Chasing Destiny

Chapter 3

Beau

She shifted back and I winced, she was tore up. I couldn't help but feel proud that she had taken out three rabid ass wolves on her own. She was graceful and swift, like a dancer. "Little mate, how are you feeling?" I was trying not to look at her naked body, but it was damned hard. She smiled and tried to get up, "Whoa there, little one, what do you think you are doing?" She scoffed, "What, are you worried about these scratches? I have had much worse." She looked me straight in the eyes, her icy blue burning into my dark brown, "I guess you caught me." I chuckled, "I guess so. We need to get you back, you need to get those wounds cleaned up."

She shook her head, "Not until you mark me, thems the rules. Remember, the King is watching, no exceptions." I heaved a sigh, "Don't worry, the King is a friend of mine. Can I carry you back?" She shook her head and stood proudly, "I'm good." She began to walk away, but I stopped her. "Where are you going?" She laughed and it was a wonderful sound. "Back to base, duh." I scratched my head, "But you're naked." She shrugged, "It happens. Does anyone ever bring extra clothes on the chase?" I looked around and saw a burrow, I grabbed a pair of shorts and a tee shirt out and slipped on the shorts before helping her into the shirt. I chuckled, the shirt was far too big, it hung to her knees. "Well, I have a tent if we need to camp for the night." She smirked. I shook my head at her and we made our way through the forest, heading back to the starting grounds.

We had been walking for an hour and I noticed the blood soaking the back of her shirt, she started to weaken. "There is an emergency cabin coming up, we should stop there. You aren't looking too well." She nodded, "I should have healed by now, I think those rouges had poison on their claws." That's common, their goal is to cause damage for the most part. I scooped her up into my arms and linked, Cam, my Beta. He was going to bring the doctor and supplies. Her head rested against my chest and she looked up at me with those big blue eyes. "Thank you, Beau." Then she passed out.

I carefully ran to the cabin, Cam and Tucker were already there and ready to help. "Hey there, Alpha! Looks like you got yourself a mate." Tucker, the pack doctor, greeted me. I nodded, "She was attacked by four rouges, her back is tore up pretty bad. She took three of them out before I got to her. I think they poisoned her." He nodded and we laid her on her stomach. He cut off the shirt and we all cringed at the sight of her back, it was shredded. "Good thing you carried her, this is nasty." Cam growled. I scoffed, "Stubborn little thing wouldn't let me carry her until about five minutes ago and that was only because she passed out."

Tucker went to work as Cam and I stepped out of the way. "She's stubborn, like you. Ha, you did well then, you deserve a hard headed mate. What is she?" I chuckled, "Wolf, she fights like a warrior. Told me flat out that she didn't want to be a sheltered housewife, barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen." Cam laughed, "Bout time, I'm happy for you. Trina is going to love her. I see you haven't marked her yet, how'd that happen?" I snorted, "I followed her all damn day, she crafty and fast, avoided every male out there. Then, night started to fall and she climbed a tree, so, I talked to her. She told me about the housewife thing, then told me if I could catch her, I could have her. Then, she ran. Fast as lightening, right into a pack of rogues. She fought like a damn ballerina." He smirked, "But you caught her." I nodded, "I did indeed. She's from Redwood, that would be good for our pack. We need more allies." Cam nodded in agreement.

Tucker came towards us, "She will be out for a bit, they were deep, but they are clean and should start to heal. She will probably have a few scars, but she is a tough wolf and should be just fine." I smiled, "Thanks, brother." Tucker was the youngest of us three boys. I was the oldest and then there was our brother, Aden. We all looked pretty much the same, tall, large, brown hair and eyes. Our parent's death was hard on all of us, but we banded together and got through it. I was next in line for Alpha, my brothers never wanted it. Aden was my Master of Arms, Tucker was our pack doctor and they were both very happy where they were. Cam was my best friend and had been since we were cubs. My delta was a wolf named Tanner and he was in the mate chase this year too, except he was gay, so he was in the all male chase and was more than excited.

I watched my little mate sleep and couldn't help but admire her beauty, Long, straight strawberry blonde hair, full pink lips, perfect skin that was tanned and smooth, she was very short, but it didn't seem to hold her back. She was in great shape, toned muscle covered her body, she had to be a warrior in her pack. I wanted to know everything about her. Suddenly, icy blue eyes were looking back at me, with a slight blush on her face. "Hi." She smiled. I grinned back, "Hey there, how are you feeling?" She pushed up off of her stomach and stretched, "Good, you patch me up?" I shook my head, "Tucker, our pack doctor did. I linked him and my Beta, Cam to meet us at the emergency cabin." She nodded, "Sorry I passed out on you." I chuckled as she turned over, sitting up and tucking the sheet over her chest. I cocked an eyebrow at her, "I'm impressed you lasted as long as you did, you back is shredded. Tucker says that you may have a few scars." She grinned, "Cool, Dad says scars are badges of honor."

I furrowed my brows and she laughed, "My Dad is the Master of Arms. Mom is a warrior, that's what I was trained for as well." I nodded. "Well, if you are feeling up to it, we need to get back so we can go to our pack." She blushed, "Um, I could use some clothes unless you want me to walk around naked in front of your Beta and doc." I slapped my forehead, "Of course." I shot up and grabbed a shirt and pair of shorts that Cam had brought with him, they were Trina's. They were too long, but Destiny didn't care. She dressed while I turned my back and then she walked out into the main area, head held high as Tucker and Cam gaped at her.