Rejection Trials

Kind of Reliable

A FEW DAYS AGO, BELVEDERE’S POV

After six years…life is annoying. I have given up all my “friends” I had no time to put up with them. I never planned to keep them in my life. Not only do I not really have friends I feel so disconnected from people. My mind is always somewhere else. Whenever I find something funny I wonder if it would make Sai laugh too. If I try to enjoy something I wonder if Sai would enjoy it. Whenever someone asks if I am mated I get so annoyed that everyone assumes I am not and that I am frustrated I am not yet. I haven’t been able to locate Sai either. Especially considering I am the only person in the world who can catch their scent and I am not allowed to leave for that long. Sai is someone that can disappear and never be found if they don’t want to be found. I still look into every siting of a black dog or small black demon and it always ends up being a rabid stray.

Once I turned 22 I knew Sai would turn 22 soon as well and that means now that both of us are over 22 and that we both have sparked the mate bound when we saw each other that day we have to mate or… well I am not really sure. I don’t think it has ever happened. I knew sleeping would be impossible tonight. Only a few minutes until Syrus turns 22. Only a few minutes until our lives are forced together once again. Syrus always acts before thinking and I honestly don’t think they understood what would happen. Or they really thought they’d find a way to sever our bond before now. My body was starting to shiver, and I could see goosebumps. My wolf told me my body is getting excited for our first mating season.

Werewolves start shifting usually around 16. However, werewolves don’t go through a mating season or heat until they’re 22 and that is only if they have found their mate and their mate is also 22. The first mating season starts on the younger mate’s 22nd birthday and lasts for the entire year. It is meant to solidify and strengthen the bond between mates. The caveat is not only are you uncontrollably horny all the time, but you also become physically sick if you are apart for more than a few meters. My mate is an unknown amount meters away. I can only hope the pain annoys Sai enough to bring them home to me.

My body figuratively lights on fire the moment the clock strikes midnight. No matter how I move or contort my body I still can’t ease the literal throbbing pain between my legs. I need relief. I know too well that I will get nowhere by myself or anyone else. The only way to ease my suffering is to be with Syrus.

“BEL, ARE YOU OK?” my mother shrieks coming in the room followed by the doctor, the nurse, a servant, a guard, and my father. Way too many people to see me in this compromising position. I must’ve been making loud noises in my misery.

“Do I look ok?” I shouted back. I must look horrid because everyone’s eyes are wide. My mom was barking at the doctor to figure it out.

“It’s obvious he’s in a mating cycle”. The doctor says making everyone in the room gasp.

“That’s impossible Belvedere hasn’t found his mate yet.” My mom responds. The doctor clearly felt the awkwardness in the room and took that as a point to head out for a brief moment.

“How could you meet your mate and not realize it?” My father asked me and the universe at large.

“I don’t know I am a busy man I meet a lot of people.” Was all I could come up with.

“You would notice enough to know it happened.” My dad lectured. “It must be due to the extraordinary strength of your wolf”.

Good. My father came up with a good excuse, so I don’t have to expose my situation. My wolf is much stronger than others and insanely smart. At first it was a bother to be the host to such a big bad wolf. It meant people would ask too much of me and give me more work. However, Tobi, my wolf, basically runs the show. I gladly let him take control and handle the situation while I sit back and watch the show. Call me lazy all you want because I am. I work smarter not harder.

The following days were the absolute worst. Not only could I barely move or walk. I had a splitting heading, a pounding in my ears, and a raging boner. It also made Tobi MIA. All he did was run around howling trying to call our mate. The howling in my head didn’t help and my smart substitute was taking time off, so I had to do everything myself.

Suddenly Tobi took over my body on his own. This is rare because usually I must ask him to do my work or help. Here he was taking full control and launching me onto my feet and barreling through the surrounding woods in my human form. I haven’t been able to use the stairs and now I am running at a speed that is fast even for me. Then I caught that heavenly scent and couldn’t help but smile like an i***t.

CURRENT TIME SYRUS POV

I have never been an early riser. Werewolves consider their morning time to be around 7:00 pm. That is considered early and here I was up at 6:00 pm. I fought with myself all day and barely slept. All I wanted to do was crawl into bed and devour my mate. I sat up looking over the edge of the bed to see Belvedere sleeping. His breath is so steady, and he looks so comfortable. His heartbeat is also calming my nerves quite a bit. I am seriously contemplating sneaking into his arms. Scanning his face was a stupid thing to do. My whole body felt wired just looking at his lips with their slight pout.

“Creep.” He said, staring at me staring at him. Yeah, I probably seemed creepy just watching him sleep like this. “Come here.” he said, moving his blanket and opening his arms.

“You’ve slept it’s time to talk.” I said forcing myself to stand up to try and escape the nagging need to engulf his whole being.

“Five more minutes” he mumbled sitting up and pulling me down by my waist. My core almost burst. Just from him pulling me to him. Before I could say anything, he nuzzled his face into my neck. Why am I not moving away? Why am I not saying anything? Why am I enjoying this so much? This mating thing is no joke if it is making Bel act all lovey with me like this. He must be desperate. More reason for us to get on with our mission. He needs this more than I do.

“Put your clothes on” I tried to sound demanding but probably sounded weak. I can’t believe I slept in bed with him like that.

“It is common for werewolves to be in less clothes you know. Me being shirtless is the least of it.” He joked while changing in front of me. I cover my eyes fighting the urge to peak through my fingers.

“Sai” he said softly while pulling my fingers apart. Thankfully, he was dressed.

“I have a plan.” I blurted out removing my hands from his.

“Since when do you plan anything?” he asked, lifting his eyebrow putting his forehead against mine.

“Hey personal space.” I say, backing up trying to rub the sensation lingering on my forehead. “After years of searching, I’ve found only one kind of reliable source on a possible way to try and get rid of our mate bond.” I try to sell it to him.

“How long will this take?” He grumbled, crossing his arms. Well, there goes my thoughts that maybe he might genuinely want me more than the mating season.

“Like a few days” I think.

“Can you last that much longer?” he asked, sighing.

“I have great self-control.” I declare. I hear Belvedere snort.