MY MATE, MY PROTECTORCHAPTER TWENTY - THREEEstelle's POV. "I live alone actually," Akan said as he opened the door of his apartment. I went to survey the house, it was mini and cute. Less luxurious but had lots of furniture. "Would you like to have some fruits?" He offered as he brought out a bowl of fruit from the refrigerator in the kitchen, the kitchen is linked to the sitting room. I saw two more doors and I know one of them is just the bedroom. "Yes thank you" I said as I grabbed an apple and devoured it. I just realized how hungry I am. "It's late already, we'll talk more tomorrow" Alan said as he yawned softly. I was really nervous spending the night alone with him in the apartment, in a strange land. I've done nothing close to this before and I was really scared. Although I was thankful I didn't have to sleep alone in the darkness, outside in a land I'm new to. "Ok, Thanks for your help" I said. He nodded and disappeared into one of the doors I guessed w
MY MATE, MY PROTECTORCHAPTER TWENTY FOURDarius's POV. I was walking behind sophie as she took me to her father. As we walked past some buildings which were all arranged in a row, all looking alike, I thought I picked Estelle's scent. I stopped abruptly and sniffed again, harder but I couldn't find it anymore. Maybe i didn't hear it in the first place, I controlled myself not to growl because I knew l'll scare Sophie. She didn't seem to notice my reaction behind her, she was just skipping gleefully between the crowd. "He'll be at home, his shift today t is until later " she said as we turned down into a street, after passing a few houses, she finally stopped in front of one. It had a little gate, closing up the fence. "Dad?" Sophie called as we entered the house , unlocking the door. I was welcomed with the smell of freshly baked pastries. My stomach growled in response to the smell, Sophie looked back at me and giggled. "You're still hungry?" She asked and I nodded.
MY MATE, MY PROTECTORCHAPTER TWENTY FIVEEstelle's POV "How old were you when you went rogue?" Alan asked as I followed him to his office. He was answering a few greetings from people as we walked through. "I was eight" I told him and he muttered, "oh". Finally we stopped in front of an office, it was on the second floor away from the rooms. Alan unlocked the office and we entered. "I actually don't have a secretary, perhaps you could fill in for that? You'd just have your own cubicle out there and help me plan my schedule and stuffs" he explained. I truly don't know how that works but I hoped I'd get it over time. "I don't know why you never thought of settling down since a long time ago, you could have completed school and be living comfortably. But most of you aren't always aware a place like this exists"Alan said. I agree with him, I started wishing I had done all these before. Hours later, Alan only briefed me about stuff I'll be doing while I just sat w
MY MATE, MY PROTECTORCHAPTER TWENTY - SIXDarius's POV "I give up Sophie". I said as I plopped down on a garden bench. We've been searching for hours and there was nothing close to finding Estelle. It was supposed to be fun, sightseeing, but my mood was bad. Only thing I thought of was Estelle. "If she was here, at least we should have found a trace. What's her name again?" Sophie asked. "Estelle" I replied and the name sounded heavy on my tongue as it rolled off bitterly. "You'll be fine" Sophie said and patted my back gently. "I'll get us some snacks from across" she said and I watched her skio away, to the other side of the street. 'i hope she comes back to us' I told Drogo. He only whined sadly. Sophie was already taking long but I still waited patiently. Later, I started feeling uneasy, the feeling was strange. Slowly I started feeling a strange wave of fear in me, I looked around but no threat seemed to be near. I couldn't tell if it was maybe b
MY MATE, MY PROTECTORCHAPTER TWENTY - SEVENEstelle's POV. "In conclusion, I'm going to kill your mate" Alan said, he pressed the gun more behind my ears. I shivered with fear. "Darius…" I said again, I didn't know what I wanted him to do but I needed him to save me, again. He's my only hope. It isn't enough that I've suffered because of him, do I still have to die because of him?. My life would be wasted and I'm sure he would be miserable too, but at least he'll live. "Don't act stupidly Alan, kindly let go of her" Darius said, pleading. He took a step forward and Alan placed his hands on the trigger , I really can't believe I trusted a psychopath so quickly. I knew Darius's please were falling in deaf ears. I starter shivering, and a few beads of sweat started forming on my forehead. "I'm sorry Elle…" Darius said, he slowly took a step forward. He looked around warily, then he looked past Alan. His eyes went wide, he took a step back with fear plastered on his face
QMY MATE, MY PROTECTORCHAPTER TWENTY - EIGHTDarius's POV "Why aren't you sleeping?" I asked as I rubbed my eyes, she was sitting against a wall facing me. I silently crawled over to her side. I got no response from her, I settled opposite her. "Are you still mad at me?" I asked gently studying her face to guess what she was thinking. "A gun was pointed to my head Darius, I could have died just like that, without a life purpose or achievement. I was put in that position because you have refused to treat me right…" Elle said and her voice was shaky, sounding like a lot of emotios rushed in at a time. "I'm sorry Elle…" I whispered moving closer to her. "I now know I was wrong for everything. I put you through and lot and I was still arrogant about everything. I'm sorry " I pleaded. "But why do you hate me?" She asked in a slow whisper. "I do not hate you" I said quickly. I know I do not hate her anymore. "I may hate othe Rogues but not You Estelle, you're my mate
MY MATE, MY PROTECTORCHAPTER TWENTY - NINEEstelle's POV. We finally arrived at the pack land, the car stopped at the pack house. Immediately it did, I knew they would have sensed us approaching, some members including Sam, Kyle and Diane came out of the pack house as we alighted the car. I didn't come down , I sat still in my seat. Darius opened the door of where I sat and poked his head inside, "Elle?" He called gently as he stretched his hand forward. "He brought her?" I heard someone whisper. Kyle took my hand and gently dragged me down from the car. "Why did you bring her back?" Diane asked as she emerged from the little crowd with Sam and Kyle. "We were worried sick about you, you told no one before leaving. What if something had happened to you?" She was now standing right in front. "I'm too tired to start a banter with you" Darius replied softly and tried to walk away but she blocked him. "Diane please…" he begged but she didn't move, "we don't want
MY MATE, MY PROTECTORCHAPTER THIRTY.Darius's POV. "Alpha?" Sam called from outside Estelle's room. I looked at Estelle to ask if he should come inside and she nodded. "Come in Sam" I said and Sam opened the door and entered. "I came to apologise to Estelle, I'm really sorry about everything I said to you, I didn't mean to" he Said. Estelle smiled and said, "it's fine". "Thank you. Alpha, when you're done, I'll like to discuss something with you" he said. I nodded as he left. "I wanted to ask, how did you become a rogue?" I asked Estelle. "You want me to tell you my whole story?" She asked and I nodded. "Well,I went rogue when I was 10 years old, we were attacked and it was on my birthday". "Your tenth birthday?" I asked and she nodded. "Yes, it was the morning of my birthday and I was on my way to school. My father was the Alpha of our pack and my mum was the Luna. I was the only child then but my mum was pregnant and they said it's a girl agai
MY MATE, MY PROTECTORCHAPTER FORTY - NINE.Estelle's POV. Listening to Darius's heartbeat as I placed my ear to his chest, I was unable to sleep. I turned to face Darius and his face looked very cute as he was deeply asleep. I put my hands on his cheek bone that was almost perfect and I traced it down to his jaw, no doubt my mate is very beautiful. Even his wolf was scaringly beautiful. 'I'm happy Mira' I confessed, I couldn't tell where the joy was radiating from. I was just so glad that my mate was finally mine. Hours later, I still didn't sleep, I kept admiring him in his sleep till he woke up. "You didn't sleep?" He asked in a husky voice as he rubbed his eyes. "I was busy," I replied with a smirk. He got up and pulled me after him. "Doing what?" He asked with a light yawn. "Watching your face" I replied and he chuckled. He placed a kiss on my forehead. "C'mon, let's go down" he said and held my hand out of the door. Everyone was present an
MH MATE, MY PROTECTOR.CHAPTER FORTY - EIGHT.Darius's POV. Estelle didn't reply to my confession but I wasn't expecting one actually. She may need time to think about it but there is no way her answer would be the opposite, I mean she's my mate. Destined partner, chosen by the Moon goddess. As I let go of her from the hug, my thum gently swiped the huge mark on her neck, I felt her body shiver a little in my arm. I pecked the spot and I knew the effect it would have on her. I smirked knowingly and she slap my shoulder playfully. Later, we started preparing to go back home. I wouldn't let her stay alone in another room again. She'd stay with me so I'll be able to watch her very well, And she'll always be by my side. I called the pack to check anyone that could come pick us or send a car and Dylan came, he's part of the sentinel too. "Hey" I greeted him as I helped Estelle balance on the seat. He greeted back and we drove to the new house. We met Lex and
MY MATE, MY PROTECTOR.CHAPTER FORTY - SEVEN.Estelle's POV. I was back to running, I thought I was free from that, guess I was wrong. I was gliding and zig-zagging through the forest trees. I could hear her paws thudding behind me but I couldn't see the person chasing me. Suddenly, the environment morphed and I was on a clear road, still running. I looked back and I saw a huge white wolf with only its left forearm missing but it was still running. I gasped realising who it was, Uncle Rex!. Ahead in the distance I saw a figure standing with its arms stretched out. It was like they were cheering me and urging me to run faster into their arms. I increased my pace but uncle Rex was catching up. I started painting heavily, I was getting tired already. I looked back again and he was right by my tail, looking forward, the man 8s Darius but he was still far. Uncle Rex caught up to me and jumped on me, I managed to escape and continued running, Darius cheer kept me g
MY MATE, MY PROTECTOR.CHAPTER FORTY - SIXDarius's POV. "I think she has fainted?" I said checking her breathing, it has changed. I checked her body and she was badly bruised. "Yeah, Irene too," Ezra replied in a low voice. I picked her up in my arms and we stepped out of the house. "This place is a wreck" Sam said as we looked back at the wooden cabin in silence. A plank fell from the roof breaking the silence. "I'm sorry Ezra" I said to him silently, since it belonged to his parents. "It's fine actually" he said but I still sensed the sadness in his voice. "I should have told you where they were but I lied to you, I feel guilty, I feel this wouldn't have escalated if I didn't help" he said. "Don't blame Yourself Ezra, you did but because of your mate and we all understand. It's fine, I've forgiven you" I told him to reassure him and I felt his mood lift up a bit. "Thanks Alpha" he said and picked up his mate too. "We can rebuild this
MY MATE, MY PROTECTORCHAPTER FORTY - FIVEEstelle's POV We woke up to being tied with a silver chain, we couldn't try to break it so it wouldn't burn us much. I noticed he also injected us with Wolfsbane rendering our wolves helpless. This is the second time I was trusting somebody and putting my life at risk again. Although sho would ever thought my own uncle could do this, perhaps he wasn't who he claimed to be. Or probably all those years of being locked up had made him mad?. He locked us up in the bedroom, under the bed and gagged our mouths, he's truly a psychopath no doubt. I felt betrayed and pained. "They'll come for us, they'll come to save us" Irene kept whispering to herself as she was sobbing uncontrollably. Lex also refused to talk since we woke up. I couldn't even recognize the emotions running through my head. Suddenly we heard paws thudding the ground, as if a group of werewolves were approaching. Irene paused for a bit then she continued, "they
MY MATE, MY PROTECTORCHAPTER FORTY - FOURDarius's POV. A sharp pain coursed through my whole body and it made me jump from the bed, I held my chain in pain as I winced. I noticed it was morning already since the sunlight peeked behind the curtains. 'I've been feeling it since midnight but I didn't want to wake you, you had to rest. But it feels so urgent ' Drogo said while I left the bed, dragging my feet to the bathroom. 'mate?' I asked, unsure of what was causing the pain. If she was with her family, she should be fine. 'I think so, they're in pain ' Drogo replied and I started feeling uneasy, panic set in as I rushed to clean up in the bathroom. I rushed downstairs and I met Ezra pacing forth and back. "You felt it too?" I asked already assuming he must be panicking for the same reason I was worried too. "Yes Alpha, she's in danger. She needs help…", he was Interrupted as the door opened, Sam and Kyle came in, both of them panting. I rais
MY MATE, MY PROTECTORCHAPTER FORTY - THREE.Estelle's POV Uncle Rex continued his story, "Silver moon turned a blind eye to everything that was happening. We didn't ally with other packs like some did, we refusee to go them for submission. We were pretty confident they wouldn't come for us, plus I and Dave used to be close friends. We believed we we were safe from their trouble, although we prepared for it just Incase. Dave betrayed me…" He paused and I could sense he was sad. "They came for us?" Lex asked and Uncle nodded slowly. "It was unexpected, that day was supposed to be a good day and it was ruined. I was driving Elle to school on her birthday when they suddenly attacked, I never understood how they got in. They knew I was the pack's best fighter and I was their first main target, I didn't fight initially trying to get Estelle to safety. After she ran off, I started fighting bit their soldier was large, they were too much and we were overpowered…" he paus
MY MATE, MY PROTECTOR.CHAPTER FORTY - TWOEstelle's POV. After Irene had dressed the wound and it stopped bleeding, we all got in the car and she drove away, away from the pack land. We finally stopped but it was in the woods. She took the car off the main road and parked it in the woods, then we alighted and she led us further into the woods. "This place used to belong to Ezra's parents before they passed, we always came here too since it now belongs to them," Irene explained as we approached a wooden cabin. She pulled the keys from her pocket and dangled it in the air. "Nice" Lex said as we got there. Irene inserted the key into the keyhole and the lock clicked as she twisted it. It opened and the door opened, she entered first and navigated her way through the dark until she found the light switch, she flipped it and the room was lit up. The whole space smelled of Jasmine, which indicated a member of the Nightfall pack. Mira softly reminded me of mat
MY MATE, MY PROTECTOR.CHAPTER FORTY - ONEDarius's POV. "Get some people to start cleaning up the burnt house. Well start construction as soon as possible" I told Sam. We were sitting in the living room of the main house. Kyle entered and Joined us. "We've searched the whole land, no sign of them. Probably they've left the pack land" he reported as he came in. I asked him to look for them if they were anywhere in the pack land but they couldn't find them. "Just ensure everywhere is heavily guarded, I can't afford to lose another member to that asshole" I told him. "Sure Alpha" he replied. Diane had woken up and had already returned home, my uncle won't be able to speak again. My insides boiled with anger as I thought of Rex. Again I was scared, if Estelle later finds out about the truth, she may turn her back on me and probably hate me finally. She wasn't my enemy, Rex is the enemy. I didn't care whatever transpired between him and my family, he killed my p