Chapter 14

I had never been attacked before. Even during pack training they would nearly always have me sit out, mainly because I brought more harm to myself than my opponent. It's not like I didn't try, I just wasn't any good at it. The only moves I knew where taught by my dad, and they were basically 'get the hell out of the way' moves. In our pack I was the scent catcher. Uncommon for wolves with no Alpha blood to have such a good sense of smell, I was proud of my skill. Though it was kind of pathetic that as a wolf, I couldn't fight. Probably just another reason for your mate to reject you, I told myself sourly. Too lost in thought I almost missed it when a sudden breeze of cool air ruffled my fur and I opened my eyes to find the brown wolf no longer towering over me. Through my blurred sight, I could faintly make out two wolves thrashing around. The brown wolf that had attacked me was being held down by the throat by another wolf. And wow, was it huge. Pitch black fur with no distinguished marks. It was beautiful. By the size I knew it was another male, but compared to the brown wolf, this one had an air or power and masculinity. He was an Alpha. Oh crap! I wasn't in anyone's territory, I knew I wasn't. Despite not taking much notice of anything around me, I'm sure I would have noticed stepping over their border, wouldn't I? My body tensed when a low growl echoed around me. I looked up to find two electric blue eyes staring at me, his snout turned up and his canines extended. My wolf whimpered, but it wasn't out of fear, it was something else. Whatever it was, it upset her and I didn't like it. Baring the pain that shot through my right shoulder, I stood on all fours and lowered my head. I might have been part of a small pack, but I still knew how to respect an Alpha. Stop whimpering. I scolded my wolf. Now isn't the time to piss off another wolf, especially not a freaking Alpha. She started to push herself closer to him, but I fought against it. Being in wolf form, it wasn't easy because she had more control over me right now. Go to him. She practically begged. Are you kidding me? My snout scrunched up in confusion, what is wrong with her? Just be happy he's not ripping us to shreds. He would never hurt us. She sounded so convincing, I almost believed her. Well, that was until the beast in front of me growled again. Only this time, I wasn't afraid. I was... I didn't know what the hell I was feeling, but I didn't like it. I just wish the same could be said for my wolf. Staring into his eyes, the intensity was beginning to drive me crazy. Why is he staring at us like that? I asked my wolf, but she was too busy purring like an idiot. I rolled my eyes causing a wolfy chuckle to echo around me from the Alpha. The hard glare he held was replaced by a mischievous glint. Oh God. Should we run? I asked her, praying the trance he seemed to have my wolf in was over. It wasn't. Instead of turning on her paws and running like her tail was on fire, she used all her force to push me closer. Stop doing that. I snapped. Why, in God's name do you want to be closer to him? You're going to get us killed. Too busy contemplating the idea of my wolf actually going insane, I had missed him padding towards me, and almost hadn't noticed when his body leapt into the air heading straight for me. I say almost because I caught the playful glint in his eyes seconds before they were inches from my own. The wolf was on top of me, his snout inches from mine and despite the initial fear of being so close, I couldn't help notice my wolf delighting in his touch. What the hell is that about? He then did something I don't think either of us was expecting. He licked me. His soft pink tongue slid up my cheek leaving a trail of fire in its absence. Our eyes widened as we stared at each other, those piercing blue eyes intently focused on my own. A wolfy laugh rumbled against me he shook his head. Nuzzling his snout into the crook of my neck, I shivered from the sudden sparks that rippled through my body. It was an amazing feeling. A familiar feeling. Almost like I was touching... Oh, hell no. Letting out the most vicious growl I could, which even I have to admit wasn't very vicious, I pushed back from the ground and landed on all fours. Obviously taken by surprise, he stumbled a little before regaining his composure. Dammit I wanted him to fall! What are you doing? Go back to him. My wolf ordered. No. I growled. He's not doing this to us again, I won't let him. I noticed he had turned and had begun to walk away. Good, I thought, no one wants you here. Yes we do! My wolf yelled. Before I could stop myself, I cringed at her voice. She had never yelled at me before. My wolf and I had always had a good relationship until he showed up and now it felt as if we were never on the same page. His deep, husky voice broke me of my thoughts. "Shift." He ordered. My eyes flickered to him and I instantly felt the blush creep onto my cheeks. Adan stood tall, broad shouldered and completely naked. He held a bunch of clothes in his right hand.