The Amber Witch Saga: Beginning

CHAPTER 4: Getting to know each other..

// SHE GLANCED THIS WAY, I THOUGHT I SAW. AND WHEN WE TOUCHED, SHE DIDN’T SHUDDER AT MY PAW. NO, IT CANNOT BE; I WILL JUST IGNORE. BUT THEN, SHE HAS NEVER LOOKED AT ME THAT WAY BEFORE…. //

-Beauty and the Beast

As soon as he spoke those words, a monstrous growl escaped Damion’s lips. It shook the whole mountaintop.

“Woah woah... Hold it mister alpha wolf. No one is taking her away from you. Don’t get all too hyped up. Also, the molester teacher served his sentence in jail and received a lot of backlash from the community. Her parents are just too influential and crazy rich at that. So, she is the least favourite kid of her parents and they sent her here as some sort of a punishment since the academy is far away from their hometown.” He chuckled. “Some great parents the Luna has.”

“I don’t know how to put this but it makes me want to go on a killing spree, just thinking that my mate had to go through all this. It must seem easy but neither of us possibly have any idea how she must have changed because of all this. Caleb, I want to go back in time and change so many things… the death of my parents, a lot of my actions after I was appointed as the king and hell, I even want to change my mate’s past. No child has to ever go through all that.”

Caleb put his hand on Damion’s shoulder. “Dami, we all know none of whatever happened in the past was your fault. You were a kid back then. If there was anyone else in your place, they would have done the same. Chaos, they would have done worse.”

“Caleb, I think that we both agree whatever happened with those poor people, was at least someone’s fault. And I was trained to handle such situations. I should have known better; I should have done better. The guilt eats me up slowly and it kills me to think I cannot do anything to make it better. Being a better person is a choice and we all know I chose otherwise. There were consequences and they were NOT pretty. The people forgave me and that was big enough in itself but that would never absolve me of my responsibility. I just hope that my mate won’t hate me after knowing all that I did.”

Caleb went into silence.

“So, here is the rest of background information on the Luna. You want me to continue?”

“No. Leave the papers in the living room. I need some alone time.”

“Of course. I’ll take my leave. There is a lot of work that needs supervision. I will see you later.”

Caleb left Ana’s quarters. Damion got up from the bed and start going through the papers that Caleb has brought. There were so many peculiar things for which an explanation presented itself, but there were so many other things which did not fit in the story. For Instance, most of the property of the Hawthorns was divided amongst their other two kids and most of the less attractive and useless property was given to his Luna. Another thing was that they haven’t had a witch ancestor in their family since very long. Moreover, the last witch ancestor wasn’t related by blood to Anastasia. Was it possible that she was adopted? Maybe. Because there is no way she is an elder witch with the manifestation of Amber magic without any witch ancestors related to her by blood. There was definitely more to the story than what met the eye. Also, then she went practically invisible for two years after completing Junior college.

Caleb got up and started attending to the fireplace. Anastasia had been cold. She was most definitely appalled by the cold weather. Thinking about his young mate brought a smile upon Damion’s lips. As he started the fire, he felt a pair of eyes on himself. He felt her presence before he saw her. She was so weak, she would have fell but using his inhuman speed, Damion caught her in his arms. He bought her back to the bed. His wolf came in control as soon as they felt her. The alpha king was surely a sucker for his mate. He could see the confusion and fear in her eyes. ‘Eli, she’s scared. Probably because of our eyes. Let me take control from now on... otherwise, she will panic’, he asked his wolf to which Elijah half-heartedly obliged.

She was parched, so Damion gave her water. She wanted to say something but just sat there gaping like a fish.

The atmosphere was so tense that one could cut it with a knife. Suddenly, Damion felt something and sniffed the air around them. It was filled with the smell of his mate’s arousal. He growled softly. The animal in him wanted to mark and mate with his little mate at the spot, but he knew better. His presence was affecting her and she was aroused and totally within his reach. He leaned into her and she parted her lips as an invitation. That was all the consent alpha needed and his lips crashed on hers in a hungry, demanding and possessive kiss. He jerked her waist towards his muscular frame and Anastasia gasped in pleasant surprise. Catching the opportunity, he snaked his tongue into her mouth, tasting her. To Damion, she was sweet like wild honey and delicate like the beautiful cherry blossoms and this explained her scent very well. He slipped a hand inside her sweater but she soon backed off which made Damion frown.

“I don’t want to take things so fast. Besides, I have a lot of questions for now. Can we take things slow? This will be my first relationship in a while...”

The thought of his mate accepting him made Damion giddy but when she pointed out that she had relationships previously, Damion was filled with rage. It was unfair for him to expect his mate to be chaste and pure since he has had a share of sleeping with the other gender himself, but it was absolutely difficult to even think of his mate in other man’s arms.

“I don’t want to sound overbearing, but how many relationships have you had till now?” Damion practically growled the last part of the question.

“Excuse you mister ‘trying to be my dad’, it is none of your f*****g business however many romantic partners I have had till date. My private life absolutely does not concern a stranger like you. We have only kissed, what even gave you the right to be so overbearing?” Anastasia huffed in annoyance.

“I AM YOUR MATE AND YOUR KING AND YOU WILL TREAT ME WITH RESPECT. I WILL NOT TOLERATE ANY DISRESPECT FROM ANYONE, MATE OR NOT”, Damion yelled, eyes turning black and canines elongating. But much to his glad dismay, this tone was only heating up his mate’s chest in arousal.

“Do you mean mate as in a werewolf mate? Is that who you are? Am I a werewolf as well? How did I manage to break that statue otherwise? I remember you saying something about magic.” Ana bombarded him with questions. His gaze softened at his mate’s innocence.

“Yes, I am a werewolf, practically the alpha king and you are my mate, my rightful Luna and the queen of our realm. No, you are not a werewolf but an elder witch and a very powerful one at that. Your magic is the manifestation of amber. I am told that you have lived your life between humans, so I assume you had no idea about your power or witchcraft of any sort. However, I have sent some of my people to investigate more.” Hearing this, Anastasia frowned even more. She was always a believer of the supernatural, following up to every myth and fact and story depicting them, but she has never expected that she would be a supernatural herself. It was too much to handle all at once, however despite being anxious and nervous, the stranger’s presence was calming her down. It was a weird feeling. Almost as if she has known this handsome stranger for all her life although she got to meet him in person just today.

Damion sensed the feelings rolling out of his mate in huge waves. She was overwhelmed and he knew the reason why. He held her hands which helped her in calming down a little. Elijah was purring in satisfaction because of this physical contact.

“I understand this is too much for a day. I believe you should relax for today. After the incident today, you must be truly exhausted.” Damion stood up from her side to go check on some important matters regarding the Luna’s safety. Anastasia pouted.

“Hey love, what happened?” Damion immediately sat back down, due to his primal urge of taking away his mate’s discomfort and whatever that was causing it.

“I know we just met but please don’t leave. I feel much calmer when you are near me for some reason. Would you lie down with me?” Anastasia asked, her eyes glued the wall behind Damion. He chuckled and replied-

“Sure, my love. I myself don’t want to leave your side for even a minute now. Also, since you are unaware, this is because of the mate bond we share. It hurts to be separated from each other specially now when the bond is new. Let me mind link one of my inferiors to bring our dinner here and I will lie beside you.” Damion’s eyes turned black once again for a few seconds and a grin appeared on his chiselled face. His mate desired him. He felt like a young wolf again, totally and madly in love. He has waited a decade for his better half and he finally found her. It was worth all the wait. He had a sexy, gorgeous and very young mate, all to himself. Elijah was so happy, like he has been given his favourite bone to play with.

After making other necessary arrangements, Damion turned off the lights, took off his shoes and got under the covers of his mate’s bed. He was grinning like an i***t in love. Anastasia scooted over to his side, diminishing the gap between them. His body heat felt like heaven to her and she sighed in satisfaction. She closed her eyes again and sweet sleep took her.