Kitten

Kitten hunting.

Kitten - Chapter 8 : Kitten hunting.




Xanders p.o.v




Sadness fear and anxiety took hold of my being, we were nearing four hours into our search and this rain has made it almost impossible to even pick up her scent.

Most of the emotions I was currently feeling were not my own, Loneliness and pain accompanied the despair that seeped into my chest.

"Come on hold on a little longer we will find her.." I heard Nate mind link me, I forgot in wolf form they can all feel my emotions, this is why an Alpha must show no pain or fear in battle.

How did I let it come to this? I should have just taken a scolding from my father and yelled at Stephanie, instead I thought of honoring some senseless rule, that I will do away with once im Alpha, instead of worrying about my mate.

I wandered through the forest, sniffing everything I walked across, hoping to catch the faintest scent of my mate. I remembered her emerald green eyes, the way they sparkled in the sun with their beautiful golden specks. The smile on her face when I asked her to come over to my house for dinner, the laughs she shared with all of my family, and most of all , how even know what I was she accepted me, openly without knowing I was her mate.


Putting myself in her shoes, If I had even seen her allow another man to hold her hand, let alone walk to a garage together in the middle of a party...

I growled and dug at the ground, using my teeth to tear into the freshly dug up tree roots, I just needed to get out some aggression and anxiety.


"Xander!" Nates frantic voice shot through the mind link, I stopped attacking my current root and turned my head towards the direction he was searching in.


"Xander man we found her but... uh , just come over here okay?" I hated how Nate was being cryptic, the but, I hated buts they only made things more difficult.


Running towards the direction they say they had found her in , I found myself slowing down as I approached her, a tiny orange kitten in the middle of the woods, her breaths were coming in and out slowly as her fur stuck to her body.

Her eyes were open just a tiny bit and she lazily looked up at me, shifting back to my human form i reached down and picked her up slowly.


Even in her weakened state Kitten showed she had some fight, her tiny claws dug into my hand and she bit down on my finger with her sharp teeth. I let out a hiss of pain and she growled deep in her throat ,I couldnt help the smile that took over my face.


Another growl from Kitten and I quickly wiped the smile from my face, only to please her at least, she was too damn cute not to smile at.


Nate came running with a towel and a change of clothes for Kitten, he pat her head once before turning and walking away.

I took my time drying Kittens fur inside of my tent, we had decided to stay since it was still raining and it was already late, no sense running home and tiring ourselves out more, or worse people getting sick in the rain.


I set the clothes on the floor and sighed as Kitten just glared at me , giving me short growls as her tiny tail flicked back and forth.


"You know, your anger is too darn cute, now get dressed we need to talk." I pointed to the clothes as I stepped out to give her privacy enough to dress herself.

I heard the scuffling about in the tent, followed by a squeal and a loud thump, silent curses followed. I chuckled lightly , knowing Kitten she had probably fallen down in her rush to get dressed, afraid I might peek in on her, she had done this at my home as well after I told her the lock to the bathroom door was broken.


"Ok im dressed." Kitten said in a flat angry tone, pushing open the flap to the tent I crawled inside to see her sitting in the corner with a blanket wrapped around her shoulders.


"Dont be mad at me ... I didnt do anything with that girl.." I started and Kitten just stared at me, her eyes held a sorrow that made my chest feel tight, she looked so betrayed that my breath caught in my throat.

"I swear I didnt, I tried to tell her to get off me, she wouldnt listen... its my dads rule that we cant openly yell at pack mates during celebrations, I took her away to tell her not to touch me any more.." I was basically pleading with her at this point, she just stared at me with her big doe eyes, the unshod tears made the golden flecks in her eyes sparkle in the dim campfire light that lit our tiny tent.

"Z-zain said that.." she started and I held up my hand to stop her.

"Dont listen to Zain, I really hoped you hadnt met him.." Kitten look taken back and hurt by my poor choice of words, I hurried myself to finish what I was saying.

"Hes a bad guy Kitten... Dont get too close him.." I watched as she gulped and nodded her head.

"I know he is, I met him at the supermarket today.." she whispered while she swallowed a lump in her throat, my strong Kitten sat there swallowing her tears , trying to put on a brave face and not show her fears or weakness.


'The perfect Luna..' My wolf purred in my head, and he was right, my tiny yet vicious Kitten was the perfect Luna, the perfect mate for a future Alpha.

"What do you mean you met him.." I felt my chest tighten once more, she looked up at me with those eyes, Oh moon goddess those eyes!

"H-he came to the supermarket, a-and he licked my hand... H-he knew my name, I was going to tell you , but you said your mom had made a dinner, a-and I didnt want to spoil the mood.." her voice shook as she spoke, I watched as tears started to stream down her face.


"Kitten.." I whispered, and suddenly she flew across the tent straight into my chest. My arms found their way around my tiny little mate, as her warm tears streamed down my chest, warm snot bubbles made me cringe slightly, but I held her none the less.


After Kitten cried in my arms for a short while, I heard her heavy even breaths telling me she had fallen asleep. Using my feet I pulled the blanket towards us and lay kitten down lightly on the ground.

Wrapping my arms around her mid section I pulled her little frame against mine, she fit perfectly at my side like a piece of a puzzle.

Pushing a loose tendril of hair out of her eyes I whispered "I love you Kitten,  I would never hurt you.." Placing a gentle kiss on her forehead , I laid my head down and went to sleep.









Kittens p.o.v



The sound of birds singing woke me from my deep dreamless slumber, Xanders arms around me while comforting were slowly making me feel like I was being cooked.

I wiggled slightly , trying to free myself from Xanders grasp, his arms seemed to tighten the more I struggled to get away.

A low chuckle from Xander made me turn my head to look at him "You're doing it on purpose!" I shrieked , earning myself a booming laugh from Xander as he slowly withdrew his arms from around me.

"Im sorry , it was too cute that you were trying to get away like that.." his smile was infectious and for the first time since he dropped me off at the supermarket, I found myself smiling sincerely in return.


"Im sorry that I ran away.." I said in a quiet tone, I felt like a kid who had gotten caught with her hand in the cookie jar, running away instead of dealing with the problems I faced.

"I know what you were probably thinking... Next time just bust in there and demand answers, your my mate Kitten you have that right.." I bit my lip and looked up at Xander, the look in his eyes told me he said something he didnt mean to say .


"What do you mean Im your mate, what is a mate?" Xander swallowed hard and rubbed the back of his neck, now was his turn to look like a child who had been caught red handed.

"Well its almost like being my girlfriend, except its more than that, you're my life, my soul mate Kitten, I knew since the moment I laid eyes on you, you were the one for me and I will never stop chasing you when you run away. I will follow you to the ends of the earth If I have to, but I cant live my life without you, I dont care about other women, I dont want anything or anyone but you.." Xander took my hands in his, I took a sharp intake of breath as he pressed his forehead against mine.

"I love you Kitten, please dont leave me.." my heard thumped heavily in my chest, I know with Xanders wolf hearing, he definitely knew how i was feeling at this moment.

I licked my dry lips as he stared into my eyes, his passions and desires sitting on the brink of destruction, and I was the detonator.

I could accept his apology, and try again, or maybe hes lying and ill end up hurt again. I felt his hands tighten around my waist, as if he knew what I was thinking , the pain in his eyes made my heart quiver.

"Okay, I-Ill stay..." I whispered, I wanted to see his smiling face once more, if the thought of me leaving gave him so much pain, I wasnt sure I had the heart to do that to him.

"Thank you, thank you !" he kept repeating over and over as he pulled me to his chest, I felt something warm touch my cheek and when I looked up I was surprised. The tears that were falling were not mine, but those of Xander.


"D-dont cry.." I stuttered out as I wrapped my arms around him and buried my face in his neck "P-please.." It made my chest hurt, seeing him cry, it felt like someone was slowly squeezing the air out of me.


A light chuckle from Xander made me let out a small sigh of relief, his hands stayed tightly around me, im not sure how long we just embraced each other for, but I know it felt nice to just be in each others arms.




On the walk back from the camp, most of the pack members were joking and laughing with each other. I was assured by everyone that no one was mad at me, that the fault was with Xander for being such a fool, Xander then complained that they should stand up for their Alpha and they said that 'Lunas come first'.

When I asked what a Luna was he smiled and said that his mother was Luna right now, and one day I would be Luna, when he made me his wife.


Honestly up until now, I hadnt really thought about marriage, I know I like Xander a lot, I might even Love him, but marriage still seems like a dream away.


Approaching the house I looked up to see Zain and Xanders parents sitting on the back porch waiting for us. I was engulfed in a bear hug from Xanders father then passed off to his mother who dragged me into the house, rambling about warm tea and hot baths.

I stole one fleeting glance at Xander, who had a murderous look on his face as he approached Zain.














Xander p.o.v



"What are you playing at!?" I screamed at my brother as soon as Kitten was out of ear shot, "Kitten told me about your run in in the supermarket!"

My father stepped between us just as I reached out to grab Zain by the collar.


"What do you mean by that?" my father looked down at me then over to Zain.

"Hes the one who told Kitten to see me with Stacey, and hes been to her job! The freak licked her hand!" I was seething at this point, how did he know where my mate worked, he went there right before he came to the house.

"Zain?" my father questioned when a dark look took over my brothers face.

"You're really going to believe that whore over me ?! She came onto me, you just dont realize how easy your precious little mate is because your still stuck in your Love stage!" I was seething at this point, my father built a wedge between us with his massive form .

"Kitten wouldnt do that!" I seethed and tried to get to him once more.

"Shows what you know! One day ill say I told you so, the day that shes in my bed and not yours." Zains voice was dripping with venom as he stalked off through the house. The loud thud of the front door was the last thing we heard before my father looked down at me.

"Not now dad.." I whispered as I trudged back into the house, I knew better than listen to my brother, but still the words that Zain said pounded into my brain.

Kitten wouldnt do that ... she wouldnt...

My wolf let out a low whine and I sighed, The sooner I mark her the better, then if she did cheat I would know, I would know it before it happened....

the thought was too painful for me to bear, so I decided to just let it go for now.