My Werewolf,His Mate.

Going somewhere?

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Jaylynn stared at it for a moment, indecisive on doing what's right and on doing what her heart is telling her to do.

She took measured steps to the door, her hand hovering above the handle.  She lowered her hand to grasp it but stopped, pulling it back away.

Stay.  The voice whispered again.

I can't.

She grabbed the handle and turned it, walking out quickly before her nerve lost her. The door closed softly and she let out a sigh of relief. She had no idea where she is, or what direction she should even start at. She was asleep the whole way Cannon carried her here, so she didn't have anything to go off of memory. She'd walk until she found the main road and another means of transportation.

She'd only taken her first couple of steps when -

"Jaylynn?"

She whirled in the direction the voice came from, only to see Cannon and Vin standing there. They were both shirtless and looked as if they went running in the woods Her jaw worked up and down, trying to think of an excuse as to why she was out here. Nothing. She had nothing. 

 So,naturally, she did the only thing she could think of.

 Run.

She heard Cannon curse behind her as she sped as quickly as she could off the porch and towards the forest.  She hadn't even taken four steps before a strong pair of arms snatched her off her feet .  She struggled a bit, but froze when she met with a hard chest and found herself staring up at Cannon.

"I'm not going to hurt you," He ground out. "I'd kill anyone who hurt you."

She paused momentarily at the complete possessiveness in his tone. "Let me go!" She begged. "Please, I can't stay here!" She continued with her struggle against his hold.

"Why?" Cannon demanded. "You don't even know where you are!"

He had a point, but she can't stay here. She didn't understand what she was feeling, or the urgency of protecting him.

"I can't stay here." She whispered, close to tears. Cannon stopped walking and stared down at her for a moment. Jaylynn's eyes widened for a second, realizing his intent but before she could protest,  he swooped down and captured her lips in a intense, heated kiss. He swallowed her gasp  and used it to push his tongue into her mouth and possessing hers. 

A tear ran down her cheek as she whimpered against his mouth.

"Cannon..." Vin warned from beside them. Cannon pulled away from Jaylynn and looked down at her before hefting her higher in his arms and continued his way inside.

Jaylynn stopped her futile attempt of fighting him, and instead slumped against him. She looked up when light hit her eyes, only to see everyone was awake and looking up at their entrance. She had to look away when she caught Lubens' eyes. The look of sad betrayal bringing a fresh set of tears to her eyes. Cannon stopped and put her down on the couch, stepping away from her and folding his arms.

"What were you thinking Jaylynn?" Cannon demanded angrily. "That you would just slink away in the middle of the night and hope that we didn't notice?" He scoffed, shaking his head. He had to turn away from her, not wanting to scare her with the anger she would see in his eyes.  The anger wasn't directed at her, more at whoever or whatever put that look of fear in her eyes.

Jaylynn sniffled, clasping her hands tightly together on her lap. "I'm sorry." She whispered, choking around the tightness of tears in her voice.

Cannon sighed and turned crossing the room to her and grabbing her chin, bringing her eyes to look at his own.

"When will you understand that I won't hurt you?" He asked heatedly. "You're mine." He said lowly, possessively.

She jerked her chin away from him, giving him a slight glare. "Stop talking to me like I'm a possession" She snapped. Then she slumped, her small act of defiance leaving her. "Don't you understand I'm trying to protect you?"

Cannon softened, and gently nudge her chin up to look at him again. When she did, he smoothed out her hair, tucking a strand behind her ear. "What happened to you baby? Who put that fear in your eyes?"

Jaylynn eyes shimmered with tears, showing her vulnerability and for a moment Cannon felt a sharp streak of panic make its way down his spine.   

"He'll find me." Jaylynn protested, answering and avoiding his question at the same time.

"Who?" Luben questioned gently. Cannon shot him a look, annoyed that he asked the question first. He turned his attention back to Jaylynn.  Her lips set in firm line, refusing to say anything more. Cannon lips tilted, amused at her defiance. She may be timid but he could tell she was little spitfire. He heaved a tired sigh letting his hand drop.

"I know you feel the same way. I want you.  I want you to stay here with me, belong to me." He said, looking at her as she avoided his gaze. "You want it too, don't you?"

Hesitantly she nodded. Cannon grinned, feeling pathetically happy at that knowledge but smoothed out his features when she turned her troubled gaze to him.

She nervously pulled her bottom lip between her teeth, and Cannon's gaze was drawn down to it. His eyes clouding with lust at the action. "Does this mean you aren't going to let me leave?"

He chuckled. A low sound that sounded more predatory then it did amused. "If you're asking if you're a prisoner, the answer is no. If you're asking if I'm going to just let you walk out of here and out of my life, then answer is also no."

Jaylynn huffed, shaking her head in aggravation. "This is ridiculous!" She exclaimed, throwing her hands up in the air. "You don't even know me." She said in exasperation.

Cannon shrugged. "I may not know everything about you, but I plan too." Jaylynn blinked at him. Okay, so she wasn't expecting that answer.

Cannon let out another low chuckle at her expression, before he heaved another sigh and sat down next her.  His large frame swallowing her as the couch dipped with his extra body weight.

"Look, I know this is hard to understand." He heard Jaxison snort somewhere behind him. "But all I'm asking is for a chance." He continued ignoring it. His attention was completely focused on Jaylynn as her expression turned thoughtful.  He reached over and grabbed her hands, holding them in his own. She looked down at their entwined hands, of the significance of what he's offering. She tilted her chin up until she met his gaze again.

There was a challenge in his eyes, daring her to reach out and embrace what he was offering.

She closed her eyes, inhaling a deep breath and letting it out shakily. " I can't." She whispered brokenly.

"But you want too!" Cannon persisted. "Why can't you just accept it?"

"Because I can't!" She raised her voice in frustration.

"Because why!" Cannon growled, his own voice raising.

"Because," She opened her eyes again, a tear escaping and sliding down her pale cheek. "I'm betrothed." She choked.