Our Beloved (OT12 EXO Werewolf Story)

Lay, Chanyeol and Chen's POV

Quick Note: Words will be italicized when the boys' wolves are speaking.

Lay's POV

As soon as pack duties were finished I started sprinting toward Esme's house. Even since I found out that Baekhyun and Chen met Esme in their wolf forms, I've been simmering in jealousy. I'm sure the rest of the pack feels the same.

When I made it to the treeline I almost jumped in joy at the sight of her running towards me. However, my excitement was short lived as I watched her come to a stop; fear filling her eyes. My heart broke even further listening to the explanation for her behavior. I couldn't help the whimper from escaping my mouth. 

Our mate is scared of us. She doesn't want us.

Just as I was about to throw myself a pity party, I saw her slowly walking towards me. My heart skipped a beat as a spark of hope ignited within me. I didn't want her to be scared of me anymore, so I did the only thing I could think of, to show her I wasn't a threat; I exposed my stomach. In seconds she started rubbing my belly and profusely apologizing. Wanting to assure her everything was okay, I started showering her face in kisses. 

I froze in shock at the feeling of her wrapping her arms around me, but I couldn't help but laugh at her cuteness. Taking the opportunity, I took off for the center of the clearing. I didn't want her to take her arms off me, so I decided to roll onto my back. My wolf and I were at complete peace, feeling her relax against us. Before I had time to react, I felt her fall off the side of me. I immediately rushed over to make sure she was okay, only to find her groaning in pain.

Wanting to comfort her in some way I laid my body over hers and started rumbling; hoping the sound and pressure of my body would soothe her. Hearing her chuckle and sigh in content at my efforts put me at ease. Before I could let my own sigh of content out, something slammed against my side; throwing me off Esme. I was back on my feet as soon as I hit the ground, prepared to protect my mate at any cost. However, when I saw what smashed into me I was met with the angry eyes of Chanyeol.

Chanyeol's POV

I knew exactly where Lay was going as I watched him sprint through the woods. I desperately wanted to follow him, but I still had 30 minutes left of my patrol. The second I was relieved of my duties, I bounded toward Esme's house. 

As soon as I crossed the treeline, I saw her flattened under Lay. He was crushing the life out of her!

He's killing her!

He's killing our mate!

Sprinting as fast as my legs would take me, I slammed myself into his side; successfully freeing Esme. In an instant I stood protectively in front of her, daring Lay to take another step. When he ignored my warnings I leapt forward, trying to catch his nose in my jaws. Realizing my leap moved me away from her, I rushed back to stand defensively over her.

In the middle of protecting her, I felt her grab onto my front leg. I stiffen at the unexpected touch. Only now focusing my attention on her, I realized she was trembling in fear. I could even hear the chatter of her teeth. When I heard her start to hyperventilate my previous aggression towards Lay seemed to dissipate. The only thing that mattered was comforting my mate. I instantly wrapped my body around her and tried to soothe her with loud rumbles. The second she was safely in my hold, she relaxed. My heart filled with pride, knowing I had that effect on her.