Part 4

~Ⓗ︎Ⓘ︎Ⓢ︎ Ⓜ︎Ⓐ︎Ⓣ︎Ⓔ︎~

Chase's car stopped outside the gates of my pack and we both got out.

The night shivers ran down his body as he rubbed his palms together and blew out cold, whisps of breath.

Werewolves didn't feel cold much, our bodies were naturally warm and produced warmth.

"You don't have to come along. It's cold, you should head back now." I said.

He shook his head. I rolled my eyes at his stubborness, but still couldn't stop a smile from overtaking my face at the thought of him walking me home.

I pulled my jacket off and swiftly placed it around his shoulders. He got startled a little from the sudden close proximity, smiling shyly to himself.

"I-it's okay, you should-."

"Keep it." I interrupted him. "I'm not cold anyway."

From my peripheral vision, I noted how he sneakily took a whiff of my jacket, a soothing expression spreading across his face. My stomach did somersaults, realizing my mate liked my smell.

Much to my dismay, we reached my house sooner than I'd liked. I turned to him and he has a sad look on as well.

"So," he dragged on, snuggling into my jacket. "See you tomorrow then."

I admired his face under the moonlight, his lashes darker than usual and his sharp cheekbones looking like blazing knives as the soft glow fell on his face.

His beauty was bewitching. And I was bewitched.

Unbeknownst to my own actions, I reached my hand out and brushed the hair away from his forehead with my fingers, deliberately caressing his skin on the process.

Tracing my fingers down the side of his cheek, I tenderly brushed my knuckles against his obvious flushed skin.

Heart warming from the contact, leaving a whirlwind of indecipherable emotions inside when he leaned into my touch. His eyes fluttered close and a soft sigh left his lips.

It almost felt like he was starved for touches, caresses, like he longed for someone to love and care for him, and I ached all over.

"Take care, Chase." I whispered. "And if you need anything", I paused and stared at him seriously, "I repeat anything, just call me. I'm always here for you."

His eyes glazed over with unshed tears and he nodded sincerely. I retreated my hand, the lingering tingles shooting up my arm.

"You too, take care." He replied coyly. "I know you're the Alpha of the strongest pack, but still. I'd not like my mate to get hurt."

"Mate? He called us his mate."

Asia purred dreamily. My smile widened.

"Thank you." I grinned. "For accepting me, us."

He suddenly beamed. "Wait, I heard your wolves have existences as well. So, maybe, can I meet her someday? If you're comfortable only." He quickly assured.

"Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!"

I laughed as my wolf chanted, jumping up and down from sheer excitement.

"Of course, infact, she's dying to meet you."

His eyes sparkled.

"Alright. Fix a date and let me know. I'll leave now."

"Bye, Chase." I waved at him.

He waved back and started walking back to his car. I waited there, wanting to watch untill his truck disappeared.

He suddenly stopped in his track and turned around, I frowned in confusion and raised my brows to ask what was it.

He bit his lip and rushed back to me. He abruptly kissed my cheek then scurried out the gates, in his truck, and drove away.

I was stupefied in one place, trying my best to digest the bolts of electrical surges that bounced from a mere, innocent kiss.

This boy was gonna be the death of me.

•••°°°•••

I didn't need an alarm to wake up the next morning. I was way too excited to meet our mate to oversleep.

I jumped out of my bed at 5 and decided to work out for a while since college wouldn't start for another 4 hours.

I have only two classes today, so most of my time would be free for my mate to occupy. If he was free as well.

I changed my pjs into a sports bra and shorts, putting on my shoes and heading downstairs to the gym.

Our gym was located a bit secluded from the crowdy pack house, near the forest. It was my decision so the wolves felt connected and more concentrated.

I turned the lights on and did a few warm ups then punched a bag for about half an hour. Next, I sparred with a dummy and ran on the treadmill.

After training for a couple more hours, I deemed it enough for my morning routine.

I usually go for a run around the border but I didn't feel like today.

"Maybe I can take a run when mate meets us, today."

"Are you sure?"

"Ob-fucking-viously. I am always ready to meet my mate."

"You mean our mate?"

"Yeah, yeah, whatever."

I shook my head with a chuckle. I was cleaning up my sweat with a towel when the doors to the gym opened and Aiden and his mate, Fiona, came in.

"Hey. Didn't you go for your run today?" He asked, beginning to warm up.

Fiona nodded and greeted me with a bow, I nodded back then answered to Aiden.

"Nah. Didn't feel like it. Anyways, I'ma head out now. Enjoy." I waved.

"Wait." I stopped and turned to my Beta. "There's a sudden meeting called by Alpha Gordon at noon. We're expecting you there. I'm afraid you can't be at college today."

I groaned internally and pouted, also internally, but kept my stoic expression on.

"Alright. I'll be there."

"Damn, I really wanted to see mate today."

"I know girl, me too."

•••°°°•••

"So, do we have a deal?" Alpha Gordon stretched his hand out to shake.

I have my hands clasped behind me, I didn't like touching people. You could say, but I was a bit neat freak.

"We do. But I have a few conditions."

He raised an eyebrow, retreating his hand back in a clenched fist then stuffed his hands in his pockets. I could see his wolf dominating his mind for the disrespect shown to him.

But I could care less.

"What would that be?"

"If I sense there's even the slightest wrong on your part, the deal will break. If the rogues harm any of us, you'd take the measures for it. And lastly, I want crystal clear honesty from you." I put out my words and he clicked his tongue as if to think over my words. Then finally nodded.

"I accept your conditions."

I put the papers in front of him on the desk and he signed on it, so did I then the deal was done.

"We'll head to your pack house the next week. I hope you'll be prepared for us."

"Of course. It was a pleasure to deal with you." He said with a hint of seduction in his voice, which effected me in the least if I must say.

"I know. It's always a pleasure to be working with me." I shrugged.

He gave me a tight lipped smile.

"Drake will show you out." Drake was my head of security. "You can discuss the defense stances with him."

He slightly bowed, I barely returned the nod and he left. That egoistic idiot.

Gordon Matthew was the Alpha of the Night Howl pack. Our pack always had a good relationship since his father was the Alpha. He took on the position just with me the previous year.

He was narcisstic and egoistic, always looking for ways to seduce me, even though I had kicked his balls on my 18th birthday because he tried to touch my hand. I hated his guts, but regarding our fathers' good relationship, I put up with him.

I sighed frustratedly.

How was I gonna spend a whole week without my mate?

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