Mated To Death

Chapter 4

''Hiding tears from your brother?'' Troy closes the door, his sight remaining fixed on the Alpha sinking into his chair.

Tyler settles his firm hand on his creased forehead, a faint tear glistens down his cheek, ''I don't know what more to do'' his voice cracks, seeming distraught.

''You still love her don't you?'' Like a sibling would do, The Alpha's young brother takes a stand beside him, pressing his hand comfortingly on his shoulder.

''With all my heart Troy, but she's made me weak, she's brought on this torture herself and I--'' he exhales intensely, closing his eyes, ''I'm in need of space'' he whispers with a tint of desperate pleading.

His brother takes a long glance at him, as if his pain were noticeable through his powerful persona, as if it slowly sunk into him and forced him to shed a tear too. He turns away from the broken soul and with much effort, manages to take leave from the sullen atmosphere.

Tyler relaxes his built body in his leather seat, he shrugs and like always, she appeared in his thoughts. All heartbreak has a cause, a root, that changes us, for the worst. Like many unfortunate, he had faced deceit, from none other than his mate, yet still, she resides in each breath he takes, still he remembers it all too well..

One Year Ago

The gentle breeze guides her graceful steps, she dances along the hedges without a care, her hair bounces joyfully against her back, the sun highlighted her tinted brown hair, gleaming with golden streaks, she was one of admiration, with porcelain skin and hazel eyes with a hint of green, resembling her mother's.

She was the epitome of attraction, the pride of all eyes, the Alpha's only daughter. The land she graced with her loving steps would only bring remorse to all those that loved her, it was forbidden.

The territory of the enemy across from her land, but her body continues in its heart warming journey through the border. Her heart yearned to feel the intoxicating droplets of the waterfall splash on her perfect skin.

Without more thought she leaps over, switching grounds, she's well aware of the consequences of her actions, but she couldn't care less as the breathtaking view ahead comes into sight.

The consuming whiff of forest air surrounds her as she spins joyfully around, the rustles of leaves joined her dance while crashing against her skin. She knew nothing more, nothing less, just that this was her home.

She drops the light summer dress adorned and prepares herself for the frigid water to kiss her skin. Her leg touches first, she shrieks in delight as a frost bound wave tickles her body.

She exhales deeply and lunges forward, dropping her body into the pond resting below the crashing waterfall, all this time, she had been watched.

His eyes remained fixed on her careless body, her zest radiated off her body and forced his inner self to join her rhythms.

He remains hidden, a few minutes back his pack had informed him of an intruder from their rival pack, he had intended a kill, but an overpowering feeling consumes him. He had never felt it before, her lush curls dropped perfectly on her back, her playfulness aroused him and suddenly, he found himself smiling.

''Maya'' her voice radiates pure innocence and blissful peace, his smile changes into a frown with embarrassment tinting his cheeks, ''Tyler'' her back still faces him, she too had felt his gaze on her.

He rips of his shirt, revealing well built shoulders and a toned body, he slowly lowers down into the pond watching her turn to him. Their eyes lock instantly, with a deep fire set ablaze within them. Their souls reach heights of desire and passion.

The feelings were unknown to both these strangers, with either one of them too afraid to begin their love.