Mate

CHAPTER 18

~KYLE ~

"Kyle." He said, patiently awaiting my emergence from my semi-panic attack. "I understand that this encounter didn't go according to plan, but please try to calm down... don't attempt to run away again. I can't guarantee that my instincts won't take over and inadvertently harm you."

"Calm down?" I demanded, raising an eyebrow at him. "What exactly do you expect from me in this situation? This wasn't consensual, Alpha. You were well aware of that, yet you chased me out here."

I refuse to admit that, despite being furious about this entire situation, I still find myself craving his touch. Truth be told, I'm feeling incredibly aroused. This damn heat and bond are manipulating me against my will. And the more I breathe in, the worse it becomes. All I want is to press my face against him, to inhale his scent as I stare at his exposed body."

My eyes continuously travel upwards, tracing the dark marks that contrast so strikingly against his tanned skin. I quickly jerk my gaze back down, and he looks at me with satisfaction.

"I'll admit, the methods I used to claim you weren't... ideal." he admits. "But they were better than what my primal instincts urged me to do. You have no idea how much I've held back with you. It goes against everything that calls out to me. I don't want to argue with you, Kale. You're still in heat, and it's evident in your scent and in the air around us." He waves his hand dismissively, his eyes roaming over me. I instinctively try to cover myself with the sheet, feeling a shiver run down my spine under his predatory gaze.

"By the heavens, you must be out of your mind." I exclaimed. "I understand that we are mates, but please stop staring at me as if you're about to devour your final feast."

"No, Kyle, I'm not crazy. I'm in the midst of my rut, and I yearn for my mate." he confessed, slowly inching towards me. I instinctively crawled backwards, feeling a mix of unease and anticipation. The thought of being with my Alpha again was causing a slick sensation to escape me.

I continued my retreat until I reached the edge of the bed, nearly teetering off. Every fiber of my being urged me to escape this situation, but he firmly grasped my wrist and pulled me back. This time, the tingles running through my body couldn't be denied.

I fought against the temptation of his touch, although my efforts were feeble at best. I longed to beg him to make love to me, desperate to feel his knot once more. He showed no signs of releasing me, and I didn't want him to. I could sense that I would soon be consumed by the overwhelming desire, and I still couldn't accept that I couldn't feel his longing for me through our bond.

"I am your Alpha King, and you, Kyle, are my mate. It's time you stopped resisting me." he declared, his expression deadly serious, his primal nature visible in his eyes. A shiver ran down my spine at his alpha command, and even as I continued to struggle against him, he growled, warning me to comply. My gaze involuntarily drifted to the markings on his body, wondering if I bore the same symbols.

He noticed my curiosity and spoke. "You may touch if you wish. These markings represent our union, and as my other half, it's your privilege to explore them."

Reluctantly, I let out a frustrated sigh, yet my curiosity gets the best of me and I extend my hand to gently brush my fingertips against the intricate patterns. The markings immediately illuminate as if they were ignited by my touch. Uncertain of what this signifies, I pull slightly, causing a low growl to escape from him. Surprisingly, the growl lacks the usual notes of irritation. Nevertheless, I withdraw my hand from his skin, realizing that whatever the reason, it is a territory I dare not venture into.

"Mate," my wolf whisper in my head, as he stirs, resonating with the electrifying sensation that accompanies the tracing of these captivating symbols etched upon my alpha's flesh.

In a sudden flurry, I found myself pinned beneath him, my body glistening, eager to surrender to his touch. Without hesitation, he spread my legs apart and entered me with one powerful thrust. The intensity of pleasure that followed caused me to shudder, releasing any inhibitions as we embarked on our passionate dance once more. I lost track of time as we intertwined, our connection growing stronger. The fading daylight outside and the gentle growls of my belly hinted at how long we have been at it for.

"Let's head back to the pack house so I can feed you; no one has used this cabin in months and I doubt there's any food left. He uttered these words as we lay back on the bed, seeking some rest."

With my eyes shut, I responded by humming, conveying my exhaustion and hunger, too drained to hold a proper conversation. The idea of leaving this bed seemed unbearable, but I knew we had to find a new location before another surge of my heat overcame me.

Observing him rise from the bed, I watched as he entered the small bathroom adjacent to us. Both of us had discarded our clothes, embracing our wolf forms, rendering garments unnecessary. Letting out a sigh, I reluctantly got up, stretched my body, and shifted into my wolf shape, preparing to embark on the journey back to the pack house. I knew he would easily catch up with me, as he was larger and faster than I.