The Red Wolf's Mate

Chapter 53-Blaine, Focus

Blaine POV

*****Flashback*****

Shit, shit, shit!! She stabbed me in the hand!! With a silver pen!! A silver pen!! The blood is quickly pooling and spreading around the table. My blood!! I instantly try to pull the pen out but immediately get burned and instinctively yank my hand away. My breathing begins to become labored, my head is getting fuzzy and light, my vision blurry, and my strength is beginning to go. What the fuck!! What the fuck do I do? Is anyone going to help me? Am I going to die in this damn room?! Of a stab in the hand with a silver pen?! Shit, what a way to go!! So embarrassing!! I can't move because this damn pen is actually lodged in the damn table!! Damn alpha, that's brutal!!!

Oh, pretty stars! Were there always two doors? Is it getting cold in here?

I think I hear the click of the door and see a fuzzy figure walking toward me. Is that a ghost? A hallucination? Naw, my hallucination would be more attractive and more in focus with nice details!

"Wow, she really did stab him in the hand with a silver pen! Damn, harsh!!"

"Ok, let's get the pen out and get him taken care of. Alpha wants him alive. She has plans for him."

Oh just great!! Plans?! Shit, what plans does she have for me?!

I hear a chuckle from someone in the room since now my eyes are closed due to pain. Shut up damnit, don't laugh at an injured person!

"Silver pen through the hand, straight through to the table. Penned in place! Get it Doc?! Classic!!" 

"Ha..Ha..Ha too funny. Now come on, get finished will you."

"Yes Ma'am."

Then, everything go black......

*****Flashback Ends*****

Damn, life sure has been interesting since my little Q & A with Alpha Maureen. Yeah, interesting as in SUCKS!!

My hand was a bitch to heal!!! Shit, she used a silver pen! A silver pen!! I still can't believe it!! Talk about driving a point home!! Shit, she was really pissed at my behavior!! What the hell would she have done if she was really angry??

But, Wyatt is just a worthless human though! Right?! I've always been taught by my dad that humans were worthless. When I was little I would be nice to them, play with them on the few times I saw them at a park. But when dad found out he beat me. One time, just to drive his point home to show how weak they are he purposely beat the shit out of a human man within an inch of his life when we were traveling. He ordered me to never mention it to Alpha Maureen or else. So, I got it. Humans are weak, worthless beings with nothing to offer a wolf. But..but what if what dad has been telling me all these years about humans has been wrong?? 

But, how could such a strong, powerful alpha like her be paired with such a weakling like him?! But, she did bring up a point that I never actually thought about because I'm considered a strong werewolf. But..but what if my mate really does end up being a human?! I mean, if Alpha Maureen can be mated to a human then I can too!! But, I..I just can't be mated to a human!! How embarrassing!! But, Alpha Maureen doesn't seem embarrassed by her human. Damn, I don't know!! Will I really reject my mate just because she is human if she does end up being human? Would I really do that?! My mate is picked for me for a reason, right??

I've always secretly wanted a mate. My dad has always been an ass and spoke poorly of mates. My mom was supposedly his mate but she has never been around for my entire life. At least, I have no memories or pictures of her. I've always wondered why dad never seemed to be affected by her absence. He has always refused to speak about her. He has never said she's dead or that she rejected him. So, I categorize her as a missing traveller in my own mind. It's the easiest way for me to deal with her not being around. I put up this big tough guy act for my dad and agree with him when the topic of mates come up because I don't want to fight. I learned early on I didn't like fighting my old man. He's an ass and fights mean, even with his own son. Especially his own son!! That's one of the reasons I want a mate. I want my own family with someone who loves me and actually wants me around. Dad has always treated me like an obligation!! But......he's the only family I've ever had in my life. 

Damn, I let my mind wonder!! Get it together Blaine!! If anything happens to Wyatt while you are around helping to guard him Alpha Maureen really will kill you!!

I've been on auto pilot while walking with Adam and Wyatt toward the convenience store where Wyatt used to work. So I guess so far I'm sucking at the protection part. Alpha Maureen assigned me to spend time with Wyatt, with Adam as a shadow,  to get to know him while also protecting him at the same time. She told me I need to learn to be around humans in a safe, respectful manner, especially since there are other human mates within the pack. I knew they were there.  I just avoided them and actually had no reason to interact with them. 

She had me start speaking to a counsellor, which I really hated at first, and then gradually begin being around Wyatt, who also had Adam near him at all times while I'm near him. That wasn't my punishment though even it did feel that way sometimes. That was to figure out why I truly behave the way I do toward humans because it was not going to continue if I am to remain in the pack, which is something I desperately want to do.  Alpha Maureen told me that Adam has permission to kill me, no questions asked, if I ever show aggression or violence toward Wyatt, or any human for that matter but especially Wyatt. He is her mate and she will not have him in any danger from his own pack members. She revealed, in detail, how she dealt with my dad. I both shiver and chuckle at the picture she paints of what occurred at their "meeting."

*Ding Ding*

Shit, focus Blaine! Back to reality!

Adam, Wyatt, and I walk into the convenience store. Adam and Wyatt approach the counter together while I roam, scope out the rest of the store, observing others. Right now, there are two human customers, who appear to be two teenager girls, squabbling over snack and drinks. I go stand toward the back so I have a good view of the store and who come in. I'm standing near the end of the isle absentmindedly picking up items, placing them back, and slowly moving around. 

*Ding Ding*

I instantly look up and see a guy push the store door open and confidently stride toward the beer section. 

He's about my height, maybe an inch shorter. His shaggy hair is black but his eyes are bright blue, almost electric. His facial features are somewhat familiar but I can't place from where exactly. He's definitely a werewolf, a rogue but familiar at the same time. How is that possible??!! It doesn't matter right now. 

I casually make my way to the counter, which is where Wyatt and Adam are still talking to some lady, while keeping a cautious eye on the rogue. I pick up a random piece of paper near the lottery section  and scribble "Time to go Adam. Rogue. Suggest exit out back" and hand it to Adam. 

Adam being Adam is already aware of the rogue and agrees with a simple nod. 

"I'm sorry to interrupt. Ms. Daness, where is the restroom?" Adam interject, trying to look apologetic.

"Oh, yes, sure. Just that way," she states while pointing toward a short hallway and motioning with her hand to the left. 

Adam hands the note to an oblivious Wyatt when it looks like he is going to continue to jabber with the lady behind the counter. Wyatt glances at it, turns to Adam, and nods as well. 

Now, Adam and Wyatt head toward the back with Wyatt laughing, "I'll show him Ms. Daness. I'll let you get back to work. It was great to talk to you.

I hang  out a bit longer a bit longer to keep an eye on the rogue. By now, he has moved closer to me at the drink machine. I'm just standing here pretending to decide on a flavor. I suddenly turn toward him and look him dead in the eyes so he knows for sure I'm aware of him.

"How's it going? I recommend this one. Catch ya later," and turn in the direction of the back like I'm heading to restroom too. Sometimes just staring someone in the eyes and acknowledging them is enough to stop them. 

I follow Adam and Wyatt's scent out the back door and out toward the street. I see them walking up ahead and decide to hand back just in case the rogue follows and there is a fight they can get away. They finally stop to "look" at something at a street vendor and I casually join them again.

"We need to leave and return now. I've already mind linked her of the situation. 

I simply nod in understanding while we quickly return to the SUV and head home.