The Alpha's Mate; The Werewolf Hunter

Chapter 3

Ryan:

I wake up to the sun shining in my eyes through the window. I look over to see Mason not there I quickly climb out of bed and slip on my combat boots. I limp over to the window and sit on it preparing to jump out again. I suck in a deep breath holding it and slide off. I quickly hit the ground and yelp in pain. UGG. I brush it off and make my way through the woods. The bad thing is, I have no idea where I am right now but I have to get back to my dad and brother. I know I told Mason I accepted him, but the fact that my mother is dead because of their kind is something I can't get over.

 Crack

I whipped my head around but saw nothing. I pick up my pace to a running speed and dodge the branches and thorns. I hear a growl from behind me and the thudding of feet. I start running faster but as soon as I do I trip and fall to the ground and roll down a hill hitting my head with every roll. Once I'm sure I stopped moving I groan and flip over on my back. I just lay there making sure I have no serious injuries until I remember something. The wolf. I glance around looking and listening for anything other than natural nature sounds. The bushes to my right suddenly move. Before second guessing myself I jump to my feet and take off dodging fallen tree limbs and bushes. I smile as adrenaline pulses through my body, a feeling I've come to love. I continue running not sure where it is I'm going. I come across a clearing with a lake in the distance. 

Beautiful. 

After looking around making sure I was safe I walk out into the clearing. As I reach the lake I stare at my reflection. My family always says I'm the "spitting image" of my mother. I have her red hair, green eyes, and her build. I don't remember much of my mother but I have seen pictures. I start to think about my dad and brother, wondering how worried they are that I haven't been home." 

Crack

Shit again? I quickly look around searching for the cause of the noise. I creep away from the lake and towards the opposite side of the forest. Another loud crack sounds out making my heart beat in my chest. I quickly turn away and run into the forest and away from the noise. Hearing the thud of footsteps behind me I increase my speed, not wanting to be caught. I jump over and dodge the many obstacles in the forest. I take a sharp turn to the right hoping to catch whoever or whatever is after me off guard. Just as I was losing what's after me a tree limb snatches my clothing causing me to suddenly fall to the ground. "Fuck me..." I angrily curse under my breath from the impact my head had with the forest floor. 

As I start to get back up I feel a hand on my shoulder. I sigh angry with myself as I feel the now familiar tingles shoot through me. I glance up at him before looking back towards the ground. "I-" I'm cut off suddenly before finishing my sentence. "I understand." Is all he says before grabbing my wrist and walking in what I think is the direction of his pack house. I try to pull away only to have his hand grip onto my small wrist tighter. 

Guilt.

I feel so guilty for attempting to leave again after promising Mason I'd stay. I know it hurt him, but I have to see my family. Obviously, this prick isn't going to let me leave. I glare at the back of his head as we advance towards the building. I have to build his trust. If he trusts me he wont have to watch my every move. Which would be a good thing because it'd be easier to escape. I smile to myself as I have a good feeling about this plan. The tingles that's consumed my body for some time now suddenly leave. I look up noticing we've made it back into his room. I look at Mason as he runs his hand through his hair and leans on the window sill. He seems to be lost in though as he doesn't notice I've made my way to the bed sitting down.

I have a very good feeling he's going to yell at me. I grab onto the hair band keeping my hair into a bun and let my hair fall free. As I do this I notice Mason look at me. My green eyes piercing into his blue ones. After a moment of staring at each other he sighs and walks over placing himself beside me on the bed. He's close, but not close enough to where he's touching me. "Ryan, I don't know what I could possibly do to make you believe that I want what's best for you." I scoff at his words anger welling up inside of me. "You want to know what you can do to make me even slightly believe that you want that?" I ask, venom laced in my words. "Let me leave!" I yell before standing up and grabbing into my hair from frustration. 

Mason reaches up to take hold of my arm. I quickly slap his hand away. I'm caught off guard as my back hits the wall. I glare up at Mason as he has me trapped between the wall and him, my hands pinned above my head. He buries his head in the crook of my neck before breathing in my scent. Chills run through my body as his lips press against my neck. I feel his smirk against my neck as he nips at my skin before sucking it into his mouth, most likely leaving a hickey behind. I let out a moan, desire spreading throughout my body. He moves his right arm and wraps it around my body, his left hand still holding my wrist in place above my head. 

He removes his hand holding onto my wrists and moves it into the back of my hair grabbing it roughly but not enough to hurt me. I let another moan escape my lips at his action. He takes his lips from my neck and looks at me. As he looks at me I notice a golden hue flash through them. My heart quickens as I know that means his wolf is present. He won't hurt you, I reassure myself. His lips soon meets mine. An explosion of tingles spread from my lips as it travels deep into my core, my wetness damping my panties. I moan into his mouth as his hand moves from around my waist before feeling I tight squeeze on my ass. As soon as his hand squeezes it's gone, and so are the tingles spreading throughout my body. "I-" He quickly cuts me off saying, "Ryan if I would've continued I would have ended up marking you." My heart skips a beat at hearing that. I sigh, relieved he didn't continue. 

What I just felt with him, I've never felt before. It was so foreign, but stunning. "Ryan please just stay a while longer, and if you don't change your mind about me I'll let you leave." He says while looking up at me. I nod at him, "Alright I'll stay for just a while longer, but don't take back that promise." He smiles and me and wraps his arm around my wait, hugging me. He breathes in my scent before kissing my lips gently. 

"Are you hungry?" As soon as the question leaves his mouth my stomach growls. My cheeks turn a slight shade of pink causing him to chuckle. My heart flutters at the sound as I smile at him. He holds his hand out and looks at me. I lightly place my hand in his as he intertwines our fingers. 

When we reach the kitchen I sit down at the table as Mason has requested of me, saying he's going to make me something to eat. "Yeah, it's an outrage in my opinion..." I turn my head towards the door as Brady walks in, his face quickly turning form an annoyed facial expression to a huge smile as his eyes land on me. "Ryan!" He squeals before running over to me, hugging me receiving a low growl from Mason. "Oh, stop it Alpha Mason." Brady says as he squeezes me tightly. I hug him back, laughing at him as I see Mason's beta Jared walking in after Brady. He look at us before giving me a glare. I ignore his as Brady pulls away from me. 

 "So has anyone given you a tour?" Brady asks excitedly, "Because I volunteer if not." I smile at him getting ready to speak until Masons states "She needs to eat." Brady looks thoughtful for a moment "What about me? I need to eat too." I laugh after Brady says this earning a glare from Mason. "You," He points towards Brady "Can get your own food. As for Ryan, getting her food is the least I could do for her." 

"Aw how cute." Jared scoffs. "Again, is there a problem." I say towards Jared. He looks at me his nose flaring, "There is a huge problem!" He yells earning a glare from Mason. "Enough, You will respect your future Luna." I laugh as Jared starts to protest but quickly stops when Mason now is pointing towards me. "And you? Behave." "Yes Master." I state before rolling my eyes. 

"Well then." Brady says after clearing his throat and sitting next to me at the table. Mason walks over to the table, setting an even amount of pancakes on the table before putting some on a plate for me. "Bon appetit." Mason says in a horrible accent. "Really?" I say as I chuckle at him. "I thought it was.... sexy." he says defending himself. "Hardly." I say causing Brady to giggle. Jared now sits next to Mason who's sitting next to me with Brady sitting on the other side of me. 

"I was thinking about training today, do you want to?" Jared asks Mason. "Training?" I ask. Mason's eyes meet mine as he says " By training he means a sparring match" I make on 'oh' shape with my mouth understanding. Mason turns his attention back on Jared as he says "I have some business I need to attend to in my office. Maybe Brady will." I look at Jared wondering where his mate is, since she's not here with him. I don't need her for any particular reason, I'm just curious. "Yeah, that's unlikely." Jared mumbles "Hey!" Brady says making a face towards Jared. I laugh before saying 

"I'll fight you."

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Do you guys think Mason will let Ryan fight his Beta, Jared? Maybe, but also maybe not. I guess we'll find out. Anyways thank you for reading and please, please don't forget to like and comment. I want to know what everybody thinks about the story so far!