The Werewolf Priestess

Just Like True Mates

4. Just Like True Mates

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“Mistress, I think you should rest for a while” Fia suggested with a worried expression drawn on her face. I was sweating profusely and my body was weaker by each step I was taking, I was not regaining my strength like I thought I would.

Reed had a frown on his face, he appeared to be frustrated, and angry seeing me in this weakened state. We were in the forest making our way back to my tent and there was still a long distance ahead of us.

I couldn’t shift and I could not perform magic either, whatever happened in that vision really affected my body. I was slowing everyone down and I felt incredibly horrible inside of me.

I have never felt like this throughout my existence and it surprised me profoundly, being weak was new to me and it frightened me a bit, would I be able to fight against the witch behind the plagued wolf if I was so easily defeated?.

I had made a promise to help Alpha Kaden in finding whoever was responsible, but Alpha Kaden would not be able to easily defeat a witch without the help of a witch or someone that knows how to kill us or if he had possession of the dagger, but it would not be easy to get close to a strong witch on his own.

“I am fine Fia” I lied effortlessly, I do not want them to worry about me but I know they are, I was worried for myself as well. I stopped and rest my body against the bark of a tree in my attempt to try to catch my breath.

“You are not fine” Reed said running his fingers through his hair in annoyance. I have never known a man to worry for my wellbeing, this was the first time and it made me feel something inside of me that I had never felt before, that I thought I would never feel in my entire existence.

My eyes meets his and I feel my breath hitched as his eyes pierced intensely into mine. Something in me wanted him to pull me into his arms and carry me , that part of myself disliked the distance between us but another part of me was happy than he was not so near me, I do not understand anything yet, I will rope myself in a web of deceit, it was barely hours since we discovered the possibility of both of us being mates.

My sight was starting to turn blurry, my head feels light headed immediately and I know that I can’t keep moving on, “Fia!” I called, she was holding me by my hands.

“I am here mistress” her voice broke like she was about to cry, I was not dying or something but it touched me that Fia cares so deeply about me, she has never seen me in this state for as long as she had known me.

“Fi–fi….” I wanted to say something but the darkness overwhelms me and I slip into it, welcoming it like a warm embrace.

I moaned feeling a soft material under my body and shimmers of sun rays pierce my skin. I opened my eyes and realized that I was in my tent, how did I get here?, all I could remember was the forest. I am quite aware that Fia would not have made it on her own, that would mean that Reed helped me back to my tent.

It was already morning, I sat up immediately feeling a slight headache but I do not feel as weak as I was the previous night.

My dress was different and I know that Fia must have changed me, I stood up from my mattress and made my way outside.

Fia was cooking something on the stove, she noticed my presence and she immediately get up “Mistress!, you are awake. I think you should rest more”

“Do not worry Fia, I am fine” I smiled at her

“Are you sure, that was what you said last night and you fainted” I hear Reed’s strong voice behind me, I immediately turned around, he was casually standing there, shirtless and unbothered, but his bare chest made me feel hot immediately but I immediately shook it off, I noticed the herbs in his hands, I had no idea that he knew about herbs.

His eyes met mine, and there was a mixture of relief and concern in his gaze. I couldn't help but feel a flutter of warmth in my chest at the sight of him. His presence seemed to infuse me with a renewed energy.

“I am fine” I said swiftly, he continued to stare at me, I feel self conscious, another thing, I have never felt before. Reed was slowly affecting me in a strange way, just like true mates.

"Thank you for taking care of me, both of you."

Reed approached me, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "It is my duty to take care of you, Althea. We're a mates remember?"

I could feel his breath fanning my face and somehow, my body heats up, I immediately created a distance between us before I cleared my throat “We do not know that for sure Reed, don’t get your hopes up” I sternly said.

He looked hurt “You cannot deny that you do not feel the bond between us” he said

“There are strong magic that can mask a werewolf bond, I don’t think this bond is from the moon goddess Reed, it is simply not possible” I responded, trying to see reason with him but somehow my words hurt me and I know that it hurt him as well, I would be pleased if this bond was real but I refuse to keep my hopes up, I refuse to be lured in by a wicked witch and get destroyed.

“Do not say that” Reed growled, the tension in the air was growing and it felt like the atmosphere was about to burst open.

“It is the truth” I responded strongly, standing my ground.

He wipes his face in frustration, I have no intention of hurting him but I have no choice, just because he was blinded that does not men that I would be blinded to reality as well.

“It is no f*****g truth, Althea !”Reed spat in annoyance, he walked over to Fia and dumped the herbs in her hands “Fix her up” he added and he walked back into the forest.

I sighed as I watched his retreating figure, I turned to Fia “I will take my bathe now” I announced

“Do you need me to help you?” She asks getting up from her stool.

“I will be fine, I will be down the lake” I responded back

“But mistress, I should heat you water instead, the lake would be too cold for you” she suggested but the coldness of the lake was what I needed right now.

“No!, do not bother, I am fine” I said.

“Okay mistress, I will prepare the herbs for you so that you can take it when you are done” she responded.

“Thank you” I answered back.

As I approached the calm lake, I felt the cool breeze gently caress my skin. The warm sunlight dances across the water, creating a fascinating light and shadow effect.

The air is filled with a symphony of nature's scents, delicate wildflowers and earthy scents.Eagerly, I slowly stepped into the refreshing embrace of the crystal clear water.

The first touch sent shivers of pleasure and coldness through my body and awakened the senses. The gentle waves of the lake lapped at my feet, inviting me to fully immerse myself in its embrace. I took a deep breath and savored the calm around me before diving below the surface. The upper world disappears as I slide weightless and free through the liquid realm. The water surrounded me, the coolness covering every inch of my skin, washing away the tension I was still feeling from the altercation with Reed.

How can I bring him to understand the glaring truth staring at us in our face?, How can I make him understand that I do not mean to push him away but this bond between us was not real and he would later regret it?.

Time seems to stand still as I float on my back, gazing up at the vast expanse of the sky. The open horizon stretches before me, a canvas of blues and whites. The cares of the world almost melt away, leaving only a profound sense of peace and connection with nature, I can feel myself regaining my energy. The water was good for my magic.

I clean my body with soap and dipped more into the water.

Eventually, reluctantly, I emerge from the water, my body feeling alive and rejuvenated. Rivulets of water trickle down my skin, leaving a trail of coolness in their wake.

I wrapped my body with a towel and another I was using to dry my hair. I paused abruptly when I felt hot air fan my neck.

I knew exactly who it was, the electrifying bond between us feels stronger as his body was close to mine, I remained rooted to the ground, unmoving. “What do you want Reed?” I asked.

He runs his fingers along my body As Reed's fingers trace along my body, a shiver of anticipation courses through me. I can feel the warmth of his touch seeping into my skin, igniting a fire within. With a gentle yet firm grip, he guides me closer to him, his breath caressing the nape of my neck.

"I want you," he whispers huskily, his voice a velvety murmur that sends a delicious tingle down my spine. His words hang in the air, heavy with desire and longing.

In that fleeting moment, time stands still. The world around us fades away, leaving only the pulsating energy between us. I turn to face Reed, my eyes locked with his, and I see the raw hunger mirrored in his gaze. It ignites a fierce desire within me, a yearning to lose myself in his touch.

Without uttering another word, he pulls me closer, the towel that was in my hands fall to the ground and his hands then entwined with mine. Our bodies press against each other, every contour and curve fitting perfectly. The bond between us intensifies unexplainably.

His lips find mine, and it felt like my insides exploded with raw emotions. The taste of desire mingles with the saltiness of the lake, creating an intoxicating blend that leaves me breathless.

I don’t know when the towel wrapped around my body slip to the ground as well but I was not bothered by my nakedness . Reed's touch becomes bolder, his fingertips tracing a path of electric sensation across my damp skin, his hands caresses my back and my chest and eventually he cups my breast, it was a struggle to hold back my moan.

Every nerve ending comes alive under his caress, and I could not feel anything except him, he captures my lips more eagerly that I could not hold back the moan this time that I let it out.

He releases my lips then he says just a single word in the most sensual way possible that my insides flips “beautiful” his touch softens, his hands cradling my face with tenderness. "I want you to know how deeply I love you," he murmurs, his voice filled with sincerity. "You are my everything."

Tears well up in my eyes, mirroring the emotions that swirl within my heart. I reach out, tracing my fingers along his cheek, feeling the warmth and strength that radiates from him. "And you are mine," I whisper, my voice filled with equal fervor.

Then I feel something shake me strongly, a jolt runs through me, and I jolt awake realizing that it was a dream.

“Mistress are you okay?, you have been gone for a while now” Fia asked, a confused and worried expression on her face “Why are you sleeping by the lake?, I thought you wanted to have your bath”

“I–I” I did not know what to say, I was still trying to understand why I would have sensual dreams about Reed, the bond was stronger than I thought. “I must still be tired, I thought I should rest a little” I finally managed to make words.

“I wanted you to sleep more. I will wait for you to bath, your medicine is ready, you can take it and then have more rest” she replied

“Thank you Fia” I simply responded, she smiled, she helped me to my feet and I sucked in a sharp breath as I spot Reed few feet away from us, staring right back at me.