CHASE POV
"Mate!"I sighed, rolling my eyes as Ajax growled. I heard the word again today. I didn't know hearing the phrase mate could be as annoying as this.But that wasn't the most annoying; it was the fact that Allison was here that got me madder.I didn't know how she got here or what she was on to, but I didn't think like it. Also, I didn't feel it was a good idea for her to be out late in the forest.Staring up at the bright red moon again, I gritted my teeth, swatting at a branch that snaked around me.The forest I was in wasn't safe. My ears twitched as I heard the howls that meant werewolves would be out soon hunting, and Allison wouldn't be spared.No matter how strong she believed she was, I doubt she could face off more than two Werewolves alone.Perhaps, I shouldn't underestimate her, but there was no way I'd be watching that happen, seeing as she could be my mate.The last thing I wanted was for her to be snatched away from me, and I'd remain mateless forever.I was aware it would even make the moon goddess gloat more. She'd be happy I had lost my mate and made my life even more miserable until my demise."I smell blood," Ajax said.My head tilted in the air, and I sniffed.I did too. And I knew whose blood it was. My nostril flared as the familiar delicious scent wafted into it. Lemon, lavender, and whipped cream. It was Allison's.Usually, I doubted the scent would entice me as I was not too fond of the three things mentioned above, but it did now, and I could do nothing about it. Or could I?Maybe if I tried harder, I'd be able to resist, but I didn't want to.Somehow, I enjoyed what it was doing to me, but I couldn't openly admit it.Allison's blood was the most delicious I had ever perceived. Since we became close, I had been moved many times to mark her, but then I didn't want to rush things for fear of us not being reasonable together.I had never had a second thought when with someone else but with Allison, I had second thoughts about everything. Aside from her scent, which had gotten my attention and my wolf's, her blood was the next I perceived. It had sent me over the edge and made me restless.It had made me want to imprint her, then growl about it and warn people who cared to listen to back off because she was mine.I knew I shouldn't feel this way about her after what she said; she rejected and cursed at me that I'd forever remain mateless. But, I guess I didn't care, seeing as I never accepted nor rejected her rejection.Yet, it stung. I never imagined that would happen since we were attracted to each other sexually. I thought that was all she needed and never mind all the other things she was pushing to happen between us.Maybe fúcking her wasn't enough.Allison had given me signals, and I had purposefully ignored all, but I hadn't made it too obvious.Still, she realised it hence the rejection.Allison was the only woman whose rejection had affected me deeply.Many rejected me when they saw I only intended to play with them. And most times, it wasn't my fault. I always assumed they were my mate until our first encounter.Allison assumed we were good together. Or maybe it was the sex between us that was good.Although I never accepted her rejection, no one stayed with me that long. After rejecting them, they left me, realising I was a douche. And all the time that happened, I never corrected them. I preferred they assumed the worst about me than have weird notions."We'll lose her if we keep stalling," Ajax spoke up."I might as well get killed if I behave irrationally." I let out, rolling my eyes even though Ajax couldn't see me.It was weird; Ajax was protective of Allison. My wolf had never thought about me in this manner, even when I was at my worse.Of course, Ajax was aware if I died, it would as well.But I guess it was exciting to have found the mate that was talked about extensively. The mate I was skeptical about and the mate that had rejected me even before I got to mate with her.Fuck, Ajax should care more about me than her!"I care about you," Ajax said again. And I rolled my eyes. "We might as well die if we don't get to her before she runs off. Would you prefer for that to happen?"She wouldn't run away, I said to myself.For some reason, I knew where Alisson always was. I didn't keep tabs on her, but I just knew, and somehow, my feet always led me to her, just like now.I saw a figure which was none other than Alisson, huddled near a large tree.I didn't know what she was doing because I needed to get closer to her. Even though that was the last thing I wanted to do, I couldn't control my body."I know you are here."I stilled as I heard her voice. It was breathy, and I heard her wince."Don't think because I am wounded; I can't cause damage to you. As I said, I am a powerful Delta werewolf and can wreak havoc on you even when I am weak." Allison said.I doubted that. Her voice wasn't as strong and confident as two days ago.I moved closer to her and cursed softly as I saw the leg that she was gripping.She wasn't just weak. Her leg was fucking shattered!Who the fuck did this?! I found myself growling out, but I remembered she wouldn't hear me.Fúck, she couldn't hear because I was in my freaking wolf form!CHASE POVI glared around the opening and sniffed the air. Several scents surrounded the murky air, but I couldn't think of the one that had hurt my Alisson.My Allison?I was being possessive. I couldn't help it. But it makes me feel good.I moved to her side, and she stood up straight abruptly."Stay away from me!" Allison shouted.For someone that was hurt, she could still use her leg.Allison swatted a stake with her into the air and gritted her teeth while pointing the stake at me.I shook my head slightly, urging her to keep calm, but I doubted she understood what I meant.Regardless, I stood at a distance staring at her until she staggered forward.I rushed towards her but stopped as a werewolf jumped into the opening."I'm powerful!" Allison slurred. Almost immediately, she fell face flat to the ground.Shifting my gaze from her, I furrowed my brows as I turned to the werewolf before me.It wasn't a werewolf; I realised it was a werejaguar.Usually, werewolf species had differe
ALLISON POVI was furious. I couldn't control the words I uttered. Or maybe I should have learned to restrain myself.And the audacity of him saying we were possibly mated after telling me I was only available to warm his freaking bed.He stared at me in shock. I guess he wasn't expecting all that I said, but then I wasn't as well. I think the pain from my foot added to it."I am not a philanderer," Chase said after a while. He turned his back to me and walked to the window."Then explain why you kissed Artemisia if you aren't," I mumbled, limping towards the door."I already told you I wanted to know how it feels. And where the fúck are you going?!"I heaved a breath, ignoring him. Hearing him repeat it was annoying. I guess I was never good enough for him in the first place. "Stay away from me, Chase...""That I can never do..." He swooshed towards me and rammed me into the wall. Not hard enough for it to hurt but hard enough for me to feel him."For some reason, I keep coming close
ALLISON POVWaking out of my dreamless slumber at the sound of the constant knock on the door, I groaned, rolling on the large king-sized bed.I attempted to climb down from the bed, but I couldn't. My body felt very heavy, especially my legs. It was as though I was bound to the bed, but I couldn't see any restraint.My head pounded, and I groaned while attempting to open my tired eyes.As soon as I was able to, the light from the sun streaming into the room from the open window flashed into my eyes. I shielded my eyes from the sunlight, and I glanced around the room and then at my leg.I wasn't bound as I had assumed, but my injured leg was wrapped in a new gauze. I remembered Chase doing that after cleaning my wound.And since he left, I haven't seen him. I didn't know if he was mad at me, but then I doubted there was anything for him to be pissed about.He had asked about the child from the cursed moon. I wanted to know more about it as well because my mother didn't tell me much.I
ALLISON POVAs soon as Jess was done cleaning my injury and applying the Chamomile oil, which I believed was gotten from Chase, I could move my whole body without feeling hurt. I could do a lot of things, it was as if the injury had vanished, but I knew it was far from it.Regardless, I was glad I could still move about the room."Do you need anything else, ma... Ally?" Jess asked, flushing.I shook my head in negation. "I'll let you know if I do."Jess nodded. "I'll be around." She packed up the bowl and rag, then left.As soon as she left, I tried doing mundane things to help with the boredom that was fast enveloping me.But nothing worked. Not even the Chess I love to play helped my boredom.I stood from the bed and limped towards the window. Opening it, I peeped and smiled as my eyes roamed around the vast land Chase's pack was on.An idea popped up in my head. Instead of staying in the room, it was best I explore the pack house.I didn't particularly appreciate when being restrain
I frowned as I gazed at her; my eyes strayed to her good leg and saw she supported herself with a stick so she wouldn't rest on the bad one.I didn't know where she got it from, but it was a brilliant idea. The leg would continue to heal since she wasn't exerting pressure on it.As her gaze landed on mine, she waved and flashed me a smile."That's the lady everyone is talking about?" Magnus asked. "Damn, she's hot."I glared at him. "Eyes off. She should be the least of your problem.""Yes, Alpha!" He said, and I walked towards Allison."Wow, I don't know somewhere as this existed. And why didn't you invite me to the pack's meeting?""Why are you here?!" I scowled at her, ignoring her question.I gripped her hand as she attempted to move past me. "Allison!"I believed she heard the warning in my voice, so she turned to me."Ally. I don't know how often I need to remind everyone. Besides, I'm bedsore." Allison shrugged."I told you not to leave the room, and you shouldn't even wander ab
ALLISON POV"You're doomed, Allison Stone, no matter how far you hide. You shall die and bring pain to your loved ones!"I whimpered as the great seer's eyes turned red. She let out a peal of wicked laughter, and her torch glowed. "I'm doing the supernatural world and humanity a great privilege by creating a balance in the world. The balance needs to start from you.""Don't kill me!" I yelled, but whether she heard me or not, she didn't care. She pointed her touch to me like before.And I gasped out, jerking awake. Sweat dribbled down my face, and my breath came out raggedly. It was the second nightmare since I arrived, and I doubt it would stop soon.I ran a hand through my hair and heaved a breath before shutting my eyes.How long would this be for? I didn't know too. I had tried everything possible to escape from my harsh reality; it seemed I wasn't doing enough running.The worst was thinking I'd get refuge in Chase's pack. I had thought I'd be protected from the people chasing af
CHASE POV"Jess, Martin, and Rose.""Yes, Alpha." The Omega, Delta, and Eta I called stood to their feet.I assessed all of them and nodded. "I'll be out of the pack for a while, and Magnus will be here to oversee things," I said, addressing the pack members."Accord him the respect you accord to me as my Beta," I murmured and glanced at the people I had called before. "You're to be in charge of Allison. Jess as her maid, Martin and Rose, you can both take turns to shift who'd guard her room.""The lady," Martin began. "She threatened to kill me the last time."He flushed, shaking his head. Typical Allison. I knew she could do that.I chuckled and nodded. "Stay out of her way. And never listen to what she says. Don't let her out of the room, and you can as well tie her if she tries misbehaving. I want to see her in one piece when I return." I said sternly."Yes, Alpha. We'll be sure to guard her with our life." Rose said."That's good to know." I nodded. "This is all the information e
CHASE POV“Darling.”I sighed for the umpteenth time as the whore, Sharon; I believed that was her name, rubbed my earlobe.She brushed her breasts against my arm as she leaned into me, and her finger gripped a lock of my hair.All that she was doing disgust me, but I couldn't push her away.Her job was to satisfy me for my stay in TRINITY for the business deal I came to snag. TRINITY was a large city known for its tourist attractions and commercial building. And it was my second time here.I didn't want to have a romantic partner. Heck, I had no intention of having that. And for me to forget Allison, who was at my pack house, and stopped myself from doing something irrational, like running back home, whereas I had barely done what I came for.I had chosen Sharon to be with me. I saw her as the perfect bed warmer, and fuck, mate.However, I didn't know she was this clingy."Are you listening?" Sharon's annoying voice broke through my thoughts.“How about we get to the penthouse and do