We found the others easily enough with the help of Cyrus and the other wolves. Tristan, Jed, Benji, Mace, Callum and Thomas were all ok. Theo however was not ok, he was bitten by a wolf. He was bleeding the bite mark was on his thigh. We had to carry him back to the house. There was nothing we could do. He was going to change into a wolf.
I sat next to Theo’s bed holding his hand. Theo began to shake and convulse uncontrollably. I shouted for the others. They all came running into the room Cyrus came also. He grabbed me and pulled me behind him. Theo was turning. There was nothing I could do to ease his pain.
‘Someone get Valentine out of here. She cant be here for this. Thomas, Callum you need to go as well. New wolves wont be able to control themselves.’ Tristan ordered.
‘No, I want to stay. Theo is my best friend and my second. He belongs with me.’ I said fighting back tears of anger and hurt.
Before I could protest any further or fight anyone I was hurried out the room by Cyrus. He carried me in his arms, whilst I was fighting him, trying to get back to Theo. He carried me back to my room, and shut the door. He placed me on the bed and wrapped the covers around me. He went to leave the room.
‘Please stay.’ I murmured half asleep, I found something about Cyrus calming, relaxing.
‘If you would like me to I will.’
He climbed on the bed next to me putting his arm around me, I fell asleep in his arms. When I woke up, my head on his chest, I felt like I had been there for ages. I didn't want to get up, I wanted to stay there forever. I don’t know what it was about Cyrus, I wanted him with me always.
I got up and went for a shower, and put on my gym gear. I was ready to go for a run. Walking out the bathroom Cyrus was there waiting for me in his running gear. Somehow he knew I was getting ready for a run.
‘Did you know I was getting ready to go for a run?’ I enquired.
‘Well yes, I saw you grab you clothes before you had a shower. I am pretty observant. I thought about it, and going for a run sounds like a great idea. Did you want to join me? Or we could run in opposite directions?’ He answered
‘Yes, I would like that.’
‘What? Run with me or away from me?’ He queried.
‘To run with you silly.’
Clearing that up, we left my bedroom and we walked out onto the front lawn and started stretching, we started lunging and jogging on the spot. Warming up our muscles, when Tristan walked out the house.
‘Are you guys going for a run? Can I join you?’
‘Of course’ Cyrus replied before I could say anything.
We were all stretching, getting ready for our run. When we started running Cyrus lead the way. He was fit, very fit. He had stamina, he was as fit as me, we shall put this to the test. Tristan trailed running behind us, trying to keep up. After our run we all headed back inside to shower and clean up.
I showered and was getting the clothes out my wardrobe. I was just wearing my towel. I turned around to find Cyrus stood behind me watching me. There was a look in his eyes. It was hunger. He slowly crossed the room. My breathing got faster. He was in front of me he was running his fingers threw my hair. He pulled me closer. He kissed me it was deep, needing, he gently pulled my hair. Making me want him more. He needed this and so did I. I needed his. His touch set me skin on fire. It was amazing.
He pulled away. Pulled the towel from my body and threw it across the room. He picked me up. I wrapped my legs around his waist, pinning me against the wall, my naked body against him. I removed his shirt and ran my hands over his bumpy abs. I undone his belt with one hand, whilst pulling him in for another deep kiss. It wasn't a want for him anymore it was a need. I needed him.
He moved me from the wall to the bed. He removed his jeans, slowly. He put my hands above my head and held them there whilst kissing down my body, teasing me. I felt like I was in heaven. He stopped at my n*****s teasing them with his tongue. He went lower teasing me as he went. His shaft throbbing on my leg. He began his way back up my body kissing as he went. He got to my lips. He kissed me deeply as he plunged his shaft into me. I moaned with pleasure, I could feel him inside me. He thrusted slowly at first, getting faster and faster making me moaned louder, I got one of my hands free I dug my nails into his back. He moaned as I scratched leaving marks across his back, drawing blood. He got faster and faster. I was about to climax when he lowered his mouth to my n****e. He was sucking sending a fiery heat through my body. We climaxed at the same time. Cyrus fell onto the bed next to me.
It was nearly time for breakfast. We both got dressed and went to the dining hall. There was the usual sausages, bacon and eggs on the table. We both quickly ate and went outside. Since I had finished my finals I didn't have anymore classes.
‘Valentine, We need to talk about Theo.’ Cyrus spoke once we were alone.
‘What about Theo?’
‘He is a new wolf. He needs to come with me to figure out what being a wolf means. Being here it is a lot harder to control. He needs to learn control, somewhere where he is shifting without worrying that people will hear him. You know how uncontrollable he is at the moment. He needs to calm down and learn, the best place to do that is with a pack. I have already spoken to Tristan, he agrees with me. The best thing is to take him into the forest for a while.’
‘If that is what he needs, I understand. I want what is best for him. He shouldn't be going through this alone, I want to be there.’
‘You cant be there Val. It will make things a lot harder for him if you are there. He wont be alone, I will be with him the whole time. It wont take long only a few weeks max.’
‘You will be gone a few weeks. I don’t want you to go.’
Cyrus smiled at me. He pulled me close and wrapped his arms around me.
‘Theo is a good man. I want to do what is best for him Val. But you are what is best for me. I will return for you and we can be together. You are my mate!’
Did he just say mate, I thought to myself, he couldn't have said it. I was an angel, only wolves get mates. A mate from another species is unheard of. I couldn't be. I said goodbye to Cyrus and walked to Camilla’s office. I knocked on the door and opened it, Camilla was sat behind her desk.
‘Valentine, What can I do for you?’
‘I have a question. Can a werewolf have a mate that is of another species?’
‘Not that I know of, I have never heard of it. Why? Do you know someone who is?’
‘Yeah, Cyrus said that I was his mate. I don't know what to make of it.’ Confusion spread across my face. I looked up at Camilla, she looked like a ghost had just walked over her grave. I didn't know what to make of that either.
‘What, he said that? I don’t know Val. It is difficult. I mean it could be true, but you are you. You are different. You are magical. Who knows what could happen when it comes to you.’
I smiled at her. I thanked her and took a slow walk home thinking about what Cyrus said. I was lost in thought. I slowly made it back to the huge oak tree on the lawn in front of the house. I sat underneath trying to clear my head. It was quiet here, I liked it. It was peaceful, tranquil.