Yet, as soon as I left he was right behind me, after waiting against the wall, arms crossed over his chest. It seemed to be a popular stance adopted by him. But those moments away from him I felt happy, happier than I ever could considering my situation. Whilst I was in there I thought about his weird behaviour the first time I met him. How he thought I was his mate. I wasn't, was I? I couldn't be. Well, I could be, but I wouldn't know yet. Even if you reach your birthday where your instinct becomes alive, as soon as it does there is a ceremony held by the pack where is was activated officially. You are branded with the pack mark and would shift for the first time. The ceremony was supposed to take place for me and Lukas during our birthday party. But my family was killed and that was obviously cancelled.

Another thought dawned on me that my ceremony would have to be soon, or I could encounter serious pain. If the instinct in not activated then you become ill and face excruciating pain before you die. Therefore, that was another problem on my big list of them. However, once I shifted for the first time I would find out if Xavier was really my mate or not. Until then, I had to wait.

By the time the final bell rung I rushed out of school hoping not to be followed by Xavier again. The coast seemed clear for awhile, but I had just passed into the woods owned by our pack when I was pushed up against a tree, out of sight. The impact startled me and I gritted my teeth as my spine was slammed against the bark.

I was staring into liquid gold eyes. His wrists were clamped onto my upper arms, pushing me onto the trunk. He was too close for comfort. His warm breath tickled my cheeks. I scowled at him but he didn't let go. All I'd wanted to do was to go home to the pack house in the middle of the woods and read in my room. Alone. I did not need this right now. Yet, despite the situation, he was grinning at me, which only made my scowl deepen.

"You know, you can't ignore me forever." Still grinning, it seemed like his grip was tightening. He almost seemed mad.

I tried to push him off but with no avail. He was too strong. "Oh no, you ruined my plan." I spat out, still trying to release myself from his hold. I struggled and struggled and that seemed to dim his grin.

"Stop with the games. You can't deny it. I know you can't." He was turning serious now.

"Can't deny what?"

He shook his head and sighed. "You are my mate."

This time it was me who was shaking my head. "I'm not interested, I just want to get on with my life. And- will you let go of me?"