Mate

Nalya

 I watched the man in awe. He stood over 6 feet tall and was extremely well-built. His firm, toned muscles were visible through his costume. His silky black hair was stylish, and those deep blue eyes made me feel weak in my knees.

Something within me stirred, trying to force its way out with excitement. When he spoke, the room fell silent. His deep and husky voice made my belly fill with butterflies. 

" Please don't cause a fuss," I whispered, yet my voice was unmistakable. I would later get in trouble for this, even though Marley was bugging me and trying to force me to dance. Marley was Arlon's second in command. He made sadistic comments about me, and how he would love to fuck me. It made my skin crawl. 

" Why are you defending him?" he growled at me, his eyes flashing a ferocious color that made me impotent against him. I wanted to answer, but he seemed angry with me all of a sudden and released me. I whimpered from the loss of his warm contact as his arm was circled protectively around my waist. 

Marley was terrified of this man. He tried opening his mouth, but no words seemed to leave his mouth, and if there was one thing about Marley, he always had something to say. I noticed that everyone was also reacting to the man; their heads hung low. He must be an alpha from a powerful pack. I didn't have a wolf yet. I could feel his powerful ambiance. 

The alpha glanced at me and dismissed me with a wave. I bit my tongue by saying something acidic. Who does he think he is to ignore me in such a manner? When I didn't leave, he raised his eyebrows, amused at my defiance. 

" Thank you," the words left my lips. I was grateful he defended me, even though I was no one to him. The alpha didn't utter another word to me. I left the room, huffing and still shaking from what happened. I fantasized about the alpha who protected me when I collided with something hard. I looked up slowly; it was a tall, handsome, blonde-haired man with hazel eyes. 

"I'm sorry," I apologized quickly.

"It was my fault, kiddo," he said with a kind smile. I frowned, Kiddo? He patted my head and walked away.

"Don't pat my head again!" I shouted. I wouldn't say I liked it, as Arlon had done it to me many times. The man stopped and twisted his neck to me. He took steps towards me and stroked my hair once.

"As you wish, kiddo," he smiled charmingly and walked away.

I went upstairs to my bedroom, but my gut sensed something wrong. I opened the bedroom door, and the sight before me shocked me. My sister is naked on top of my husband while he grips her waist, urging her to ride him faster. 

"Oh, yes, yes. Fuck!" Kaley screamed in delight. She was eager as she bounced up and down his shaft. I didn't know how to react. I was unable to move.

The two lovers switched their position so that her ass was in the air, and he was taking her from behind.

"Ah, Hmm," he groaned. I was about to walk in there when someone pulled me back harshly. I turned around to see it was Mary. She had an evil smile on her thin lips.

"Don't go in there, it's rude to interrupt,"

"B- but why is this happening," my voice trembled. Mary scoffed at my innocence and crossed her arms against her chest.

"What do you mean why, Nalya? You got the good looks and height; even the man she desired chose you!" she hissed, grabbing my arm. It hurt so much that I winced.

"Listen to me; if you know what's best for you, leave this place and never show your face to us again. No one loves you, and no one wants you just like your despicable mother!" she growled.

"I can't leave. I'm married now and have nowhere to go," I cried.

Mary laughed, " Oh honey, you can't handle a man like Arlon William. He will damage that little innocent pussy of yours by making you a breeder that he'll dispose of!" she said. My body was shaking violently. " Do you think he can keep a little nuisance child as yourself? You are only good to use in bed,"

I was scared, taking steps away from her. I needed to leave this place now. I turned around and went to my former room, getting my small purse and wearing a cloak over my head. I went outside the mansion. I needed to leave but didn't know how. The town was in the middle of nowhere as shifters like to isolate themselves from the human world.

I noticed a strange car in the driveway. It must be the one our guests came with. I carefully opened the trunk and got inside. I stayed in a fetal position, holding my breath, and when the car started moving, I exhaled. My eyes were heavy at one point, and I closed them.

Rhaegar's pov. 

I was pacing around the hallway. 

Mate, mate. Find her! My wolf was screaming in my head. I wanted to, I needed to, but I couldn't. She was a child who couldn't be my Luna. 

" Prince Rhaegar," That bastard Arlon joined me in the foyer, bowing his head. He was out of breath, and he reeked of sex. The slutty looking woman next to him was smiling from ear to ear as though she had won an award. 

" Good evening, my Prince," she greeted me, extending her hand to me, but I didn't take it. She frowned.

" I just wanted to thank you for making time out of your busy schedule to visit us," Arlon smiled. I only nodded; I couldn't focus on him right now; my mind was in a frenzy. I didn't know what to do about my mate! Could I leave her here and pretend I hadn't found her? 

I seriously had the worst luck in the realm. I work constantly and give my all, yet I'm given a child mate—a rogue? 

' No, we can't leave her here! Someone is mistreating her,' my wolf, Rega said. I got that vibe, too, the way her eyes kept wandering in fear. My blood boiled at the thought of anyone treating her harshly. 

' Have you found her?' I asked my beta and cousin, Ella, through the mind link. I told them to search for the girl that the idiot was pestering. I didn't tell them she was my mate, though. They would make a big fuss about it, and I didn't need that, especially since I had already chosen a Luna back home. 

' No, she's just disappeared,' Ella sighed. 

'OK, just let it go,' I said. 

' Rhaegar, what do you badly want to see her?' Nathaniel asked. I stayed silent for a few seconds,

' I want to know she is alright after what happened,' I said. I couldn't even believe it myself. They scoffed, not buying it. I was the cold alpha Prince who got things done even if it was killing people. I couldn't care about some rogue girl. I cut the mind link. The two rogues were yapping about something, but I tuned them off as I waited for my beta and cousin. I was relieved to see them, only so Arlon could stop talking about some young stunning Luna of his, who he cheated on with this woman.

" We shall leave," Nate said to the rogues. They bowed and waved as we got in the car.

' Mate, mate, mate,' my wolf was chanting. 

' No!' I growled. 

' So, all the years of hoping to find a mate, you'll just leave her here after the gods give you one?' he barked. 

' I'm fucking 30 years old now and responsible for an entire werewolf race,' I growled at him and raised the mental block. 

I didn't look back as Nate drove from the mansion. 

" She was lovely, don't you think so, cousin," I could see Ella's smile through the mirror. She was talking about my mate. 

" Whatever," I mumbled, not wanting to engage in the topic. 

" She shouted at me," Nate laughed. I hid a smile as I remembered the opposition in her eyes when I dismissed her. Not many could do that. 

She was alright, secure, and I'm sure she has parents who love her. It was the best thing to leave her there. I convinced myself. 

" Hmm," I heard a soft sound. My heart was dashing out of my chest, and Rega was fighting to be free. He wanted to go out now. 

' Mate in the car,' he snapped. 

" Stop the car," I ordered suddenly. The car came to a screeching stop at that command. It was a good thing we were not on the highway yet. 

" Dude!" shouted Nate as I opened the door and went behind the car. My hand trembled slightly, and I could hear the pulsing of my heart in my ears. What would I find when I opened it? My wolf was sure his mate was in there. 

" Hmm." A soft sound resounded from the trunk again. 

" Is there someone in there?" Ella asked, concerned as we heard the heartbeat. She opened the trunk, and my breath was caught in my chest at the beauty lying in a fetal position. 

' Mate,'