"I'm claiming Rain tonight," Erix announced. It was like a bomb that had dropped in front of us.Ruiz was taken aback momentarily before a pleased look appeared on his face. "That's great, Erix," Ruiz said. "It really is," Magdalene seconded. "It will help both of your wolves considerably.""We plan to mate in two weeks before the next full moon. Our wolves will be at their strongest then. It will make us stronger as well," Erix added. I blushed at how easy it was for him to talk with them about our mating. They were still strangers to me, even if they were his close friends. Magdalene giggled at that and caused Erix and me to look at her curiously. Soon, Ruiz chuckled as well. "What?" we both asked simultaneously. Trying to compose herself, she barely sobered enough to tell us, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't laugh. It's just that neither of you will possibly be able to wait that long to mate."Ruiz suddenly stood from the couch, held his arm out of Erix, and motioned him to join him.
One thing is for sure, Magdalene had certainly given me a lot to consider. After everything she explained to me, consequences included, I don't know how to deny Erix. All he wanted to do was to have a second chance, like me. That wasn't asking for too much. It would be selfish of me not to give him that. I know it was scary, but this is for my wolf and me. The rejection made her unable to communicate with me, and the pain of the bond still lingers within us and affects her more than me. As much as I needed this, my wolf had to move on without someone who would never reject us. Maybe Magdelene is correct.Suddenly I felt something in my chest. I heard my heart beat unusually. Do I not love Erix? Was it all because of our souls intertwining? I don't know yet. If it's love, am I ready to love him? I'll try. "You're right," I agreed. "If it's one thing I've learned through this whole thing with Erix, it is anything possible. He saved me once, and now it's my turn to save him back."A w
Erix had claimed me four hours ago, and I was still in pain. I cried for hours on end that night. It was almost unbearable. If it were not for Erix holding me in his arms all night, the pain would be incredibly worse. And I was thankful for him. My emotions were all over the place as well. I couldn't think straight. I had never felt more bipolar in my life, which was another reason for my tears. One minute I was fine, and the next, I was crying. The sheets on the bed were covered with blood, and so was the room with scent. It was good that I didn't have an aversion to blood, or I would have been sick. At times I found myself hating Erix for causing me to be in extreme amounts of pain and wanted to push him away. Though when I started to go through with it, I backed out and couldn't do it. I needed to, no, I wanted him next to me. His arms offered so much comfort. The claim started to forge a bond, and my wolf accepted it. She had yet to appear, though I could only hope that Erix sa
A soft knock came on the door before I was able to push my body off the door. I sensed it was Erix right away. But really, who else would be knocking on our bathroom door?Woah, ours? Where did it come from? It's not yet ours, and it's his. I'm just a guest in his room. Erix is being hospitable by letting me stay here. That's all. "I'm sorry, baby, let me in?" he asked. "Please."I couldn't say no to that voice. It was calling out for me. Erix wanted me, and I wanted him too. I quickly moved from the door and threw it open before wrapping my arms around his neck. I buried myself into his neck and inhaled him once again. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap at you. I'm just…""I know," he finished. "I understand. This is just one of those side effects of being claimed. Your body doesn't know how to handle all your newfound emotions. They are intertwined with mine, and it will confuse you a lot."I nodded but didn't speak. What Erix said certainly made sense. "Come on, I'll help you ba
After distributing the job to Yelan and Avery, we finally started painting the wall. I wouldn't lie; I missed Erix heaps. And I often found myself thinking of him. My body and mind were screaming for me to go and find him, but I couldn't leave my friends to do the job I had started. I would just have to suck it up. This was for the best in the end. Space is good…space is healthy. Everyone needs it. So if I knew that, why was I still trying to convince myself of it?I tried to shake my thoughts of him once again and failed miserably. Somehow every thought always led back to him. I wonder how he is doing right now? I wonder if he misses me too. Is Erix thinking of me as much as I am of him?Does it ever stop? It was exhausting. My mind was filled with Erix and I almost wanted to run to him. Ugh..After an agonizing hour of painting the room and assembling the furniture I bought, Yelan, Avery, and I sat down and munched on the snack Erin had brought us. Avery was telling jokes while Ye
"I finally found my mate yesterday. I'm actually on the way to his pack. I'll tell you more about it when we arrive."It was a message from Aires. I smiled at her. Finally, Aires found her mate. I hope he can change her. So Aires called non-stop because she wanted me to know she had met her mate. And here I am, worrying about something. I know hunters still exist, and I couldn't help but worry about Aeris since she's living carefree. After congratulating her, I decided to return to the room and shower. Yelan and I finished painting the wall and assembling the furniture. The only work left for tomorrow is arranging. I decided to hole up in the room and skipped dinner with my phone. It was almost nine in the evening, and Erix wasn't in the room yet. The room felt emptier without him. I crave his company more when I am alone. I already fell asleep when Erix went inside the room. I felt his presence entering the room, but I was too tired and sleepy to acknowledge his presence. When m
"There you are. I'm glad you made it down before noon," Wyatt teased me when he saw me. "I've never slept until noon," I defended with a smile. "Well, except that once." He shook his head and chuckled before walking to the front door and opening it for me. "Your ever-impatient mate is waiting for you." "Of course, he is," I murmured. On our way through the territory, the pack members bowed their heads in respect for us. I was still trying to adjust to the amount of respect they had for me. I had done nothing to deserve it, yet they still offered it to me. Erix's pack, I mean our pack is truly amazing. "Wyatt." A pretty blond girl said in passing. I didn't miss the smile she gave him. She looked quite smitten. "Friend of yours?" I asked. Wyatt shrugged trying to cover his smile. "You could say that, I guess. She's liked me since high school. We've dated a few times but it was nothing serious. We're not mates or anything." I could hear the longing in his voice at the mentio
I woke up feeling heavy and suffocated. When I turned my head and saw Erix sleeping soundly while half of his body was on top of me. I tried to wriggle a bit and tried to move him off my body but to no avail, Erix's muscular arm pulled me underneath him. "Don't move," he said. "It's still early." When he said that, I glanced at the wall clock and saw it was already ten in the morning. "I need to use the bathroom," I told him, trying to tickle him. Suddenly, the events of yesterday flooded my mind and I remember the rogue named Adam provoking me and making my wolf take charge. I remember her attacking the rogue before passing out. "What happened yesterday?" Erix one eye opened up before inhaling the scent of my hair. "Nothing. I stopped you before you can even kill the rogue," he replied. "I didn't know you were that scary when you were provoked," he added. I turn my body to face him. "He threatened you," I told him before cupping his face. "Nobody is allowed to lay a f