4 "Wolfless Runt"

" Oh shut up Tyga!"

" Why? Why won't you tell her she's our mate?" Tyga protested.

" She can't feel it. And she's my stepsister, forgotten so soon?"

" Ohh!"

Anastasia was still staring at him, waiting for an answer.

" I actually don't hate you" he managed to say.

Ana chuckled dryly.

" It gets even worse when you try to cover it up" she said.

Chase ruffled his hair. She wasn't listening to him, it was annoying.

" Fine. I haven't got the energy to argue actually. The empty room is just over there, make yourself comfortable" he said, pointing towards the adjacent door.

Anastasia looked him over but didn't move.

" Or you can just stand there. Whatever you want" Chase put in. He was exhausted. He needed to rest.

Ana finally moved. She held unto her suitcase, pulling it along with her.

" I'm your stepsister for Christsake, have some shame" she said as she walked past him.

Chase furrowed his brows. He had no idea what she was talking about.

" Your shirt button's undone" Tyga said.

" Oh shit!" Chase cursed. His hand went to his hair again. He sighed heavily as he made his way to his room. His bed had never been more appealing.

Chase dozed off before he even realized it.

The night was far spent so it was over before they knew it.

Chase was refreshed. He didn't remember when last he had slept as peacefully as he did the night before despite the turbulent manner in which he had gone to bed. He even went on a run that morning.

As he jogged around the pack, Chase observed that the decorations that had been there for the party the night before was still there and more was being added.

Was there another celebration he didn't know about?

On getting back to his wing, Chase approached his butler. He gulped down the bottle of water given to him, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down. Some water escaped the bottle, dropping down his throat.

From where Ana watched, she wished she could trail her hand along with that drop of water. She swallowed as her eyes scanned him. His shirt stuck to his body from the sweat. Every line and every chisel was outlined with the shirt. Her throat was running dry.

He hadn't noticed her. She was glad he didn't. At least she could get to watch him without his eyes guilt tripping her.

He dropped the bottle, ruffling his hair, an action Ana had observed he was used to and which made her breathless everytime.

" Is there another celebration going on in the pack?" Chase asked.

" Umm… yes sir."

Chase's brow furrowed.

" What is it?"

" The people from Redlands pack will be here in two days"

Chase's face twisted into a frown.

Redlands pack?

" What is Redlands pack coming to do in our pack lands?"

Anastasia was watching the scene unfold. As much as she wanted to ignore this and get on with her morning coffee, she felt pretty much drawn to say something.

" Umm Sir…"

If was probably because the butler was stuttering too much.

" They're coming for a wedding" she finally said.

Chase turned to her. He was surprised to see her but couldn't get the time to look her over when his brain processed her sentence.

" For a wedding? Who the fuck is getting married?"

Now he was really confused.

" Sir…"

" Me!" Ana cut in again.

Chase's eyes widened. And at the same time, his wolf growled lowly.

" You're getting married?" He blurted out.

" Yes, to the Alpha's son of Redland pack"

Tyga's growl got louder.

" What the… ?" He was suddenly enraged.

His mate was getting married to an archenemy of his. He had every reason to get enraged.

But he was the only one that knew she was his mate.

" Of all people, of all packs, and you choose to marry from Redlands pack" Chase said, all of his attention on Ana.

" Is this because you don't have your wolf yet?" He remarked.

Again, he regretted as he watched Ana's face turn into a nasty frown.

" And why do you always have to bring it down to that? Are you kidding me? Do you have to remind me like this" she yelled.

" I…"

" Go on and chant it then. Say it to everyone you meet. Use it to release an album, your new stepsister doesn't have her wolf"

" You're such a jerk, don't you think?" Ana pushed the cup of coffee she was drinking away. She took off her coat from the chair and slipped it on.

" Where are you going?" Chase said.

" Ohh you want me to stay here so you could remind me that I'm nothing but a wolf less runt?" Ana scowled at him.

" I never said any of that"

" No but I am stealing the words right out of your mouth "

At that moment, Alpha Ron and Sylvia appeared from the hallway that led to the main door. A wide smile was on both of their faces.

" Ahh, I see you two are getting along along already!" Alpha Ron said.

" I told you he'll come around" Sylvia added.

Ana sneered. Getting along her foot!

" Father, what are you doing here?" Chase put in.

" What? Is it wrong for me to come say hi to my son and new daughter?"

" You have never walked the distance to come say hi to me, and you've done it three times in barely 24 hours?"

" Oh please! You're too calculative, loosen up a little son"

What the…?

" Ohh you see I'm here today to say my wife…" he smiled widely as he reached for Sylvia's hand.

Anastasia rolled her eyes.

" My wife and I will be going for a meeting with Redlands pack today regarding Ana's wedding to their son anytime soon"

Chase's fists clenched involuntarily.

" So I want you Chase to show Ana around the pack. She needs to be gallant by the time of the wedding "

Chase growled lowly.

" I can't, I've got work to do "

Alpha Ron's face turned stern.

" Quit it with the attitude boy. You listen to me, I am the Alpha. Now did you hear me the first time"

Chase's fist tightened. He hated when his father did this, especially in front of others.

" Chase Greene, I'm speaking to you"

Anastasia was watching the scene and she just couldn't take it anymore.

" I don't want to go with him Alpha"