The Silent Assassins

Chapter 10

MARK'S P.O.V: 

I stood stock still. 

She's here

Mate

My wolf is screaming for me to get a move on and run to find her. But my body was in shock. I turn to the rest of the boys standing next to me. Wait. They're all just like me. In shock. We just stared at one another. Xavier was the first to speak. "Mate" He growled. The heck? He found his too?  "MATE!" We all growl out. At first we all just stare at one another. Xavier sniffed the air, then took off faster than I could follow. Alex did the same, then Jack. I stood still, sniffing the air. Oh Moon Goddess, what is that?! That would be our mate's scent. My wolf, Bryan answered. Follow it. NOW! I didn't bother to respond. I raced outside, sniffing the air once more before taking off towards the gardens. I was ready to punch through the stone wall surrounding them, but I spotted the ivy coated door next to me. I darted through it, my eyes searching for only one thing. Her. 

And there she was. Reaching for a flower almost as big as her hand, but she had stopped short when she saw me. Her beautiful raven black hair tumbled down her shoulders and cascaded down her back, and the face that it framed was no less than shocked. She simply sat there, frozen in the act of reaching for that flower, which had grown impatient, and moved, towards her, barely brushing her hand. That very touch seemed enough to yank her out of her trance, and her head snapped away from me and towards the flower. She touched in lightly, almost caressing it, before pulling away and standing up. She turned to face me, and I allowed my eyes to rake over her small form. She was petite, yes, but that only made her more endearing to me. Her arms and legs, though covered with yoga pants and a sweatshirt, were iron clad with muscle, anyone with eyes could see that. Her lips were lush and a deep red, standing out from her pale skin. Once I had finished my observation, only one word came to mind. "Beautiful." I rumbled, my voice laced with satisfaction. Her amber eyes widened slightly, before she turned away as her cheeks warmed. I couldn't help but smile gently, and I was awarded with an small smile in return that made my very heart stop. "Um, m-my name is Victoria" She stammered out, lifting her amber irises until they met mine. "My name is Mark." I said, tipping my head in respect to her. She returned this with a genuine smile, one that showed her pearly whites. 

Oh Moon Goddess, she's beautiful. 

And she's mine. 

JACK'S P.O.V: 

I raced up the stairs, almost tripping in my haste to reach the one person I knew would make me complete. I reached the top floor, not even out of breath from running up 20 flights of stairs. I ran to the trapdoor that I knew led to the roof, and tried to yank it down, but I didn't realize my own strength in my haste, so I ended up pulling down the trapdoor so hard it came crashing down in front of me. I ignored it, instead I willed the air beneath me to push me upwards, and it complied quickly. I soared upwards, stepping onto the roof easily. My eyes combed the roof until I spotted her. Her platinum blonde hair whipping around in the wind, and her back to me, she hadn't spotted me yet. As I watched, she threw her hands up in the air, and twirled around, the wind twirling with her. I just watch in awe. Her body had just the right amount of curve, with her ivory skin complimenting her hair. Her plush lips were upturned in a breathtaking smile, revealing bright white teeth. 

Her eyes opened to reveal the most crystal clear blue irises I've ever seen. And they were locked on my brown ones. Her smile fell, along with her hands, her blue eyes widening as she slowly let her eyes trail over my form. Trust me when I say I didn't mind her checking me out. I stepped forward, and she visibly tensed. "You needn't be afraid, I promise I won't hurt you." I said, trying to reassure her. She nodded, then gave me a soft smile that made me stop short, my eyes widening as a growl ripped through me. Her blue eyes widened once more as she took a step back. "No" I rumbled, taking a step forward. No, why is she running away? "H-Hailee." She stammered out. "Hailee." I repeated, loving the way her name rolled off my tongue like it was natural. Hailee visibly relaxed and closed her eyes as I said her name, which made me growl in approval. Her eyes snapped open as she realized what she was doing, and her cheeks reddened, as she looked everywhere but me. I smiled, and she saw, simply staring at me for a moment, before her own lips turned up into a smile that revealed her bright white teeth.