Mate

CHAPTER 12

His scent reached my nostrils before I even caught sight of him, and I instantly knew that he had returned. Time was slipping away, and I had to make it to my concert. However, deep down, I sensed that some sort of agreement had to be reached between us. A wave of pain twisted my stomach, causing my vision to momentarily blur. I struggled to catch my breath as his intoxicating fragrance filled the air outside the door, overwhelming me more with each passing moment.

A sudden wetness trickled down my legs, prompting me to reach back and investigate. The substance that met my fingers was sticky and damp, emitting a sweet aroma. "You have got to be kidding me," I muttered under my breath, disgusted by the situation at hand. I was leaking, my body preparing for mating, and my heat surged with intensity the closer he came. A growl echoed from outside, followed by the door being forcefully torn from its hinges. Golden eyes locked onto mine as he stood at the entrance. He sniffed the air, assuming a predatory stance on all fours, crawling towards me, tracing the damp trail staining the floor where I sat moments ago. Trembling with fear, I huddled in the corner, fearing that my innocence would be taken away.

"Mate." he growled as he continued his slow approach.

I held my ground, fully aware that any movement on my part would be ill-advised. If I wanted to avoid being taken against my will in a cramped closet, I needed to remain still and allow his wolf to approach me. I watched his every move, frozen in place.

"Mine." he declared.

his golden eyes locking onto mine, causing my body to shudder at the sound of his voice. This situation was spiraling out of control rapidly. The distant roar of the crowd below, chanting my name, reminded me that it was my turn to take the stage.

His face loomed before me, his nose buried in my hair, inhaling deeply.

"Mine." he growled, his voice reverberating through the air. His wolf had taken over, as he pressed his nose against the tender curve of my neck, where his marking would be.

A whimper escaped my lips, my own wolf reveling in the attention from its mate. I struggled to resist the pull of the mating bond and suppress my heat. However, he sank his teeth into my neck, not enough to claim me, but enough to taste my blood. With a triumphant howl, he threw his head back, savoring the flavor.

My body responded, releasing more slick in anticipation of our alpha's desires. And then, a new scent filled the air. Another she-wolf, entangled with him, her aroma mingling with his. My eyes shut tightly, my wolf pushing forward. He sniffed his mate, growling with aggression, detecting the pup she carried within her.

The anguished howl of my wolf reverberated through the air, a painful cry of betrayal. In its wake, fury surged within me, an unyielding desire to track down the she-wolf and extinguish the life she carried. It was my inherent right, a way to establish my dominance as his chosen mate.

The wildness in my eyes subsided, replaced by a more human gaze, as I observed his feeble attempt to reach out to us. But we responded with a menacing growl, urging him to step aside and allow us to pursue the she-wolf. I witnessed the realization dawning upon him, causing him to cautiously retreat, his eyes locked on us.

"I cannot allow you to harm the pup." he declared firmly, while my wolf and I circled around him, ready to confront him for the right to claim the she-wolf's life.

"She poses no threat to us... I assure you." he pleaded, desperately attempting to calm my wild wolf. Sensing the imminent transformation, I braced myself, and within moments, I stood before him, a majestic white and black wolf with unwavering determination.

"Do not dare to challenge me, mate," he commanded us, his authoritative aura emanating like an alpha's. Yet, my inner wolf thirsted for vengeance. How dare he impose his will upon us! Suppressing the seething anger within me, I struggled to maintain control. In truth, I never desired a mate in the first place, but alas, there was no escaping the inevitable. My wild instincts would not rest until the threat against us had been eradicated.

"Shift!"

he commanded once more, and my wolf responded with a fierce growl of defiance. He was denying us the justice we deserved. His eyes transformed, reflecting the blazing hue of the sun, indicating that his own wolf had reclaimed control.

The sound of bones snapping filled the air, and in an instant, a formidable black alpha wolf stood before us. Emitting a warning growl, he urged us to regain composure, yet my wolf disregarded the caution and impulsively charged at the alpha, propelling us both out of the confined closet and into the expanse of the hallway.

"Alpha..."

I heard the desperate cry of his beta, but I ignored it and lunged at my supposed mate once more. He swiftly dodged, causing me to crash forcefully into the unforgiving wall.

His warning growl echoed through the air, urging us to cease our violent clash, but we were blind to reason.

"Brother!"

My sister's voice pierced through the haze clouding my senses. I desperately searched for her, only to have my world upended. His powerful form collided with mine, and his jaws clamped down on my vulnerable neck, sinking between my shoulder blades. That fateful moment forever altered the course of my existence.

I stood frozen in the grip of his wolf-like embrace, realizing the dire situation I was in. Desperate to break free, I struggled with all my might, but my efforts were futile.

Suddenly, the sound of my sister's frantic cries reached my ears, indicating that she too was entangled in a struggle against an unknown foe. Realizing escape was impossible, both my inner wolf and I reluctantly surrendered to his power, hoping he would release his grip. However, what happened next was beyond comprehension.

Without warning, he sank his teeth into my vulnerable neck, sending an intense surge of pain coursing through my body. As the pain gradually transformed into a warm sensation, I felt an intrusion into the depths of my mind, as if someone was infiltrating my very being. My wolf, sensing the forming bond, relaxed in submission, and then he finally released me.

As I transformed back into my human form, I stared at the perpetrator in a state of utter shock and horror. He had irreversibly changed me, leaving me broken and shattered.

"What on earth have you done!" I bellowed, my voice filled with a mix of anger and shock. In that moment, I felt my sister rush to my side, enveloping me in a tight embrace. "How could you possibly do something so despicable?" I continued to scream, my disbelief growing stronger with each passing second.

He nonchalantly shifted back, positioning himself directly in front of me, devoid of any hint of remorse. His eyes shamelessly roamed over my vulnerable, unclothed form, adding to my sense of violation.

"What did I do? I simply marked what is rightfully mine," he retorted callously. The audacity of this arrogant jerk claiming ownership over me left me dumbfounded. Against my will, he had initiated the mating process, leaving me feeling utterly powerless and violated.