Chapter 2 - The Threat

AJAX

Irritating screams were echoing in the surroundings of the room, the blood spewing on the walls cause by the constant thrashing of the blade. This horrendous sight could have scared any normal human but being an alpha I'm used to bloodshed.

"Trust me, Alpha" His heavy wail, winning in pain amused my ears.

A smile curved onto my lips as I stood up from my chair and went towards him, bending to his level and fisting his head back.

"Do you think, I would trust after you left my niece on her own to deal with those spirits?"

I dug my sharp nails further into his neck and relished his last breaths as he kept fluttering on the floor and then goes limp, he was dead now.

"Ajax" A hand over my shoulder calmed me.

My eyes locked with my big brother who is smiling faintly at me and then looked at the nasty scene, that made him roll his eyes in disapproval and he glared at me this time.

"What do you think, you're doing?" He gritted his teeth, pointing at our pack's werewolf body.

I wasn't supposed to kill him, I was just supposed to punish him for abandoning my niece but I let my anger control me and ruined it all, now I have to bear the consequences and justify my outrageous actions to the pack who always honor me but my impulsive actions sometimes made them doubt me which isn't good for my position.

"I don't know what came over me, it's all so hazy," I told him the truth, expecting him to believe me.

"Ajax, I believe you but Mom won't" He sighed, very concerned about the outcomes of my actions.

"You have to leave, Now" He yelled, pushing me out of there.

I refused and again stood right in front of me when he shoved me, this time a little aggressively which resulted in me staggering slightly but I managed to maintain my posture.

"Elijah, don't be a fool" I advised him but he didn't listen and touched the body.

He pulled him up and bite his neck where I had dug my nail before and then tossed his body at the wall, now officially taking the blame for my deeds which is immoral in my eyes but for him, it's justified.

"Leave Ajax, now" His eyes flared in anger and I had to obey.

I flew out of the cabin, jumped in the air to shift into my wolf, and ran fastly throughout the woods, leaving him behind to deal with it just like every time.

He's like my shield which is always there to protect me, be that wall that never lets anything dangerous reach and that's why I love and respect him so much. He is the only one who understands me better than anyone even being his half-brother never bugged anyone between us because we shared an inseparable bond since childhood.

"I messed it all up," I growled, scampering powerfully and curtailed amid the woods.

The breeze is cool as I started ambling through the trees, my muscles bunched and surge powerfully as I started running on the forest trails, my home.

"Flair"

I became aware of her presence right behind me, her yellow eyes shining thoroughly as she tries to match my pace but failed miserably.

"You are weak" I snorted, picking up more pace to win.

And to my surprise, this time she managed to match my pace and we were perfectly moving together, breathing in the scent of fresh air and enjoying the eerie silence that fell between us.

Then I neared myself to her, my hot breath fanning her neck, shivers racing through her body, and she feeling euphoric as my body gradually rubbed hers, even able to feel my triumph, excitement, and upheaval.

"You are troubled, Ajax " She spoke finally, moving away.

Now we both peered at each other gazes and I sighed, both of us shifted into our human form and looked at each other with warmth, our bond is indescribable since she is not my mate but everything that I asked for in my luna - she's bold, brave and forbearing mostly important she is the daughter of the alpha of our neighbor pack which resides across the mountains.

We live in the city of Bavaria, surrounded by nature and waterfalls. Everything is around here beautiful except the darkness of night because, in the dark, they attack - those water spirits who have killed many werewolves and most of them have just disappeared without a sign of their existence.

I am Ajax Valentine, the Alpha and leader of Blood Moon Pack Flair is a member of Blue Moon Pack and we both are childhood friends and now friends with benefits since falling in love seems foolish to me and she just expects me to be with her even it means just for lust and duty that she will be sharing soon if mom accepted her as my luna.

And what about my mate?

I just never tried to find my mate since the concept seems bizarre to me, how can someone like me be connected when I don't even believe in this crap?

My only goal is to protect my people and above that, I can't put my mate above anyone, nor feel obligated to her since I have some huge commitments like my family and pack. They all look up to me because I am willing to fight those spirits over my life, that's what Mom has taught me and made me understand that love can't be above my duty.

"Ajax" I blinked at her, realizing I have been zoned out for a while now.

In a blink of an eye, my mouth moved towards hers, eyes glowing brightly with eagerness and she submitted to my desires, her soft lips melting against mine, not wanting a scrap of fabric or breath of air between us.

She moaned against my mouth as her hips grind against me as our tongues dueled. My strong hands run down her sides, massaging her breasts, now her hips as effortlessly I am devouring her juicy lips that are scenting so fresh. 

"Didn't I tell you not to question me?" I growled as she squirmed in my grip.

She pressed closer to my body which is now heating in need, she can easily feel my erection under my jeans, my breath hot against her mouth as she feels a heat surge between her legs.

"See you need me too" I chuckled, picking her up in my arms.

The next I had her pinned against a tree as my hands were inching up her crop top, my mouth sucking her lips. Our breaths mingled together as my other hand trailed down her shorts almost to the strap of her panties.

"Ajax please" She pleaded, clutching my shoulders as I continued teasing her.

Mate...

A strong voice startled me, I loosened the grip around Flair, resulting in her falling on the flat edgy grass and she glared up at me, with disappointment etched on her face.

"What the hell was that?" She howled, rising on her feet as her icy gaze met mine.

I on the other side felt confused with the voice, a sudden uneasiness marking inside my heart as the next, I sprinted off and shifted quickly to reach my home entirely dismissing Flair who must be scowling behind.

Several questions ran through my mind as I stepped into my human form inside my home, only to meet with silence as my eyes can't glimpse anyone but then I heard her.

"Ajax, my dearest grandson"

I blinked my eyes twice cause I can't believe my grandmother is there, it's been a month since she went to meditation to search for answers and the solution to resolve the issues of spirits.

"Grandma" I happily stepped forward to embrace her but instead, she caught my hands.

Within a second I was glued to a wall, with no power on my body or will, and could only feel her presence looming behind me as I was facing the wall.

"You're dear to me that doesn't give you the right to act reckless, son"

Her unpleasant voice echoed in my ears, her hand trailing on my back causing my body to shudder in fright as the next, something edgy jostled inside my skin causing it to tear and I winced in pain.

"Bear it, Alpha as you know what you'll get when you commit a mistake and you know what is it?"

I could feel her evil smirk as she pulled out that thing off my back, releasing my tension and giving me slight relief but still, I chose not to speak since it was no use.

"You have a mate, Ajax" She finally released the news on me. 

I couldn't react, just glued against the wall but felt something strange inside of me as if I can't be the same as I was before.

"What did you do to me?" Ignoring her words from her, I asked her this.

"It's your punishment and that is you can't shift unless you find your mate and bring her to me"

"Grandma" I groaned trying to fight her magic but couldn't.

"Find her, Ajax"

Her growl didn't go amiss as the next, I was released and faced a disgruntled her. She wasn't joking and was aware of my deeds and knew I can't be against her wishes.

"But I don't know where she is?" I grimaced, averting her heated gaze.

"DO IT, AJAX or I WILL DO SOMETHING TO ELIJAH"

My face turns pale at her threat, unable to understand her desperation towards my mate but I have to find her for the safety of my brother.

"I'll then"