His Chosen Mate (Complete- Standalone)

Chapter 10

The next morning I awoke, a little paranoid when I left the hotel, but made it to the store location and we got to work. After a full 8 hours, the team of associates left. The story was mostly together. Just a few small details needed to be completed. Still waiting on marketing for the windows and Nick to show up and give it the thumbs up.

Nick: Sorry running behind. I should be there in 20.

He finally texted me back after not hearing from him for almost 48 hours.

“You don’t need to stay, Maggie, unless you want.” Her and I had been sitting on the cashwrap just waiting. “Honestly, he says twenty minutes and it could be an hour. I don’t mind hanging out till he gets here.” I offered.

Maggie hopped off the counter, stretching, “I am hella sore, so I would love to head home.”

“For sure, I will email you any feedback he gives. Tomorrow all we should have left is the window install and if Nick has any suggestions, it looks really good and that store manager, I like her a lot.”

“Oh my god yeah, Tracey, she is a pistol. She is the Assistant Manager of the grove location. She is phenomenal. Really excited for her to have this opportunity.”

“Glad to be apart of it. I guess I will see you tomorrow, but if it's just marketing. You don’t need to come in. I will let you know.” I smiled and walked her out.

I had tried texting Kingston, but he was tied up with training and some marketing shoot. So, I spent the next few hours looking at youtube and t****k because Nick did not arrive after twenty minutes, but almost 2 hours later. He came rushing in complaining about LA traffic. He did a quick walk through, saying everything looked good. After sitting there for two hours, for his three minute walk through. I was highly annoyed.

I took an uber back to the hotel and ask the front desk what time the pool closed. I was delighted to hear that it was open till 11. I didn’t pack much, but I did bring a swim suit. I figured I would hit the treadmill in the fitness area, then go for a swim. I was flustered with Nick and I could always rely on a run to clear any residual animosity. Asshole is totally using me and then has the audacity to make me sit around for hours.

As I got up to my floor and could smell wolves, it didn’t smell like they were there currently but the scent was strong. One was a really delicious scent, like a campire on a cool autumn night, it was musky and earthy and turned me on. It's hard to explain but I liked it. I got to my door and opened it. They had been in my room. Nothing looked a miss but they had definitely been in it. Was it a possibility they were housekeeping? I decided to text Kingston, I was a little nervous.

Ashleigh: Wolves were in my hotel room, I can smell them.

He hadn't answered me in the past few hours, I knew he was tied up with something. I looked through the hotel room, all the closets, drawers, under the bed. I opened my luggage. Everything was there but some of my clothes smelled strongly, like they had been touched and handled. What the f*ck.

Kingston: I am coming down.

Ashleigh: What do I do?

Kingston: I don’t know, if they think you are a rival pack they may just have been checking out your scent to confirm. I wouldn’t stay in ur room.

Ashleigh: There is a rooftop lounge and pool. I was thinking of hanging out there. The lounge doesn't close till 2.

Kingston: I can make it down there by then. Stay public. Don't be alone.

Ashleigh: Ok, I’ll swim, have dinner, read. I’ll stay on the roof.

I quickly changed, putting on my swimsuit, throwing on a cover up and slides on. I packed my stuff and took my bag and carry on up to the roof with me. I made my way to a corner lounge chair, one that could see the entrance very clearly without being super obvious. I sat down and pulled out my ipad, pulling up my ki.ndle library.

It was only a few moments later, when the beta from yesterday appeared in the doorway. Beside him, the sweet smelling one which my body instantly reacted to. Mate. I knew without a doubt this wolf was my mate. He was attractive, olive skin, with dark curly hair and green eyes. He was a bit taller than the beta from yesterday, beautifully built but walking towards me agitated. He said something to the beta and he remained by the door.

“Hello Miss. Craven.” He said, his voice purring in my ears.

“Hello. Who are you?” My eyes staring up at him, doe like. Against my will I couldn't control my body, swooning over her mate.

“My name is Troy, I am the alpha of a pack called Venice. Ever heard of us?”

“Not until your beta introduced himself yesterday.”

“Yeah, he smelled Ventura in our territory, he said you claimed you were a rogue, so I came to check it out. It does appear that you are visiting, you live up state and before that on East Harrington Street.”

I was shocked to hear him recite my address from Indiana, “Why are alphas always top notch stalkers? Is that part of the evolutionary alpha gene pool?” I asked.

“A Ventura shows up in one of my hotels and acts innocent, it’d be ludacris not to do my due diligence and see if there is truth to your claims. More so, after smelling your room today I believed you to be my mate. So, homework was essential.” He explained.

“Yeah, I don’t really do the whole werewolf sheninigan scene. Mates, packs, the whole hierarchy nonsense.” My heart was pounding in my chest, mate. Mate. f**k.

“You may not “do it”, but you are a werewolf and you are tied to the moon goddess's will.”

“Thats not entirely true, I can reject you.” The words burned in my throat, aching as if I had swallowed glass, as I said it. I could see it also caused some pain in Troy. Although he kept himself composed much better than I did, only clearing his throat to shake it off.

“Thats true, but I would prefer you didn’t. I will not reject you. Having a true mate makes you stronger.” He stated.

“Ok well, what happens next?” I was cautious with my words.

“I’d like you to get to know me and my pack.”

“Have you had dinner?” I asked.

“I haven’t. Let's go to your room, get room service.” He offered.

“Oh. Sure, that seems good, I am hungry. But I planned on running and then taking a quick swim. Mind if I do that before dinner?”

“Sure, thats fine.”

I opened my bag, grabbing a sports bra and an oversized t-shirt to throw over my swimsuit. I put my socks and tennis shoes back on.

“Wanna run with me?” I asked again with my eyes wide and begging for his approval, his company, his body.

“Sure,” he replied.

“Beta, you can join us, too?” I motioned for him to follow.

We got to the small fitness area inside the hotel. Only cardio machines, but that was okay. There were three treadmills, three ellipticals, three bikes and a small matted area. I began stretching. I could see in the reflection that Troy was looking agitated, he was talking to his Beta and when I came up from the floor, his face gave an expression of visible disgust.

How is that possible? Aren't fated mates supposed to be blinded by lust? I may not be his preferred body type, but I am his mate.

“I typically do an hour at 10mph, if that's okay?” I tried my best to look docile and innocent but my mind was racing with thoughts of why this guy seemed so agitated.

“Sure,” he said as he hopped on the treadmill next to me. I began running and the two of them put their settings to match mine. The three treadmills at that speed with the three of us running at that pace was loud. But it helped me focus on the situation at hand.

This dude seemed nice enough outside his disgusted glances towards me. I did sort of get a weird vibe from him. But that was hard to track because the mate bond was so intense. He may be agitated because he may already have a chosen mate. Or maybe the rivalry between Venice and Ventura is that bad. It was then I remember Kingston was on his way down. s**t. What do I do?

I really liked Kingston and I did hate the idea of fated mates. This guy jogging next to me idn't interested in my looks. But our pairing will make him stronger. So, he just gets to have me by default? That makes no sense and if he had already chosen a mate, then what? I'm just his sidepiece?

In my pack I remember some mates being used just as breeders. Higher ranking wolves would date and sleep with whoever they wanted while their fated mates were stuck in the packhouse delivering pups. I cringed at the thought.

My thoughts were interrupted by the scents of my mate running next to me. It took a lot for werewolves to sweat in their human form, but the aromatic explosion that filled the room around me, indicated my mate was sweating and my body liked it. My c**t throbbed and every few steps, a slight sensation of fabric against my body would cause a bolt of pleasure to run through me.

I am sure he could tell I was aroused. It was easy enough for Kingtson to smell me and we were not mated.

I looked over at him and both he and his beta looked to be struggling with the pace I had set.

“You guys can stop at anytime.” I offered. Troy looked at me, his face was pained and his expression was still filled with disgust. I couldn’t tell if it was the running or me or both that brought that further reaction.

The vile look on his face made me super aware of my body. Kingston had done such a good job of treating me as a normal person, desirable, attractive, sexy. But it became clear to me, Troy was disgusted that I was chosen for his mate. If my body repulsed him and he was fighting the mate bond? Why not reject me?

Breeding, I was sure of it.

That definitely was one way to stop my arousal, my mate finding me repulsive.

“Only two more miles to go,” I cheerfully said to Troy. His beta had stopped a few miles back. But Troy was determined to match me, everytime he looked at me, full stride, effortlessly running. His face grew more agitated, more repulsed, more annoyed.

“We can stop anytime, head for a swim?” I offered.

“No,” His breath jagged.

The machines beeped, alerting us that our time was up. I tossed him a hand towel, grabbed my bags and headed towards the pool. I threw my stuff on the closet lounge chair and stripped off, piling my stuff on the ground beside it before heading to the outdoor shower to rinse off. As soon as I was done, I dived into the pool. I had not broken a sweat but the cool water felt nice against my skin. I swam the length of the pool and then came back, emerging before the two of them standing at the edge looking down at me.

“You coming in?” I didn’t wait for an answer before swimming back to the other side, I did laps as my mind raced.

Just act submissive, be agreeable, figure out his intent. Maybe even try to seduce him? I gotta figure out a way to make him reject me or just figure out a way to get away from him.

Another three laps, then I saw him jump into the water. He swam towards me. He grabbed me by the waist and pulled my body towards him. His touch was insanely pleasurable, my body wanted him, my mind felt betrayed. His disgust had been so prevalent but now he was pressing his body into mine?

I now had very bad vibes about this guy and I didn’t want anything to do with a fated pairing, but my body only saw his s*x and wanted it.

He studied my face, as the energy and s*xual tension between us grew. I could feel his arousal pressing into me as he continued to hold me close. “You on a diet or something?” He asked.

“Excuse me?” I asked.

“The running, the swimming?”

I laughed,” No, I work out everyday. I realize I am a bit thicker, but I am healthy and strong. I love my curves.”

“They are built for breeding, that's for sure.” The statement made me want to vomit but my body reacted with a pleasure radiating in my belly, my flower beckoning his c**k. I mustered a smile. Ashleigh, you gotta play this game right, alphas take what they want, they are cruel. You gotta bide your time, wait for Kingston.

I hated that my body was reacting towards him in this way.

“A few more laps?” I tilted my head down coyly.

“Yeah, go ahead.” He released me and headed towards the edge of the pool to watch. Maybe it was his eyes, they seemed dead and soulless. Maybe that is what creeped me out the most but the longer I was with him the more I distrusted him.

What was his play? I wondered, again my mind racing. He probably didn’t want to take me without permission. I was integrated in the human world, there would be a missing person report. I could feed him what he needed to hear. All I could hope was there was enough time for Kingston to get down here and get me out. I didn’t know what we could do after that. Maybe I could go into hiding or become a Full Howl pack member. They didn’t do mates. Would that get rid of my existing mate bond?

I was ravenous, I hadn’t had dinner, my stomach let out an embarrassingly loud grumble. Which no doubt Troy heard even in the water, as on my next lap, he stopped me. “Let’s go eat.”

“Sure, I haven’t eaten since breakfast.” The hunger was in my stomach and throat. Between my body's response to Troy's touch and that. I felt a little sick. I collected my stuff and tossed everything into my bag. I felt a little light-headed. Troy noticed and grabbed my hand, holding me steady. Maybe I read him wrong. Is he a nice guy?

“The mate bond is a little overwhelming?” I sheepishly stated, naively asking it almost as a question.

He smiled at me. “I’ve got food waiting in your room.”

“Oh thank you,” The Beta took my bags, as Troy walked beside me, we took the elevator down one, which was silly to me. But I appreciated not having to deal with stairs, knowing how dizzy I felt.

We entered the room and there was a ton of room service. It was set up on the table in front of the patio. I walked over and my stomach grumbled again. My cheeks reddened, “Sorry.”

“No worries,” Troy pulled out a seat for me. I sat down and he sat directly across from me.

“Um, what’s your name?” I felt embarrassed asking the beta who had been chaperoning all evening.

“Vince.”

“Please join us Vince,” I patted the seat beside me. He waited for confirmation from Troy before coming over and sitting down.

I dug right in, not modest about my hunger or trying to act dainty. I started with salad, then shrimp, then creamy pasta, then short ribs. I was feeling full before I broke the silence, “I suppose I will need to move down here. I need to give my job notice, maybe I could transfer down here and get my stuff.”

“We can figure that out later.” Troy was abrupt and cold with his response.

“Ok. I do need to finish my work tomorrow. But I can get the rest of the week off. Do you work?”

“Pack wolves don’t work, our responsibilities are to the pack.” Vince said.

“Oh okay.”

“My mate shouldn’t be working, especially for humans.” Troy added, seemingly annoyed again.

“I understand, but I don’t want to leave my project unfinished. I have a few hours of work tomorrow and then I will give my immediate notice, if that's ok?” Why am I asking for permission. Is it the fact he is my mate or alpha of a pack. I felt timid and nervous. I knew his expectation of me as a mate. I was trying to play along give a little, take a little.

I could tell the two of them were discussing it in their minds. I had only ever been linked with Oliver in my pack and that was years ago but I understood how it worked.

“Well while you guys figure that out. I am gonna take a shower.” I excused myself, grabbing my carry on that I had been toting around all day.

I grabbed my phone first.

3 missed calls

3 unread messages.

Kingston: How is everything going?

Kingston: Are you okay?

Kingston: Three hours out.

I sighed. He is still on his way. But I am currently alone witht hem in my hotel room.

Ashleigh: Kingston, the Alpha is my mate.

Ashleigh: I am getting really bad vibes.

Ashleigh: I will text you when it's safe to come to me.

shleigh: I wouldn’t get too close. I don’t want them to smell you.

Ashleigh: I think he is going to let me go to the shop in the morning.

Ashleigh: Maybe you can meet me there?

Ashleigh: I have to go. I am sorry.

I stripped down and took my hair out of the messy bun it had been in. I took out all my travel toiletries and moved them into the shower. I rinsed off and washed my hair and body.

There was a knock at the door, “Can I come in?” Troy asked.

“Sure,” The shower had glass doors and they had steamed over. I wasn't expecting him to join me naked in the shower. So, I was startled when the door opened. Troy walking right in, eyeing up my naked glistening curves.

“Turn around for me,” He motioned for me to spin. I followed his directions.

When my back was facing him, he grabbed my ass and pulled me toward him. His c**k was hard and wanting behind me. I was startled by how abrupt and sudden it was. My own body betraying me, my heat and lust, beckoning him. He pushed my upper body down, my ass spread open for him, he lined his d**k up to my entrance. I froze, is this about to happen?

I didn’t want this, not like this, not right now, but he didn’t seem like the type to take no for an answer.

“Wait no,” I cried out before he tried to bury his c**k inside me.

“Please,” I straightened myself up and turned around, “I just met you. I want this but I want to know you a little bit first.”

“What is there to know? You are my mate.” Lust filled his eyes but there was also a rage, his lips thin from holding back, “I want you to give me an heir. The sooner I get you pregnant, the better.”

“Believe me, I want the same thing but give me a few days to get to know you,” I leaned for his neck, kissing and sucking. "Plus, a little foreplay never hurt anyone." I put my hands all over his body, gripping his muscles, my lips never leaving his skin. I could feel his arousal twitching against me.

“Make me come.” He deamanded. f**k, there was no escaping this.

I continued sucking on his neck roughly, moaning. I whispered “Mate.” into his ear as my hand grabbed his hard c**k, I began to stroke it, before whispering in his ear, “We are gonna have a whole litter of pups.” I moaned in his ear as I aggressively stroked his c**k. My body reacted to the pleasure he felt. He came quickly and I purred against him, moaning how hot he was, how strong he was, how I couldn’t wait to have his pup inside me. I knew what an alpha would want to hear. I could play this part easily, especially with how turned on my body was, how attracted I was to him.

He rinsed off and got out of the shower and even though I didn't resist him. I didn't fight harder. I felt disgusted and betrayed by my body. I washed my body again before getting out. Scrubbing where the c*m had shot onto my stomach and thigh.

I dried off and dressed in the bathroom, swapping into pajamas. I dried my hair and decided to leave it down. I stared at my reflection for a bit. What was that? I asked myself. The alternative was him just taking you? Is that what you want? I sighed heavily.

Both of them stared at me when I finally emerged from the bathroom.

“I am ready for bed,” I pulled back the comforter. “No offense Vince, but you are not invited to stay.” I teased. I climbed in and patted the bed looking at Troy. Vince stepped outside while Troy stood there looking at me.

“You can go to work tomorrow, Vince is gonna stay here with you and he will drive you to the packlands when your done.”

“Ok.” I nodded, looking up at him, doe eyed and docile. Like an alpha would expect from his mate.

“We will figure out the rest of your stuff eventually. Give your immediate notice, do you understand?” He commanded again.

“I have no problem doing that and moving here. But I do have some obligations. I have two weddings I am in and Christmas with my mom. Are you going to let me have a life? I’d want you with me, of course.”

“We will figure that stuff out when we come to it.” His expression was cold.

“No, I want to know if you’ll still allow me to see my friends and family. I will be an excellent mate and give you an heir. I just want to make sure I’m not a prisoner. I want to be your partner.”

He laughed, “Well, that all depends on how well you behave.”