Tyler's P.O.V
I was so furious, I couldn't believe I was so unlucky! How could this happen to me? How could a mere human be destined to be my mate? How am I going to face my pack? The new alpha has found his mate, the only problem is that she is human...A simple, weak woman, everyone will know we are weak, they will not accept her. I, don't want to accept her...
I drove to the packhouse for more than 40 minutes. Our house is in the middle of a forest, surrounded by trees. As I was getting closer I could see my dad outside, packing his things and put them in a car. He and my mother will leave the house, they will retire leaving me to run all the business and also the pack. My mother is a good woman, loving and caring, I cannot say the same about my father, he was not a ruthless alpha but was cold and calculating, always thinking about the pack before everything, I want to be like him.
As I got out of the car my father knew immediately something is wrong.I got out of the car, my father he approached me.
-“Tyler, What’s wrong?”
- “I need to talk with you.”
-“My office.”
As we entered the house, my mind was completely blank... I didn't even know how to start. My father closed the office door and turn around looking at me.
- “ I found my mate... “I said disappointed.
-“And why is this bad news?”
- “She is a f****g human!!! I growled...smashing my fist into the wall.
I could see my father shocked eyes, but he said nothing, he was speechless for a few seconds, probably thinking about the best option.
- “Should I kill her?” I said…but the thought almost made me sick, my wolf got angry… but it was the only thing I could think.
- “No!”Said, my father. It will make you mad, killing your mate is not an option. Trust me there were members of our pack that did that no good comes after you make a decision like this. The Moon Goddess will never forgive you.
-“What should I do then?! I don't want her! I can't have a human as my mate, it will make me look weak, and how will this be possible? How will I bond with her? Mark each other?! How will we create a strong bond? WHAT ABOUT OUR CHILDREN? They will be half-bread, they will be outcasts!”
-“You will have to accept her if the Council founds out you found your mate and you reject her, they will not see you with good eyes. It's better to have a human Luna then a no Luna... Think about this pack, this pack is the most important, Son. You don't have to create a spiritual bond with her, take her to do her duty as a Luna you will not o further than this. Do you understand what I mean?
My father was right, the pack was the most important, I had to secure them...even if I was cursed with such a weak mate. I could have another girl from the pack with me, and keep this human just as an asset, as something I need to achieve what I want. I will bring here by force if does not want to come willingly.
Harper’s P.O.V
After the incident that happened other day, I was more confused than ever, for the first time in the last months I start thinking about other things. My mind was not so blank as before. Was I the right person? Maybe I was in the wrong place at the wrong time... My phone kept buzzing.
Message from Sarah:
"-Harper Massen! You have exactly 15 minutes to get yourself ready and come to the coffee shop around the corner. Don't make me come up at your apartment and grab you’re a*s! "
I sighed, I knew that if I don't come, she will come up and eventually make me go with her, so I wasn't going to put up a fight ...I took a pair of jeans, a white shirt, sunglasses, I tried to avoid light because I spent so many hours in the house these days my eyes become used with darkness, every time I went out on daylight I felt like a vampire.
After a few minutes of walking, I saw Sarah waving at me with her big smile.
Sarah is my best friend since forever, we knew each other since we were born, our mothers were best friends and got pregnant with us around the same time, we were only two months apart. I spend all my childhood with her, we cried together, smiled together, she was like a sister to me. She gave me a big hug and together we sat down at the table in the corner.
-“Harper, You look horrible.”
-“Thank you.”- I replied. I put a lot of effort today I took my clean T-shirt.”
-“When was the last time you washed your hair?”
-“4-5 days ago maybe...”
- “Crap Harper, you are scaring me, this is not you...”
-“This is me now Sarah, look I don't want to be rude, but why you make me come here?”
-“I am getting married, Harper. Josh asked me to marry him.”
I took my sunglasses down and put them on the table, I grabbed with both my hands Sarah's hands.
-“ I am happy for you Sarah, I am. I hope you would be happy.”
- “You have to come back the way you were Harper...I miss you, we all miss you.”
I looked at her, I was happy for her, Josh seemed to be part of the 3% decent guys that probably still existed in this world, but I was in a dark zone now, when she told me she is getting married I was happy but I also felt some jealousy. I hated myself for this...I was a horrible person, why would I feel this way? Is it because of Adam? Because of him? God how much I hated him, I hated and loved him at the same time, all this situation transformed me in such a bad person, most of the time I could feel nothing, and when I did I only felt bad things ...hate, rage, jealousy...
-“I have to go, Sarah, send me an invitation I will try to be there.”
-“Come back to us Harper!” she yelled as I left the cafeteria, I smiled at her and give her a wave.
I was sad...actually. The only thought I had was that I need to get as quickly as I can in my apartment, draw the curtains and get under the blanket and stay there for hours thinking about nothing. I could feel chills down my spine I tried to take the keys out of my pocket and when I lift my head I saw him, The man from another day, standing in front of my building with crossed arms looking at me. Looking perfect my heart accelerated, is this a coincidence? Is it here for me? May For some reason, my legs started to move so heavy like I was walking through tar. I tried to pass him, pretend like I didn’t see him, but he grabbed my by the shoulder and stopped me.
- “Come on Harper, don't ignore me.”
What? How did he know my name? I was stared at him shocked and scared not knowing what to say, what did he want?
- “I am sorry, I don't know you if this is about the other day I am sorr...” I tried to take a few steps back but he got closer he maintained a decent space between us. His face was glowing in the sun rays, I could get a better look at him. Strong jawline, high nose bridge, full outlined lips, straight teeth, smooth skin that looked a little bit tan, dark blue eyes, and very dark hair.
- “It is not about the other day Harper, I need to talk to you.”
There was something in his voice, the way he pronounced my name, I felt as if we knew each other, the way he looked at me gave me a sense of security. He seemed so calm, not at all like the other day, he seemed at peace, he made me feel the same way.
-“I am a little confused what is this about? Do you know me?” I said as he finally released my shoulder.
-“I will try to explain everything as clear as I can, can we talk in another place? “ maybe the coffee around the corner?
-“I don’t know…”
-“Oh…come on, look around we are alone, if I wanted to do something to you, I would have done it by now, besides I prefer you come willingly,” he said full of confidence smiling.
I rolled my eyes and took a deep breath.
-“Fine. But for the sake of this conversation, if you are trying to do something to me do it quick cuz I don't have the energy to struggle.”
He looked with his eyes, I swear that for a moment I thought that his dark blue eyes become completely black. He opened the cafeteria door for me, inviting me in touching my lower back, his touch almost electrocuted me, I shuddered. Why is my body acting like this? We sat at the table having the most awkward feeling ever. Soon the waitress came to take our order and I could tell she kept looking at him, smiling playing with her pen in her mouth, blushing as she took his order, who could blame her, he looked like a freaking star, perfect skin, lips, eyebrows, the more I looked at him the more I thought this is a mistake, he must think I am someone else.
-“One black coffee for me and orange juice for her.”
After the waitress left he turned his gaze to me, leaning back.
- “Harper...”
- “I am allergic to oranges.” - I said. “I thought that I told you to make it quick, if I go into an anaphylactic shock it will be trouble, I might struggle for a couple of minutes.”
-“You are funny, I don't want to hurt you, Harper. I hope you will cooperate before we got to that.”
My heart started to beat faster, his eyes become more serious.
-“What are you talking about?”
- “Of course, you wouldn't feel, because you are human...I am not like you...
I kept listening to him, words like wolfs, bond, mate....packs, territory...started to come out of his mouth, for a few minutes he kept explaining, I just listen to him but soon I decided to stop him, Really?
-“Jesus Christ! I knew it!” I could not believe my eyes, I had all the signs.”Who put you to do this? Is this funny?”Is this a bet? My sister, she did it no?”
He looked at me angry and confused but I will not let myself tricked, I should have known he is an actor from the moment I lay my eyes on him. People were really trying to get me out of my state, they really went that far to hire an actor to tell me all this nonsense.
-“You are good”.I said.” I am sorry, you probably would have made good money from this, if I had the money I will give them to you and you could even tell that you took me on a few dates.”
-“Don't make me do this.”, he said as he touched my hand, I looked at him and his eyes started to glow and his canines started to grow as I looked at his hand he pierced my skin with his nails that started to look more like claws. At that moment I got up, pushing the chair causing some stir in the cafeteria, I was so shocked and immediately tried to get out. But soon I felt and hand grabbing my wrist and I found myself in the air one someone shoulder. I tried to scream but he threw me in his car, locking the doors. I was so scared, I tried to get out but he grabbed my shirt almost ripping it, he started the car, at that moment I thought this everything is over for me.
I wanted to cry but there were no tears left in my eyes...they were dried like the Sahara desert. I stayed in the car, he drove the car for 40 minutes. My heart was like a race car, I was scared but curious at the same time. Soon we entered on a side road into the woods. That’s it, He will kill me. I have to say that I knew by struggling will not be an option he was like 6.1 ft and probably around 175lbs, I was around 5.4 ft and 114lbs, I was no match for him, where to put all those fangs and glowing eyes... not human, they will find my body shattered in the woods. As we got close to our destination I already had bit all my nails.
Soon the road got wide and I saw a beautiful mansion with iron gates that opened, he stopped the car got out, he looked so angry I kept watching him, I knew he will come on this side, Soon the door opened and he got me out of the car, dragging me inside the house.
I tried to release myself but he was holding me so tight. I tried to resist the drag but it was impossible. The house was huge with big stairs in the center of the open space, they were people inside.
-“Everyone back to their room!!” He yelled, and everyone started to vanish.
-“Let me go! You psycho!” Stop! I yelled, Stop! Please! You are hurting me!”
My legs were trying to stop him by trying to put some resistance but the maniac acted like he was dragging a sack of potatoes. We soon arrived in front of the door which he opened with his feet, he pushed me into the room and close the door behind him. He looked at me with his crazy eyes, getting closer.
I started to get very scared, by this moment and my heart was beating like crazy...He was getting closer to me I could feel his heat, I tried to distance our bodies by putting my hand on his chest but my lungs were not getting enough air. I knew at that moment, I was having an asthma attack.
-“Please...”I tried to say, but I couldn't breathe. My vision started to get blurry.