The Russian Alpha's Property

Natalya's POV  I sat there in the conference room of the Packhouse without much to say. She didn't have a voice in much other than a few stipulations that could be placed on her behalf within the contract. This was a contract between packs. Her clan came from a rich history and pride but over a hundred years ago they were on the verge of extinction from a neighboring clan. That was where the Russian's came to the rescue.  From time to time, the Russian clan would come and stay for a summer or even during the winter holidays. More than anything it was to establish a bond between the two clans. Now, the Russian's were pushing for their end of the end. A Luna for their alpha. Rarely did Alphas get lucky enough to find their true Luna before a contract marriage was solidified.  Maybe this was why so many wolves were dead before their natural time. Wolves would fight for their true mate, even if they weren't able to be open about that mate. Natalya couldn't wait to find her true mate, maybe then this nightmare would be over.  "Ms.Volkov?" Silence. "Ms. Volkov?" The question came again and it woke me up. "Yes, present." I agreed. The mediator, Mr.Brickart, nodded his head. He was neutral in the negotiations and came from a pack two territories over. "Very well. On behalf of Ms.Volkov, the alpha, has made a few requests in addition to a few promises that were requested from Mr. Russo." Stefan nodded his head. The mediations were a blur to me, all I knew was that Stefan had been my first kiss back when I was 14 but that was over 3 years ago and when the Russian's left that summer, I had never heard from him again.  I hated him. I hated everything that he stood for but I knew that our family, our clan, had far too many enemies outside of our fortress walls. I had no choice in the matter right now.  We both signed on the dotted lines. "Very well, it's official. In just thirty days you will become of age. On that day, you will marry Mr.Russo here and lead the Russian clan as Luna. Until then you are to retain your virtue and complete your final exams at school. In two weeks, the Volkov clan will travel from the United States to the Russian territory to participate in the Russian traditions prior to the marriage ceremony." I nodded to him and looked to my Alpha. He nodded in approval.  The Alpha of my clan was my uncle and my father was the Beta of our clan. I was the oldest female of our generation and that was what made me a prize to the Russians. I mentally scoffed watching Stefan with his few clan members. He was still gorgeous with his long brown tresses and his piercing blue eyes. He stood at almost 6 feet tall and I knew just by looking at him, that he would tower over me and could easily outpower me. He must have spent most of his time working out, no one looked that muscular naturally. I on the other hand, was the exact opposite of him. I was curvy beyond a size 10, I had long, poker straight blonde hair and bright green eyes. What did a wolf like that want with me? What did he know that I didn't? There were rumors that some wolves who were already of age knew who their mate was, I hardly believed that by my father liked to believe that Stefan was fighting for our clan as much as he might bring happiness that I didn't know that I even wanted. Everyone filed out of the room, except for Stefan and I.  "Think you can keep your virtue that long?" He smiked at me. I glared at him. " I was able to keep it around you three years ago. I think I'll be just fine." I said smugly to him. "I was just a child then." Stefan smirked. "And so were you."  I rolled my eyes at him. "And yet here we are again. Why do you want me when you can have any other wolf in this clan?" "I'd have to wait longer. For you, I only have to wait thirty days." Great. It was a matter of entitlement. I really shouldn't have thought anything else would bring him to my door again.  I stood slowly and smoothed down the dress that my family had chosen for me to wear today. It hugged my curves just a little more than I liked and it was just slightly lower cut at the top than I was comfortable with. I could feel his eyes following me and with the doors locked, he pinned me to the wall. My breath hitched. "What are you doing?" I gasped lightly.  "Just give me a little taste before I leave town." His lips were dangerously close to my lips and forgive me but part of me wanted to give into him. I brought my lips painfully close to his. "Not a chance, lover." I promised him in a low sultry voice. He gathered my long hair in a fistful and gently yet firmly pulled down on my hair to expose my neck to him. It was either a very dangerous position or very sensual. I wasn't sure which yet. He brushed his lips again my neck there. "I'm going to mark you right here." He promised me. True mates or not, if a wolf marked you while mating, the bond was there. It was only stronger when someone was a true mate. A true mates mark could over ride any other mate's mark.  Just then, I hated my body for giving me away. I instantly was aroused at the way he handled me and the way that I remembered that he tasted. I hated my body even more for wanting him to touch me again. I saw him sniff the air, he already knew. The smirk grew wider on his lips. "You can't wait." I swallowed hard with his body still pressed against mine on the wall. f**k.  He finally released me and walked towards the door. "Good luck on your exams. No need to pack too much for when you come in two weeks. You're new home will have everything that you need. I promise you will be very comfortable. I'll see you in 14 days." I finally let out the breath that I didn't know that I was holding in when he walked out of the room. "In 14 days." I whispered but knowing that he could hear me.  I walked out of the room to my uncle and father when he left. 14 days left to the only home I have ever known.