Duty, Love and Sacrifice

Chapter Six

JASON

The early morning chills seeped through me as I suddenly opened my eyes, aware of the emptiness beside me. I laid for a second longer, my hearing senses kicking in as I tried to make sense of where she could be. Concluding that she wasn't within my vicinity, I stood up, wearing a pair of joggers and using her scent to trace her. Normally, Procters are good at hiding their scent but due to the intensity of our bond, it wasn't hard to sniff her out.
My investigation led me to the entrance of the building, spotting her in a blue silk dress, her hair tied up in a bun as she slung a backpack, tapping her foot impatiently as if waiting for someone. I felt a surge of sadness and anger seep through me. Was she actually serious?

"Leaving without saying goodbye?" she jumped slightly, surprised that she didn't notice my presence as I stepped out, my huge statue looking down at her as I folded my arms. However, my intimidating nature did not affect her in the least as she folded her arms as well and looked at me.

"I thought it would be easier this way"

"Why?"

"Wolves get too attached to their mates. It took everything in me to leave the bed this morning".

"And that's a bad thing?" Sara turned away from me as if wanting to hide how she feels as she looked anywhere but at me. I knew what mated to a Procter required; I have watched how it affected relationships as Procters were torn between the one they've pledged themselves to and the one they are destined to be with. But in this case, I could sense it was more than that. "Sara..."

"I am so sorry. I kept looking for my book", à voice interrupted us and I turned to see her, friend, Miriam by the door.

"I've told you. It's always in your bag"

"Yeah, my bad. Hello Alpha. I'll just give you time to say goodbye"

"There's no goodbye..." I say as she says "There's no time" and we both stare at each other and for the first time, I'm at a loss of what to do. I couldn't read her like I normally would anyone else but I wasn't going to give up. I immediately stride towards her, take her face and place a gentle kiss, hoping that it was enough to let her know that I'll wait and won't give up. I had waited years for her and would wait for another. Breaking from the kiss, I could see a whirlwind of emotions pass her face.

"I promise I'll be back", she says and I break out a smile.

"You better". I let her go and watch as she and her friend head out, running towards the forest as if hoping not to be seen.

"She's disappeared again", I turn around to see her cousin, Jerry, leaning by the door as he yawned loudly. "She does this all the time".

"Why is she so tense?"

"You have no idea?" he asked, genuinely surprised that I had no clue why she was adamant about leaving.

"Is it because of me?"

"Not really. Sara just tends to focus on anything but her life. Plus, she's sort of dense when it comes to relationships. Chances are she doesn't know what to do with how she feels. Does my dad know that you two are mates?"

"Not yet, which is why I'm surprised that you do", I turn to face him, somewhat impressed by how he looked physically. Not all Alpha's heir takes their training seriously until they reach the mark of maturity. But he respected people like Jerry that didn't let slack.

"I think seeing the both of you kiss for everyone to see is enough to put two and two together. And Sara wouldn't let anyone just kiss her".

"Okay." I look towards the direction that she disappeared in, my wolf fighting to go after her as I held myself back.

"She'll be back. In the meantime, I want to train with you. I hear you're supposedly the best"

"Supposedly?"

"Second to Sara, of course. She'll probably whoop your ass but you'll manage."

"Why don't we head to the training grounds and I'll make you eat your words"

"Alright Chief". I scoffed as I watched the young boy, who was barely eighteen head over to set-up. If anything, the pride definitely runs in the family.

AUTHORS' NOTE: I know you want to see a lot more of Jason and what he can do. Plus his dominant side, of course. Don't worry, all will be revealed soon my lovelies. Till next time