Subject 8

Chapter 4

The scientist shows me a room full of buttons and equipment and I see a plastic white screen with nothing behind it, I look at the scientist in question which he catches "Press the button at the top left." He instructs, and I do just that causing the white screen to fade showing us exactly what is hidden behind and holy shit is he huge.

The subjects head spins directly at me making my nerves get worse I quickly ask the scientist if he's able to see me which the scientist shakes his head "No he cannot see you we can only see him however he may sense us he's powerful after all."

I could understand immediately where he was coming from because this subject had the body of a tank he looks almost human almost. His body is huge full of bulging muscles his height i can't quite tell since he's crouched near the wall with chains on but it's obvious he's towering, his skin is a deep iridescent black his form is a mix of human and creature that much I can tell.

"Magnificent, huh?" The scientist muses with amusement I just nod in response not finding the words, "Now you must enter the subjects room he doesn't seem to talk much though." The scientist says as he saunters off I quickly shout in shock at what I'm expected to do he responds with "Keys are on the side he can't harm you in the chains." I just groan but reach for the keys with my sweaty shaky hands taking deep breaths chanting in my that I can do this even if I wasn't entirely convinced I could.

"Right all I need to do is go in, plus he's chained he can't hurt me in anyway." I mutter to myself some self encouragement as I peak a quick glance through the glass and it looks as if the subject is looking straight at me which isn't creeping me out at all.

I manage to put the keys into the keyhole and twist it hearing a click that I've unlocked it, I then take another deep breath before walking straight in with my head held high even if I don't feel so confident.

The subjects head snaps at me straight away his nostrils flaring as he sniffs the air like a rapid dog making me feel even more uneasy, "Hey, my names Sofia what about you?" I ask a bit nervously as he stares right at me before muttering in a deep guttural voice "Mate."

My eyes widen as he calls me his mate knowing I've just met him and he's already classing me as a friend well that's a good start I think to myself as I get closer to him "I'd like to be your friend too." I say happily smiling but get a frown in return which confuses me.

"Definitely not." He growls making me jump in surprise and shock at his reaction I only wanted to befriend him and after all he called me his mate so I didn't see the problem. His face shows instant regret, and a hint of panic?

"Shit, I scare mate!" He cursed deeply. "You called me mate yet rejected when I tried befriending you." I speak my thoughts as he gets up to his full towering height and I notice he doesn't have two legs, nor does he have three legs. He has eight! I shriek at the sight and point at them as he looks at where I'm pointing in confusion.

"I have eight legs for speed and strength I also have a deadly stinger tail." he informs me proudly when suddenly he whips it out in front of him smugly I just look at him in sheer shock I wasn't expecting any of this. But I decide to ask the main question on my mind

"Why do you call me mate?" I ask since he rejected my friendship.

He tilts his head at your question, a flicker of surprise crossing his expression. "A mate." He echos his voice a loud deep hum. "A mate is much more than a companionship or ally. A mate is... a soul connection a bond behind words. To have a mate is to have someone that completes you, someone who understands you on a deeper level." He tries moving closer but the chains clash causing him to make a deep grumble of annoyance as he continues "And you my beauty, are my mate. My other half bound to me for eternity."

I feel surprise shoot through my entire body at his words but he doesn't stop there "You my mate your scent calms me, you tame me a monster. You have power over me as you are my weakness without you I'd die." He rasps out.

"Woah, woah, that's a bit too much don't you think?" I ask feeling confused and surprised.

He chuckles faintly, clearly finding your response amusing "Too much?" He echoes, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. "Perhaps to a mortal, but to me, the bond between mates means everything. It's the driving force of my existence." He then clears his throat before continuing "And you my beauty are the centre of the bond. You are my everything."