Rise of the Lycan Hybrid

My Mate

My heart beat so loud in my chest I was sure the intruder could hear it. I tried to hold my breath afraid he would hear it if I breathed to loud. My eyes widened as a figure walked past me. For a moment his scent overwhelmed me and I faltered as I felt a pull to him. My hesitation gave him time to turn around and see me and his eyes widened. I gulped as I stood froze to the spot. I felt stupid for allowing him a chance to turn on me. Now I had no advantage over him. I watched with wide eyes as he stalked toward me. His eyes were odd. One green eye and one blue. They flickered and seemed to turn to slits almost like that of a reptiles eyes. I gulped as he drew closer and his scent became more and more overwhelming. With each step he came closer I backed up until my back hit the rock wall leaving me trapped. I closed my eyes as he came so close I could hear the beat of his heart. I heard his hands land on the wall on each side of my head. I inhaled his scent and tingles spread over my entire body. I gritted my teeth together trying to get my mind straight. How would I get out of this? How could I have been so stupid. “MATE!” His words made my heart drop to my feet. Had I heard him, right? Was I imagining things? I shivered as tingles spread across my neck as his rough hand came in contact with my skin. “Breathe, little one!” His voice was rough and hypnotic. It stirred something deep inside me. I slowly let out the breath I hadn't realized I had been holding. “Open your eyes!” His breath against my neck made me shudder as his nose skimmed were my neck met my shoulder inhaling my scent. I felt him pull back and I slowly opened my eyes. His smile was earthy shattering. I bit my lip as the corner of his mouth tugged up showing off his dimples. His smooth caramel skin made his eyes seem even more prominent. “I’ve searched these caves for days trying to follow your scent. You were driving me mad. I never thought I’d find you,” he informed me as he watched me closely. His hand cupped my cheek and I instinctively leaned into his touch watching as his eyes watched every move I made. I closed my eyes reveling in the feel of his touch and the tingles it brought along with it. Everything I had ever been told about the mate bond, every symptom, every reaction, was happening. The man standing before me was chosen specifically for me by the goddess herself. I never thought I’d find him. Or that he would find me. Yet here he was and I still hadn’t said a word to him. “What’s your name little mate?” he asked as his eyes went to my mouth and he pulled my bottom lip from my teeth. “My name is Ensley.” I finally managed. He smiled once again as his fingers scanned my skin. My eyes widened and my breath caught in my throat as I watched him draw closer and his lips pressed against mine. My lips moved on their own against his. His tongue skimmed the seem of my lip asking for permission to enter and I granted it. He growled in satisfaction when a moan escaped my mouth and he deepened the kiss. Heat began pooling low in my stomach and I felt my panties dampen. The smell of my arousal surrounded us and my cheeks grew hot knowing he would smell it. He growled as my arousal hit him and his hands traveled down my waist and he cupped my bottom lifting me. I wrapped my legs around him and he pressed me against the wall. My arms wrapped around his neck and I could feel his erection pressing into my center. My senses came back to me full force and I broke the kiss and pushed against his chest. He instantly let me go and sat me back on my feet. Cautiously watching him I escaped to the other side of the cavern. He turned watching me confused. “I’m sorry. I lost myself to the mating pull.” He stuttered. I shook my head. “How did you find me?” I asked now worried if he was followed. “I caught your scent in the cave. I happened upon it while lost in a storm the other night. I didn’t find your scent until the next morning and that’s only because you are my mate. Don’t worry its only me. I am very careful, especially when I knew I was looking for you.” He smirked at me. I tucked my hair behind my ear and looked away. “I don’t know you. You cant stay here.” I told him and his brow furrowed. “You don’t know me? I am your mate Ensley. My name is Jasper. And I’ve been searching for you since I turned eighteen. I would never harm you.” He said hesitantly. “That’s exactly what someone would say if they were trying to trick me. You can stay in the cave but not here. Not now at least. You can however, join me for lunch if you’d like. Tomorrow maybe?” I suggested. “Very well. If that makes you more comfortable. I’ll see you soon little mate.” He smiled before disappearing back into the darkness of the cave system. I stood there momentarily trying to get my barings back and calm my beating heart. was this real?

Had I just met my fated mate?