The Alpha's Broken Mate

Chapter 4: Forbidding

Penelope's P.O.V.

I ran out of the pack house as fast as I could, running to my special place. Just like I said, it took almost 10 minutes to get there.

I ran until I got to the oak tree and started crying out. I started crying because why would Cynthia think I had a mate? She may not know about my past as I give her vague answers, but who would want me as a mate, more as a friend?

I guess her and Cameron did. I sighed and climbed the oak tree. I sat on a decent enough branch and looked at the sky.

It was dark, but with mt faint werewolf sight I could see clearly, but probably not as clear as other werewolves. Leaning on the branch that was behind me, I observed the sky, reciting everything I see in my mind. A dark blueish purple sky, a shining full moon, stars are littered everywhere, and black clouds can still be seen.

A howl rippled through the air followed by several others. Cameron is the only one that knows about my place, not even Phoenix knows this place. I closed my eyes and relaxed. The breeze giving me a cold sensation, but it feels nice. My hair that isn't against the bark of the branch flies freely around the branch on both sides.

With my weak wolf, I can't hear anything but the wind blowing. I opened my eyes and saw the full moon directly above me, more like this tree. I see bits of it due to the branches in my view.

I climbed farther up, trying to find a think and strong enough branch. I found one that gives me a clear view of the sky and moon. There was no branch behind me, so I had to sit up.

My feet was dangling off the branch and my hands were at either side of my body. I thought about how Cameron was Beta, and he never told me.

I put on an annoyed face. I can't believe I was hanging out with a Beta and never knew, I guess that's why he had to leave around a certain time.

I heard paws thundering down the forest floor, I guess their coming closer. I switched my position so my legs were in front of me, leaning against the bark of the tree, I put my arms around my legs and connected my hands together.

I heard bones snapping back together and some talking, "Where did she go?!" I think Phoenix said. He growled, yup, that's Phoenix.

"This is the only place I know of, she comes here a lot." Cameron said, "Then where is she?" Phoenix asked annoyed.

" I wouldn't know where she is because we all saw her run into the forest." Cameron replied. I was now standing up, trying to get a better view of the situation.

Cynthia gasped. Why did she gasped? I leaned more over to the right, trying not to fall. Once I had a clear view, Phoenix is holding Cameron by his collar, while Cameron is not fighting back.

My eyes widened at the sight. I wanted to stop it, but I forgot I was on a tree. I stepped forward as my reflexes aren't good as other werewolves, I was now falling off the tree branch.

I tried to find a branch for me to hold, but none was thick enough to hold me for even a second. I closed my eyes to wait for the impact of the ground, but it never came. I slowly opened my eyes and saw Phoenix holding me bridal style.

He set me on the ground and hugged me. "Never do that again. You're the only family member I have left." He said, I only nodded not trusting my voice.

Cameron was now on the floor groaning. Phoenix probably dropped him to save me. I slowly started sitting on the forest floor, leaning against the tree.

Cameron walked up to me, sat down in front of me, and flicked my forehead. "Oww." I said, rubbing the spot he had just injured.

"Why did you run?" He questioned. I looked down at the ground and mumbled, "I had a bad memory of the word 'mates'."