The Pup's Mate

Chapter Thirty

Chapter Thirty

Tristan's POV

I let out a howl in anger. It has been hours since Arielle ran off and she has not returned ever since. Looking towards my Beta, I glared at him menacingly.

"If my mate hasn't come back by sunset, you are going to be in a deep trouble." I bared my canines at him in rage and rushed out of the office.

I will find her myself.

My speed hastened as I found the scent belonging to my mate. It was still fresh and strong which meant that she was headed in this direction hours ago.

I followed the path, my eyes wandering around my surroundings warily. The sun was slowly setting and the forests has become eerily dark.

I hated the feeling that Arielle was inside the forests. And, I hated myself for landing her in such a situation. If only she did not overhear the conversation, we wouldn't be in this mess.

The soles of my boots grazed across the trail as I was led to the waterfall where I saved her. Water puddles were visible on the ground and there was a faint rogue scent in this area.

I bared my canines in anger at the thought of Arielle coming to any harm. If she were to be harmed in any way, I will never forgive myself.

"I want the security on all four borders to tighten since there are rogues' scent spotted not far from the pack house. Make sure that the rogues are captured." I ordered Lance immediately, scowling in anger that he has not been taking care of the pack well during the week I was absent.

He will get his punishment later. For now, my mate's wellbeing was my priority.

There was another strong scent lingering in the direction of the cave she once led me to. I followed it and eventually found the cave.

Laid inside the cave was a sleeping figure. I approached the figure, only to realise that it was Arielle's wolf. I tapped her belly softly until she stirred.

She shifted back to her human form, this time in a mess. Her arm was injured while her face turned pale. She must have been attacked by those rogues.

I will never let them get out of my territory alive.

"Tristan." She whispered in exhaustion. "Babe, you are safe now." I said, removing my shirt as I pulled it over her head, covering the rest of her body.

I picked her up in my arms and headed back to the pack house.

xxxx

Arielle's POV

"Tristan..." I mumbled sleepily, peeling my eyelids open as light hit me. I covered my eyes and groaned, "Whoever it is, turn off the f*cking light."

A deep chuckle erupted from the background. I snapped my eyes open to see Tristan hovering above me. His eyes softened as he caressed my cheeks.

"I am glad that you are okay, babe." He whispered, leaning in as he pecked my forehead. I nodded, rubbing my eyelids. "I am sorry, did I worry you?"

"You did, he almost had my life because of it." A deep voice interrupted. I looked towards the direction to see his Beta standing by the door.

I groaned and turned towards my mate. "I don't want to see his face, get him to leave." He chuckled in response, turning towards his Beta. "You heard her, it's your cue to leave."

"Yes, Alpha." He sighed in disappointment, getting out of the room as he left us alone. He sat down beside me and traced his thumb across my right cheek. "How are you feeling?"

I looked down at my arm to see that the wound was slowly healing. "It doesn't hurt too much."

"You do know that it kills me to see you getting harmed in any way right?"

"I know." I softly replied, wrapping my arms around his nape.

He grabbed my hand and kissed my knuckles. "Promise me that no matter what happens, you will never run off." Immediately, I shook my head. "I can't promise you that. I won't be able to calm my shit down if I don't run off."

"Arielle." He said sternly, using my name for emphasis. I gulped, still shaking my head. "You are leaving me no choice, babe."

"What choice?" I asked in alarm.

"If you can't promise me that, I will have to mark you." He whispered, nuzzling my nose with his. I took a sharp intake of breath in response, feeling my heart beating erratically.

Mark me?

"I-I..." I trailed off, knowing that a part of me was already ready for the mating process. He kissed his way down my neck. "I will try not to cause you so much pain, babe. Believe in me."

"Okay." I nodded, feeling his head lifting as our lips met. I wrapped my arms around his neck but was pinned by my wrists instead.

I moaned into his mouth, feeling his tongue skimming across my lips as he sucked my bottom lips. Our breaths mingled as he tangled our tongues together.

We started out slow, but it soon became passionate and lustful. His lips travelled to my neck as he kissed his way down my skin.

"Oh my god, Tristan." I murmured, his teeth grazing across a spot as he bared his canines. He sunk his canines into my skin while I groaned at the pain.

He smoothened down my hair to comfort me while I winced as the pain prolonged. This hurts more than my monthly period.

I shifted slightly, holding onto him as the pain slowly turned into pleasure. "Tristan." I moaned, his tongue licking the spot as he retracted his canines.

I smiled in contentment, my eyelids getting heavy as I stifled a yawn. "You are tired, get some sleep." He whispered, laying down beside me as he pulled me close to him.

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