THE AWAKENING OF THE CHOSEN

No Strength but heart

A few days went by and Kaleigha had not seen her mate. She truly at this point felt as if she were being punished knowing this was not the case. Luna Rochelle had explained to her some of the "rules" to mating but still, she wanted to be with Zion every second of the day so she couldn’t shake the feeling. Luna also explained this as part of the mate bond. It was all a new experience for Kaleigha; she had never felt this way about anyone. She was completely intrigued by Zion. He had this boyishly delicious look about him that totally turned her on, yet he was all man. She wanted to learn all there was to know about him and to be his perfect mate. He had a lot on his shoulders being the Chosen. Since Azira had left her, she was basically human. She hated it too. All the years of living life as a human she wanted to fit in, to be like everyone else not knowing how unique she was. Now that she was like everyone else she was angry. She felt cheated out of my destiny.

Also, things were complicated. She had been visited by so many as the Elders tried to figure out why her wolf was gone along with her abilities. To be honest with herself she could live without the abilities, but she wanted her wolf. She wanted Azira the only person that she felt understood her. She spent hours remembering how happy she felt having her around. She now wished she had never mentioned her to anyone. Her heart ached, especially as she watched from the window as pack members shifted from human to wolf running into the woods.

There was a knock on her door, and she sighed. She was tired of being poked and prodded. She had seen Godfrey the sorcerer, who determined there was no dark magic surrounding her; she had met with the witches, who determined no spells or potions had been used against her. She met with the Seers, they had the gift of premonition, they determined there was a block of some sort so they could see nothing of her future. Did it mean she had none? It was quite possible. Luna after much prodding finally confessed the Alpha was not sure she was worth the trouble in her human form. Apparently when Zion was bringing her here they were attacked several times due to her scent being so alluring. Also, there was a meeting coming up. It seems that because of her essence being so different than other she wolves while in heat rumors had begun to circulate. People wanted to know what was the reason that her scent was so potent, unusual, unique? She had inadvertently put Zion in the line of fire. Other questions were being asked like why he had never shifted outside of his pack. Was he the mysterious Lycan people had spotted for the last several years this would explain some of the peculiar details surrounding his mate? Some of the other species were worried there would be an imbalance of power. She found this hard to believe after being visited by so many powerful beings in themselves. How could a simple lycan be of much threat? Apparently the Cenex was powerful in itself. It was the only creature that moved among the different Gods. It was all confusing to her, but she worried constantly for Zion.

Worst of all was the fate of the poor River. Tabatha said because he went against Alpha orders when rescuing her he was now the Omega in the pack. The lowest rank, this meant he was mistreated in some ways by other pack members. Tabatha was afraid he would run away and become a rogue. All because he was a friend to her. She heard he was working in the kitchen.

When she did not respond to the knock, she heard the door open. It was not her mate she could feel him now, smell his amazing scent when nearby. The mate bond was something fierce. "Kaleigha how are you?" She smiled as she walked in.

"I'm tired of being stuck in the room. I want to see Zion and I miss my buddy, River."

She nodded "I have been assigned to you by the Alpha. I will take care of all your needs. The Elders think now if you mate before the next full moon hopefully you will get your abilities back or at least your wolf." She didn't have much hope, but she nodded anyway as the young girl smiled at her saying, "River is preparing lunch. You can't leave the pack house but maybe we could sneak down and see River."

Kaleigha’s eyes lit up. Was it possible that something good would come from today?

"Now all of the members should be doing their duties. We have about thirty minutes before they return. You must stay close to me. If something happens to the future Luna on my watch, I will be killed or worse banished." Tabatha said as she bit her bottom lip.

Dang, she didn't want to get the girl killed! She had a sparkle in her eyes that Kaleigha had grown accustomed to. She adored her sweet bubbly personality.

"Are you afraid?" Kaleigha asked.

"I am brave shall we go." Tabatha pointed at the door. Kaleigha was hesitant. What was the worst that could happen? Banishment, murder, danger! She giggled as she thought of Cymba from the lion king “Danger I laugh in the face of danger ha ha ha!” She stood there awkwardly now as Tabatha stared at her. She should have known she would not get her joke. Now she just felt stupid. Tabatha just frowned and headed for the door, and she followed behind her as they walked the long corridor.

"May I tell you a secret?" Tabatha asked. She was a pretty little thing Kaleigha thought. She had a sun-kissed skin tone. Big doe eyes and a mane of black curly hair that hung just past her shoulders. She was shorter than Kaleigha maybe 5'6 and she was built rather nicely. Something she noticed about most of the women and men of Mystic Moon.

"I like secrets." Kaleigh tiptoed behind her smiling.

" I think River is dreamy, but he never notices me," Tabatha confessed.

"Aren't you older?"

"Not by much. He is turning 14 in a few short days and I am 17," She said holding an arm up. To hold her back as she hears voices. Once the voices faded, she continued to lead her down a back staircase "he should be the only one here." Stay here, I'll check the kitchen. Tabatha stood there a moment and then left Kaleigha there. Kaleigha heard a crash a few minutes later and ran toward the noise. "This is garbage boy!" A man said growling at River. River was practically quivering as Tabatha stood frozen in fear as well. Her anger piqued; she grabbed the tray he'd thrown and slung it at him, nailing him in the face. “Score!” She yelled while doing a little dance. "Hungry fat f**k fix your own damn food!" She growled standing in front of River and Tabatha.

"Kaleigha no!" Tabatha screamed, but it was too late s**t had already hit the fan. Mr. Fat f**k charged her. Now she may not have been a wolf, but she could surely defend herself. So, as he came at her she jumped and kicked him in the chest. It barely fazed him. These motherfuckers were strong, she thought. Okay she told herself to go hard or go home. He came for her again. She had to fight smart. She ran sliding on the floor, and she swept his feet from under him. Before he could react, she was on his back with his arm behind his back. "I will f*****g break it!"

"Get off me b***h!"

"Oh no he didn't!" She pulled his arm but with his wolf strength he turned slinging her into the fridge. River charged him from the front, and it was like Tabatha activated because she’d swear, she moved with agile agility as she climbed Mr. Fat f**k like a mountain. Kaleigha gathered her senses and saw a frying pan. By now Tabatha was on his back choking him and River was being slung around as he was in a head lock. "TABATHA!" She leaned back and Kaleigha tried to take his freaking head off. The pan made a musical sounding thud when it connected against his head. His eyes turned red as he stopped and looked at her. Oh s**t! She went into her fighting stance ready for whatever came next. She didn't even see him move. It was so quick. He had her by the neck in the air with one hand. She took the opportunity to knee him in the nuts. "Oooooouchl!" He howled. Now she circled him like he was her prey. She grabbed a knife from the counter and was getting ready to plunge it in his throat when she realized someone had caught her hand. "Luna!" She stepped back ashamed, dropping the knife. They had lost two pack members because of her and here she was ready to take out another.

"Tabatha you are supposed to be watching her." She hissed. Tabatha began to cry. She was looking past Luna. She turned to see the Alpha and Zion standing behind her.

"I'm sorry it wasn't their fault." she said quickly "please don't harm them. I... I will leave." Rochelle looked at Alpha Lucas and he came to stand before her.

"You have no wolf, yet you managed to take out a full-grown wolf. How? Where is your strength coming from?

"I don't have strength, but I have heart. River came to my aid when no one else did. He risked his life to save mine, I'm eternally grateful."

The alpha Lucas looked at her and then at Zion and lastly his mate. He turned and walked off. Yelling over his shoulder.

"Lewis, you are an embarrassment. I expect to see you bright and early for training in the morning." Kaleigha smirked looking at Lewis, and then Alpha Lucas said, "you to Kaleigha!" She looked at her mate; he did not look amused.

"Tabatha come along, we need to chat," Luna said as Tabatha dropped her head and followed behind her.

"How come every time I walk in a room with the two of you together there is total destruction surrounding you?" Zion pointed at River and Kaleigha. They both started talking at once trying to explain.

"Silence! You were told not to leave your room for a reason. Seems my last punishment was not enough for you." Kaleigha immediately began to drool.

"You're still in heat. Good thing Lewis is up in years and mated. A younger wolf would have wasted no time devouring you." Zion said and she blushed looking away.

"Clean this mess up River." Zion demanded. She looked at River sadly. "Tomorrow you will have help. I will come early enough so that Kaleigha can help." Zion announced.

"Hope's she is a better cook than River." Lewis huffed, Kaleigha turned and hissed at him again before smiling at River.

"Feisty one you got there Alpha sure you can handle her," Zion growled at him, and he nearly fell trying to get out of the kitchen.

"Come on Kitten, you have caused enough trouble for today." He grabbed her hand, and the sparks ran through her body. She waved at River, and he smiled back at her. He was extremely cute. With thick curly hair and deep dimples like her mate.

"Kaleigha, tell me more about when you came to meet River." Zion said as they walked away. "I hit him with my car. Or he ran in front of the car. Not sure which."

"YOU DEFINITELY HIT ME!" River yelled. She stopped and looked at Zion with a shocked expression.

"Wolves have an impeccable hearing," Zion said with a smirk, Kaleigha just nodded a little embarrassed.

"Anyways I took him to the veterinarian to make sure he was okay and well that was it. It seems every time I'm in need of a friend River is there."

"Now you have me. I will never leave you." As soon as he opened the door to her room she frowned.

"What is it, Kitten?"

"I'm tired of being cooped up in the bedroom."

"I don't hear that much from she wolves in heat." She inhaled sharply. He knew he had made a mistake and reached for her but she pushed him away. He looked at her sadly.

"I'm sorry Kaleigha. I didn't mean that the way it came out."

"Of course, you did." She walked over to the window turning her back on him.

He sighed and came up behind her wrapping his arms around her. "I'm sorry Love that was insensitive. You are the most important thing in the world to me." She could feel his hurt and he was genuinely sorry. She turned to face him looking into his deep brown eyes.

"I forgive you." He leaned in and kissed her lips. Now she didn't have much experience with men, but this was amazing. She felt like she was starving, and Zion was a huge piece of steak.

"You are going to be so hard to resist." He said as his hands took a handful of her ass. She purred in pleasure, licking his exposed neck. He growled and lifted her carrying her to the bed. Looking her in the eyes he placed her on the bed and stepped back. She could see his arousal. She stared at it boldly "take me Zion."

"You're not ready."

She growled in frustration. "I'm miserable Zion." she whined. He gave her a sympathetic look. "Get up" he ordered. "I want to see you. Take your clothes off." She stood slowly realizing she had never been naked in front of a man. She shyly began to strip. He moved over to the sofa chair. When she was down to her panties and bra he said, "Oh sweetness the bra too." She blushed, snapping her bra lose in the front. Her breast sprung forward. "Beautiful. Come to me." Zion said in his deep raspy voice, making her tingle all over." Her n*****s grew hard in anticipation. He leaned forward in his chair pulling her closer by the hips. He kissed her stomach, running his tongue around her navel. Her legs began to shake as his head came up and he flicked her n****e with his tongue before taking it into his mouth to suck. She began to slide to the floor as her legs gave out, he held her in place. "I love your scent Kitten. Let me taste you."

"Taste me. Wha...." She sucked in a deep breath as he lifted one of her legs tossing it over his shoulder, he buried his head between her legs deeply inhaling her scent. "ZION WHAT ARE-" He ripped her thin panties off and took her c**t into his mouth. Tugging and sucking gently just like before in her dream. Her eyes rolled in the back of her head."Aaaaaah my Goddess." She arched her back and tossed her head back. She had not even realized that her other leg had given out as well and now she was sitting in the palm of his hands as he held her in midair and ate her sweet flower until she screamed and came for the first time. Kaleigha was no small girl and knowing that this man held her with ease made her feel free in a way she had never felt at any time in her life. He was not done with her though, Zion wanted everything she had. He licked and sucked her dry and wet again. Over and over, she came in his mouth, and he couldn't get enough it was like he was possessed. He had moved her to the bed now and had her spread eagle. She could tell when he would lose complete control and his wolf would take over. He was less gentle with her, and she did not mind. He could feed off of her juices all night if he chose. The last orgasm ripped through her body so hard she started to spasm and to see little black dots floating around. It felt like shocks of fire flowing through the whole body. "ZION!" she moaned as darkness came over her and with a sweet release, she welcomed it