My Older Alpha Mate

chapter ten

Ashton's POV

I searched the corridor for the woman who I did all of this for. I was determined to win her over. The hug we shared this morning gave a level of satisfaction I've never received. Not from sex, not ever. Simply being able to touch her small, fragile body after the fear of possibly losing her washed away- It was an experience. I listened to Jon talk but I focused on the crowd, I couldn't miss her. Her scent, her beautiful brown hair. I saw her friend that she walked in with on the couch, giggling hysterically. I raised an eyebrow as I couldn't see Aurora with her and there was no one talking to her to make her laugh.

I immediately walked towards Olivia, asking her if she was okay. Her reactions were delayed and she seemingly could not stop laughing. I felt a wrenching pain in my stomach as I realized Olivia is on something. I glanced around frantically, mind linking my guards to do a lockdown and search of the perimeter of my mate, but keep it quiet. I remained calm for the guests as I made my way over to Jon. I updated him on the situation and commanded him to keep an eye on Olivia.

I mind linked Aurora as strong as I could, focusing so intently that I felt lightheaded after. "Where are you?" I sent the message, jogging up the stairs to the packhouse to change out of the nice clothes I was wearing and into more agile clothing. Suddenly, my mind link came back to me but the message was difficult to decipher. "Yoooohooooo oh lover boyyyyyy.." I raised an eyebrow as I stopped in my tracks., her mind link was clear and quick. She's close. I grabbed a master key and began frantically checking rooms, slamming the doors open. I got to the end of a long hallway and unlocked the door which then appeared to be deadbolted.

I peered in to see my beautiful luna on her back on the bed, except she wasn't wearing that beautiful white dress from earlier. My canines erected as my wolf caused my vision to go black. I slammed my shoulder against the door twice, causing the whole thing to rip off the hinges as I turned towards the man who was standing over my drugged mate. I couldn't stop myself. I mounted him and wrapped my claw-stricken hand around his neck, lifting him off the ground and watching him struggle.

Jonathan suddenly mounted my back, pulling me off of the man, whispering, "We need answers. Not like this." I finally released his throat and he fell to the floor like a sack of potatoes. I grabbed his shirt collar and threw him out of the room for Jonathan to handle. My mate laid on the bed in a silky white bralette and a slick black thong on. I eyed her down as my mouth began to water and my canines erected even more. She sat up on the bed suddenly, eyeballing me down. I shook my head as I couldn't take advantage of her or I would be just as bad as that other guy. The guy I almost just killed.

"Oh Alpha Ashton..." She cooed as she perked herself up on her knees. Lust filled my body as I had to physically drag myself out of the room to prevent any further actions. My wolf howled louder than ever. I had never seen a woman so breathtaking .

It seems like the entire world stopped and put their most prized possession in the spotlight. It was her, in all of her blind beauty. In her lacy undergarments, her gorgeous locs flowing lazily on her shoulders. I did what any man would do to protect his mate, the only option I had left: I threw myself out of the window.