Assassin's Shadow

A future

After seeing the training grounds, I couldn't focus on anything else Savon showed me. I was fascinated and felt right at home watching the sparring matches and the combat training in their wolf forms.

Savon caught the way my eyes lit up and suggested that I join him during his warriors training session. Of course, I accepted; I can finally get back to what I do best, and I get to spend more time with Savon.

I can't lie. That handsome goofball is slowly growing on me. I've never felt this way about anyone before. It feels... nice.

Training starts at five a.m. but I've been up since two. My excitement kept me from sleeping. The sound of my alarm going off has me jumping out of bed and heading for the closet to pick out my wardrobe for training.

I find a black fitted tank top with a pair of grey sweatpants and black sneakers. I head to the bathroom to shower and wash up before throwing on my sports bra and panties.

As I am coming out of the bathroom, I catch that scent of sandalwood and oranges. How is he able to sneak into my room without me noticing?

Walking over to the bed where my clothes are laid out, I turn to look at him to confront him about the boundaries we set.

"I have a key. That's how I got into your room."

I raise an eyebrow in confusion. Did I say that out loud? How could he possibly know what I'm thinking? Before I can rebuttal, he surprises me even more.

"It's the mate bond. We're bonded to each other so I can sense your emotions, your pain, and sometimes hear your thoughts through the mindlink."

My mouth is open in shock, and I'm not sure what to say next.

"It's not as strong since we haven't mated and marked each other, but once we do, we are tied to each other in every way possible."

In every way possible.

Those words are in a loop, on repeat in my brain. Those simple words started weighing heavy on my chest. I began feeling uneasy.

"Chloe?"

Savons smooth raspy voice snaps me out of my snaps me out of the slow, sinking depression.

"Sorry, just nervous about training. And didn't we discuss boundaries? It's only been 24 hours, and you're already breaking our agreement, sir Alpha."

He stares at me for what feels like the longest, like he's trying to read if I'm lying. I have no doubt I'm becoming less and less convincing, but until he says such, I'm keeping the charade going.

Zephina growls in my head. 'Eventually, you have to tell him, Shadow. We agreed.'

'I know, Zeph, stop hammering me about it. We agreed. I'll tell him once I feel that it is safe to do so, and we're still not sure if it is.'

'He's our mate Shadow! Our mate won't do anything to hurt us.'

I put a block up, not wanting to argue with her anymore.

"Yeah, I can't seem to help myself. I came to see if you were up, I didn't know if you were seriously coming or not, my little truffle."

"Uh huh. Give me the key."

His eyes widened in shock before being replaced with a devious glint in his eye.

"Okay, but you know locking a door won't keep me out, even without a key. I have other ways."

"Typical. I wouldn't expect less from an Alpha, but you want me comfortable, right? How do you expect that to happen if you keep barging in?"

"You got a point. I'll start knocking and no more barging in uninvited." He raised both hands as if surrendering.

"Thank you." I turn to slip my clothes and shoes on so we can head out.

I turn to face Savon to let him know that I'm ready, but he's already looking at me with black eyes. His breathing is increasing, and his fists are clenched.

His gaze is intense...hungry and full of lust. He takes a step towards me, closing the distance between us. My breath hitches as he presses up against me.

Our faces mere inches apart as he raises a hand to my cheek and caresses it with his thumb. I can feel his hard member pulsating in his pants against my thigh.

I gasp as my core moisten and a moan threatens to fall from my lips. He grips my chin and brushes his soft lips against mine.

"Soon enough, you're gonna be begging me to come into your room to have my way with you."

His hand that was caressing my cheek slides down to my neck and grabs it with a firm grip but not hard enough to inflict much pain

"And when I do, I can promise you that you're going to have the most intense orgasm of your life." His voice is husky and alluring.

He releases my neck and walks out the door, leaving me there flustered and horny as hell. Ugh, what the f**k is his problem?

I roll my eyes. Suck a jerk, why not kiss me already?

"You coming, my sweet truffle? Training begins in three minutes."

"Right behind you!" Jerk. I rush out and close the door behind me.

I stride down the stairs full of embarrassment and follow behind Savon out of the pack house and to the training grounds.

"You've got skills, we all know that after your grand entrance, of course." He chuckles, and I roll my eyes. I see he's not going to let that go.

I should've killed his ass before tumbling into this territory. It would have made it easier to blend in and not cause any unwanted attention. It's too late for that now.

"You'll be training with my warriors. My Gamma is intrigued and wants to test out those combat skills of yours."

He abruptly stops, causing me to bump into the back of him before he turns to face me.

Right when I'm about to give him a piece of my mind, he looks at me, his eyes flickering between black and his enchanting hazel color.

"Be careful. If you get hurt or if anything is too much for you, say something. Don't be prideful. I don't want to be responsible for the death of my own pack member because they've harmed you."

His voice is low and raspy, almost a growl, and it sends a shiver down my spine. His goofy demeanor is replaced with raw, commanding attitude and aura.

I bite my lip and squeeze my thighs together. I've never had someone so possessive of me, and it's so hot.

I'm holding back the urge to jump into his arms, tasting his lips, then dragging him back to my room to let him have his way with me.

He inhales and suddenly gets stiff while closing his eyes. His chest is falling and rising as he opens his eyes, flashing his black orbs.

I can tell he's fighting for control over his wolf, but im confused why. Did I do something wrong? Is he mad at me?

Panic slowly starts to consume me. Has he found out about me? How could he? I've been careful, I think. I start to take a step back, but a strong hand grabs my arm, preventing me from moving.

"Don't. I can smell your arousal truffle. It's taking everything in me not to throw you over my shoulder."

"I'm sorry." I didn't know he could smell that. I didn't know it had a smell, honestly. I drop my head and look to the ground. He grips my chin and tilts my head to look at him.

"Don't apologize, my love. It's good to know I can get a reaction out of you." That sly grin appears on his face, and the sight of those damn dimples has me melting again.

Our little moment soon comes to an end when we hear someone clearing their throat behind us.

"Is this the infamous she-wolf we had the pleasure of cleaning up behind?" The man is tall with a muscular build. His brown hair falls into his face and his arms are covered in tattoos.

He's good-looking, but he's not Savon. I'm assuming he's the Gamma Savon mentioned earlier. Savon turns to face him.

"Tony, meet Chloe, the future Luna of the pack."