𝑯𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 ( Rewritten )

Chapter 7 - Ivy

I noticed Kaito stopped playing and ran across the field to reach him. I placed a hand on his arm, feeling the sparks, and asked in a cautious manner, "Hey, are you alright?" he moved away from me and still was looking away from me.

What is wrong with him..?

He starts to take his gear off rather quickly and his breathing was heavier. Was it the injury? I step in front of him, saying his name in a calming tone and he opened his eyes to see me. His eyes were a vibrant purple.

"What's... what's wrong? Your eyes..."

When he closed his eyes and took he deep breath, they were now mostly their normal color, but they still had the slight hue of purple. He even had a glint of fear in them and my heart ached. He was scared about something. Marlynn surfaced, concerned, 'What's wrong with mate?'

"I'm okay," He said with shakey breathing but still seemed to be struggling with whatever was happening. He obviously wasn't okay a few minutes ago, but I let him shrug it off.

"Do you want an ice pack?" I asked him, "It looked like you hit your head."

He shook his head. "I've had worse."

I nodded, "Kaito, you can tell me what happened, you know that right?"

He nodded, avoiding eye contact. "Yea, just I felt... claustrophobic." he lied. I could tell from the sudden increase in his heart rate.

I frowned.

'He is hiding something from us', Marylynn whimpered in my head. She wants to help our mate. I shake my head at her and urge her to keep quiet.

"I understand that you don't want to say anything now. We have only known each other for two days now. Just know that if you're ready, I will be here for you" I grabbed hold of his hand and he finally looked back at me.

I felt him fbecause of the sparks and his gaze fell down to our hands, puzzled. It's like he doesn't know what this is...

"Do you have a question? You look troubled" I ask and his gaze was back at me.

"Not troubled, just...confused. Uh... What's with the electric fireworks feeling?" he asked quietly.

"They happen with skin-to-skin contact with your mate," I answer him, "It has something to do with the mate bond."

He nodded, "What is that exactly?"

"Did you not learn what a mate bond is?" He shook his head slightly blushing from embarrassment. Hmm... I thought he would know. He should have learned it from other wolves.

"No, I don't about mates."

"We should talk... inside. I can fill you in about mates and you can ask questions about it or other werewolf things if such questions come to mind" I give him a reassuring smile and he nodded.

I look towards the other men. "The game is over! Kaito and his team have won! If you want to practice then that's fine by me. We will be leaving" The men stood and bowed their heads muttering 'Alpha' and continued to play together.

I turn to Kaito and began walking toward the house. "Please, follow me"

Kaito followed me to the house, his stature giving off how nervous he was. He rolled his shoulders slightly. They looked like they were still sore from the fall.

When we got into the house, I walked to our room with him in tow.

Sitting myself on the bed, Kiato follows and sits on the chair. He looked like he was keeping a distance from me since the field. Marylynn paces around in my head.

"Alright.. So you want to know what a mate is. Well, mates are.. like soul mates. After your first shift, that's when you get your wolf, and that is the ideal time to find a mate. Us werewolves believe in the Moon Goddess and we believe that the Moon Goddess pairs us with our other halves," I took a breath.

"Mates are basically the person you find and should love and cherish forever. As for the sparks, the 'electrifying fireworks', nobody can explain why it happens but it also helps determine who your mate is. It always happens with skin-to-skin contact," Kaito nodded and looked at his hands.

"What about the... pull?"

I smiled. "The mate bond. It's what draws mates closer" I suddenly blush thinking about the mating process. I really hope that MATES101 doesn't turn into MATING101.

"Do mates have to do something?" He asked nervously, looking at me with curiosity. I slowly nodded.

"Yes. The Mating process. The process where over time you mark each other and.. mate" I said slowly, not trying to rush him into anything and make sure he processes. Marylynn gets giddy in my head and I try not to blush.

"A-and when it takes too long, the female would get into heat earlier so they can finish the process,"

"Their heat would be before heat season?" I nodded to his question. I looked at him for a second to see that he was also blushing. It was cute. With a small sigh, my shoulders relax.

"But we don't need to worry about it! It wouldn't happen until five months! It's only been two days since we met and we only have to worry about getting to know each other right now" I say quickly, giving him a reassuring smile. Inside, I felt like shaking. I never thought I would have this talk because this is common knowledge. I never thought this would be something nerve-wracking.

"Wait, I heard of rejection. I even thought you would when you asked my name. What does rejection fully mean for werewolves?" I finally stare at him as he nervously spoke, his eyes focused on his hands. My gaze softens.

"When a wolf rejects their destined mate, It doesn't go well.. First, they feel utter pain and feel as if they lost everything. Second, they begin to lose their wolf and fall into a great depression. Usually, after that, they have two ways to go.." I look down, thinking of one of my friends. I clear my throat.

Something like this isn't easy to talk about. Especially when you're trying to inform the small pups that ask about members who pass. "One way, the Moon Goddess can bless you with a 'second chance mate' which is very, very rare. Or.. you could die from the depression and loss of a mate," I watch as his eyes widen. I nodded solemnly.

Sad thing is that it is also common..

Rewritten 3.29.23