Bind Me

Chapter 1 Lila's POV. I raced along the trail, pushing myself faster and faster. I'd been cooped up on a plane, in a hotel room, which made me feel like I was suffocating then I was in a car for an hour... It felt amazing to run free and for Lola, my wolf, to focus her energy on running rather than projecting her feelings onto me. I usually don't mind been away from home, but I hate that we came to The Twilight Moon Pack. The Alpha's son, Damon, is irritating! I mean, he's relatively harmless; I could beat his ass if needed. I can't deal with the way he continually flirts with me. Emma, the Beta's daughter, I have never disliked someone as much as I do her. There's something about her that makes me want to throat punch her every time I see her. The Beta is the worse. I have no time at all for him. Beta Ethan was my mum's, first mate... He f****d her up big time. I don't know if I know the full story, but I get the gist of it... He f****d someone else, got her pregnant and then expected her to stay with him. She came to our pack originally for the training centre we have... My dad turned out to be her second chance mate. My biological mum was his first mate. She died giving birth to me, so I never had the chance to meet her. Ayla is the only mum I've ever known. She treats me and my brother, Levi, the same; we are both her pups. So really, I hate pretty much everyone in this pack. Well, apart from the Alpha and Luna, they're like my honorary Auntie and Uncle. The old Alpha isn't too bad either. I fled as soon as we hit the pack gate. We've been running for the past hour or so... Maybe more; I've lost track of time. ′Lola... take control, I'm tired. Just remember, stick to this trail.′ I stated. I felt the usual tug of my wolf drawing me back into my mind. I sighed as Lola sprinted off through the forest. I'm fast in wolf form... But Lola is more agile; you blink, and she's gone. I peered around through her eyes, well, as much as I could see. I had no idea where we were. ′Lola... We were supposed to be sticking to the trail.′ I mentioned. ′We still are... Look...′ She swivelled her head to the right, and I noticed the familiar clock tower of their pack. I breathed out and chuckled. ′Carry on.′ I yawned. She resumed running. We were twisting and weaving around trees, and I felt like I was being lulled to sleep or getting seasick... either one of them wasn't a good idea. She dug her paws into the ground, gliding to a stop. I was baffled as to why she had halted until my senses went into overdrive. The most intoxicating smell engulfed me. Petrichor... It's what the forest smells like after it's rained; that's what it reminds me of. There was a hint of... vanilla, maybe? As Lola edged closer to the scent, I realised it wasn't vanilla... It was peppermint. My mouth watered as I could practically taste it. The scent was waning, and I knew he was moving. Lola snapped her jaws together before she dashed forward. She leapt over a fallen down log, landing right in front of him. As she raised her head, our eyes locked, and the world felt like it froze. He was gazing at me intensely. I shuddered as I remembered the prophecy. He was a vampire... A god-like vampire, but a vampire nonetheless. By the look on his perfectly chiselled, creamy face, I could tell he knew exactly who I was and maybe about the prophecy. Lola strode forward, his fangs extended, and he sibilated at us. Lola revealed her teeth, and a low, distressed, throaty growl slipped out from her muzzle. He didn't alter his stance, his fangs were still out, and he was glowering at us. She whimpered, cowering a little. He flinched at the sound, closing his eyes before opening them. His eyes were shining blood-red; it excited me more than I expected. He scanned his eyes over us again before spinning and racing off into the forest. We watched in awe as he scrambled up a tree and vanished. He seemed just as perplexed as me, with a hint of desire in his eyes. He definitely wasn't expecting to find me... Just as I wasn't expecting to find him. Lola elevated her snout in the air, inhaling our mate's scent, which was still circling us. She huffed before letting out a pained and frantic howl. She sank to the floor, and I felt the familiar weight of the shift. I was too devasted to try and stay in wolf form. I'd found my mate, finally after six years of waiting, and he'd refused us. Ok... Not verbally, but he'd left. He'd took one look at us and bolted. Why did I have to be mated to him? Why did it have to be a vampire? Why couldn't the prophecy have mated me to another wolf or even a warlock like my brother? I couldn't stand up. I was curled in a ball on the floor, quivering. I was completely naked, and I didn't care. I wanted to see him again... I wanted to hear his voice. I wanted to know his name... I wanted to know everything about him. I hauled my stiff body towards a little alcove in a tree. I forced myself as far into it as I could. I needed to wait until Lola had gotten over the initial shock so we could shift. Once we have shifted, I can make my way back to the pack and forget about ever meeting him... If that was even feasible. I felt my eyelids becoming heavy, and I fought to keep them open. I covered my legs with my arms and shakily took a deep breath. I shut my eyes and let unconsciousness take over. I felt two arms pulling me up. My body was immediately overwhelmed with tingles and warmth even though he felt cold. I knew who it was, but I didn't dare open my eyes and stare at him. I didn't want the closeness of his face in my memory. I sighed, snuggling my head against his hard chest. I heard him take a sharp intake of breath as I was carried through the forest. He ran through the forest. I can only assume he's taking me back to the pack... Or to the nearest one. I have no idea where we are. He stopped and tenderly laid me on the ground. I curled up, keeping my eyes tightly shut. He laid something over me before I heard him groan. I cracked my eyes open a little as he retreated, holding his gaze on me. His expression was unfathomable as he slowly spun around and dashed back into the forest. Chapter 2 Lila's POV "Lila?" I groaned out loud, gritting my teeth together. Out of everyone, why did it have to be him? I peeped down, making sure the hoodie was covering me the best it could. Butterflies exploded in my stomach as I realised he gave me his hoodie... I know I probably only got it because I was naked in front of him, but the simple gesture warmed my heart. From what I could see of him... He looked taller than me, so his hoodie should have covered me nicely... If I wasn't curled in an inconvenient position. I had to fight against every impulse not to lift the hoodie to my face. I could smell his scent all over me and the hoodie... The hoodie is my new favourite thing. "Go get my mum, Damon." I sighed. "Why? I can help you." He chortled as I heard him moving forward. I snarled in warning, twisting my head to stare at him. He held his hands up in surrender and snorted before jogging away through the gates. He'd carried me back to the pack. I felt relieved he didn't just leave me out in the middle of nowhere. After all, it was his fault Lola had subconsciously followed him. Maybe we could have a chance. I mean, he came back, or maybe he never left. He could have watched me from a distance to see what I'd do... I bet he wasn't expecting to get an eyeful of my body, though. I sighed, closing my eyes. I could still feel his hands on my body... My skin was tingling with the thoughts of him touching me again. I wish I had looked at him now... I couldn't see his features that well. I couldn't picture him. The only thing etched into my memory was his eyes... Red is my new favourite colour. "Lila... What happened?" My dad's panicked voice tore me from my thoughts. I reopened my eyes, peeping up. My whole family were standing over me with concerned expressions. My dad wrinkled his nose before his eyes went wide. "You've met him, haven't you?" He challenged. I tugged my bottom lip between my teeth as I nodded. I know they'll be asking questions, but I also know they won't push for answers. They'll let me go at my own pace. "Ok... Guys, go inside." Mum ushered everyone away with a shooing motion with her hands. She smiled warmly down at me before she kneeled in front of me. She didn't speak; she sat quietly and waited for me to start. I loved that about her; she would wait however long it took for someone to open up to her. I grasped the front of the hoodie to make sure it didn't fall as I sat up. I took a long, exasperated breath. "I don't think he wants me, mum." I whimpered. She drew in a short breath and sighed. She set her hand over mine and offered me a small smile. "Let's get you inside." She whispered. I felt like I had no energy; like, it had been absorbed by him when we touched. My limbs were throbbing, pins and needles were darting up and down everywhere. It was the mate bond... We've touched, the bond has started to develop. It's only going to get worse. I don't know anything about vampire's beloved bonds... Will he feel the effects? Will it drive him insane being away from me... Or is it all going to be one-sided? Am I going to suffer while he carries on blissfully oblivious? Mum spun around as I promptly pulled the hoodie over me. I lifted the front, burying my face into it. I breathed in his scent... Everything smelled like him; the hoodie, my skin. I'm not going to bathe for a while, so I can still have his scent over me... I'm exaggerating slightly; I'm not going to wash his hoodie, though. I dragged myself up. The hoodie fell just below my bum. I need to be careful; otherwise, the pack will be getting an eyeful, and I definitely don't want Damon to see anything. Mum joined her arm through mine and pulled me towards the gate. Luna Mila wandered into view, holding out some clothes. I smiled at her. I took the sweatpants from her but shook my head to the teeshirt. She smirked and nodded at me. "I've set up the guest bedroom in my house for you... It's private, and you'll be left alone. You look completely wiped out." She stated. "I guess you'll be staying for a while?" She directed her question to mum.1 Mum sighed, glanced at me before nodding. I hated that she had to be in a place she disliked because of me. I'll tell her we can leave tomorrow; I'm too exhausted to deal with the long-ass travelling today. It's not like he's interested in me... So, it's best for me if I put distance between us both. "That's ok... isn't it?" She queried, staring at Mila. "Are you kidding?" She squawked. "I get to keep you for a few more days," she chuckled. Mum giggled at her. "Ayla... You know you're welcome here anytime." She commented. I gazed at them and smiled to myself. They don't see each other as much as they would want but when they are together... It's like they've never been apart. "Is your house soundproof, Mila?" I raised my brow at her and stifled a giggle as mum glared at me. She furrowed her brows at me and nodded. "Good... Because I've still yet to replace my earphones." I explained. "Lila..." Mum groaned. I never let them live it down... Our house wasn't always fully soundproofed, and I overheard things I never want to hear again. I used to put my earphones in to drown out the sounds. It got to the point where I could tell when I needed to use them... They gave each other disturbing looks, and that was my cue. I snickered as Milas's face brightened up in entertainment. "Ah... She's heard you and Leon." She sniggered.