Mate

Allison’s POV

I had to get this rejection over and done with and I can't get rejected without meeting my mate. This means I would need to go to his pack. I think it would be safe to go this time because I'm in my human form, and the only person that would recognize me would be my mate. All I needed to do was, wait for nightfall and then try to sneak out, hoping no one would see me. When it was night and I was sure everyone was starting to settle in for the night, I change from my pajamas to a blue floral gown. I tiptoed till I got to Will's office, I placed my ear on the door to be sure he wasn’t there. I heard nothing, he must have gone to sleep. Thank goodness. Everywhere was dark and quiet, just like every other night here. It wasn’t comfortable but we managed what we had and hope to stay alive to see more. 

It was really tough opening the front door, I tried to do it as quietly as possible so as not to wake anyone. When I got out, the fresh air welcomed me and I knew the first stage of my mission was successful. I tried to trace how we got home earlier today and I started walking, alone. Somehow I wasn’t scared, the thought of seeing my mate again kept me occupied. I had mixed feelings, I felt excited that I would see those green eyes again and even see him in his human form. I also felt sad that it would be the last time and immediately reminded myself why I was doing this. I'm not just doing it for myself alone but also for him. 

The natural smell of a river swept across my nostrils and I knew I was close to Moon Shine Pack. I kept walking, following my smell sense, and in no time I saw the river. The river brought back memories of what happened earlier that day and I remembered Liam, poor pup. I didn't know where the pack house would be, so I trusted my instincts. Thankfully, they were no pack warriors yet at the border, I wondered why. I saw some men, probably on their way back from hunting. I kept walking and in no time I saw someone again and this time I was stopped.

“Hey, who’s there?” The person called out. 

“Hi!!!” I said. Not knowing what else to say. He came out of the dark and I saw him fully. He was a tall lanky guy. He looked at me from head to toe and asked again. 

"Who are you and what are you doing out here by this time of the night? Didn't you hear that it's not safe to walk alone at this time?" He said. I was surprised that a total stranger cared about my safety, something I had not experienced in a long time. Who cares if a rogue is safe or not? “Hey, I’m talking to you.” He said louder, getting my attention.

“Eeeeeeeem, my name is Allison and I’m looking for the pack house.” I said, hoping he would ask any further questions.

“Why are you looking for the pack house.” He asked once again, folding his hands. 

"I..I..I have a message for the Alpha." I said. "It's really urgent" I added. I don't know how good the lie which wasn't really a lie was because the guy kept staring at me. Yes, it wasn't a lie literally because I had a message for him and an urgent one at that. 

"Follow me." That was the next thing I heard. I followed him like a lost sheep, it was weird that the pack was quiet and I got curious as to why. 

“Why is the pack so quiet?” I asked, hoping he wouldn’t ignore me and he didn’t.

"We were attacked by rogues this morning. Though no one died but few warriors were injured. Rogues have been attacking packs here and there, so Alpha Theo ordered everyone to stay indoors once it's nightfall, for their own safety." He said. "I also heard, he hasn't given the order for the warriors to watch the border, that's really weird and suspicious if you ask me." He added. I wonder why he would do that too. "We are here." He said. I saw a mansion that was way bigger than where I lived. It was beautiful even though it was dark, with my wolf sight I could still see in the dark.

“Hey pup, she’s here to see the Alpha.” The guy said and I looked to see he was talking to a younger wolf. He looked like a guard,

“Who’s she.” The guard questioned. Oh my, this is going to be more difficult than I thought. 

“She said she has an urgent message for the Alpha, just let her in.” the tall guy said.

“I can’t “just” let her in, this is the Pack House. Moreover, she’s a stranger.” The guard said, using his fingers to mark the quotation sign in the air, which looked girly to me. 

“Can you stop being a difficult pup and let the lady in.” The tall guy said again, growling lowly.

"What's going on here?" I heard a really nice male voice, making me look in his direction. I met with a pair of green eyes, the same green eyes and I knew it was him. He was even more handsome than I had imagined. He had an elegant aura around him, he had a captivating effect. He walked towards us with confident strides, and that was when I knew he was looking at me all along. Seeing him clearer now, I saw his muscular arms bulging out of his shirt. When he noticed me checking him out, he gulped making his adam's apple go up and then down. My wolf was dancing with joy already.

“Alpha!!!” Both the tall guy and the guard said, bowing their heads in respect. 

“I asked a question.” My mate said, not taking his eyes off me. 

"Alpha, she has an urgent message for you but he wouldn't let her in." The tall guy said making the guard glared at him.

"It's fine." My mate said. "Come in." He said again sounding like a plea, this time speaking directly to me. Before my brain could process the command, my legs were already moving. I followed him like a lost puppy and we both walked saying nothing to each other. I was intimidated by his aura but I was more anxious about how he'll take what I was about to say. He opened a door a made way for me to go in. I entered and realized he brought me to his office. I was amazed by how big his office was. 

"You came back." He said, his voice now calm and soothing. He took a step toward me and I took a back, he took another step and I repeated the action. He frowned.

“Why are you running from me?” He asked. I could hear the sadness in his voice. I didn’t reply, I only stared at my feet. “What’s your name?” He asked.

“Allison.” I replied, still avoiding his gaze.

“Allison.” He repeated. I loved the way my name rolled from his lip. “I was going to find you anyway, even if you hadn’t come. I didn’t give the order for the warrior to guard the border just in case you would want to come back, and you did” I looked up to meet his gaze. How could he take such a dangerous decision for me. He brought his hands to my face and grazed my face slowly. My pupils dilated enjoying the feeling of his touch. I leaned in and he chuckled, making me realize how he affected me. 

“Look Theo, I…” I started to speak but he cut me short.

"How do you know my name?" He asked. I realized I didn't ask him for his name.

“I kind of heard that guy calling you Alpha Theo.” I said, referring to the guy who brought me to the pack house. 

"I'll tell Tessa to prepare a room for you for tonight." I felt a little jealous hearing another female's name coming from him.

“Eeeeem, there won’t be any need for that. I’ll be leaving soon.” I said and he frowned. He noticed he has a habit of frowning when something he’s not pleased with happens.

“Why?” He asked. 

"I need you to reject me, Theo." I said, feeling hurt by every word. He took a step back, his hands falling from my face. "Look, I can't be your mate, I'm a rogue. What will your pack say? This…" I tried to explain but it seemed that made him angry because he raked his fingers in his hair.

“My pack? What has my pack got to do with you being my mate? He asked “and I  don’t f*cking care if you’re a rogue.” He added. 

"My life would be in danger, and yours too." I said, trying to make him understand but he wasn't taking any of it. He started pacing the office. "Please, reject me, Theo, I'm begging you." I pleaded. He growled and threw some papers on the floor making his well-organized office become a mess. I shivered. I didn't expect his reaction to being this bad. I stood close to the wall watching him have a mental breakdown. 

"Theo?" I called trying to see if I can calm him down but he didn't respond. In a split second, he turned and held my face in his hand and before I could speak, he captured my lips with his. I gasped and his tongue slipped into my mouth. the kiss was gentle but demanding and nothing as I have ever experienced. Every inch of my body was responding to it and I found myself gripping his hair to pull him closer. He pulled away to look deep into my eyes, his eyes glowing with passion.

“I would never reject you Allison.” He said in a hoarse voice. “I know you’re scared but I promise, we’ll take things slow. I want to know you, Allison. Please stop running away from me. I really want to be with you, I’ve not stopped thinking of you since we met earlier today.” Theo said and I was dumbfounded, but he wasn’t done. “I’ve not told anyone you’re my mate except Carter and Colton during the fight and my best friend Alex. I don’t care if you’re a rogue, I don’t even see you as one, all I see is a beautiful female that is my mate and that’s all that matters. Allison please give me a chance.” He said again.

“I…I… want you too but I’m scared Will would probably kill me if he gets to know that I have a mate.” I said. “I’ve been living with him for a long time and I…”

“Then come and live with me. Be my Luna.” He said 

“What!!!” I said, not believing what I was hearing.

“Please baby, don’t say no. I need you more than ever right now.” He said holding my face in his palm once again. He was asking me to live with him, to be his Luna. He wanted to know me.

“Theo, I can’t.” I said.

“Yes, you can just say yes.” He said pleading with those green eyes I had come to love.

“I need some time to think about it, please.” I said

“Ok it’s fine. I’ll wait for you. Promise you’ll always come to see me.” He said.

“It will be difficult but I’ll try.” I said and he smiled. He leaned in, brushing my nose with his. He nibbled my lips and I gasped for the second time, this was a whole new feeling for me and I couldn’t wait to explore it. 

“Theo, are you there?” a voice said and the door came wide open. The girl looked shocked. She looked from Theo to me and me to him.

“Hey baby girl” Theo said and I felt jealous for the second time in a short while. Who was she? Is Theo cheating on me already?