The Alpha's Thirst (temporarily on hold)

Chapter 4 - Nightmare

ELLA'S POV

"On the right we have our returning champion, everyone's favorite dumb human, number 3!" Syd's disgusting voice shouted, and the audience cheered rowdily.

"And on the left we have our newcomer, number 7!"

I looked at the girl before me. She was terrified. Her forehead was glistening with nervous sweat and her legs were shaking uncontrollably as she looked around trying to see if there was an escape. I knew the feeling.

On the count of three Syd rung the bell and I charged, my vision blurring to black.

I woke up screaming in a cold sweat, quickly realizing I wasn't really there. I felt my heart as I breathed heavily, trying to calm myself down.

My door swung open to reveal a shirtless Nick, who looked very concerned. His arms were so big and his abs were chiseled to perfection.

"Are you okay?" he asked, rushing towards me.

"I-I'm fine." I managed to spit out, still trying to regulate my breathing.

"It was just a nightmare. I get them a lot." I explained. His eyes showed me sympathy before he rubbed my back comfortingly.

"I'm sorry, little mate. Do you need anything?" he asked nicely.

"I'm okay. I'm just gonna go back to bed and try to get some sleep. Thank you, Nick." I gave him a small smile and he got up and left after placing a small kiss on my forehead.

I felt unworthy of him. He was so great and I was just a weak, damaged human. Why would somebody like him want somebody like me?

NICK'S POV

I didn't know how I was able to hear her screaming through the thick walls, but I knew immediately I had to get to her.

When I charged in I felt guilty that all I could focus on was her amazing body in my t-shirt. Of course I wanted her to feel safe and secure but, god, she was driving me insane.

If she was like other girls it would be different. If we had met under different circumstances I'm sure she would let me touch her, let me pull her onto my lap and kiss her like I wanted to.

But she had clearly been through something traumatic. I wanted to know so badly but I didn't want to pry and push her away. We made good progress over dinner, I didn't want to set myself back to square one.

When I went back to my room, all I could think about was how badly I wanted to take her. I wanted to put my mark on her neck and claim her as mine forever. It was killing me, it was only natural for our bodies to get urges for each other, I just wished we could act on them.

I didn't have to push her into anything, but I could always.... entice her. Flirt with her, put her in positions where she feels the bond, coerce more trust out of her while keeping both of our dignity. If it didn't work, it may as well speed things up.

My mind was made. I was going to make Ella need me as much as I needed her. And with that, I fell into a deep sleep and dreamt about my sweet little mate.

ELLA'S POV

When I woke up the next morning, sprawled across the sheets, I felt fantastic. After Nick came in to see me I fell back asleep and was able to get through the rest of the night.