Broken Mate (Sequel to My Cruel Mate)

Chapter 11

We went back to Nate's house after about an hour and I was so tired. I sat on the couch after shifting back and getting dressed. I leaned back with my head facing the ceiling.

Nate joined me a few minutes later and pulled me closer to him. I was starting to get used to the comfort and feeling of being loved.

"What else should I know about mates?" I asked.

"Well..." He started after a few moments, "Usually the male marks the female's neck to show that she's his, and it also lets them mind link to talk to each other from anywhere."

I thought about that for a moment, "Do you love me?"

"Of coarse I do!" He said, sounding shocked.

I buried my face in his neck, afraid to to say what I was about to, "Mark me."

He lifted my head, "Are you sure? I don't mind waiting as long as you need. I would never push you into anything."

"You make me feel safe, and I... I love you." It felt weird, but right, saying that. I was terrified of what he would think, even though he just said he loved me, "I want to feel like everyone else. I want the bond mates have so I don't feel alone."

After the men drove the thought that I was nothing into my head, it almost felt wrong saying I wanted anything. It felt like I was being selfish and greedy. I quickly looked away and wished I never said that.

He leaned close to me and kissed my cheek, "If you think you're ready, I'll do it. I'll give you anything you want."

"I'm ready." I whispered, trying to push the thought of being selfish away.

He stayed still for a moment, giving me a chance to change my mind. He then put his mouth to my neck and I felt his canines dig into my skin. It hurt, but not as much as the carving in my arm the men did, so I was able to stay still and quiet through it.

A few minutes later, he pulled back and looked at me. I suddenly felt very tired and I leaned on him. He kissed my head as I fell asleep.

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I woke up during the night with a stinging pain in my neck. It took me a minute to remember what happened. I realized I was in my bed so I quickly got up to go to the bathroom.

I looked in the mirror at my neck to see Nate's name written in cursive inside a full moon. I smiled and touched it.

"Do you like it?" I jumped as I heard the voice in my head.

Nate then joined me in the bathroom, smiling. I realized the voice must have been him mind linking me. I smiled and nodded.

I wrapped my arms around him and inhaled his amazing scent. I wanted this to last forever. I wanted to be with him forever. Again, I got the feeling I was being too selfish.

"No." He said sternly, scaring me, "You are not being selfish."

I realized I must have mind linked him my thoughts, "The men... made sure they made me feel worthless and selfish even asking for food."

He growled, but stopped when he noticed I started shaking, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you."

He held me tight and buried his face in my hair. I quickly stopped shaking and closed my eyes. I loved him, and it didn't even feel wrong anymore.