Chapter8

But my knees were trembling; I couldn't move an inch!

After a few seconds, I managed to look around. Everyone was gossiping about me and the awkward situation I had put myself in. Why couldn't I fucking move?!

If I could have, I would have punched my own legs to punish them for being like this! I knew I looked pitiful. I could feel the tears on the edge of my eyes, but they weren't falling yet. I was trying my best not to cry, to be honest.

With my eyes wandering, I caught a glimpse of the Alpha’s seat. He was still there; I could see his build but not his face. If he was looking at me like everyone else, I might have seemed funny to him for acting like this.

Great! Just great.

Okay, I thought this embarrassment should have ended by now or else that weird Alpha might have thrown me out of his pack for ruining this traditional Ball.

Suddenly, every girl around me gasped, looking at me with wide eyes, just as I was about to take a step away from that space.

Fine! Fine! I know you all are irritated but fuck you all!!!

How could they have given me so much attention when they had just met their mates!?

“Mine,” a voice said behind me, followed by a loud growl.

What the-

I noticed the Alpha's silhouette had disappeared from where he had been seated, but my attention was drawn by the intense heat emanating from behind me.

Everyone wasn't looking at me; they were focused on the person standing behind me.

“Mine.” the person behind me repeated with a voice emphasizing finality and possession. The hairs on my nape stood up, feeling the surge of power coming from the person behind me.

I turned around and was met by a man towering over me. My height is 5’6” and this man was clearly over six feet. When I looked into his eyes, deep pitch black, they shifted to red as they met mine.

Alpha! My head screamed, shocked. My mate was the Alpha!

Mate! My wolf follows enthusiastically.

Oh my!

I felt my heart beat even louder than before. My eyes focused on his, and my entire system was pulled by his mere presence. I could feel the mate bond between us and I never thought it was like this!

It was heavenly addicting. The way his scent lingered on my nose made my head in haze, it was intoxicating!

I only had a glimpse of his face because the moment I looked back, my mate circled his arm to grab on my chin, tilting my head to the side as he leaned forward.

I felt a sharp sting on my neck as my mate bite through my flesh, placing his claim where it should be.

It hurts!

I don’t know how exactly this will feel like but I could feel the pain from his bite. I thought it would be pleasure, why was it not?

“Ah-Aw!” I complained silently as I hold on to his arms for support. I felt like my knees turned jelly, and the pain has reduced but still painful.

There I felt it.

Our mate bond has been connected and the pain slowly subside, letting me drown on an agonizing pleasure coming from the bond. I was about to moan when my mate suddenly pulled away.

I looked at him with hooded eyes, I felt my cheeks burning from the pleasure I felt in that short time.

I found my mate! Finally! Someone who will be with me until my last breath!

A Family!

“A-Aren’t you supposed to lick it?” I whispered in question.

The male wolves was supposed to lick the flesh where they put the claim so the wound would heal fast and I guessed he… forgot?

A low growl escaped his chest as he looked at me- Wait.

I knew that look. B-But why?

The Alpha of the Shadow pack who turned out to be my mate looked at me with disgusted eyes, dark expression and his lips were flat. I knew this look, he was not… happy to meet me? That I was his mate?

“Why would I?” he whispered in a cold tone without even blinking. At first, his words struck me like a sharp knife but then I gave him the benefit of the doubt that he must be thinking that I would heal since I was a wolf, too.

But I was wrong.

He leaned forward, placing his lips just at my ear and he whispered, “I despise weaklings like you.”

Every word came from his mouth with emphasis of hate and disappointment. I felt a cold shiver run down my spine not just from the way his hot breath touched the skin of my ear but because of the coldness of his voice.

“W-What?” I uttered in disbelief.

I don’t know if anyone heard what he said. But I felt conscious from all the eyes looking our way. It was as if everyone was laughing at me without showing it, or was it just in my head?

I don’t know what made him say that. Was he calling me a weakling? Me? Weak? How?! I was one of the strongest she-wolves fighters of my pack, won trophies over two packs simultaneously, and I strive on my own alone! Which part of that was weak?

“Weak and deaf, huh? Not a good combination.” he smirked, his expression was still cold as ice that made my head blank in question.

What the-

He turned his back to me, facing the crowd.

“Congratulations and welcome to the Shadow pack. No sexual intercourse in public. Make sure to get a room for that.” he said with a smile and everyone laughed from his humorous words. “Enjoy the rest of your night.” he ended his small speech and everyone in the Hall howled and cheered as they started minding their own business.

My mate looked at me and the smile he gave on the crowd was not shared with me. His face was grim and dark again. What the fuck was wrong with him?!

Okay, okay. I could let this go with an apology. I’m a simple lady, forgiving and kind. I would surely kiss and make-up if he only apologize-

“Someone will take you to my house.” he said and walked away.

That was it?! What the!

No! He should apologize for judging me harshly and for not licking his claim! Yes, I demand my wound to be licked!

Without any second thoughts, I followed him as he walks out of the Hall from a back door. Where was he going?!

“Hey!” I called once we reached outside. He stopped walking and looked at me with squinted eyes and irritated expression.

“What do you want?” he said in an annoyed deep voice.