The Golden Prodigies

Chapter 10

As soon as Hunter woke, a burst of passion rushed through him when he watched Jacota sleeping. Quietly, the werewolf climbed out of bed and asked Jeronah, who stood in the corridor, if his parents were up. It was only 7:30 in the morning, but for as long as Hunter could remember, his parents have been early risers.

"Yes, they are in the kitchen from what I can hear," Jeronah smiled. Hunter could hear nothing but Jacota's slow breathing as he walked down the stairs until he heard his mother's laughter. The day was going to be hot as the morning sun had already heated up the tiles in the kitchen.

"Hey," Anthony greeted his son with a smile and the smell of bacon. "You're up early."

"Yeah." Hunter sat on the stool with a sigh. "I have something to ask."

Margo turned with knowing eyes. She examined him before leaning against the counter. Her hair fell from her ear, and Anthony stood behind her, running his fingers through it.

"You're going into heat," she said, "and you're worried about it."

"Well, I wouldn't say I'm worried. I just want to know how strong it will be. Is it different to usual? I haven't been through heat with a mate."

Anthony sat down, and his face turned serious. Hunter hated his thinking stare.

"I understand that you have only just marked Jacota, so I can imagine he's not used to having an intimate relationship with someone just yet." Anthony tapped his chin with thought. "This isn't going to be easy for you, or Jacota. I don't think he'll feel it yet because he has only just found his inner wolf, but I don't want him to feel pressured to satisfy your needs, and I'm sure you don't want that either."

"I don't, that's what I'm concerned about."

"You can control it, but just let Jacota know that you'll have to be a little more loving for a week."

"A little more loving? Are you kidding? It hasn't even started yet, and it feels so strong."

"You're just not used to going through heat with a mate, you'll get used to it throughout the years, and Jacota will eventually feel it too, which will be easier for both of you," Anthony reassured him. "The first one will be hard, but you have enough self-control to get through it." His voice had turned stern, and Hunter felt a little offended.

"Of course I have the self-control. I wouldn't put Jacota into such a horrible situation." Hunter crossed his arms and stared out of the window, watching magpies land on the grass and poke their beaks into the ground.

"I know you wouldn't Hunter; I'm just warning you about how tough it might be, okay?" Anthony asked and placed a bacon sandwich in front of him. "Eat because today we are finding you a pack."

Hunter spun in his chair, trying to hide his shock.

"What? I don't want a new pack yet."

"You are the son of an alpha who rules a city, you can't have no pack for any longer, it's not safe or good for your reputation."

Hunter stood and pushed his breakfast aside.

"I'm not ready for a pack," he said, slow and angry. Anthony stepped out of his son's way as Hunter slid the garden door open and disappeared into the garden.

"It's too soon," Margo sighed. "His mental scars still haven't healed."

Jacota rubbed his eyes and climbed out of bed. He had been listening to their conversation from the bedroom. His hearing had sharpened to the point where he could listen to anyone speak, no matter where they were in the house. Jacota could control it straight away, so he could choose when to switch it on and off.