Chapter 3

(Layana’s pov)

I heard his low growl, which I found to be enticing. Ok, what am I thinking about? I scolded myself. I could feel his grasp on my shoulder tighten. “You’re my mate.” He replied, his voice a bit furious maybe because of my previous response.

“Erm, Mister, I believe you have a mistake, I don’t think I have a mate,” I replied nervously, trying to avert my gaze.

“Stop denying, YOU ARE MY MATE.” He roared, causing me to flinch. I closed my eyes, not daring to see what was going to happen next. The plates clatter onto the ground, disrupting the silence. I could feel his hands relax a bit, and I could feel his deep breathing as he was trying to calm himself down.

“You will come with me to my pack.” He demanded.

I turned my head to Faria, mouthing Help me! Faria understood immediately. “Mr. I don’t think she wants to go with you, now you better let her go before I scream for help.” Faria sent him a threatening look.

“Don’t you dare1” I watched as he curled his fists.

In a split second, I could no longer feel his hands on my shoulders. His hands grasped her neck, pinning her against the wall, choking her. “She’s my mate! Know your place.” He yelled. I watched as Faria’s face turned purple, struggling to get air. I knew I had to save her or else she would die.

“Stop!” I screamed. I stormed towards him and tried to pull his hands away from her. I could feel sparks erupting from the place our hands connected, but I couldn’t care less now.

“You will come with me, or else I will choke her.” His grip tightened again, I could see Faria’s eyes rolling back.

I screamed again. “Ok, I will go with you, let go of her,” I said enraged.

I watched as he loosened his grip, and let go of Faria. I could see a clear visibly red claw mark around her neck. I reached for her immediately, shaking her. “Faria, are you ok? Please reply to me. Faria?” I panicked, what if she fainted? I splashed a few drops of water on her face. She furrowed her brows a bit, then slowly opened her eyes again.

“Layana? What are you doing?” She questioned confusingly.

“You just fainted, we should head back home now, you need to see the pack doctor immediately -- ” I said in a rushed manner, but was cut off by another low growl. Ok, bad luck. I forgot my promise.

I turned my head and gazed at a very irritated-looking alpha, “Ok I will go with you, but can we get her back home first? I need to know she’s alright.” I begged him.

“No! She has already woken up. I will send my men to escort her home. You must come with me now.” He commanded. I glared back at him. Why did this man have to be so stubborn?

Faria shook my arm lightly, “You should listen to him. I will be fine. I don’t want you to get hurt.” She whispered weakly, still trying to breathe normally. I hesitated, but eventually gave in. I couldn’t let him hurt Faria again.

“Ok, but you have to promise that she will arrive home safely,” I told him. He nodded annoyingly. I watched as he whispered to the men beside him, and they came to wrap Faria’s hands around their shoulders, helping her to walk out of the restaurant.

“Now are you satisfied?” He asked irritatingly. I nodded lightly and stepped towards him. He talked to the man next to him, whom I assumed to be his beta.

“Tell the other alphas I had matters to take care of today, I will call them later.” Then he dragged me out of the restaurant, clearly not satisfied with my slow-walking pace. I could feel sparks on my arms when he put his hand around, sending waves of shock through me. I struggled under his grip.

“Can you please let me go? I can walk on my own.” I argued.

He turned his furious gaze towards me, “No, and stop complaining for a second.” I couldn’t fight against him, knowing that he was too much stronger than me.

He pushed me into a black limo and closed the door. He then got in the car and sat across from me. His whole body was still shaking, his eyes boiling with anger. He must have never been demanded before, but he should know better than to threaten me. I didn’t even want to look at him anymore, so I stared out the window. That’s when I heard him clear his throat. This is going to be a long journey. I thought.