The Hunter's Empire

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Plans for Lucio and his six warriors to stay in my pack, for the next three months, had been put into action right away. I gave them three days to have their belongings flown over, and for them to properly settle in. 

I had offered five of his warriors to live in the Knight Manor, whereas Lucio, Enzo and one warrior were living in my manor. Alfonso, Lucio's father, had flown back to his pack to aid the Beta to run it. Right now, I was heading towards the room I had told Lucio to meet me in. 

We were going to be talking about pack, and possibly mate, business. 

Everyone had finished breakfast and was going about their day as normal. His unique and attractive scent had filled my home, increasing as I got nearer to him. I pushed the large door open, knowing he was behind it, and walked right in. 

He was sitting on a leather sofa, leaning back as he scrolled through his phone. He wore casual clothes, wearing grey joggers with a black T-shirt. I tried hard to not stare at his well built, toned body, as I sat opposite him. 

Although his phone was right by his face, his golden eyes were following my movements since I had arrived. He slowly brought the device down, turned it off and set it down on the coffee table in front of him. 

He leaned forward, hands on his knees and smirked. "You're late."

I glanced at the time and scoffed. "No, you're early."

Annoyance flashed across his handsome face. "It's better to be early, than be on time."

I blinked at his logic. "Why would I waste my precious time like that?"

His jaw ticked at my response, before heavily sighing. "Alright, let's start."

"Rumours have already circulated about our alliance." I started to say, crossing my legs. His golden eyes darkened considerably at the sight of my long, tanned legs. I was wearing shorts today, due to the warm weather.

His eyes returned to it's original colour, almost immediately, as he got his emotions in check. He controlled himself so well, that if it had been anyone else in my place, they wouldn't have noticed. 

Nonetheless, I pretended not to notice and carried on. "We need to officially confirm the rumours. This will be a big announcement, so let's go all out. We need to make it as big a deal as it is."

"Sounds good. Everyone needs to know." He agreed, cracking his fingers and nodding. "When shall we do this?" 

"Tomorrow?" I suggested. "Why wait?" 

"Why not today?"

"I'm busy, that's why. Or I would have the announcement done today." 

We fell into silence, leaning back in our seats and holding each other's intense gaze. Three days ago he initiated the mate bond, completing the first, simple stage of skin to skin contact. There is no doubt that there is more attraction between us, we could both clearly feel it. 

"Three days ago, you initiated the mate bond." I started to say, my eyes narrowing at him. "I don't recall giving you permission to do that."

He raised an eyebrow at me. "Permission? You said you were ready."

"Are you familiar with the concept of consent?" I asked patronisingly. "Consent is what I'm referring to."

"Ah. Do you regret it?"

I thought hard  about that, wondering if I did. "I can't reply with a yes or no. It hasn't benefited me nor has it troubled me. I think I'm more intrigued about your reaction."