Claimed by the Alpha || Bang Chan

Chapter 2: Stay

"Your father is my sworn enemy. And he is coming to kill you."

I stare at Bang Chan in shock, my heart pounding. My ears start to ring and I shake.

"This is crazy. This isn't real."

"(Y/N)–"

I round on Bang Chan, the ringing in my ears almost deafening.

"No. You're telling me my father is alive and he wants to kill me. But you're the one who abducted me, claimed me as your "mate", and shifted into a fucking wolf."

I take a step toward him, pointing at his bare chest.

"How could I ever trust what you say, Bang Chan?"

That's when I notice the scars. Huge slash marks across Bang Chan's chest, as though monstrous claws have ripped him open. Scowling, Bang Chan shoves my fingers away from his damaged flesh.

"This isn't a game, (Y/N). What I'm telling you is real. You need to take me seriously."

"I am taking all of this VERY seriously."

"I don't think you are. But you will."

Bang Chan pulls me flush against him as he guides me in front of a mirror.

"What are you–"

"If I were untrustworthy, would I show you your own power?"

His hand comes to rest lightly over my throat and collarbone. His eyes flash gold.

"Would I help you unlock it?"

"Wait–"

He tips my chin up, so my nose is flush against the throbbing pulse of his neck.

"Breathe in."

Unable to get loose, I inhale Bang Chan's heady scent. Pine...smoke...vanilla...and something new–a hot, intoxicating musk–fill me.

My vision blurs and a tingling shiver courses through my veins. For a fraction of a second, I hear myself growl.

"Good. Now, look at yourself. Look at what you are."

Finally, I meet my reflection in the mirror. What I see in my own eyes shocks me. As though a stream of cold water runs up my neck and behind my eyes, I feel an icy flash. Suddenly, my eyes glow a brilliant shade of blue. My breath catches.

"That's me?"

"Yeah. That's you. The real you."

Then, as quickly as it began, the color in my eyes flickers and melts away. Bang Chan's brow furrows in surprise.

"What? You should have shifted into a wolf. My scent should have triggered it."

Taking my face in his hands, he searches my eyes.

"That's strange. The color's completely gone."

He takes a short breath, his expression grim. His grip on me loosens and he steps away.

"You're an omega."

"What's an omega?"

"A shifter born without powers."

Bang Chan moves to the other side of the room, scooping up the pieces of his ripped clothing.

"I suppose true mates don't need to possess equal power. But I have to admit, I'm surprised."

"No powers? That's kind of disappointing. I was hoping for some badass transformation. But I guess now that I'm normal you can let me go!"

"You're still far from normal. You're my true mate."