"Would you give her some room!"
My eyes snapped open at the sound of Vega's voice. She was standing over me with her hands on my shoulders. I grabbed her arms and stared at her wide-eyed."What happened?"She rolled her eyes. "You locked your knees, I guess. I thought homeboy over here was going to shit himself."I looked over in the direction she nodded and saw the blue-eyed Alpha standing beside her, staring at me intently, concern etched on his face."Oh my God, how long was I out?" I whispered."There's no need to be dramatic, only a minute or two" she answered.My gaze returned to Vega and I squeezed her arms as I sat up. "Dude, I think he's---""---your mate?" She finished. "I guessed that with the way he just acted. Are you okay?""I'm fine," I assured her.She made a face. "You don't look fine.""I am," I assured her as she helped pull me to my feet. Immediately, the Alpha offered a strong arm behind my back to steady me on my feet."Are you alright?" He asked, a strong English accentcomplemented his deep voice.I nodded, but kept my eyes on Vega. I couldn't look at him. She gave me a small smile and slowly peeled my arms away from her."Talk to him," she mouthed.Before I could muster a syllable, I heard my father's voice butt in."What is going on here?! Get your hands off my daughter immediately!" He demanded. "Who do you think you are?!"I turned to look at him, but the Alpha's arm only tightened around me as my father made advances toward us."He's my dad, it's fine. Would you let go of me, please?" I asked, tugging at his arm.The Alpha hesitated for a moment before loosening his hold onbme enough for me to step away from him."Don't touch her again," my dad snapped, yanking me back by my arm."Woah," Mr. Chandler said, waving his hands and stepping between us. "Scott, let go of Evelyn and let's talk this out.My dad glared at Mr. Chandler as he referred to him by his first name. The group went silent. All of us just stood there, staring at each other I, in particular, could not stop staring at the Alpha. God, he wasgorgeous. His dark, thick hair was perfectly messy and his electric blue eyes felt like they were looking straight through me. He had the most carnal facial features of anyone I had everbmet, sharp and concentrated. He was also older than I was.Nearly thirty, I figured.He caught my gaze and I looked away immediately.My attention refocused on the one standing behind him, the blond one I had noticed earlier. He was almost as tall as the Alpha and he too carried a vaguely threatening expression I blinked a few times before throwing my hands up in exasperation. I had no idea what to do. I didn't even believe mates were still a thing, much less know how to react to gettingone.But I knew.I knew beyond a shadow of doubt that he was mymate. I just... felt it. I couldn't yet determine, however, whether it was a good feeling or a dooming one."What is going on here? Can we please get back to what webwere here to discuss?!" Someone shouted from behind the Alpha.He and the blond one turned around and we all pointed our attention to the man who had said it."That matter is no longer your concern," the Alpha remarked. "I'll handle things from here. This meeting is now adjourned.''A group of furious shouts and murmurs came from the neighboring pack as this was spoken. However, they immediately went silent as the Alpha narrowed his eyes at them. He turned his attention back to us."Follow me," he said to my father and I before walking in between the eleven of us that were standing there.I looked at my dad before beginning to follow the Alpha Mr. Chandler and Vega also followed behind me and soon my father did as well."I am absolutely stunned, confused, shocked, and scared all atbthe same time. I can barely keep up with any of this," Vega whispered as we walked.All I could do was nod in agreement."And to think," she added. "You didn't even believe in mates five hours ago."She's right, I thought as I looked over at her.There was a flash of concern on her face. "Are you okay?""I'Il let you know," I whispered. I took one look at the man walking in front of us and shook my head. "I just don't see how this is going to end well and that's scaring me."I could tell from her face that Vega was trying to formulate an encouraging word or two but she wasn't able to and simply shrugged. Well that's comforting, I thought.A few moments later we came to a halt on the path and the Alpha turned to look at us. He shot a hard look at Mr. Chandler who immediately replied with, "My wife promises to divorce me if anything happened to her."I looked at Mr. Chandler as he said this and he gave me a wink.This seemed excusable enough to the Alpha who didn't make another reference to their presence."My name is Alpha Superior Deveraux," He said to my father,bwho only nodded in acknowledgment. He turned to me, "And Adam to you, love.""Evelyn," I said, offering my hand.He took my hand and kissed the back of it.I had been going for a handshake there, buddy, but okay, I thought.I wasn't looking at Vega, but I could see the stupid smile on her face without having to look at her. I knew her too well and she was probably about to wet her pants."I am Vega Chandler, and this is my father, Warren Chandler," Vega said, stepping up and gesturing to herself and her father."I need it in the strictest confidence you can assure me there is no rogue being housed on your land," Adam said, directing his words to my father and Mr. Chandler.Mr. Chandler nodded eagerly. "I am absolutely certain there is no one being held here unlawfully," he said. "No one knew anything of it when we spoke to the council.""There isn't enough evidence to support their claim," my father said. I rolled my eyes at his judicial language. "There are simply no signs of a rogue on this land."Adam didn't look so convinced by this. "I apologize for not being able to take your word for it. I will be leaving behind three men tomorrow who are going to investigate the claims further. They won't need more than a week."My dad looked irritated by this, but Mr. Chandler nodded;thoughtfully. "I understand," he said.Adam seemed pleased by this and reached out to shake Mr. Chandler's hand. "I appreciate your cooperation," He said. "We will be leaving tomorrow if there are no other setbacks. Now, I would like tospeak to Evelyn, if you could excuse us. "As my dad turned to leave, he reached out and pulled me in close by the front my jacket. "Don't bother coming home tonight. I don't want that man stepping foot into my house. Do I make myself clear?" He snarled through clenched teeth."Crystal," I nodded, stiff with fear.As I said this, Adam slid his arm protectively between my father and I."Let this be a warning," he said in a low voice. "If you ever laybyour hands on her again, be prepared to have hands laid on you."My father backed away from the two of us, shooting daggers atbboth Adam and I as he did."I like this guy," Vega whispered as she passed me. They had all walked away in a matter of seconds and I was more than aware I was now completely alone with this man I swallowed."Um, thanks for that."Is that all you can say, you idiot?!"Does he treat you that way often?" Adam asked, moving in front of me I didn't answer, not wishing to elaborate further on the topic of;my father."You said you're leaving tomorrow?" I asked, changing the;subject. I saw a shadow of a smile appear on his face."No. I said we were leaving tomorrow.""We?""Excuse me," I said. "But you're not assuming I'll be going with you. are you?" Adam's eyes narrowed, causing a lump to form in my throat."You wouldn't want to?" He asked."I mean... I-Ihave school and.. stuff." I cringed"School and stuff?" That's the best you could come up with? You don't even like school!""I see" he said.Wait, what?"You do?" I asked incredulously."Yes" he said. "I am wondering, however, if there is any way Ibcan persuade you otherwise? You see, as much as you are internally trying to deny it, you and I are mates. This means, from my end, that I have a duty to both protect and provide for you. I cannot do that while you are here and I am there. As an Alpha, I also have obligations to my people which I cannotabandon by staying here. So... I am asking you to willingly comebwith me tomorrow when leave""And if I don't come willingly?" I asked slowly."You'll come involuntarily.""As in...?""I'll pick you up and put you on the plane myself," He said.Well damn."It's your choice, of course, which method you prefer," he added. "This is unbelievable," I said walking away.He began to follow me closely. "Is that a yes?""I haven't decided" I mumbled Adam and I returned to our respective groups shortly and everyone turned to stare at us as I walked over to Vega. Adammade his way over to the blond man, who was standing aloneband silently watching everyone else."What did he say to you?" She asked excitedly.I sighed, kicking the dirt with my boots. "He wants me to go home with him tomorrow."She gasped and smiled. "Are you going to?""I don't really have much of a choice," I groaned.She gasped. "He's walking over here."I looked up from the ground to see him walking over to us and Mr. Chandler spoke up."Alpha Superior Deveraux, if you need someplace to stay tonight, you are more than welcome to stay with my family and I.""I have somewhere to stay, thank you, though," Adam said. He turned to me. "Follow me."He began to walk away and I ran after him."Wait!" I yelled.He stopped and turned to me "I'm not staying with you tonight," I said."Are you forgetting what your father told you?" He asked.I took a deep breath. "I'm staying with Vega." Before he could say anything, I continued. "I need the time to say goodbye."He thought about it for a moment and nodded. "I'll pick you up in the morning."I nodded and turned back to walk away."Evelyn..." I looked back at him."Don't do anything stupid before then," he warned, adding a wink.The ride home was silent.I knew my dad was mad at me, but there was absolutely nothing I could do about it. It wasn't like I could help the fact that I had found a mate in a man who was an Alpha Superior and basically a king among our people. I tried not to think about that last part too hard.We dropped my dad back off at his firm. He said nothing as he slammed the door after he got out. I watched him stomp over to his car angrily as we pulled away."Are you okay back there, Evie?" Mr. Chandler asked."Yeah" I said softly. "I'm fine. I caught his eye in the rearview mirror and caught his sympathetic gaze. Vega put her hand on my shoulder and smiled."Things are going to be better for you now" she said. I iust shook my headI wasn't so sure about that.When we pulled into the Chandlers driveway, Mrs. Chandlerbcame running out in her dressing gown."You couldn't have at least called?" She asked, her hands on her hips.Mr. Chandler smiled. "There isn't much service in The Valley,bhoney. Besides, I think you needed to hear this in person. Why don't we make some tea for Vegaband Evie. They need to warm up."She nodded and took Vega and I inside with her hands around our shoulders. We had all sat down next to the fireplace with steaming cups ofbtea before Mrs. Chandler began prodding for answers."Well...? What happened?" She asked.Mr. Chandler looked at me. "We met some, uh, interesting people tonight. Don't you agree, Evie?'Vega nudged me and wiggled her eyebrows. I just stared down into my cup of tea."I'm not getting it, people," Mrs. Chandler said. "What happened?"Mr. Chandler began to tell her the story. When he got to thebpart where we met Adam, he stopped and looked at me."And... He's my mate," I sighed.I hated how good it felt to say that.Mrs. Chandler gasped and Mr. Chandler hushed her."You're going to wake up the boys and it's almost midnight," he said.She put her hand up to silence him, all the while still looking at me."Darling that's wonderful," she said smiling. "Aren't you happy?It was my turn to shrug. "I guess so."Liar."He's making me leave with him tomorrow," I said.Her smile fell. "Can't you ask him for more time?""He has to get back to his pack," I said shaking my head. "There really isn't a way out of this. I tried telling him I had school, but... It didn't really work.""Well, you wanted to take classes online anyway" she reasoned."Although I don't appreciate how selfish he's being, taking you away from people who love you so suddenly and all."I smiled.At least someone would miss me. As we headed to bed, I opened the door to the guest bedroom, a place I slept frequently. Vega stopped me from walking in."Do you wanna sleep downstairs in the living room like we used to?" She asked.I smiled. "Sure."We headed downstairs, made our spots on the couches, and laidbdown, watching the fire die."I'll miss you," she said, finally."I'Il miss you too.""Do you think you'll ever come back?" She asked.I rolled over and stared up at the ceiling. "I certainly hope so. You have to come and visit me, though. Wherever I end up going."I will." she assured me. "How do you think your mom took the news?"I sighed. "There's no telling."It was quiet for a moment before she spoke again. "I have a feeling that things will be great for you with him.I swallowed hard.I certainly hope so."Evie." I sighed and rolled over."Evie, wake up.""Why?" I whined."He's here."I turned my head and opened one eye. "What? Who's here?""Who do you think?" Vega asked, crossing her arms.Then I remembered."Oh."I rubbed the sleep from my eyes. Throwing the blanket from over my legs, I sat up and swung my legs over the side of the couch.Vega sat down next to me. "Do you want to run upstairs and hide in my closet? I can tell him you left this morning and went home."I smiled and swung my arm around her shoulder. "Vega, if I thought that would work, I would be halfway up the staircase right now."She laughed. "Evie, honey, I made breakfast. Adam just pulled into the driveway if you want to go invite him in to eat," Mrs. Chandler yelled from the kitchen.The doorbell rang a few moments later and Vega got up to go open the door."You might want to run your fingers through your hair and go pop a breath mint really fast," She advised, laughing. I looked at her wide-eyed. "I don't have on
"Canada?!"I sat in the car seat with my jaw gaping open."I didn't pack warm enough for this," I groaned."I won't let you freeze," Adam said plainly.I shook my head. "I thought we would be going somewhere like London," I said."London?" He asked incredulously. "Why on earth would you have thought London?"I just looked at him."I was raised by English parents, however I have only been to London three times in my entire life," he said."The smell of that place would put anyone out for hours, Evelyn.""You don't have to call me Evelyn," I said."I prefer Evie or Eve."Adam nodded. "Well, Evie or Eve, we have another few hours in this vehicle if you feel like sharing anything else I might need to know."I shrugged. "What do you want to know?""Well," he said thinking. "What do I need to know?""My birthday is February 22nd and my middle name is Michelle," I answered. "You?""My birthday is May 6th and my favorite color is black," he answered back."Black?""It goes with everything," h
"Would you quit staring at it like a blithering idiot and just walk inside already? It's freezing out here." I shot Jace a glare.We walked under the open gate and into a hallway where a man in a tux was waiting for us. He was a lanky man, tall and thin. Old enough to be my grandfather as well."May I take your coat, madam," he asked, approaching me.I looked at Adam, who stood next to me, as I took off my coat and scarf and handed it to the old man."Thank you," he said taking them.Jace handed him his coat as well and left us, walking down the hallway towards two huge, oak doors. As he opened one of them. I could see an illuminated stone courtyard on the other side."Come with me," Adam said to me as the old man took his coat.I followed him down the dimly lit hallway. Three small chandeliers hung over our heads and reflected light off of the marble flooring beneath them. The walls were a glossy stained wood, each side decorated with wide, elaborate tapestries.I followed Adam towa
Unknown P.O.V."So he's found her?"The subordinate nodded slowly. "Well," he said smiling, "I shall have to send the happy couple mycongratulations...Evelyn's P.O.V.A knock sounded against the door as I pulled my sweater over my head.Fixing my hair, I ran over to the door and opened it.Because I was expecting Adam, I was surprised to see a girl my age standing there."Hi..." I said awkwardly. "Can I help you?"Her gaze wouldn't meet mine, but I heard her speak with a strong voice."My name is Li, I am going to be with you today as you go down to the village," she said.I couldn't tell if she was happy about this or not. Liu refused to look at me."It's nice to meet you Liu. I'm Evie," I said stretching my hand out to shake hers. Liu didn't shake my hand, but simply bowed her head curtly.Rude."When you're ready, you can follow me and I'll lead you to the car." she said.I turned to look at my boxes of clothes from home that Adam had brought up that morning. There were a few thi
"What the hell!"I shoved and pushed at Adam's chest and he finally stepped back.Seeing the blood that was coating his mouth and dripping down his jaw and neck, I raised a trembling hand to my own neck. Warm, sticky blood coated my fingers and I pulled my hand away in disgust to see the blood had drenched my clothes."Oh my God!" I screamed.I took off towards the bathroom, pushed open the door and ran towards the sink.Why doesn't this hurt?I ignored that thought as it crept into my mind."Why the hell did you do that?!" I screamed.Adam didn't answer, just calmly strolled into the bathroom behind me. I took a towel from the shelf and ran it under cold water. I gently put the towel to my neck, expecting there to be some kind of sting. When there was none I began to wipe away theblood that had stopped flowing."What the hell?" I mumbled.I looked in the mirror to see a smirk on Adam's face as he stood behind me."Are you happy with yourself?! Look what you've done!" I screeched, s
Three cups of tea and countless pages of parchment later, my head was swimming with information.It had been hours.I'd watched the sun start to set in the window across from where I sat."How are we doing?" Xavier asked, walking into the room."Good, I think," I said, peeling my eyes from the pages of the book. "I'm still on the same book I started with, though."He smiled. "Don't be disappointed, you're more than welcome to take the books to read on your own time.""Thank you," I said.I only planned on reading a page or two more before I came across a very interesting subject."What is Heat?" I asked Xavier."Heat?" He asked.I nodded."Well, I don't know the exact science behind it," he said. "But I believe it has something to do with the pheromones put out by your wolf on certain nights when the moon is full. There's a science behind it, I'm sure. I just never bothered to learn it.""What does it do?" I asked."Well, the way I understand it, Heat is your wolf's way of basically m
I paced back and forth on the carpet, nervously watching the clock beside the bed.It had only been thirty minutes. Thirty minutes since the sun had completely gone down. I didn't know what it was when I felt it the first time. I thought Iwas just hot.But as I changed into shorts and a t-shirt and found no relief, I realized what was happening. My entire body felt like it was trapped in a fire pit. This bedroom quickly began to feel like a kiln.I went to the French doors and opened them up to reveal a balcony. The layer of snow on the balcony was almost up to my knees, but it felt amazing. I threw myself on the ground and began to do snow angels.This was only momentary relief. I felt as if my skin was melting the snow.I stood up, my shirt and shorts soaked to the skin, and began to peel off the layers of clothing I never thought I would find myself completely naked, standing in almost a foot of snow, and yet somehow completely feverish, but there I was.I ran back inside, leaving
Unknown P.O.V."This is the time..."The fire in the hearth cracked and popped, offering the only source of light in the room. The two individuals sat next to each other, both of them gazing into the flames."I agree, she's here and he is distracted. It's what we've been waiting for," he smiled."So why haven't you done anything yet?" She asked. "Our window of opportunity will close soon.""Don't worry... I've already made my move."Soon, they both thought. Soon this will all be over.Evelyn's P.O.V.A soft moan escaped my lips. His mouth moved down the curve of my spine, hot breath fanning against the naked skin. Chill bumps erupted across my entire body.Adam's hands moved down my arms and interlocked with mine. I felt his body climb over mine as he gently moved my hands over my head and pinned them to the mattress. The fact that his body was so closely pressed against mine made my stomach doflips an Olympic gymnast would be impressed by.He flipped me over to face him, making sur