The Rogue's Mate

Chapter Five

Sebastian

I looked at her surprised. Was she really asking me to help her bathe? I nod walking up to her. I take her hand leading her into the bathroom. I start the water in the bathtub then begins to strip. As a werewolf, we weren't shy about being naked considering when they shifted their clothes would get ripped off.

She turns looking at me with wide eyes. I saw a blush on her cheeks making me chuckle. "Remove your clothes please." She looks down, removing her clothes till she is naked. She covers up her private parts with her arms blushing. I take her hand with a smile leading her to the bathtub letting her go in. I sit behind her and start to clean her hair with my shampoo. I wanted her to smell like me.

She was stiff at first, but the longer I held her and cleaned her she began to relax into me. I felt her back press against my chest making me hum low. I could feel her body warm up as I ran my hand up her arms resting my head on her. She was so beautiful. Her skin was rough in places due to her enslavement, but most of it was smooth. Her scent was perfect, mint with vanilla.

I growled in frustration the moment the beta popped into my head, disrupting my time with her. "We found wolves roaming near our border. They appeared to belong to the blood moon pack. Shall we pursue them?"

"Yes, but stay hidden. I don't want them knowing we are following them. They must be after Anna. Keep me posted."
"Yes, Alpha." I disconnect the mind link looking down at Anna. Her eyes were closed as she enjoyed soaking in the tub. After a few minutes I stood up helping her out of the tub.

I dried myself off leaving the bathroom heading for the closet. I pull out one of my t-shirts and boxers then place them on the bed. I saw her standing in the doorway covering herself with a towel. I smile at her modesty.

"You may wear these tonight. Are you hungry?" She shakes her head then quickly gets dressed. She looks around the room trying to get her bearings. I did my best to not reach out and touch her. But then my eyes rested on the brand on her neck. I growled startlingly. "Sorry, it's not you. Please rest. I will return." I then leave her alone.

Anna

"He was so gentle with me. I didn't expect him to join me in the bath like that. I kind of liked it." I placed my hands on my flushed face remembering his touch. I sit on the edge of the bed looking down at my hands and feet. I saw the remnants of the chains that were around my ankles and wrists for years. I am 22 now. The day I was exiled and sent to the Blood Moon pack I was only 16. They sold me after what my father did.

I close my eyes, clenching my hands into fists, trying to fight off the horrible memories. I lay back on the bed, crawled under the covers, and covered my head with the blankets trying to hide from the world. I begin to shake as tears stream down my face. Soon after the door opens so I try to wipe away my tears.

"I brought some food. Are you hungry?" He places the tray on the side table before sitting next to me on the bed making it dip some. "Why are you under the covers hiding?" He tugs on the blanket pulling it away from me. I tried to pull the blanket over me again, but he was too strong. He cups my face looking down at me. "You have no reason to cry anymore. You are safe here, I promise."

More tears fell down my face. He gently cups my face pulling me closer to him. He gently presses his lips against mine. My eyes grew wide from shock. But for some reason I didn't hate it. I didn't pull away from his kiss. Instead I lean into him, closing my eyes. He rubs my cheek with his thumb as he pulls away. He gives me a gentle smile.

I looked up at him trying to catch my breath. I felt my cheeks flush, making me panic for a moment. He pulls me in for a hug chuckling. I felt his chest rumble against me and I smiled. I hugged him back, rubbing my face into the crook of his large, muscular chest. Tears threatened to escape my eyes so I pulled away looking down.

"If he found out about my past. About what my father did, he would enslave me or throw me away. I can't let him find out about my past." I looked up at him, forcing a smile to hide my pain. He cupped my cheeks smiling warmly at me.

"Don't be afraid to show me your tears. I'll just wipe them away for you, okay love?" I blink several times thinking. "Love?" I whisper. He nods his head to me. "Yes, you are my mate, but it's okay you can't feel the connection yet. Your health is more important. So eat a bit then sleep for as long as you need to, okay?" I nod following his instructions. I lay down on the bed curled up under the sheets falling into a deep sleep.