The Legendary Twins

Chapter 9

DOMINIC..

"I need Jake." Eden screams at me.
I knew in that second exactly what was happening to her.

She was starting to shift, and that would mean so was Jake.

No one in our pack knew the time of Jake and Eden's birth. They had been found when they were pups and brought here by my father when he was Alpha.

Since I had already shifted into my wolf Shadow, just over a month ago, I knew the signs when Eden's beautiful features started to pale.

I hated seeing her in so much pain that came with shifting for the first time, but I was also happy that finally she would become aware of the secret I've been hiding from her for just over a month since I turned 18.

It has been the toughest month of my life, and on so many occasions, I had to put every ounce of energy into keeping Shadow under control.

I remember the night I shifted. It was the best night of my life. I couldn't wait to meet my wolf and hopefully find my mate. My Luna.

I can tell you, I was not disappointed. Especially when I came back from my first run and smelt the most amazing scent.

The sweetest smell of roses and coconut filled my nostrils as I inhaled deeply. I was almost hypnotized by it as I followed the scent all the way back to the packhouse. As I was walking, I was also trying my hardest to keep Shadow under control. He was scratching the surface of my mind to be let free, and I was struggling.

I kept walking once I got to the packhouse stairs, climbing them to the third floor. The sweet smell got stronger, and I could hear Shadow howling as we got closer. I couldn't believe it as I stood outside of one of the bedroom doors, because I knew immediately who's bedroom this was.

I smiled so much that my jaw actually hurt. I had only hoped for this to happen. My heart rate spiked when Shadow started howling louder in my head.

'Knock the door, mate is in there.'

Without thinking and listening to Shadow, I went to knock on the door. But just in time, I came to my senses. I couldn't, not yet. She wouldn't know.
Standing outside of her door, breathing in her scent like an idiot seemed to calm me.
I've been waiting for this moment all my life and even more so since I became Alpha.

But I had to wait. It wasn't time.

Shadow was pushing harder and harder to the surface now, and it took everything in me to hold him back. He knew the one person we wanted so badly was finally going to be ours...

Our mate...

Our...Eden.

A few days later, and I had tried to keep my distance from her. I really did. I couldn't risk losing control of Shadow, but I also couldn't handle being away from Eden for so long, either.
I had almost let it be known on so many occasions when I saw other male wolves talking or touching her. I wanted to let Shadow take control so badly to show everyone here that Eden was mine.

Instead, I decided on the next best thing and banned anyone but myself and Jake from training with her. That way, I had no worries about any other unmated male wolves getting too close to her. It helped calm Shadow and myself being close to her, and for obvious reasons, Jake was the only male wolf I trusted with her. I even made Spencer keep his distance.
Considering he is the packs player, I had no intention of letting him near her. He is still my friend, and I would hate to have to hurt him because he touched what's mine.

I keep telling myself it's only a month.

I can do this.

Well, I hope I can.

That was until us guys went shopping with the girls, and I almost lost my shit when I found out someone had tried to take her from me.
I don't think I've ever felt such rage. I wanted so much to rip his throat out, slowly and viciously.
I'm actually glad I didn't find him that day because it would have been a damn right massacre in that restroom, and I know Eden was already scared.

That day, though, when we got back to the packhouse, I didn't want to let her go. She is mine to protect, and I almost failed.
Still fighting with my guilt and anger that night, I let Shadow out that evening, and we went on a hunt. My blood was pumping, and I needed to kill something.
I was in luck that night when I came across a few rogues on my land. Me and Shadow showed no mercy as we tore them apart with little effort.
I was strong on my own, but me and Shadow as a team. We were unstoppable.

I know my reputation exceeds my father's, and others are scared of me. I've heard the rumours and honestly, I couldn't give a fuck.
In fact, I'm hoping it helps against protecting my mate and my pack in the future against anyone who dares to challenge me.

When I heard her go to Jake and ask if he could train her for an hour, I couldn't help but smile to myself. She was finally realising how important her training actually is.
Since I knew Eden would become my packs Luna, I had stepped up her training more. She didn't have a clue why I had done this, but I needed to know she could take on the best she wolves and even some of the weaker male wolves if she is to take on that title.

I knew Eden would have to be able to hold her own in a fight, especially when other packs realised she was the mate of the most powerful Alpha.
Wolves instincts are to try and overthrow any other pack leaders to take their place.

To take their packs.

To be the most powerful.

We are a power hungry species without a doubt.
I've fought hard not to just become the most powerful but also the most feared Alpha in the world.

But that comes at a high price for my mate.

She's my weakness.

So training her hard will hopefully save her life if it comes to it one day.

I listened as Jake replied that he was to busy.
I try not to train Eden without Jake being there.
I don't trust myself alone with her. Not yet anyway.
But at this moment, I needed to let out some of my anger at what had happened today, so I offered.

I was glad she was finally taking it seriously. It's been like talking to a brick wall, trying to get her to understand the importance of it.

Looking at me with a smile on her lips, makes my heart beat faster.

She has no idea what she does to me already.

I'm already hers.

And, she's already mine.

After what feels like forever, and using every bit of self control I had, our training was over.

We had walked back to the packhouse together completely exhausted. We were nearing the steps that lead up to the front door, when my control slipped.

Her scent was to much. I had been fighting it for the last hour but in these few minutes I couldn't stop Shadow as he pushed through and grabbed her arm.
I have never had to fight him as much as in that moment, and I'm sure she could see it in my eyes that I was struggling with control.

It worried me how easily I could lose control in her presence and what I would do to keep her safe.

I needed her so much.

To take her in my arms and never let her go.

All of a sudden I got mindlinked which luckily broke Shadows control over me and I was able to take full control once again.

Thank the goddess that Jake is not just my best friend, but also my Beta, as he speaks to me through the link.

With my control back, and knowing my actions will piss Eden off, but not trusting myself around her, I turn and run in to the woods without another word.