Twelfth Moon | (discontinued)

Chapter Four

I laid there in his arms, bridal style as he carried me back to his car. Everyone that was with him, was waiting at the front of the restaurant with worried faces.

I could feel my body still in a slight shake from the events that took place. I had never thought that would ever happen to me but knowing that it did, scared me even more.

Once we were just mere feet away from the others, I could feel his body tense up. I took a glance up at his perfectly sculpted face and noticed his eyes were fogged over. Pack link.

He stayed like this for a few minutes, as did I, staring at his face, and before I knew it, I was in the car on his lap. The car was quite large and had tinted windows, for safety reasons obviously.

I tried to keep my eyes open as long as I possibly could, and I think Malachi could sense that I was tired.

"The drive back will take a little. You can sleep love," He whispered into my ear before pressing a kiss to the top of my head.

It's like his kiss was some magical force that made me pass out because, as soon as he pressed his lips against my skin, I was knocked out in his lap.

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The feeling of warm arms wrapped around my legs and back, sending sparks throughout my body.

Soon enough, the feeling of soft silk was underneath me, pulling me into a deeper sleep but as the warmness disappeared, so did my need to sleep. I could feel the sparks that were once present on my skin, float away.

I opened my eyes to see the back of my mate, slowly exiting the room. Panic began to rise, causing me to quickly get up and run towards him.

Before the door could close, I quickly wrapped my arms around his godly defined waist, making him stop.

"Don't leave please," I mumbled into the back of his shirt.

Grabbing my arms, he turned his body so that his front was now facing mine. His face showed adoration and sadness at my plea. I then started to pull him, my hands in his, as he followed like a lost puppy.

I pushed the covers down on the bed, leaving us a spot to lay together. Climbing in and pulling him with me, he laid down, pulling me closer to him. I pulled the covers over the both of us, leaving us in only warmth.

"Thank you," I whispered into his chest.

He tilted my head up with his fingers, looking deeply into my eyes. "For?"

"Saving my life and staying with me,"

"You don't have to thank me for anything. It's simply my job to love and protect you. I'd do anything to keep you safe and happy," He said before kissing my forehead and lulling me to sleep.

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Malachi's POV

Seeing my mate in discomfort caused me pain. Watching that disgusting creature push his way to my little Rayne, put me on edge. It nearly drove me mad.

On the drive home, I had a conversation with the men in my pack. Wondering why my plan had gone to shít.

Originally the plan was to have my Beta, Zane bring her to the restaurant on a date, as she would sense me there... which she did. Then I would have Zane leave, letting me take over his 'date' to woo my little pride and joy.

It was really stupid now that I think about it, because she was put in danger.

"We didn't expect her to run Malachi, don't beat yourself up over it," Zane spoke cutting me from my thoughts.

Little did I know, was she going to run. Nor did I know that she would run into the forest at night time, dressed ravishingly.

It wasn't supposed to happen this way at all. I wasn't supposed to drive my mate into the arms of another man- no creature. It was all my fault.

Watching her sleep and feeling her body against mine made me feel relived, knowing that she was safe and not being harmed anymore. I wanted to feel like this everyday.

Once we had gotten home, I took her up to my room, as I didn't trust many to leave her in a guest room. Either way I wouldn't be staying in the same bed as her, I would stay on the couch across from the bed.

I set her down, letting her body sink into the bed as she slept. I watched over her peaceful frame for a few before heading for the door. I needed to talk to my mother, or something. Just to get my head clear. My mind was racing with thoughts, from tonight and from when I had first met her, until I felt the arms of my mate wrap around my waist, calming me down.

I was confused at first because she was just soundlessly asleep and now she was behind me, which made me halt.

"Don't leave please," Her melodic voice chimed in my ears, making my emotions go wild.

I grabbed her hands and turned so that I could be facing her, taking in all of her feelings and expressions. She was doing the same, taking in my facial expressions before dragging me with her.

Never have I ever let someone drag me, nor treat me this way. But, when it came to her, I was pulled into her little games. I had always gotten what I wanted but now it was the other way around, I gave her everything she wanted. Without protest.

As I followed her towards the bed, I noticed her pulling the covers down and climbing in. In a trance, I did the same and laid down, pulling her close to me.

Thank you," She whispered into my chest.

I tilted her head up with my fingers, looking deeply into her big brown eyes. "For?"

"Saving my life and staying with me,"

"You don't have to thank me for anything. It's simply my job to love and protect you. I'd do anything to keep you safe and happy," I said truthfully before kissing her forehead and watching her eyes close.

I studied her face, taking in all of the beautiful things about her. She had skin that was kissed by the sun, her hair as dark as midnight and pink plump lips that looked so delicious and irresistible. The main imperfection though was the scratch through her eyebrow, causing the loss of hair but she still looked flawless. It gave her character, it fit her well, as she was the sassiest thing and most determined.

I couldn't be anymore proud to have the most gorgeous, caring, and determined woman in the world as my mate, Luna and Queen.