I'm His Mate /✔ /

Chapter 15: Challenge

Audrey Howey's PoV

What is he thinking? That I'm weak and I cannot protect myself? Well, excuse me. I'm a member of the karate club during high school. Then he planned to ditch me? Is he informed how severe looking his wounds were just a while ago? I will be there just in case he went too hard on himself. I quickly grabbed my grey jeans and navy blue shirt with my rubber shoes. I tied my hair to a bun and headed outside. I saw Troy waiting for me outside.

"Let's go." He said. He's wearing a black shirt and jeans, emphasizing his tan skin and electric grey eyes. I nodded. As we got outside we saw Aunt Beth and Madam Rosette drinking tea outside. I smile at them, they smile black. I saw Matthew sitting on the bench too. He stood up and bows his head, "You're taking Luna? but Alpha-"

"It's okay, I won't let her stay long in there." his voice changed again. His warm smile turned to a serious and scary one. When he's with me, he's so childish looking and now he's outside with his pack he looks cool and calm. Why?

He nodded and walked ahead of us to start the car. He held my hand and entered. Matthew said that we better take a car for now because of Troy's condition and also for my security. That cleared me that they were usually taking this path by foot. He leaned closer to me, his body is always warm, why is that? I've read that the vampires have the usual cold skin and pale complexion because the sun can't touch their skin, so why is it that wolf having warmer bodies? Maybe-

"I like the way you tied your hair like that." he whispered out of the blue. Huh? "You're so beautiful" he's husky voice echoed inside my head. I blushed, he always says things without caution.

"Thank you." I said. "But I'm still upset you are in this state."

"Always remember, you're mine forever." He whispered and I chuckled. What is he saying? Is he claiming me now? I knew it. This guy is crazy.

"We're not even dating!" I pointed out. He didn't even ask me to be his girlfriend in the first place. I've never been in a relationship. Maybe, because I was afraid that I would not be enough for that person. I am not as amazing as other girls. I am just ordinary.

"What are you talking about? It's our tenth anniversary when you came back to me." He said innocently, "You're already my girlfriend ever since. That makes the Luna of my pack," he said and then he nuzzled my neck and kissed it once more. I let out a low groan. Then he let go.

"Are you being serious right now Troy?" What did he just say? All this time I have a boyfriend and I don't even know anything about it.

"Yeah. You can't say no. I should plan for the wedding too, what do you think?" He said and smiled at me. I shook my head; I never have had a boyfriend since I was eight. That changes a lot of things. What would happen if I told that to my friends now? They are always teasing me but all this time I am actually in a relationship. I laughed at the thought.

"At least pursue me first." I pouted.

"I will court you. I will prove it every day until I die." He said and I was shocked. No one ever said that to me before. "Come closer." He said and I did.

He kissed my neck. I tried to push him but he held my hand to stop it. He licked and when I felt his teeth on my skin I quickly backed away.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"I need them to know that you are owned." He said. I touched it and when I looked at my reflection on the car I saw it, it's a hickey. I want to scream at him for doing such a thing! This will cause a lot of misunderstanding.

" If my Aunt and Grandma saw this I'm doomed!" I hissed and he shook his head.

"Trust me they know exactly where it came from." He winked.

What? If they get the wrong idea I will punch this guy straight in the face. I will make him say what really happened. His mark is on my skin now.

"We're almost there." Matthew announced.

We've just arrived at the 'pack house'. But I can't help but ask myself what the hell this place is. I just wanted to know more about Troy, and what kept him so busy while I was gone. Or should I say, skip ten years of his life. That reason was such a simple one, but coming here was such a wrong move. Now we're in the middle of the forest in the middle of nowhere. This is not what I am expecting. I am expecting a facility but then there's this big house. Are they serious, a house in the middle of the forest? How creepy.

I felt the cold breeze brush my skin, and heard dried leaves drifting with the wind. So many trees were covering the area. A sign beside it says ' No trespassing'. Oh great, a private area. I was so scared and dazed that I nearly screamed when someone grabbed my hand. It was Troy.

"Stay close to me all the time. For your place is beside me." he said, his eyes darkened again. His grip tightened. "Don't walk around without me."

I nodded. Then let myself be dragged to the front door. It was so big, way bigger than the mansion. But then, this house is a mess. The tables were broken, and the sofas were full of scratches. The floor was smeared with red fluids I sure as hell don't want to know about.

It stinks. I had covered my nose. I can hear voices. Troy let go of my hand and pushed me on the back to where Matthew was located. He let out a loud howl. Matthew held me at my shoulders as I heard footsteps.

Wolves come out of nowhere. They approached us and formed a semi-circle. Troy was in the middle of them, baring his canines. His eyes were overflowing with nothing but pure anger. I wanted to console him, but the tension in the air made me doubt I'd be able to approach him and get away with my head still attached. They respectfully bowed their heads, letting Troy speak.

"What happened here?!" his voice became deeper, filled with intimidating fury.

One of them spoke, " Someone told us you were dead, Alpha." he said with surprise.

"You all think I'm that weak?!" He screamed and clenched his fist. "I am the Alpha,

your leader, who amongst you challenges my leadership?! I shall prove my worth without question!"

There's silence. I tried to calm myself too. If I act scared they will lounge on me. These people, all of them are wolves?

"Who?!" Troy's voice echoed at every corner of the room.

Someone stood up from behind them. The area was filled with whispering and mumbling of words about how foolish he was. He was questioning Troy's power? What's got into him?

"Here I am, Alpha." he said while he stood still like it was no big deal.

"Are you challenging me, Vince?" Troy said to Vince.

"I am, I cannot leave this pack to you!" the man growled. "I am here to challenge you."

"Well it's settled, we are going on to fight to death! The whole forest shall serve as our battle field. I accept your challenge, Vince." Troy looks frustrated and mad. He must trust that man but then he got betrayed. But they will fight now? Troy is not even feeling well!

"Wait, what?!" I spoke without thinking. Oh good...

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