His Savior

Offer

~Laslo~

               I knew I should have never given into Nikki, but she was always available for me at any time. She has always liked me and I will admit that I freely took advantage of that. Why wouldn't I? I'm young and single. Being the future Alpha and not having a mate leaves me open to do as I please with whomever I like. Now that I'm Alpha, there are a few women who would love nothing more than to be named my Luna and Nikki is at the top of that list. I have never encouraged her, but you can argue that I didn't really discourage her either. I will not tolerate anyone treating my chosen in such a manner. She is meant to rule with me and be worshiped by all.

               Nikki is looking at me with fear in her eyes and she should be scared. It will take nothing for Nero and I to end her life simply because of how she treated Zahara, but I acknowledge that now would not be a good time for that. "You need to make yourself disappear. I don't want to see you for the rest of the day and you had better stay the fuck away from Zahara." Nikki's bottom lip starts to tremble and I can tell she wants to say something. She seems to think better of speaking and she storms out of the packhouse. I take a few deep breaths before heading back up stairs to the meeting.

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               Nothing new comes out of our meeting. We already are aware of the benefits there are when it comes to an alliance and we really just hash the details out. We don't write anything up yet because we all feel it is a bit premature. It's time for a tour of our packlands and everyone files out of the office with Zahara being right before me and me being last. I watch the group head down the stairs and I know that once we get outside, it will be hard to get Zahara alone. Just as she is about to descend the stairs, I grab her elbow and turn her towards me. "It's been a while, Zahara." She nods, but stays stiff. Zahara looks down at my hand on her elbow and back up at me. I feel that she is asking me to move and I do. I don't want her to be uncomfortable with me. I let go of her elbow and take a small step back. Before Zahara can make another move down the stairs, I stop her with my words. "There.....there is another reason I wanted you to come here today." Zahara turns away from the stairs waiting for me to finish. "I.......I was hoping we could discuss being chosen mates." I don't know why I feel so nervous. I never had any issues with women, but in front of Zahara, I feel like a weak schoolboy.

               Zahara's gaze becomes heavy the longer she has it one me. "A chosen mate? Why would I need a chosen mate?" That is not what I expected her to say.

               "Well, uh, it's just that we are both Alphas who haven't found their mates. I think our union would be strong as we are both strong fighters. We could join our packs and rule together as Alpha and Luna." Zahara scoffs, but I'm not sure of the reason why. Her face gives nothing away.

               "That will not work for me." I have to say that this is surprising. I, honestly, didn't expect Zahara to have an issue with my proposal so I don't really know what to do. Zahara's expression has not changed. She is looking serious and determined.

               "Wh.....why is that?"

               "You are not my mate. I have no intention of having a chosen when my fated mate is out there, somewhere, waiting on me." I can't believe what I'm hearing. I have never been turned down by a woman before. I am always deciding to tell a woman no and never the other way around. Here is a woman telling me that she doesn't want me and it doesn't feel good. Before I can give her a response, she makes her way downstairs, to the group waiting below. I trail behind her, visibly sulking, and make my way to the head of the group when I finally get to the bottom of the stairs. We head outside to get the tour underway.

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               The tour took an hour and it was the longest hour. The more time that passed, the angrier I became. Who the hell does Zahara think she is to pass up anything that I offer? I'm the Alpha of my pack and a great fighter. I can have any woman I want, but I chose her. Yet, she feels that she is better than me. She rejects me for someone she hasn't even met. That is ridiculous to say the least and it infuriates me.

               The tour results in us deciding to have the next meeting on Ash Band packlands. We will get the tour of those lands so we can see what would be offered to us in the alliance. Once we come to an agreement, we will sign the treaty while over there. This gives Zahara another chance to come to her senses and take the offer I gave her. She needs to see that she is being offered the world and would be stupid to turn it down.

               We are in front of the packhouse, hammering out the details of the next meeting. I continue to look over at Zahara, but she seems to be looking for something and never meets my gaze. We decide the meeting will take place in a week and our visitors load up in their vehicles. I want to stop Zahara, but this isn't something I want to discuss in front of everyone. Zahara is the last one to say goodbye and when she gets to me, I hold her hand a bit longer than I did the others. I lean in slightly so she can hear me; everyone else is further away. "Think about my offer." Zahara scoffs and yanks her hand out of mine and gets into her car. The anger is overwhelming and while they are driving out of my territory, I shift into Nero and take off through the forest.