Chapter 45- Signs of a Mate Bond

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TIKI POV

I remember the feeling I had when I was close to the white wolf, Attie and her human, Kenna.  And right now, I'm feeling the same way.  I want to be by her, no Sasha does, I can feel Sasha pushing me to go in the direction of her scent. 

"Tasha!  what are you waiting for?!"  Carlos calls to me quietly. 

I look back to him then in the direction of Kenna.  On the other side between two giants, the white wolf appears.  Everyone stops what they are doing and look at the snow colored with golden eyes beauty.  She comes right up next to Zane, her eyes looking around until she sees me. 

"Tasha, its okay.  Zane right here is your mate."  Attie tells me and everyone can hear her. 

Carlos growls behind and I decide to fight it and take a step towards Carlos when she speaks again. 

"You can feel it can't you?  At least your wolf" I freeze in my tracks, but don't turn around.

"Your wolf wants her mate as much as he wants you.  You can't fight it, Tasha."  I know she wants me to turn around can go to them, but I can't.  I can't forget why I'm here.  So WHY won't I move?!  I want-no I need to leave.  I don't- I shouldn't leave.  I always trust my instincts but this time.  This time, my heart is beating so fast and hard, and his scent is overwhelming Kenna's now.  I look at Carlos and he reads my eyes. 

"We have to go now" Carlos urges me to come.  But when have I ever listened?

"No Tiki, go to our mate.  He will be a great ally to have close."  Sasha says

"You are being controlled by the mate bond!"  I snap at her. 

"Maybe, but you can ignore it, if you are stronger than me, you control the bond.  Just try"

I turn around and head towards Attie who shifts back to human form and Zane, my mate.  I can hear Carlos's cursing and coming after me.  I turn back toward Carlos when I'm halfway there and the wolf giant steps between us and growls at Carlos. 

"Mates are precious to all species, even he understands the importance of mates" Rukas looks at Carlos.  His eyes turn gold, but he stays there.

I continue walking until I'm arm's length away from Zane and Kenna now.  I look at Kenna as she smiles at me and look back at Zane.  His scent fills my nostrils, warming my body.  I raise my eyes up his long legs to his waist and his chest looks so broad and tough.  I can see his chest rise and fall quickly as he takes sharp breaths.  His arms have muscles full of strength that I can tell was built up over years of training.  I know because I went through hell for training for years. 

Finally, I look at his face.  I look into his forest green eyes and see a look no one has ever given me before.  What is it?  It doesn't look like he has any bad intentions.  I feel a hand touch my arm and his eyes faze over, his whole body flinches and he let go and gasps for breath, taking a step back. 

He looks at me and I see in his eyes what I've seen plenty of times, fear but he didn't look away when I stare at him. 

"Are you alright, Zane?"  Kenna walks toward him and puts a hand on his shoulder. 

"Y-yeah" He barely gets out.  His eyes flash red as he shrugs off Kenna's hand and walks toward me.  I stand on guard as he approaches me in a quick manner and wraps his arms around me.  My body suddenly relaxes, I have never felt this comfortable.  Is this what feeling safe is?  Carlos has mentioned it before, but I couldn't imagine it at the time. 

  "This is the feeling of a soul mate" Sasha whispers.  She seems very satisfied

"Is this what I have been yearning for?"  I question Sasha

"Yes, it's what every wolf longs for.  It is natural to feel this way."

"But I was tested not to feel anything to distract me."  I am so confused now

"Nothing is stronger than a gift from our moon goddess.  All these new things you are feeling are all signs of the mate bond we share with him" Sasha feels very content

"My mate, all mine now.  So beautiful, finally we meet."  I look back up at this tall being, who makes me feel so safe. 

His ruby red eyes are staring right into my eyes, and I growl at him a little.  He lets go but holds my arms in his hands.  Am I really letting him touch me like this?  When I look at him, I see nothing but admiration and longing. 

Sasha wants me to go back into his arms but just because he is our mate doesn't mean he is trustworthy. 

"Remember Sasha, nothing is free in this world or others". 

"Right, it's just hard to resist a lycan, not to mention an alpha one.  Plus, the stronger we are, the stronger our bond is".

I take his hands off me and look at him in the eyes, they're back to green. 

"Tasha, I finally got to hold you.  I am so glad, I got to meet my mate."  Zane reaches for me again but I hold him back as I put my hand on his chest. My heart started beating fast again and I let go of his chest.

"I can't let him touch me again, but I don't want to hurt him."

"Tell him that then, just don't reject him is all I ask."

"Zane". I look at him as he smiles down at me.

"I am just trying to survive and find answers. I can't have these feelings distracting me."

"That's okay, I've waited 5 years for you. As long as you are near, I'll be okay." Zane responds

I look at the others as most stare with awestruck gazes. Then Kenna to see her happily smiling at me then Zane and back at me.

I turn around and start walking when a hand grabs me.

"It's pretty late. Do you mind if we stay the night at your place?" Kenna asks.

I look up at the sky and see it is getting dark. I know it's not safe here when it's night. Sasha certainly wouldn't mind but, Carlos did build the house.

"It's not my place, you should ask Carlos."

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