~Ⓖ︎Ⓔ︎Ⓣ︎ Ⓣ︎Ⓞ︎ Ⓚ︎Ⓝ︎Ⓞ︎Ⓦ︎ Ⓨ︎Ⓞ︎Ⓤ︎~
He brought me to a cafe on the outskirts of my pack, which was the biggest, so it almost felt like we were on the country side.He parked his car near a cozy looking cafe. As I attempted to jump out, he raised a hand to stop me. I frowned but he only smiled in return and got out.I thought he was going to open my door for me but he walked inside the cafe.What was he doing? My confusion only hightened. But I waited patiently.After about 10 minutes, he walked out. I saw two parcel bags in his hands as he got back in the car."Aren't we going in there?" I asked.He smirked and turned the gear, swiveling the car backwards and we were back on the road."Date in a cafe is too common. So, I bought food for us, we'd go somewhere else."I nodded, pouting.Inside, I was swooning. He sure knew how to impress a girl.The drive to our next destination wasn't much longer. He parked along a dirted road and this time climbed out and held my door open for me. I cheekily smiled and jumped out. He took the packed food and I followed him inside the woods.We stopped near the edge of a cliff, a breathtaking lake was there.The sun was high and its light glowered on the sparkling water of the lake, making it look ethereal and I was captivated by the sight. It was exquisite."This place- it's wonderful." I exclaimed. Skipping around the lake with a joyous laugh that escaped me. I was surprised at myself. "I have never been here before."When I stopped, Chase was looking at me. His eyes shining as the sunrays bounced against his crystal orbs. He looked at me like I was his world.And for the first time in my life, I blushed. Profusely."It's my spot. Well, not really." He rubbed the back of his neck with a nervous chuckle. "But I like to call it my spot. Whenever I feel low or lonely, I come here and my spirit automatically lifts."I listened to him, mesmerized yet there was a dull ache in my heart. It was from Chase. He was aching, and I was dying to be there for him. To comfort and help him."Glad to know." I said.He turned to me, a light blush on the tip of his ears. He was beyond adorable. Asia cooed, so did I."Let's sit down there." He pointed to a huge oak tree.He walked there and we flopped down on the soft grass, it was a bit dewy and felt pricky against our skins. But refreshing nonetheless.I watched him intently as he got the food out of the packs. He had bought two orange muffin cakes, one meat box, two cups of latte."Wow. You got my favorite." I stated, taking the latte from his hand and sipping on it."Thank God." He beamed.He slightly leaned back on his hand, sipping his own latte and eyes trained out at the flamboyant scenary in front of us."So, what do you do besides college?" I asked casually, wanting to know more about this human.As we sat there in peace, I could feel our bond humming to life. Loving how close we were. His ocean breezy scent engulfed my nostrills, making me feel a kind of peace I have never felt before.Today, he smelled a bit like butter and it was way more intoxicating, clouding my brain from thinking properly. His sultry voice snapped me out of my wandering thoughts."I work at the cafe I bought this from. The Dahlia. Then I tutor two 7th grade kids after my classes. I also tend to Mrs. Grace's garden on occasion."My hand turned into a fist on the grass. My mate worked all day and maybe night even, without any rest. My mate. The most strongest Alpha's mate.Before I could stop myself I blurted out, "What does your parents do? Why do you have to work so much?" My anger was evident.Although he was an adult and could perfectly take care of his own self, it was yet unsettling how much he had to work. On top of it all, he was abused. I wondered by who.He tensed from my question, his hand tightening around the cofffee cup as he was in a conflict in his mind. Probably pondering over to what expose or not.Asia howled. I kept her at bay, not wanting to create a scene on our first ever date."My mom- she- uh- she died the previous year. I live with my dad and my siblings. Dad got kicked out of his job for embezzlement. And my siblings, two of them have their own place. But the other two stay with dad and I." He exhaled sharply, resuming to sip from his cup then continued."I work extra to save some money for myself, so that I can escape that hellhole and have my own life. And also, for living."I was sure my eyes were dark by now. But there was also this sadness within, which made me feel bad for asking such personal question. But he was my mate. I had every right to know about his life."I'm sorry if it was too personal." I admitted."It's alright, I guess. You would've known sooner or later anyway."I gave him a tight lipped smile.He sighed again, this time smiling and grabbing a spoon to dig from the meat box.The air turned lucid around us and I also relaxed."Who do you have in your family?" He inquired after a couple seconds, munching on a bite of sausage, his eyes shone with genuine curiosity."Dad, my beta, gamma, maids, cook, gardener, my younger twin brothers, my governess since childhood, Layla. They are the family that stay at the pack house with me. But in my own home, I live by myself. And other than that, my whole pack is my family. I can do anything for them, just as they will do the same for me."When I finished, he had a gaping face which made me chuckle and I used my pointer finger to close his opened mouth by his chin. Both of us shivered from the touch, and his cheeks immediately took on a darker shade of crimson.I winked at him and if possible, he was turning into a tomato. I loved making him blush. I loved how much I affected him."That's- that's so cool actually. To have so many people that love you, care about you." He said it longingly. "I wish I had a family like that."I was sure he didn't want to let that one out but I heard it anyway, and the slip up clenched my heart painfully. From how sad he sounded, and how lonely he must feel."You have me."I blurted out without thinking, but I didn't regret it even for a second.He has me. I would always be there for him. No matter what. He was the other half of my soul, my heart, my life. He was destined for me, and he was my everything.His head whipped toward me and I could hear his heart hammering in his chest loudly, the blue in his pupils swirling with want, longing, desire, and mostly, hope.They were flashing so many emotions, it was nearly becoming impossible to not kiss him.He was quick to compose himself though, a cocky smirk took place on his plump lips and he shook his head."What's your favorite color?" He diverted the topic."Blue." He bit his bottom lip at my answer and I did the same, hoping it was me that was biting his lip.Asia scoffed and rolled her eyes at my lustful desires. But I knew that bitch was even more eager than me."Your?""Your eyes." He replied in a single heartbeat. "They keep swirling between purple and green. And it's my favorite color. From today."That smooth bitch."Uh-huh?" I arched an eyebrow and he giggled. "Smooth, Chasey. Real smooth."He choked on the sausage and started coughing violently as I quickly crawled close to him to pat his back. Tingles shot up our spines as I touched him.He calmed down and I handed him my water bottle that I always carry in my bag."You okay?"He nodded, gulping the water down. A few drops dripped down his chin. He attempted to wipe it off but I beat him to it. He shuddered and his eyes stayed locked on mine, intensely to be precise.Even after I was done, I kept my fingers on his chin a moment longer just to keep feeling his skin before readjusting on my previous place. Quite reluctantly to be honest.We continued the rest of the date with laughter and getting to know more about each other untill the sun was slowly lowering and it was time to go.•••°°°•••~Ⓗ︎Ⓘ︎Ⓢ︎ Ⓜ︎Ⓐ︎Ⓣ︎Ⓔ︎~Chase's car stopped outside the gates of my pack and we both got out.The night shivers ran down his body as he rubbed his palms together and blew out cold, whisps of breath. Werewolves didn't feel cold much, our bodies were naturally warm and produced warmth."You don't have to come along. It's cold, you should head back now." I said.He shook his head. I rolled my eyes at his stubborness, but still couldn't stop a smile from overtaking my face at the thought of him walking me home.I pulled my jacket off and swiftly placed it around his shoulders. He got startled a little from the sudden close proximity, smiling shyly to himself. "I-it's okay, you should-.""Keep it." I interrupted him. "I'm not cold anyway."From my peripheral vision, I noted how he sneakily took a whiff of my jacket, a soothing expression spreading across his face. My stomach did somersaults, realizing my mate liked my smell.Much to my dismay, we reached my house sooner than I'd liked. I turne
~Ⓑ︎Ⓤ︎Ⓣ︎Ⓣ︎Ⓔ︎Ⓡ︎Ⓒ︎Ⓤ︎Ⓟ︎~Walking out of my office, I noticed it was already 6 pm. A whole day went by without seeing our mate. But the good thing was, I didn't feel him hurt the whole day. So, it was a win.I pulled my phone out of my pocket to see 10 missed calls and 3 texts from the boy that consisted all of my heart and mind.Buttercup : Hey, didn't see you at class today. Are you okay? Sent: 12 pm.Yes, I saved his name under Buttercup because he smelled so much like butter and I couldn't get enough of this newly fermenting scent of my mate.Buttercup : Why aren't you picking up? I hope everything's alright. Sent: 3:10 pm.The last one was just a couple minutes ago.Buttercup : I'm really worried. Just lemme know if you're okay when you're free. Sent: 5:55 pm.Without furthermore thinking, I called him. He picked up on the second ring and my heart swelled from hearing his alluring voice."Hey! Is everything alright? I was so worried, you weren't picking up and we were supposed to meet
~Ⓐ︎Ⓢ︎Ⓘ︎Ⓐ︎~When I reached the border where I was supposed to meet Chase, I smelled him before I saw him. Salty sea breeze and melted buttery scent galloped my nostrills and I found him already standing there. Waiting for me.My heart thundered like a raging storm and warmth enveloped my whole being. My mate was eager and excited to meet me. Us.He didn't seem to have noticed me yet but as I got close to him him, he probably smelled me as well. His head whipped up at my direction and I felt my heart stop.He was smiling so big and innocent. There was honesty, excitement, affection the way he smiled. I felt a burn. My birthmark, located right on my collarbone, a shape of a crescent moon. It had never reacted, except for that one time when my mother was being dragged by those rogues. That horrible day imprinted in my mind still as clear as crystal. It had burned then, for the first and only time, till now, and all hell had broken loose. Yet, I couldn't protect or save my mom.But w
~Ⓛ︎Ⓔ︎Ⓐ︎Ⓥ︎Ⓘ︎Ⓝ︎Ⓖ︎~Running after a stressful day was the best. Not to mention the addition of my mate with me.Asia let out low howls at the glowing moon as she swiftly dodged each bumps and fallen branches to avoid letting Chase fall. His laughter vibrated through his chest pressed to her back, the happy sounds he made were a bliss to our ears.Finally worned out from the pleasing run, she stopped by a lake and flopped down. Chase got off and flopped by her, breathing a bit fast and chuckling freely. I have never seen him so light hearted before, it was refreshing."It was amazing. I loved it." He gushed, still smiling big, his adorable dimple creating a larger dent on his cheek.Asia grinned, nuzzling his side untill he overthrew an arm around her and leaned his head down. Both of us caught our breaths, anticipating the action, Chase softly and delicately pressed his lips on my, Asia's, head.I swore my heart felt like shaking with vibrations. Our bond pleasantly hummed and came alive
~Ⓝ︎Ⓘ︎Ⓖ︎Ⓗ︎Ⓣ︎ Ⓗ︎Ⓞ︎Ⓦ︎Ⓛ︎ Ⓟ︎Ⓐ︎Ⓒ︎Ⓚ︎~"You too, Rose."I guess breathing wasn't an option anymore.He called me by my fucking middle name!? How did he know it? Did he do research on me?Oh my Goddess! I was freaking out."I will." I croaked out. I never croak or stutter, but this boy, he was doing things to me. Good things.•••°°°•••Me : See ya next week. ;)Sending a text to Chase, I got my bag and sighed softly before leaving my room.Downstairs, everyone was waiting for me. I handed my bag to Jonas, one of the helpers, to put it in the car.Aiden, Drake, the Second Range warrior team and Hannah, we were heading for the Night Howl pack.While Jessie, the head of the First Range warriors team was staying here to protect the pack and train the new recruits.Aiden really wanted to stay since he has always trained the new ones, but as my Beta, I needed him there with me.Looking my way, they all bowed and I briefly returned the gesture, my hands behind."Since we'll be far from the territor
~Ⓑ︎Ⓤ︎Ⓡ︎Ⓝ︎~Burns.My arms, my back, my chest. My whole body was burning from pain flaring all over.Gasping for air, I jolted upright on the bed. Coughing, breathing harshly. Sweatbeads covered my head and my top stuck to my chest."Mate."Asia softly whimpered, cooing and crying in the far corner of my mind.My mind began to haywire and body trembled as I gripped the bedsheets tight in my fists."Chase. Chase. Chase. Chase."Without any sense of reality or my surroundings, I chanted his name. Again and again and again.It was like, someone was tearing my heart out of my ribcage in a palm then squeezing it."Audrey!" I heard someone call my name but it was just a ringing over the screams that tore out of my throat."Audrey, calm down! Take deep breaths. Come on, Aud!" The voice tried to coax me into reality but I was unable to grasp onto."Chase..." I continued.I felt someone touch my shoulders and jerked away, hating any touch that wasn't my mate's.My beautiful mate. My Chase."P
~Ⓐ︎Ⓝ︎ Ⓞ︎Ⓕ︎Ⓕ︎Ⓔ︎Ⓡ︎~"Happy birthday, Rose." "Thank you, momma!""Here."Mom pulled out a small box from her pocket and handed it to me. The box was wrapped in a little wolf printed paper. It made me smile.I giggled and hurriedly tore the paper to get to the box. I got it open and upon opening the lid, I gasped.A beautiful crescent moon shaped locket was in there. With a silver chain attached. The locket was turquoise color and there was some sort of glow shining within it. Almost making it magical."It's beautiful! Thank you, momma!" I beamed. "It's just like my birthmark."Mom's face held a warm smile as she nodded. She took the chain from me and gestured for me to turn around. I did and held my hair to the side as she put it on me, clasping the hook and turning me back.She softly wrung her finger through my hair, eyes scanning over my features then landing on the glowing locket on my neck."You're special, Rose." She whispered. "You're the Mark Bearer." I frowned, tilting my head
~Ⓣ︎Ⓗ︎Ⓔ︎ Ⓑ︎Ⓤ︎Ⓡ︎Ⓝ︎Ⓢ︎??~The drive back to my pack was way too long. Well, it felt like it. For me.You're probably wondering what happened to the fight and the rogues and Gordon?Well, the fight didn't take place. After realizing how big of a douche and asshole he was, more than I thought, I sided with the rogues and offered them a chance to merge with my pack.Become the Moon Knights. They happily agreed.The leader, named Gray, signed some papers that were managed on point, and sealed the contract regarding my rules.Gordon was severed from any alliance from our pack and my father was also informed on the matter. Thankfully, he was more than okay with my decision.Witnessing the Alpha's cruelty with plain eyes, even some of the Night Howlers decided to join me.Now, all of us were heading back. In a week's time, during the full moon, the ceremony would take place and they'd become the Knights.On the other hand, I just couldn't wait to go back to my mate. We took off just after the su