Beyond The Flowers

Making our way into the great hall I could see the entire council was gathered, along with another group of wolves.

As Koda and I got closer I began to feel Khione becoming antsy, my nose tickled I began to smell the most intoxicating scent I'd ever smelt in my entire life.

If I could collect that and turn it into a candle I'd burn it every night.

It was a deep mix of pine and a slight salty breeze. I felt my body tense as Khione stated one word under her breath.

Mate

Koda noticed me stop, his steps halting as well, he looked down at me concerned. Our sudden entrance had caused the conversation between the council and the other wolves to stop.

"Alpha?" Koda stated, his hand gently touching my shoulder, he was always respectful like that in front of other wolves, only ever calling me Ellie when we were in our own company.

Before I could say anything a deep growl interrupting my thoughts.

In an instant Kodas hand was off my shoulder and a man was holding my beta by his neck.

"My mate" he growled, I noticed his claws begin the extended and instantly grabbed his hand prying it from my betas neck.

As my fingers wrapped around his I felt a mind blowing sensation spark through my finger tips. The man must of felt it too because he instantly let go of Koda.

"Do not lay your hands on my beta" I felt Khione taking over, feeling protective over her pack member.

My attention turned toward Koda, Khione worried for her second in command but also jumping as she realized the man who did this was our mate.

"Do not touch him" the man seethed whirling me around, a small gasp left my lips as I looked into a set of familiar Green/grey eyes.

A set of eyes I hadn't seen in 7 years and never expected to see again.

"Xavier" my breath hitched in my throat as recognition set over his face.

How could this be, how could I be his mate he had already found her. She was the reason I had been banished from my pack, my home, my family.