The next ceremony would be to bind us together as mates and leaders, and this one was a little gross. The elder presented us with a small knife, and he held a bowl in his hand. We were required to make a small cut with our hands and let the blood drop into the bowl. I took the knife first and made a small incision on my hand, watching as the red liquid dripped into the bowl, and on contact it made a sizzling sound. I passed the knife to Vincent, and he made a small cut, and the red liquid dropped into the bowl. On making contact with my own blood, it started sizzling and bubbling as if it wanted to explode, until finally it stopped. The elder nodded his head, satisfied with the results, and he took the bowl from us. He lifted the bowl up to the moon and started muttering some words, which we couldn't hear. After he was through, he gave me the bowl. "This will serve as a connection between you and the pack. Your blood has mixed together, meaning that you are now one with each othe
I gave another last howl to signal the end of the hunt. Max and I were going to retire for the night, and the others were free to do so. We could see wolves leaving the forest for home as they heard my howl.We remain there, basking in the moonlight while cuddling with each other and being content with the world. The world could be going up in flames now, and I could care less.After a while, he got up and shook his head, then let out a short bark. "Let's start going back." He spoke in my head, and I gave him an equivalence of a wolf nod and got up.We decided to walk back since we were in no hurry. We finally got to the edge of the forest, where there were some clothes tucked in between the trees.For privacy, Max left for another tree to look for something to wear. But I found a loose-fitting dress on the spot I was standing, and I wore it. It was feeling itchy on my skin, a sign that it had been there for a long time.Vincent came back, putting on only a pair of grey shirts that se
We were on the bed resting after the intense workout. The smile was never leaving my face, even though I was panting like I had run a marathon. "That was amazing." I exclaimed, smiling. He nodded, his shoulder puffing up in pride. "From your reaction, I guess this is your first time." I nodded my head. It was my first time, but it was amazing. I angled myself towards him and leaned in closer to him."It was my first time, but it was an amazing experience, and I want more, Vincent. I want you to be my first in everything. I want us to be bonded and be one in every way possible." I said offering him my body and everything. He swallowed as he looked at me and said, "Are you sure, Jasmine, there is no going back after this." He was searching my eyes for any sign of discomfort. I took his hand and brought it towards my pussy. "We are already bonded in every way; this is the only thing left to do." He wet his lips as he looked into my eyes, seeing nothing but sincerity. He moved his hand
I squirmed as the sun shone through her blinds and onto my face. Usually, I do wake up when it is still a little dark, but from the rays of light I was feeling on my face, I knew I had slept past my normal wake-up time. I groaned as I stretched, feeling unusually content and satiated. My hand hit a warm body beside me, and from the sparks that flew when our bodies made contact, it was obvious that it was my mate."Vincent? What was he doing on my bed, beside me, naked?" I sat up in surprise, but that was a horrible mistake. I groaned, collapsing onto the bed as pain shot through my midsection. "Fuckkkk..." I cursed out loud. The pain seemed to be the trigger, because memories of the last night began to flood my head. "Fuucckkk…." I moaned, shivering as my body also remembered it."What is wrong? What happened?" Vincent shot from the bed and crawled to my side. His grey eyes were all over my body, looking for the source of the pain or any injury. When he couldn’t find whatever he was l
After the noise of the mating had died down, Vincent moved to my room in the Alpha quarter. My room was more like a suite; my parents had expanded it some years ago. But I barely use the other rooms. But now that Vincent was around, we started using the kitchen more, as he often goes out of his way to cook some of my favourite meals once in a while.I had a talk with him about my stance on childbearing; it would be too stressful for me to raise a child at this particular point in my life. And I was glad; he understood and agreed with me.So for now, we were content with living with only us, without any baby crying or anything of the sort. I could enjoy my mates' undivided attention.A year had passed like that, and Vincent had fully immersed himself in his role as my mate. In fact, he was everything and more. He was a help in every way, proffering solutions and ready to do anything for me.He was still a warrior, a goddamn good one, and one of our favourite past times was training tog
I could feel it in my bones that today wasn't going to be a good day. Call it a sixth sense or whatever, I knew today wouldn’t be a walk in the park. Was it the way the clouds had darkened, threatening to rain cats and dogs, or was it the eerie feeling I felt, the goosebumps on my hand? I should have known and done something to avert it.I looked out the window of my office. My mind wasn’t in the document I was reading or even listening to what my beta was saying. My mind kept going to Vincent, wondering what he was doing. They had gone for another peacekeeping job, but this one had been the longest ever. If I had the power, he would never be going out, but he was a warrior and had a duty to the pack; it's doubtful that he would even agree to stay back when he could help. He was the most selfless person I knew.Besides, it would look bad on my record that I was preventing my mate from fighting when others were risking their lives. But he had been gone for a month plus, and I wish I ha
"What’s wrong? What did he say? Are they still there?" Jake was firing the question at me, but it all sounded muffled, as if I were under water. I couldn’t even comprehend what he was saying. All that was ringing in my head was what the alpha had said."They had left since the crack of dawn; they should be reaching home soon." That particular sentence keeps ringing in my head, and it is determined not to get out."Jasmine, talk to us. What is the situation out there?" Jake pleaded, eager to know what was going on, but my mouth was sealed, unable to say anything."Alpha. We would need more information from you. Anything that can help us track their whereabouts." Malcolm pleaded, both of them looking at me with hungry eyes.I stood up with shaky legs, only one mission on my mind: "to get to my mate." They both got up as soon as they saw that I had stood up, wondering what was happening."Are you okay?" Jake asked again, his eyes regarding me with pity. I was about to reply when my head
I stood with my family; my brother was by my side, holding me so I wouldn’t crumble. I was trying so hard to keep it together, to appear calm and peaceful. And to some extent, I think I was able to achieve that. The huge sunshades on my eyes prevented me from making eye contact with anyone, and they also prevented them from seeing my tear-filled eyes."We have gathered today to mourn the death of a mate, a friend, and a family." I released a ragged breath as I heard my dad’s words. I was still finding it difficult to come to terms with all that was happening. Vincent was an excellent warrior who was unafraid and always ready to help. "It is a shame that the cold hands of death have snatched him away from his loved ones so early." He continued, but not before glancing at me to see if I was okay.He signalled the males beside him, and my breath seized as they began to lower his remains into the grave. I felt a hand on my back, rubbing it. "Breathe, Jaz, breathe. You can do it." My broth