ACCEPT REJECT

CHAPTER TWO

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CHAPTER TWO

WILLOW POV

Stressing about our situation we did all that we thought we could, we ran as hard and fast as possible. I was still following Ally/Brynlee, there was noise behind us making us continue trying to push to go faster. My heart was pounding in our head but I didn't want the wolf behind me to catch up and hurt me.

Before I had a chance to look behind me again I felt the wolf closing in on me. Suddenly I felt his teeth nipping at my back legs, I let out a yelp, but kept running, I could smell Ally and I knew I was close. I called to her through our mind-link, she was waiting for me, but now she was moving toward me.

I almost crashed into Ally and her mate were there, her mate then jumping in-front of both of us. It didn’t take long before the wolf who chased me and Ally's mate were standing off growling and gnashing at each other.

Ally shifted back and looked at me with a look to ensure I did the same. Once we both shifted back, Ally took it upon herself to get answers. Marching up beside her mate, her hand on his shoulder, instantly easing his tension.

With her hands on her hips and all the sass and attitude I knew and love her for bellows out, “Okay! Stop the s**t! Shift back and then we can talk to see if we can work out why ‘you' are chasing my best friend?”

Both males reluctantly shifted back and again Ally started the conversations, with all the sass that is her, she looked at her mate, smiled then turned to the mystery stalker wolf.

“Now! Who the hell are you? And why are you chasing her?” I was standing behind Ally and her mate, I was feeling quite scared.

The mystery wolf stepped forward and moved slightly so then I was in his line of sight, then he said the words that made my stomach drop. “My wolf and I believe she is our MATE.” His words caused my wolf to whimper.

Ally turned to me with a raised brow, “So? It seems he believes he is your mate, what do you and your wolf say?” All her attitude and sass dropped when she spoke to me. I must have looked like a deer in the headlights because Ally moved closer to me, putting her arm around me again.

“I....... I....... I think he might be, but I felt a strong aura and it scared me. How was I to know? He wouldn't identify himself he just chased and chased.” I finished with a small sob.

“Of course you would have felt his aura, babe, he is an Alpha! Perhaps Chad and I can stick around while you two chat and then maybe we can all go run together before the sunrises.” Ally said with a re-assuring squeeze of my shoulders.

With that Ally & Chad moved toward the furthest side of the tiny clearing we were now standing in, they were obviously happy with the Moon Goddess' choice, I am so happy for them.

“Hello, I am Lance Benjamin Crane, Future Alpha of the Moon Winder Pack, it's nice to meet you – mate -" I startled as Lances deep voice filled the area.

“Um, Hi! I'm Willow, I am delta by bloodline, I'm from the Crystal Brook Pack.” I replied quietly.

His aura was tense and intimidating. I certainly didn’t expect to be mated to an Alpha. I don't think I even expected to meet my mate tonight.

Still surprised at the events of the last half hour, his form pushing closer to me, trembling, I let him pick up my hand and draw me closer into him, his eyes making contact with me before I could draw a full breath in.

His eyes were an interesting colour, a dark grey swilled with silver to complement their intensity.

Feeling frozen in his gaze placed his hand on my cheek, the sensation caused me to feel the connection between us. The tingles making my face flush.

With his eyes meeting mine, he leaned in close running his nose up my neck to my ear then kissing my jaw he made his way across to my lips before I knew it, he smashed his down on mine.

While the kiss was explosive and took my breath away, I knew that I needed to keep my wits about me, I need to make sure that I have a clear head.

Quite consumed with the emotions and the kiss, I pulled back, took a breath, looked at his face. My emotions were all over the place, still quite dis-believing that the handsome man in front of me, an Alpha no less and he is my mate.

Feeling giddy with emotion when his eyes met mine, they filled with tears as his words left his mouth “Accept Me" he said in a low voice.

With a nod I opened my mouth to say the words, “I Willow Angela Barnes fo the Crystal Brook Pack, accept Alpha to be, Lance Benjamin Crane of the Dark moon Pack, as my mate and Alpha."

With the words leaving my mouth, then I feel the mate bond twist and snap into place, waiting for the completion when he accepts me back, then it will get even stronger.

Taking in a deep breath and let it out, with a feeling of new difference. He continued to kiss me, and when we parted to catch our breath, I waited for him to reciprocate and accept my acceptance.

It was then he stood and stepped back, that was when I heard the noises from behind him, then I noticed a few people emerging from the trees. I hadn't noticed that Ally and Chad had moved from their place under the trees ahead of us.

The guy who stepped out before a couple of girls, was Lance's Beta to be for his Pack Maxwell, and the girls I guessed were friends but obviously one was Maxwell's mate, going by the possessive arm he put around her shoulders.

Another she-wolf moved to stand next to Lance. My Mate! They were all chuckling now.

Feeling confused I proceeded to ask “is something funny?” I was only just managing to hold back my tears, confusion taking residence in the forefront of my mind.

Then Lance put his arm around thered-headedd she-wolf next to him. My heart shattered at the sight in front of me, my wolf whimpering in pain too.

His words were like a knife, “I'm not accepting you, a Delta? Not likely! Not when I can choose a higher ranked wolf!”

I gasped as they turned and left still laughing.