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Third Person's POV "So wait a minute, back up. You said I'm not your first mate. I'm your third... You said your first one died. What happened to your second one then?" Ethan asked, and Claudius took a deep breath. "He didn't die or anything like that. He just, he rejected me in a way. He's not accepting me because of what I am. That's the reason I'm sick. With werewolves, there's a ranking system that you're born into, it's in your DNA. The highest rank is an Alpha, and the lower ranks are like me, a Delta 3. But I'm not just any Delta 3. I'm a dominant Delta 3. This means I can't get pregnant. Which also means I can't produce an heir for my mate. And since he's an Alpha and runs the pack, he needs an heir. Because of this, he refuses to accept me, but he hasn't officially rejected me either. With humans, when you break up or something like that, you're simply sad, your heart is broken. With werewolves, it's much more complicated. We can lose our wolves if we're too weak.
Third Person's POV Both Ethan and Claudius squeaked as Alpha Hughes tossed them onto the bed, and they bounced. Ethan laid there stunned. His wide eyes blinked ever so often. It was as though his mind had turned to mush, and he couldn't think of anything. Claudius quickly looks around, realization sets in that he is in the Alpha's bedroom, and on the Alpha's bed. The furthest into the Alpha's apartment he's ever been, was just inside the door, near the living room. So many times Claudius dreamt of seeing the Alpha's bedroom, dreamt of being in here. But now that he's actually here, he wants to be as far away from it as possible. Claudius quickly scrambles off the bed and walks past Hughes, wanting to leave. Hughes grabs his wrist and turns Claudius around. "What are you doing?" "Leaving!" "What, why?" "Because I am not accepting you just because now you can have what you want. I am not an afterthought! If you wanted me, you should have accepted me before, not because you sud
Third Person's POV Claudius pushed the door open and entered his room feeling numb. He was trying to wrap his head around everything Hughes said. It all makes sense, and he can understand it, but he can't understand why he had to be so cold about it. He still feels that Hughes could have seen him secretly. Claudius could have kept his room, and pretended to stay there, but snuck up to see him each night. No one ever goes on the Alpha's floor, except Colton. They could have easily pulled it off. But instead, he was so cold to him and treated him as if he was nothing. But then at times, he would do something to show he cared, and get his hopes up, just to turn around and crush them. "Are you okay?" Ethan asked, his left hand goes to Claudius's waist, and the right hand rests against his cheek. "Yes... I'm just, I'm torn... I so badly want to accept his apology and forget everything like it never happened... But I'm afraid. He hurt me so many times... I just don't know! He cou
Third Person's POV Colton knew Claudius had been busy the past week. He knew Dominic had spent a lot of time with Claudius, taking him into the human town to get away from everything. That worked out great for Colton since he just found his mate. It gave him a chance to get to know Timothy without feeling guilty for neglecting Claudius. Colton smiled when he looked at his sleeping little kitten, with his tail tucked under his chin, and smiled. He couldn't get over how cute and adorable his little mate is. Once he was certain his little kitten was still sleeping, Colton slipped away and ran downstairs. He was eager to find out why Claudius brought a human home, and why in the world the Alpha carried them both away. For a moment, Colton thought for certain the Alpha was going to throw them in the dungeon. But instead, the Alpha surprised Colton when he carried them into the pack house instead. Dominic was useless, he refused to tell Colton what was going on with the human. He said
Third Person's POVClaudius was so excited, but so nervous at the same time as Ethan carried him down the stairs for breakfast.Claudius was excited because he would finally get to sit in the dining room with someone. He wouldn't have to sit at a table and eat alone. He was excited to show off his mate. He wanted the world to see him!But he was scared at the same time. After all, Ethan's human, and they're werewolves, and he's inside their packhouse. He's afraid of everyone's reaction. What if someone tries to hurt him? Claudius knows he's too weak, and couldn't protect him. As they reach the last flight of stairs, Claudius could tell Ethan's not as strong as they are, and carrying him isn't easy. Claudius hated the fact he could no longer walk up and down the stairs. He was thankful when they reached the bottom, and his mate didn't have to carry him anymore."Thank you for carrying me," Claudius said, guilt lacing his voice as he looked down.Ethan's fingers gently gripped his chin
Third Person's POV Ethan looks around as they step onto the porch. When they arrived last night, it was dark and he could barely see anything. Ethan was shocked, the place is massive. It's like its own little town. Ethan holds Claudius's hand as they walk to the car. After opening the door, Ethan reaches in and pulls his bag out. The bag that was left behind after being carried away by the Alpha so suddenly last night. "Do you want to sit on the porch swing for a little while?" Claudius asked, and Ethan flashed him a smile. "Sure!" Ethan said, swinging the backpack over his shoulder as they walked back toward the pack house. Just before they reached the stairs, Ethan just about jumped into Claudius's arms when a massive wolf came running out of the tree line. "Holy shit!" Ethan yelled, grabbing onto Claudius with both hands. Claudius's arms wrapped around Ethan, as Colton laughs from the porch. "What the hell is that?!" "That's just one of the warriors coming back from patr
Third Person's POV"No, with mates, there's a strong pull. The mate bond tries to pull mates together. Their mind might want one thing, but their body wants something else, their mate. One minute I was sleeping, the next I was awake. My head was so cloudy from the mark, that I wasn't thinking straight. Once I felt his tongue against my lips, I snapped out of it. That's when I stopped him."Claudius said as he leaned back against Ethan, under a tree. Claudius absent-mindedly played with Ethan's fingers that rested in his lap. As Claudius played with the fingers of Ethan's right hand, Ethan's left hand ran soothingly through Claudius's hair. Claudius closed his eyes, leaning his head back against Ethan's shoulder. Enjoying the warmth of his mate, his soothing touch, and the wonderful summer breeze.Ethan leaned his head back against the tree, taking in everything Claudius said, and everything he witnessed not that long ago.He still feels horrible. Ethan could have sworn Claudius was a
Third Person's POV Atlas lowered his body to the ground, and Claudius ran his hands along his back. Letting his fingers run through his fur before swinging his leg over the large wolf, and sitting on his back. Claudius reached his hand out and helped Ethan onto Atlas' back. "Oh my God, this is so freaking cool!" Ethan said, and Claudius chuckled. "Try to keep your chest pressed against my back, and lean with me when I lean, so it doesn't throw him off. Just hang onto me. He won't let us fall." Claudius said, and Ethan wrapped his arms around Claudius's waist. Atlas's heart swelled hearing the confidence Claudius had in him. Atlas stood to his feet, and Ethan held on tighter. Claudius leaned forward, holding onto Atlas's fur as he began to move. Ethan pressed his face into Claudius's back, squeezing him as tight as he could as Atlas picked up speed. The trees whipped by as they raced through the woods. Claudius had a smile beaming on his face. He loved the feeling of the powe