Blue meets Brown: The mate's mark

Chapter 4

Jeremiah:

BLEEP, BLEEP, BLEEP. I wake to the sound of a phone ringing, it’s still dark in the room, but I know it’s morning. I feel something stirring next to me, so I pretend to be asleep.

The smell of freshly baked bread and rosemary comes rushing to my nostrils. I inhaled deeply, remembering the events of last night. The slight hovering smell of blood lingers between the sheets, as I remember taking the virginity of the woman beside me brings a smirk to my lips. The petite brunette lay stirring awake beside me. I wonder if she knows.

I feel her struggle under me, but I refuse to budge.

She springs free unexpectedly, as agile as a cat. Hops of the bed, and in her attempt to be quiet, tiptoes to the bathroom. I watch in amusement as she is completely unaware that I can see everything, including her naked form retreating. Those long slim legs do wonders for her curvy form and perky arse. I can feel my c**k throbbing just at the thought.

It’s cruel really. I should allow her to know I am awake, but I want to see what she does. I feel her turn back and look at me occasionally, making sure that I close my eyes just in time. I’m not sure how good her sight is yet. There is only a slight bit of light coming from the curtain.

She retreats to the bathroom and closes the door. She refuses to put the bathroom light on, and I can hear hushed whispers. Tempted to get out of bed and walk closer to hear her conversation, I worried I may frighten her, so I decided against it and just lay there waiting, remembering the heated moments of last night, every time our lips touched, or the sounds of her moans as I took what I wanted, no, what I needed.

“Take her again Jer, what are you waiting for? I want more” says Scar, my wolf.

“Not yet Scar, I want to see what her next move it. I am putting fate in her hands. I don’t sense her wolf yet. I’m not sure if she is concealing her, or maybe she is not of age yet”.

“She has yet to meet her wolf, but I can sense that she is close. I feel her wolf spirit scratching the surface”.

I ponder for a moment. If she has yet to meet her wolf but is close, she is a mere 20 years old. She probably doesn’t even realize who I am to her. How much can she sense, or has she just willingly given a stranger her virginity without a clue to who I am? I want to ask her, no, I want to demand what she feels and senses, but before I can, she does the unexpected, and she practically runs to the door.

I huff, but before I can say anything, she’s gone and the door closes.

I got up and walked over to the bathroom. I noticed on the way that she had left her purse. Eager to know her name, I took out her driving license. Madeleine Fairway. Why does that name ring a bell? The Alpha of the Yellow Furred pack has the last name Fairway. I wonder… Could Madeleine be the daughter of Alpha Fairway? I suppose I will soon find out; I have a meeting with their pack in a few days. When their Alpha called me to rearrange the meeting, I had an urge to decline. At the time, I wasn’t sure what it was, so I politely declined and stated that I would extend my stay after the wedding and go forward with the meeting. I am happy I did.

I mind link my beta Alex, “Alex, do you know who the daughter of Alpha Fairway is?”.

“No sir, but I can find out if you wish?”

“No, that is fine, thank you. I have a feeling I will find out very soon”.

“Ok. What happened to you last night? Last I saw, you and a woman were swaying off towards your room before the party had ended”.

“You know me, I gentleman never kisses and tells.”

“Yes, but you are no gentleman. I will find out eventually. I know you too well old friend.”

“That might be so, but for now, find out everything there is on the Yellow Furred pack and it’s the surrounding packs associated with it.”

“Aye, Aye captain”.

A few days later, it was time for my meeting with the Yellow Furred pack. I hear they get the name because pure-blooded females born into the bloodline have a yellow-tinged underbelly in wolf form. They are an exceedingly rare species and come around every 50/100 years, give or take. I have not seen, nor heard of one, and I have come across some rare species in my time.

Alex found out what he could in a few short days. He is a resourceful man after all. I will give him that. I found out that Alpha had been married before, and only had one child, a daughter, 20 years old, called Madeleine. It all clicks together. I never made the wedding ceremony, but at the venue, she was wearing a bridesmaid dress. It would make sense if she was the stepdaughter. I know Isobel from the surrounding pack – years back. She was keen to get to know me, but she was far too easy for me to take interest in. I gathered that eventually Isobel would make her fortune of an older man. She was indeed seductive.

Alex alerted me that some tragedy had happened to Madeleine's mother and that, at the time, the Alpha and Luna lost a child along the way. It is all a little odd. The story is not well known and there are a lot of holes. I will take my time finding out.

As my car nears the gate to their pack, I notice an old-style Victorian house in the farthest part of the pack. Rimmed with tall trees and rose bushes. Cascading foliage can be seen trailing down the old-style bricks. Although it was old looking, it was indeed taken care of. Certainly, a woman’s touch, and not one like Isobel.

The gates open for us, as expected. I got out of the car and walked towards the large double wooded door, up the stairs, with my beat on my heels.

“Sir, remind me again why we are attending this meeting? I was alerted that the Alpha was not even on the premises. He is on his honeymoon and will be attending via videocall.”

“All will become clear eventually.”

“Has this got anything to do with why you asked about his daughter? I hear she is leading the meetings this week.”

“Mmm,” was all I could say.

Scar was practically panting. It was hard to keep him in check as we neared the door to the house.

I decided to dress in a royal blue suit to match her deep blue eyes. The eyes I can never forget. They were so blue, it was like looking directly at blue orbs that reflected the sea. I could get lost in those eyes…

The double doors opened, and he was greeted by Beta Adam.

“Alpha, it is a pleasure to meet you. I welcome you to the Yellow Furred establishment and apologize that Alpha Victor could not be here in person. If you would kindly follow me, the meeting will be held in the head office. Alpha Victor’s daughter, Madeleine, is waiting for your arrival.”

I simply just followed. The smell of freshly baked bread and rosemary hit my senses the moment I walked through the door. If the Beta had not led the way, I am sure I could have found her without him. Beta Adam opened the door and left to wait outside with my beta.

The door to the office opened… The moment those blue orbs landed on me, the room went silent and, in her face, was pure shock.

There she sat behind the desk.

It was her, Madeleine, my mate.