Assassin's Shadow

A Moment of Sweetness

Savon's POV

I've never been nervous when it comes to women. They all seem to fall at my feet and spread their legs without any effort. Chloe is different.

Just the sight of her makes my heart race and my stomach flutter. Her beauty and her attitude make for a perfect Luna. I want to know more about her, so I invited her to breakfast to learn more about each other.

I have this....feeling that there's more to her than she's leading on. I mean, we haven't really had the chance to talk so I can't really judge, but seeing her on top of a dead lycan bathed in its blood and guts, then the panic attack I witnessed in her room, I can't help but wonder, who is Chloe Monroe?

As I descend the stairs from my office, I head to the dining area. Mrs. Julie, the head omega, greets me with a warm smile and head bow once I reach the table.

"Goodmorning Alpha, I hope you slept well. Breakfast is being prepared, as you asked, and will be served shortly, sir."

"Thank you Mrs.Julie."

She nods and returns to the kitchen. I remain sitting, waiting on Chloe to come down. I pull out my phone and go through some emails pertaining to our businesses that reside in human cities.

As I get lost in my emails, I feel a hand on my shoulder that slides down my chest, while the other hand rests on my other shoulder. By the citrus scent, I know it is Karissa.

Arlong growls to give her a warning, but she doesn't heed it. I get up and grab her hand, pulling her outside and around the packhouse for privacy.

She is smiling, and I can smell her arousal, but I'll never touch another she-wolf again since I found my mate. She's all I want, all I crave.

"What are you doing, Karissa?" My voice is laced with vemon, and judging by her faltered smile, she caught it too.

"What is your problem? You've been avoiding me and the last time I seen you, you kicked me out of your room after we made love like I was some kind of whore." Her voice begins to raise and I can see the pain in her eyes.

Karissa is my beta's sister. She has always had a crush on me, and I've turned her down on many occasions because she is my best friend's sister. I also wanted to wait for my mate.

Eventually, she became hard to ignore. Karissa is beautiful. Any man would kill to have her. She's attractive and a great warrior.

I gave in to her temptations after searching for my mate and not being successful.

I assumed the Moon Goddess didn't have a mate for me, and we began sleeping together, which was a big mistake that I'm now paying for.

"Karissa, you knew this was nothing more than a f**k. I was clear when I told you that we weren't serious."

Her eyes fill up with tears, and her mouth opens, but nothing comes out. I know she is hurt, and I shouldn't have been messing with anyone in my pack, but that's in the past, and I can't change it.

"I thought you were starting to love me." She says in between sobs with her head down.

"I've never seen you that in way Karissa, I'm sorry. And I should've told you this earlier, but I've found my fated mate." Her face goes pale after hearing the words fated mate.

I see the mixture of shock, pain, and betrayal flash across her face at once. More tears fall from her eyes, and although it's my fault, the only thing I'm worried about is getting back to Chloe.

I don't want to keep her waiting, especially behind Karissa.

"We will no longer have s*x or see each other outside of your beta responsibilities, and from now on, address me only as Alpha."

I turn and walk off, leaving her there in tears. I hate that she's gonna see me as a bad guy, but I won't let anything get in the way of me having my mate.

I walk into the packhouse and back into the dining area. Hopefully, Chloe won't be much longer. The anticipation to see her again is killing me.

Finally, after thirty minutes, my beautiful mate walks down the stairs in a light blue short sundress that goes well against her skin.

Though the dress isn't fitted, it seems to be hugging each and every curve on her, making me want to devour her rather than the food.

"I got something on my face?" Her brow is raised as she waits for my answer.

I let out a small chuckle because her smart ass comments seem to throw me in frenzy. Unlike everyone else, she is straightforward, and I like that.

"No, there's nothing on your face. Am I wrong for admiring your beauty, little mate?" I grin, hoping my cheesy compliment will ease the tension I'm sensing from her.

"Anyone ever tell you that you're corny?" She walks past me and sits at the table in the chair across from mine.

"No one has the balls to do so." If it was anyone else, Arlong would have ripped their lips off their face, but for Chloe, I just melt.

Fucking mate bond.

"Hmm, so you're the big bad Alpha that everyone fears? Seem like nothing but a softy to me." She smirks with a mischievous glint in her eye.

Is she taunting me? If so, it's a major turn-on, and I don't know how much longer I can't control myself and Arlong.

"Only soft for you, but I can make arrangements if you'd like to see the other side." Arlong has come to the surface. He's enjoying the challenge, surprisingly.

"No, that won't be necessary, Alpha Von."

We fall into a comfortable silence as our plates are set in front of us. I clear my throat before speaking. I have many questions that need answers, and I can only get them from her.

"So, which pack are you from? "

"umm, I actually don't belong to a pack."

I raise my brow and look up from my plate to see her toss a piece of broccoli back and forth.

"Are you a rogue? You don't have the scent of one."

I wouldn't reject her if she was, but I know my father won't agree to a rogue becoming the Luna.

"No, I'm not rogue. I lived among the humans. I grew up in an orphanage there."

"Oh, what about your parents? Do you know what happened to them?"

"No, I was young when I lost them. I barely remember what they look like." Her voice goes soft, and I see the unshed tears building up in her eyes.

My heart breaks knowing my little mate has been alone in a world full of danger. Her cheeky attitude is replaced with sadness and vulnerability.

"I'm sorry to hear that." Losing your parents are tough, especially at a young age. I can't imagine losing my parents, I'll go bat s**t crazy behind them.

"Don't apologize. You weren't the one who took them away." A pang of sorrow strikes my heart as I listen to the hurt in her voice.

I just want to scoop her up and hug her. Hold her tight and let her know I won't let anyone hurt her.

"How was the orphange? I hope they treated you well." I mentally face palm myself because what kind of question is that? I start bouncing my leg due to the embarrassment, and I'm hoping she doesn't pick up on it.

She scoffs. I notice her face hardens instantly and I can see her go rigid. "That place was horrible. I ran away when I was thirteen."

"Thirteen? Did you have family in the area?"

"No."

This is obviously something she is not comfortable talking about, and I really don't want to press the issue.

"I ran away a couple of times when I was a pup. My father and I don't always get along. We used to argue a lot, and sometimes, it got physical. So, I'd just run away to my safe place."

She slowly lifts her head up with a softened expression and glistening eyes. I continue to look down at my plate and stuffing my mouth.

I hate bringing up my dad. He's the biggest pain in the ass and I hate him. I honestly don't understand how my dear mother puts up with him.

Just the thought of him makes my blood boil. I clench my jaw and ball my hands into fists. A sudden warmth and sense of peace start to wash over me.

The tingles on my skin run through my whole body, and my heart skips a beat. When I lift my head, my beautiful mate has her hand over mine, rubbing circles on my hand with her thumb.

"I understand, but it's okay. I doubt he bothers you now. You look like you can hand out a good ass whooping."

We burst into laughter, and the tension in the room is lifted, being replaced with ease. The sound of her laughter is like listening to a sweet melody.

I love it, and I'll do anything to hear it from now on.