WOLFRIVER COVE

Chapter Twelve

Zinnia pulls away, her heart pounding. She moves off his lap. His eyes shift as he gets control over Rune. He stands as will truning from her so she can't see his yellow eyes.

"For give me," he says

She looks back at him. "Is it normal for a student to be this attracted to their teacher?" she asked

He licks his lips, looking down at her. "I think you're very normal," he tells her

Stepping into him, she pushes her body against his leaning up as he comes down. The sound of the door to John Hans house closing has both of them backing away.

"Tytus," Zinnia says, going to her brother. "Are you ok?" She asked

"I'm fine, Zin, you alright?" he asked, looking his sister over

"I'm ok," She tells him

"Tytus," Gunner says. "I think we need to talk, Zinnia. Why don't you and Ziggy hang out for a while?"

They look over at him. Zinnia nods, biting her lip. Gunner steps into her, leaning down. "We'll talk later about that kiss," he tells her

She blushes as he joins her brother for a walk. He doesn't say anything until he knows they are out of ear reach.

"Tytus, I want you to understand what we are and how Wolfriver works," Gunner says as they walk

"I think I understand your werewolves," he says, "not that I ever believed in them, but after tonight."

Gunner smiles. "It is my job to make sure everyone in Wolfriver is protected," he tells Tytus

"So that makes you what,"

"Alpha, my father before me was Alpha, and with him, we made a promise to the humans not to harm them ever. It is the way I nor Ziggy could step in when you and John were fighting."

"So, you just protesters of the land," Tytus asked

Gunner laughs. "Hardly we own the land. It is the way the humans here respect us. We let them live here in peace, and they let us live among them. "

Tytus nods. "Sounds like you have a great deal going on," he says. "Is that how you knew something was wrong with Zinnia?" he asked

Gunner folded his arms. "Zinnia is special."

Tytus stops. "I always thought so, but what do you mean?" he asked

"When you arrived here the first night, I could smell her before her feet touched the earth of Wolfriver." Gunner says, "Her scent has been driving my wolf crazy since she's been here."

"What exactly are you saying?" Tytus says, wanting to get to the point

"Every wolf has a potential mate. Someone they are connected to. The fates they can be ruthless and even curl to some, " Gunner says

"Wait, are you saying Zinnia is your mate?" Tytus says

"Yes."

"No," he shakes his head. "My sister is sixteen years old she is not someone's mate,"

"The fates don't care about age, it's just a number to them" Gunner says "And I'm not telling you this to get closer to Zinnia " he tells him "I'm telling you this to protect her. I have no intention of completing the mating bond."

"Mating bond," Tytus asked

"It has proven deadly for humans in the past. I very much want Zinnia to live"

Tytus nods. "At least we agree on something."

"That is why you must not tell her about us. Keep what I have told you between us. Help me protect your sister. "