Jared can’t help but smirk. That’s truly the question, so he told him what he discussed with Polly. The Alpha agreed that he may start training a team of his own.“While Polly’s still under the training program, can’t she be transferred to my team?”Clyde raised an eyebrow. “Would she agree to that?”Jared didn’t know, but felt she might be amenable to it. “She might.”“It’s best you get her opinion about it.He sighed. Fine. “After she completes it, can she work as my assistant?”Clyde frowned. He’s too focused on her, isn’t he?“It’s best if you ask her first.”“I already did. She’s concerned she might not be qualified but she really wants to help train others.”Clyde raised an eyebrow. “She doesn’t mind working with you?”Jared snorted, “Why would she? She’s my mate. It’s for the best if we’re working together.”“For you? Or for her?”“For both of us.” He would admit he’s motivated by personal factors but he’s not so selfish as to not think of the advantages she will have. After al
She pouted, unable to refute him. Jared sighed, “Don’t do that, unless you want me to kiss you in public. You’re not a child anymore.”She rolled her eyes at him. “Only kids can pout?”“Do I kiss you or not?”“No! Don’t you dare.”“What are you embarrassed about? Everyone already knows we’re mates. They probably assumed that we’ve mated a long time ago.”Polly sighed. He’s too insistent, isn’t he? “Maybe a peck? Nothing over the top!”He grinned at her defeat. “Of course.”“What are you planning to do later? You don’t have a plan yet, do you?”“There’s plenty I can make them do for training.”“I’m going to join them. I’m still a trainee. If they spar against you, can I join them now?”It was his turn to roll his eyes at her. “No.”Ugh. “Why not? Are you still giving me private lessons? You’re officially my mentor now.”“Don’t worry about it. You won’t be missing much.”She snorted, “I need to work in a team. I bet my coordination skills are poor. Imagine there’s an attack and I trip m
She melted and moaned, becoming embarrassed. He smirked upon seeing her flushed face, but it was quickly wiped from his face when he smelled her arousal.“Fuck.” He lowly uttered as she whimpered. He kissed her mouth and as soon as she responded, he carried her to the bedroom. It was one thing he took notice. When she’s willing, she would kiss him back. When she’s not, she wouldn’t even let him kiss her. So far, she only refuses when she’s too tired. It made him satisfied and reassured. He’ll make sure she won’t want another man.When Friday came, he told her to sleep early. He planned to take her out on a date in the city.“Really?” It’s been a while and oddly, she wanted to escape the pack for a while.“Yes. Go on and sleep.”“No, I still need to clean up. You’re more tired than I am.”No matter what he says, she would always say it, as if he doesn’t have a better stamina than her. As she washed the dishes, he checked the fridge and their cabinets, keeping stock of their supplies.W
“What are you here for?”“Just wondering if you might have some ideas. What gifts do you think a man would appreciate? I already got him shoes and shirts. I’m off to buy him a bracelet.”Her mom’s look of surprise didn’t bother her. She’s starting to get used to seeing that expression on people’s faces.“Hmm, I’m not sure. I’m not the type to buy things for your father. I just cook him food I knew he would enjoy.”Polly groaned. “That’s already part of my plan, but he’s a much better cook than me.”“Well, I trained him and I haven’t exactly trained you.”Her lip twitched. Was that an invitation?“Fine. Can we do Saturday mornings?” That’s her only available period.“Of course. You should bring your own supplies, though. Jared did.”“Okay. I can do that.”Her mom smiled, feeling proud of her daughter. “You’ve changed.”That statement made her a little uncomfortable. “Is that a good thing?”“Of course, it is. You’ve got yourself a good man. Remember that.”Well, she can agree to that. “
Jared grunted upon hearing his comment, whereas Polly blushed.“Don’t tease her.” He warned his brother, who took it seriously.“How about we all sit first? I’m not sure how long the conversation will be.” He invited them further inside and they sat down. Jared wrapped an arm around his mate’s waist.“We were relieved when we learned you finally came here. Father sent a message to Alpha Clyde. He asked to be informed as soon as you showed up. You made us worried when you didn’t after so many months. We thought for sure that you will immediately come here to see your mate.”Jared sighed and told him what he did.“Father was glad to hear that you found a place here. You should understand. It wasn’t easy for him to make that decision. He still hoped that you would turn your life around and we’re glad to hear that you’re thriving here.”Jared chose not to say anything this time. What could he say?James decided to continue after a few minutes of silence. “Father’s health hasn’t been good.
“It’s okay. I think I need you to goad me a little. I feel like I don’t mind seeing my father. I just don’t want to see the rest of the pack.”“It’s the rest of the pack you have an issue with?”“Yes. They didn’t want me.”“Whereas James and your father remain to be your family, no matter what.”“Yes.”Polly was relieved. They were actually on the same page. They understood each other well. When he kissed her, she didn’t resist.Jared felt that James said it right. He’s a lucky bastard that she changed her mind about him.He did write a letter after only a week, and he made her check it. She didn’t feel like changing anything on it, though. Its tone was just as he was. His father would be assured that he, in fact, wrote it. So, they sent it.Jared didn’t think he would feel nervous about receiving a reply to it. What if his father won’t? Fuck. Now he felt like he shouldn’t have sent a letter. Polly was amused by his restlessness. He was acting like a child and sure, it looked a little
One time, there was this incident during monthly evaluations.Polly was done with her matches, winning two. Whereas Jared remained the popular choice to be challenged. His name was also included in the random draws for the third match. It was a new option. If you don’t want to directly challenge a mentor, you can opt to challenge a random mentor.It was already mid-afternoon and Jared has just finished a match. He didn’t bother leaving the match area, though. Who knows if the next one would also challenge him?He raised an eyebrow when the next participant turned out to be Ren. The young man chose the random draw and Jared still waited. He would have dumb luck if he’s still chosen at this point and in such manner. Frankly, he’s already tired.Lo and behold, it was his name on the piece of paper. He exhaled as he contemplated. Should he withdraw? When he glanced towards Polly, he found her looking at Ren instead and with a worried look on her face. Seeing that, he made his decision.He
Overall, his treatment of Ren did improve and the rest of the team didn’t dare to comment on it. One time, when they turned to Polly with questioning gazes, she simply placed a finger on her lips, gesturing for them to be quiet about it. She told Jared when they went home, and his expression was a mix of horror and embarrassment.“I know Leo. He would have teased the two of you if he had the chance, and I thought you wouldn’t like to hear what he’ll come up with.”“Damn. Thanks for sparing me that experience.” He groaned, having been around Leo enough to know what kind of jokes he come up with.Polly tiptoed and planted a kiss on his cheek when they reached the front of their house. He raised an eyebrow. She didn’t even wait for them to get in?“What?”“One of these days, I’m going to kiss you in front of many people.”She actually considered it and has one request. “Just a peck.”He chuckled and was glad she’s becoming more comfortable with it. It’s such a normal thing between mates.
The alpha king audibly sighed in exasperation. These kids! Why don’t they listen?Thankfully, Jordan didn’t react negatively. In a way, he felt relieved that he could tolerate her proximity now. He managed a smile, which she promptly returned. He looked more handsome when he smiles!When the guy Alex called showed up, Jordan tensed up again.“Just stay there for now. We’re doing an experiment.” Alex instructed.“Alright.”“You’re not looking at him.” Alex noted, wondering why the boy would display aggression.Jordan grunted, “I could very well imagine him looking this way. At her.”Alex sighed. So, the potion worked for his possessive tendencies, but not for aggression.Through the mind-link, Alex asked the other boy to move closer. Jordan growled in warning and Alex told the boy to go, thanking him for his participation.“Were you like this yesterday? It’s a wonder you haven’t brawled with anyone yet.”“The training helped in distracting me. Right now, there’s nothing to distract me.”
She sheepishly told her parents what happened and she didn’t like the look her father was giving her.“He already told you that he’s having difficulty controlling himself and you still went to corner him? What were you thinking?”She pouted as she explained, “I just wanted to see for myself what exactly he’s going through.”Alex sighed. “What would you have done if he lost control? You should be thankful he managed to stop.”“Why is it my fault? It’s his responsibility to control himself.”“But you went to him, triggering the bond further. In that sense, it was your fault.”“Still, nothing really happened. I’m fine. Why is it that he’s strongly affected by the bond? The others I’ve seen weren’t.”This time, it was her mom who replied. “It’s different for everyone. You should be glad you’re not as affected as he was.”Xandra took a deep breath. “Fine. I understand.” She’d seen it for herself, so what else can she say? She also became curious. Why is it that he’s feeling more compared t
Xandra sat on her bed. She took a deep breath before closing her eyes and doing her best to locate him within the castle. She can’t mess up and link to a random person. She’d done that before and it was mortifying.She pictured his face in her mind and called for his name. Jordan. She called him three times before receiving a reply.He frowned when he heard someone calling him, but he’s currently alone in his room. He thought maybe someone was calling from outside the door. Also, it was a girl’s voice. What’s a girl doing in the men’s dormitory?“Who is it?” Frowning, he got up and went to open the door. He saw a couple of guys further down the hallway but that was it.As he closed the door, he heard her voice again.“It’s me, Xandra. You know who I am, don’t you?”“Xandra?” He gulped, unsure if he’s hallucinating or not. They’re not mated, so how can they have a link?“Hmm, you know who I am, right?” She badly wanted his answer to that.“The younger princess.”“And?”Jordan took a de
A few years later, in the middle of the night . . .Xandra gasped as she woke up, her surroundings still shrouded in darkness. What is it? She asked in her head. She sniffed as she caught a faint scent in the air. It was faint but something she immediately recognized. Her mate! He’s here!She grinned as she hurried from her bed and went to her older sister’s room.“Kaia!” She shouted with much excitement.The older woman bolted from her bed and even managed to take out the knife she kept strapped on her thigh. Her expression was one of confusion, even so, she was ready to fight. “What?”“Do you still sleep with that thing? You’re inside the palace.”Kaia frowned, looked outside the window, and stepped off the bed. “What did you yell for?! The sun’s not even out yet!”Xandra jumped up and down in front of her. “My mate! He’s here!”“What?”“I can sense him! I think he just arrived!”Kaia grimaced. “Why are you excited? He might not even be someone you’ll like. Calm down!”Yeah, that se
The thing is . . . the guy she likes is a year younger than her. She was nervous when her eighteenth birthday came, hoping she won’t feel a mate bond towards someone else. She was both relieved and disappointed when she felt nothing, though. If he was her mate, they’ll only know when he turns eighteen. And so, they continued their training.As his birthday loomed, she couldn’t help the trepidation she’s feeling. Still, they remained close and for his part, he was somewhat excited. He already told her when his exact birthday was, as if it was important that she needed to know.“What’s this about?” Janelle accepted his invitation to hang out. The Royal Pack has a dormitory for all visiting trainees, but this guy was a nephew of the reigning royals. He has a room of his own, which was twice as big as a regular room in Red Rogues.“Your room is nice.” She commented after looking around.Austin cleared his throat. “Tomorrow’s my birthday. I’m wondering if you would care to celebrate it wit
“You fucked up.”Polly stated from behind Jared as they watched their son walking away.He sighed before facing her. “What do you think I should’ve done?”“You could’ve told him much earlier.”“It’s not as if it was a secret. Everyone knew we meant for Janelle to take over as alpha.”“He’s still young. He might have heard but he might not have taken it seriously. Still, you haven’t properly discussed this with Janelle either, have you?”“I’m waiting until she’s of age.”“Shouldn’t you do it sooner? What if she declines? You would’ve made your son upset for no reason.”Jared grunted before sighing. “Would she?”“From my observation, I don’t think she’s quite interested.”He sighed again as Polly stood next to him.“He’s as mature as his sister. And I think she understands that as they grow older, she’ll be physically weaker than him.”His lip twitched. It’s true that he initially planned it that way because he wanted to be unconventional. He wanted to show that he doesn’t care if his h
Jared was worried. He left his mate and their daughter home. Polly was sick and couldn’t come with him to the celebration. The Alpha King and Luna Queen will be officially recognized. He was reluctant to go but she convinced him that he must.“You’re an alpha now. Your presence is required.”When he didn’t look convinced, she added, “We’ll be fine here. Nothing would happen. Alex already confirmed that there are no more Lycans. No one would attack us while you’re gone. Besides, don’t you remember Luna’s words? We’ll have a son soon.”Her eyes twinkled, looking forward to having another child. She has waited for so long before they were blessed with one. The prospect of having another made her excited. She wanted to be a mother. She wanted them to have an actual family, complete with children.He sighed as he relented, “Fine. I’ll come back as soon as I can.”“I know. Try to have a little fun, Jared. The war is over. When you return, we’ll be able to focus on our own lives. I’d like to
He sighed, holding her tighter, “I’m not. I’m sorry I made you worried.”“I thought you were upset that I finally got pregnant and that you didn’t really want to have a child.” She finally aired her complaint, wanting to hear his reassurance.He seemed surprise by her assumption, “How could that be? I want this child. I want to give you everything you want, anything that would make you happy.”He bent down and gave her a long kiss, which was exceptional.“I want you to name her.” She implored him after recovering her wits.“Me?”“Yes. Please?”Damn. He’s feeling more pressure from this task than the possibility of becoming an alpha.“Wait. Her? How do you know it’s a girl?” He raised an eyebrow and looked down at her stomach. That’s a pity. He wanted to have a boy, an heir.She grinned at his reaction and knew what he must be thinking. “Luna told me. Didn’t she tell you we’ll have another child after you become an alpha? That one will be a boy so you don’t need to worry about an heir.
“It’s not about the baby. He loves you and he wants the baby as much as you do because he knew it would make you happy. I told him one other thing. Just like you, he probably didn’t believe me at first, but now that you’re pregnant, he must be thinking the other matter will also come to pass. It’s something he has already given up on, so he’s probably having a hard time accepting it again. He’ll come around. Just give him time and continue to support him. You two are made for each other. He needs you.”Polly was relieved to hear it, but she became curious, too. “What else did you tell him?”Luna pursed her lips. “It’s not my matter to say. You should hear it from him. I’m sure he would eventually tell you. Just wait a bit more. Don’t be hurt by his actions. He’s already struggling so just show him your support. You’ve done it before, right?”She gave Polly an encouraging smile and the woman was reminded by her words. Yes, she has done it before. Years ago, she told him to open up to h