His Savior

Let Go

~Cory~

               Laslo came at me quickly, throwing his fist at my face, but I was able to dodge it. That didn't deter him, as he threw an elbow back and was able to connect with my ear. We kept going like this; Laslo coming at me and me dodging his attacks.

               Laslo quickly became angered and shifted into his wolf. I spent some time fighting his wolf in human form, and that seemed to anger him even more. I have never been in a position to fight back or to defend myself before, Laslo always having an advantage over me. Now I know who I was always meant to be, and that isn't someone who is supposed to be a punching bag.

               Once I shift into my wolf, things get more interesting. Laslo is coming at me again and again while I try my hardest to cut him off. I want to end him, but I don't want it to be quick. There is no enjoyment if he isn't able to fight back a bit.

               Laslo is fighting back. He continues to swipe at me, and each connection is a new sting. I can feel the blood in my fur, but nothing is deep enough to be concerned. I kick Laslo, and he ends up at the base of a tree. I stalk my way over, pinning him with my mouth. It's time to end him and move on with my life. I'm ready to clamp down until I hear the most amazing voice. "NO! SYLAS, STOP!!!"

               Why the hell would Zahara want us to stop? He has come after her again and again, and he eventually kidnaps her. Did something happen while she was held captive? We place a paw on the neck of Laslo's wolf and turn our heads toward Zahara. "Please! Don't do it Sylas." Zahara has run over to where we are, and I would love nothing more than to shift and grab her. If I were to do that, Laslo would certainly get away.

               Zahara moves next to me and strokes my fur. "SHIFT NOW!" Laslo tries to ignore her command since he's an Alpha as well, but the fact is that Zahara is a true Alpha. Laslo is, essentially, playing house. It doesn't take long for Laslo to shift back to his human form. Zahara takes a step closer, sneering at him. I quickly shift and grab Laslo by his neck, pinning him against the tree.

               "Mmmmm, you l....look good without that dress on." Laslo chuckles, and I lose my shit. I squeeze his throat until he starts to sputter and turn blue. Laslo places a hand on mine and starts to claw at it in hopes that I will let go. I'm ready to end him now, but Zahara places a hand on my shoulder. I loosen my grip just enough so Laslo can take a breath.

               "You need to reject Nona." Who the fuck is Nona? He has a fated mate? I feel like I'm missing a lot at the moment, but I say nothing.

               "I.....I won't do it. I won't give up my mate." Zahara steps forward and slaps Laslo with everything she has.

               "You are so fucking selfish. You are going to die tonight; there is no saving you. Why would you make Nona suffer and have to live through feeling tied to you during your death?" A smile spread across Laslo's face, and it makes me sick.

               "She's mine even through death. No one can take her from me." I wish this were a different circumstance, and I could just end him right here and now. I see movement to my side and notice a pretty woman walk up. She has red hair and super green eyes. I don't know who she is, but she walks up to us and grabs onto Zahara's arm.

~Nona~

               This is not the behavior one would expect from an Alpha. She is beyond thoughtful. She could literally get her people and go; they came here to bring her back. Instead, she's here, trying to help me...someone she barely knows.

               The handsome man that has been restraining Laslo cocks his head to the side to look at me. I become self-conscious about him staring at me, but I keep my face neutral. I turn to Laslo, and he is burning a hole through me. I find it hard to meet his stare. I part of me hates everything about him and wishes that man would just end him. The other part of me wants to get Laslo released so that we can go over together and enjoy one another. I hate this damn mate bond.

               "Set me free, Laslo."

               "Free from what? A good life where my mate would be by my side?"

               "A good life?! By your side?! You have had me locked up for Goddess sakes." I take a step forward and can feel my eyes fill with tears. "Let me go."

               "I won't let you go. You were mine the moment I saw your face."

               "I'm not a THING! Damn it, Laslo.......I'm not an object." Tears are freely falling down my face now, and every word is being said in a crying voice. "You couldn't even treat me as a human, as a person. I wasn't even enough for you. You planned to keep me on th.....the ssssssside out of ssssssight. Yyyyyyyyou didn't even wwwwwwwwwantttt any.....anyone to know. I ccccccan't live like that.....yyyyyou can't ask me to." A sob rips from my throat, and I lean over, trying to catch my breath. I didn't want to do this in front of him; I didn't want him to see me cry. "Yyyyyy.....yyyyy......yyyyyou kkkkkkilled mmmm....mmmmmy bbb....bbbbbbb.....BABY!!" I drop to my knees, palms on the ground, sobbing and trying to suck in air. The sobs are racking my body so violently that I throw up. I sit back on my heels and lean my head back, letting every ounce of pain out of my body.

~Laslo~

               The pain that rips through my chest surpasses the pain of Cory choking me right now. Nero is howling in my head as we watch our mate in distress. She is wounded emotionally, and it's all my fault. My plan was simple; have my fated mate to make my pack strong and mate with Zahara to have my future children strong.

              The plan was important; it's what I needed to secure my future. My mom agreed to the plan, and it made the most sense. I put Nona away to make sure she wouldn't leave my side. The pack's future was dependent on Nona being near. I never intended to hurt her so badly. I honestly thought she would understand and realize what a good idea all of this was. How could I have been so wrong? How could I not have seen the pain Nona was in?

Fix this! I can't see our mate this way.

How do I fix it? I can't take it back.

You know how.....we can do it together.

               I feel tears start to fall, and I close my eyes as tight as possible to keep them at bay. I don't want these fuckers to see the impact she has on me. I slowly open my eyes and look at Nona. She is still on the ground, but instead of violently sobbing, she's silently crying.

               I look around and see wolves and humans looking at me, waiting to see what I will do next. Cory has me pinned to the tree by my neck, and I know he doesn't plan to let me go. My heart is aching hearing the pain Nona is in, and I have to make a decision. I have to either let her go or keep our bond intact.

               I turn to Nona again and clear my throat. I feel Nero join with me, "I, Laslo Hastings, Alpha of the Wild Tails Pack, reject you, N...NNNona SSSSSlade, Omega of the Wild Tails Pack, as my fated mate." I hold my breath, trying to brace myself for what I know will come.

               "I, Nona Slade, accept your rejection," she whispers. I roar so loudly that the trees shake, and I try to claw at my chest; the pain is otherworldly. I don't know if I will survive, but at this point, I'd be okay leaving this world. I look up into the sky, and my vision starts to blur. I'm able to blink a few times before darkness takes over.