Charlie (Charlotte) lost her pack and family at a young age believing that the whole thing was her fault. She grew up watching everyone she got close to die only strengthened her belief in the matter. Because of this, Charlie isolates herself, avoiding everyone, especially other wolves, as much as possible. Scared if she does, more people will die because of her.
Noah is the Alpha of the Crimson Fang pack. When taking over the position, he also had to step up and become the sole guardian of his younger. His parents had been killed in a "strange" rogue attack. Now, 14yrs later, that same group of rogues is attacking again.
What happens when these two find each other and discover that they are mates?
Will the mate bond be strong enough to bring them together?
or
Will they let their pasts dictate their future?
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"No, no you... just no." I cry as I stumble backward into a tree, trying to escape.
The man steadily walks towards her. "Come on; I was just trying to introduce myself."
"Hey, I thought I told you to stop. Damn it," trying to scurry away into the bushes. "I can't know your name. It'll make it worse when you leave."
Scrunching up his face up in confusion. "Leave? I'm not gonna leave you, babe."
Groaning exasperated, "No, you idiot, leave as in DIE, DEATH, THE GREAT BEYOND!" I yell, trying desperately to escape this intoxicating man and his delicious scent.
Chucking, the man leans against the tree I'm hiding behind. "Now, sweetheart, we all die eventually, and I will probably die if I don't have you in my life. So, just let me love you." he finishes peeking his head around the tree.
Panic rising, I dart away, "I'm sorry. you have it wrong. I'm bad news; everyone that gets close to me dies, so stay away." calling out to him, tears streaming down my face.
All werewolves have mates. So what happens when you fall for someone before you're 18... "Hopefully hes my mate" is all Markie can think as she waits for her 18th.
This is a short story that takes place in the middle of "Orphan Wolf". It can be read independently but will have spoilers if you intend to read "Orphan Wolf"... I of course would suggest you read it and pause at the point I marked to read "Markie" but the choice is yours.
Story excerpt
"Come on Ryan leave me alone!" A boy yells.
"You started it Francis... come on pup don't start that with me... I don't have time for this! GO HOME!" I felt the command.
I see the little 8 year old boy from last night run away crying, one of Ruby's cousins. When I turn the corner I see a boy about 20 and am hit with an overpowering smell something like fresh cut wood and autumn leaves. It is amazing. I see the guy turn towards me and duck behind the house I am standing by before he sees me. Nope! Not him! Not happening! I hear footsteps coming towards me and run.
Into the woods I find a pine tree. Perfect! Pine trees are great hiding places. The branches hide you visually and the smell masks your scent. I climb up as quickly as I can and watch the guy approaching. He circles my tree looking around but eventually gives up and goes back towards the houses.
"Mate!" My wolf happily purs.
"Not him!" I respond.
"Denial." She says.
"Refusal." I counter and she growls at me.
"You will NOT reject him!" She orders.
"He is a bully!"
"He is mate!"
"He commanded that kid when he could have just talked to him! He is a bully with no patience!"
"He is an Alpha!" She purrs with pride at his rank. I don't care!
"I don't want him!"
"The one you want isn't mate. He isn't yours. He isn't interested... I want mate!"
"No."
I block her out and climb down the tree.