My Older Mate

Chapter 9

Breakfast was really good. Mason had made some bacon and eggs along with some chocolate chip muffins. It didn't last very long since there were to werewolves eating, but after all of the food was gone Lily, Mason and I headed out to Mason's car. It took about half an hour to get to my apartment and when we got there Mason walked me inside. I didn't want to leave him yet, but I know he has things he has to attend to being alpha and all. I took my shoes off once we were both inside. "I'll see you later, okay?" Mason said when I turned back to him. "Yeah, sure," I said with a big smile on my face, knowing he meant it.

Before I could say anything else Mason grabbed my hips and pulled me to him smashing our lips together. I started to move mine in sync with his as the kiss started to get more heated. "Mason, you have a meeting to get to," I mumbled while going against everything in me and pulling away.

He slowly pulled away and rested his forehead against mine. "Call me if you need anything," he said looking worried. "I will," I replied giving him a quick peck on the lips. He smiled at me causing my heart to stop. I don't think I'll ever get used to this. He gave me another quick kiss before he slipped out the door. I sighed already missing him.

I spent the next half hour roaming around my apartment doing nothing. My mind kept going to Mason and this whole mate thing. I knew about mates and what they were. Elizabeth used to tell me all about them when we were younger. She'd always talk about how she couldn't wait to find hers. I never thought it was possible for werewolves to have human mates, but I'm proof that it is.

My eyes widened when I remembered that when a werewolf finds their mate then they're supposed to mark them which is basically just biting into a certain part of their neck so that other wolves know they're taken. I remember when Liz found out that Lucas was her mate. They disappeared for a few days and the next time I saw her I would always catch her admiring hers. Would Mason do that to me? Do werewolves with human mates still mark them? I was honestly kind of scared. Does it hurt?

To try and clear my mind I decided to go for a walk. I slipped my shoes back on and went out locking my door behind me. I decided to walk down to this cafe that I usually go to with Liz. When I stepped inside I saw one of my friends, Olivia. She's a werewolf as well, basically everyone in this little town is. She motioned for me to come over to her, so I quickly ordered a coffee and when I got it I walked over to her table and sat down with her.

"How are you, Sophia? I feel like it's been forever since I saw you last," she said standing to hug me. I told her how I've been, returning the question to her. We talked about Elizabeth and how we were both excited for her. Maybe I should ask her about her mark. "Liv, can you um tell me, does it hurt when you get marked by your mate?" I asked kind of nervous. "A little bit at first but then it's like the farthest thing from it," she said seeming to be lost in thought.

"Why do you ask?" She asked curiously snapping her attention back to me. I felt a blush cover my face as she stared at me. "Well I found out yesterday that I um I have one," I said looking down at my hands. I heard a squeal and looked up to see her looking ecstatic. "Oh em gee, who is it?" She asked looking like she was about to fall out of her seat. "Mason Knight," I said smiling to myself as thoughts of Mason overtook my mind.

"I'm so happy for you Sophia," she said smiling brightly, "he's pretty handsome too isn't he?" I felt jealousy shoot through me but I quickly dismissed it. "Oh yeah," I said smiling even more as I thought of my mate. I saw her look down at her phone smiling. "I'm sorry Sophia but I need to go. Carter's waiting for me," she said giving me a quick hug.

I watched her walk outside and hug her mate, Carter. I smiled at them, but it quickly disappeared when someone blocked my vision. I looked up confused at the person standing in front of me. He just smiled creepily at me making chills go up my spine. I've never seen this person before in my life. What could he possibly want? "Can I help you?" I decided to ask in my nicest voice possible.

"Do you mind if I sit?" The strange guy asked, sitting before I could give him an answer. He was staring at me, giving me a weird look. "You sure are a pretty young thing," the guy said taking his time to look me over. He seemed to be in his forties with mostly grey hair. Everything about him put me on edge. I need to get out of here. Finally deciding to try to get as far away from him as possible I excused myself to go to the bathroom. Before he could say anything else, I quickly stood up and rushed to the small bathroom in the back corner of the cafe.

Once I was inside I leaned my back against the door. After looking in the mirror for a few minutes I decided that I could just walk out of here and he probably wouldn't notice. Right? As soon as I stepped out of the door I was pushed up against it. What the hell? I looked up to see the same guy from before in front of me, I started freaking out. What is he doing?? Before I could scream to get someone's attention, his hand went up to cover my mouth as he kept me pinned to the door.

I looked around for someone that could help me but I didn't see anyone. What am I going to do? I froze when I felt him lick my neck. Eww! What is he doing? I struggled against him and I could see his eyes turning black giving away that he wasn't human. I struggled against him but he held me there. I tried screaming but his hand muffled it. I started to panic and I could feel tears slipping out and falling down my cheeks. He started kissing and licking my neck making me shiver in disgust. Oh god, I need help! I could feel him slowly start moving his hand down to my pants while he kept my legs still with his own.