The Beast

Chapter 3

     What?

     I can't have a mate, I'm too young. No, this can't be happening. I refuse to go through with this. 

     Why can't I move?

     The beeping in the background speeds up and  I hear a sharp intake of breath and warm tingles spread through my body as I feel two giant hands caress my face. Intense warmness comes to my senses and I hear large deep breaths being blown against my face and neck.

     "Shh, Mate, there is no need to be afraid. I'm here now, calm down. It's all going to be okay now, just breathe My Beloved, you are safe now. I love you." he softly whispers against my left ear. The feeling of his fingertips gently caressing my face set waves of panic through my veins. His breathing intensifies as I feel his warmth coming closer to my motionless face. Feeling a soft, wet kiss being placed on my left cheek sends the tingles into a frenzy, yet my panic increases dramatically, which sends the beeping in the background also in to a frenzy. 

     More and more kisses are placed all around my face and I can do nothing to fight them off, as he continues to kiss and caress my face I can hear timid footsteps approaching my right.

     "A-alpha, perhaps the contact you are giving her is forcing her heart-rate to speed up due to f-fear." An unfamiliar voice stutters.

 Wait. Alpha?

   A gruesome snarl rips through the air and I can hear small, slow cracking sounds. A sound synonymous with shifting and rage. When a Were is very angry the shifting process is partially triggered. The more angry they are, the more feral they become. If a Were is truly enraged they will shift entirely and become an unstoppable monster of chaos, destruction and death.

  And I am trapped in a room unable to move with an angry Were next to me... Goodbye, World. 

  "How dare you tell me to not touch my own Mate." He seethes. I hear slow menacing footsteps creep towards the stuttering man.

   "Forgive me, Alpha. I meant no disrespect towards you or your M-mate. I am just concerned for your Mates condition. You see, her vitals indicate that she is in poor health. That combined with heavy amounts of affection from you can make the Mate bond very stressful on her body." A quivering voice says in self defence. 

   "The Mate bond heals! Why isn't she improving? And why won't she wakeup? You are supposed to be the best human expert in this hospital!" He desperately shouts.

   "Do not worry, Alpha. This is actually to be expected. The HMR, or Human Mating Response, works much slower than a Shifters Mating Response. For us it is instant, our worries and ailments evaporate in our Mates hold. Whereas in Human Mates it takes much longer, even years, depending on the humans health condition." He lectures calmly. 

   "How long until she is able to feel our bond completely?" He speaks more softly now, but with an anxious undertone. 

  "It's difficult to say, she came in very malnourished, not to mention the injuries and illnesses she's been exposed to." I hear a shockingly sorrowful whimper come from the monster. "But with the correct treatment and support, she'll be recovered in about a years time, Alpha." He speaks softly.

   The room goes quiet and the energy feels tense, all I can hear is the beeping and some heavy breathing.

   "You are dismissed." He says abruptly.

   "Yes, Alpha." 

  No, don't leave me alone with him! 

  I hear footsteps come towards me and still right next to me. Large hands entraps my left hand and I am unable to pull away. Or even indicate that I am repulsed by his touch. My hand is lifted and a long kiss is placed on the back of it. The shocks shooting through my whole body from that is almost painful. I feel one of his hands move and travel up my arm to my face, caressing it softly. The shocks intensify, but there is nothing I can do to stop it. I'm scared.

   "My dear mate, I am so sorry." He exhales. "If only I'd found you sooner. You wouldn't be suffering right now." 

  His voice sounds so broken. A sharp contrast from his manic growling minutes ago. I almost pity this pathetic dog. Almost. 

  "The doctor said you'll be fully healed and healthy in a year. I cannot wait to see you safe and happy in our home. It's like I can already see our life a year from now." he gently breathes, now softly playing with my hair. 

  "We have just had a walk in the autumn air, you still exploring the forest in your new home as I follow your every move keeping you safe. Although I may have to carry you most the way, wouldn't want you falling and hurting yourself. Especially if you are carrying my pups in your womb." 

Excuse me?

"We would have fully mated by then I imagine. Just thinking about touching and tasting every single inch of your beautiful body does something absurd to me. It's like the thought of making you feel overwhelmed with pure pleasure is my birth right. I suppose it is my birth right as I am your mate and Alpha. Do not worry though, My Love, we will have many opportunities to stretch your beautiful body to be able to fit me inside." His husky voice rumbles into my ear. 

  Well if I didn't feel violently uncomfortable before, I certainly do now. 

  Does this absolute lunatic honestly think I'd be so willing to jump into his arms and into his bed? Is he completely oblivious to the amount off human mates that run away to avoid being touched by such brutes? I've heard horror stories of nightmare pregnancies these poor human mates have to go through. Being pregnant for over a year and bed ridden while a feral beast guards you like a prisoner until you miraculously force out its giant evil spawn. Effectively leaving you in agonizing pain and traumatized. 

  I need to run away. Literally anywhere. I've heard rumours of some human mates running away and not being found for a long time. But I don't think any have never been found. Guess I have a new goal then. 

  I feel his burly arm wrap around my waist as he pulls me closer to him. I swear when I wake up and can move, he will never touch me again. Or at least I'll give him hell for it. 

  "I do not know if you can hear me, Mate. But, I need you to know that I will always keep you safe from now." he whispers, gently touching my skin in what is supposed to be soothing motions. "You needn't worry about anything from now on. I will always be by your side taking care of you. You are no longer in danger."

  I have a funny feeling that the real danger is just beginning. 

  Timid footsteps approach the door and I hear someone clear their throat. 

  "Excuse me, Alpha. Your mates test results have come back and the doctor would like to discuss the appropriate treatment plan going forward." a woman's voice says nervously.  

  "Very well, I will be out in a minute. Go." His voice went from soft to harsh so effortlessly. These changes in tone are giving me whiplash. 

  I hear the timid footsteps scurry away as a long, wet kiss is planted on my forehead. I feel him inhale the scent of my hair deeply as he cups my face again.

  "I will be back soon, My Love." He gently squeezes my hand, almost afraid to let go for even a minute. I hear him sigh deeply and then hear powerful stomps make their way out of the room. Leaving me only with the annoying sound of the machine beeping. 

  I think I'm only in the quite room a short while, before my body allows me to do the most useful thing it's done in hours. I open my eyes.