Defiance

...........Vera Red pov..........

I have hated the idea of mate's since the day I saw my Dad raising his hand on my mom.

And my mom doing nothing in return.

The way he placed his claim on her,not caring if she was ready or not.

Thinking she was his to do whatever he wishes to, without anyone questioning him.

And in so many years,my belief has only strengthened.

Alpha's are worst,if not better.

And this reason is enough to despise him.

Atleast get to know mate first.

My wolf speaks and I look up at the man who was my supposed mate.

The very Alpha of the pack wolves ,I have slaughtered yesterday.

His grey eyes were cold and emotionless. Face sculpted beautifully by the moon goddess.

Those black hair were jelled to perfection as a casual shirt adored his muscular front.

I feel a sudden warmness surge inside me and I clench my fist.

The shit has started.

The shit what everyone calls the 'matebond'

"Hello mate"

His voice made shivers run down my spine. The heaviness in it , settling on my heart directly.

He steps closer and his cologne made me hold my breath.

It will mess with my senses more,I can't afford it.

Rosie's grip on my shirt behind tightens and I just realised in what situation we were.

He was here to get this land,and no way in hell will I let him have it.

Mate or not.

"Leave us Rosie"

I say moving my head to a side and ordering her.

She was reluctant,his eyes shifting between the Alpha and me.

"But-"

"Leave"

I said in my cold voice,leaving no ends for negotiation.

She gulps and her grip on my jacket loosens.

Nodding ,she leaves us alone.

Assured that we were alone,I kick the door to close it and place my hands in the pockets of my leather jacket.

Leaning my back against the wall ,I stare back at him.

To only find them already staring at me.

His eyes taking me in from top to bottom.

I dress like this only,black color my favourite.

Black jeans, a black shirt and a black leather jacket on top of it.

My combat boots an addition to it.

His stare stays a little longer on my deep neck and his eyes darken.

Was it lust or anger,I don't know.

The latter was better anyways.

Before I could speak ,he was already coming towards me.

His jaw hardening as he holds my stare.

"Name and pack?"

He asks and I scoff. Does he really thinks he will ask and I will answer?

He wants this territory,I don't.

He has nothing to offer me.

And I in no way owe him any answers.

Proceeding towards the seat of the Alpha in the office.

I place my feet on the table ,and look at him in boredom.

"My name is not of your concern. My pack is the one you stand on right now and as for the deal you are here to offer?"

I say straightening my back and staring at him.

"I am afraid I don't agree to it."

His jaw clenches further if possible.

His aura turning deadlier.

He doesn't say anything,not even argues with me.

His silence making an uneasiness to settle in me.

Was he not offended? Alpha's don't take disrespect lightly,then why was he so silent.

"There is the door. You may leave Alpha Logan. I have some important work to do."

With this ,I pull out some papers and start reading them.

Trying to ignore him when my wolf was screaming at me to look at him,to admire her mate.

He stays ,few minutes pass in silence.

But nothing.

However that burning stare remained.

He keeps staring at me keenly while I ignore him.

Making that burning to rise in me again.

His stare was bothering me.

Even infuriating me.

Can this man fuck*** stop staring! It's been 10 minutes now!

"Staring is rude Alpha Logan. And I think our business is done here."

I say,raising an eyebrow at him. My pen stops signing as I converse with him.

"It's not when I stare at what belongs to me."

His words made something churn in my stomach and I feel a sudden warmness in between my legs.

Fuc*! What is this feeling.

"And far as my business is concerned with you?"

He steps closer, approaching me.

I don't lower my legs,not letting him think I was bothered by his closeness.

His eyes shift towards my feet placed on the table,to return to my face.

A smirk on his lips as he steps even closer to stop beside my seat.

Before I could ask him to stop,he suddenly holds my ankles in his strong grip and pins them down.

Restricting my movement.

I move my hands to prey them off ,when the revolving seat looses it's balance and I fall back on the headrest.

He took this as an opportunity and next I know he pins my hands above my head with his other hand.

Shit man! He is damm strong.

I wringle to only make the seat to move. He looks at me coldly ,the smirk no longer lingering on his lips.

"My business would not be done with you anytime soon mate , if not forever."

My anger was surging as I stare at him with fury.

But he didn't look much bothered.

"What do you mean you bastard?"

I ask and he leans closer to whisper in my ear.

That tingling sensation to return as his breath hits my neck.

"We both know what I mean mate. The butterflies in your stomach and the uneasiness between your legs are just the beginning."

I freeze as the tingles explode inside me again this time. I close my eyes and breathe heavily.

This is bad! What the hell is happening?

And then as I was struggling to cope with these new feelings,I felt something soft touch my cheek and I open my eyes in shock.

Did he...did he just kiss me?

His smiling face comes in my view as he leaves my wrists and legs altogether.

Stepping back from me, making it feel like a bucket of water is thrown on my burning body.

I stare at his broad back in shock ,not able to believe what has happened when he pulls a seat and gets seated.

"Coming to business mate. It's fine if you don't agree. But-"

He sighs before continuing.

"Let me warn you before. You will be challenged. Not just once or twice but a hundred times atleast and no way in hell will the Alpha's be light on you just because you are a woman.'

"They will do whatever it takes to get this land"

I straighten up, coming out of the earlier faze.

Gulping the saliva caught in my throat,I stare at him.

"I am aware about them Alpha. I knew what I was getting into before I took this title"

He nods getting up.

"As it seems you know everything already. I will not explain you any further.

Congratulations on being the new Alpha and my apologies for the attack earlier."

Was he leaving?

So easily?

I thought he will try to convince me or even force me into agreeing to this.

Before he turns around to leave ,he looks back at me one last time.

"And if you need any help. You know where to find me. The doors to my territory are not open for outsiders,but for you?"

"They are always wide open. Remember it."

Was he concerned ?

Help? I will die before I ask him for help.

I am fully capable to take care of everything,I don't need him.

"And Vera. Keep your bedroom doors open from now on. I will be visiting."

How does he know my name?

My eyes drift to the sheet of paper in his hands that have my sign and I curse in my mind.

He smirks in victory.

What the hell!

Is this man crazy? 

And what does he mean by keeping my doors open!

Before I can open my mouth to retort back,he was already gone.

Leaving me in a state of shock.

Who the hell is this man? 

And more importantly

What is he doing to me?