Alpha's Human Mate

Chapter 2

Declan

The most beautiful scent hits my nose, my favorite scent of them all, minty with a hint of woodsy, it distracts me as I’m introducing myself, since I’m taking over after my father in the company.

My whole body freezes as my eyes are directed to the door, the scent grows nearer as I hear quick footsteps approaching. A figure appears, and my wolf howls inside me in happiness as her body becomes visible.

“Mate!!!”

My wolf continues to scream inside me.

She stands at the door looking horrified, her maroon blouse is drenched in sweat, she looks like she was running since it's tucked in on another side and the other is out. She was in a hurry because her buttons aren't tied properly as well. Her shoes aren't brushed there is visible dirt on them. And her face seems so tired, her brown eyes look so sad as well. She looks like she is carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders. Her black hair is tied up in a mess. In short, she looks like a mess, a beautiful mess. I want to smile but I stop myself.

She is perfect.

I can't believe she is standing right in front of me right now. I'm elated. I want to run to her and scoop her in my arms, but I restrain myself. She is human, she won't understand the pull.

She tries to speak, but I stop her by shouting, if she continues to speak I don’t know what I will do next. Her voice is everything. I try so hard to keep my wolf at bay, it's even harder when she seats next to me. I want to end the meeting and just take her in my arms.

I regret yelling at her when I called her in my office, all I wanted was to know if she was married or had kids. I didn't know how to ask her. She brought me the clothes I asked for and left, I couldn't stand seeing her leave, but I couldn't stop her either.

I kept wondering why she looked so sad. I wanted to comfort her.

I couldn't believe it, I have searched for over ten years for my mate and all this time she was right here in my own company. I gave up searching long ago, but the longing in my heart never went away. The pain I constantly felt was seemingly unbearable at times. But the moment I saw her, Tassy, my void was immediately filled. Now all I want is to have her with me always. I just have to find a way to get close to her. I think I ruined my chance though from the start, why did I have to be so rude?

'You are just a douchebag Declan.' My wolf Granville scolds me.

'I know!'

'You need to find her and apologize, if you don't, I will never show myself to you again.' He warns sternly.

'I will apologize.'

'I mean now man.' He says. He is always so bossy.

'OK I heard you.' I get up from my seat and head outside my office towards the secretary's desk. I have been stuck in the office the whole day just familiarizing myself with everything. I always hate being lousy. I need to find her address so that I can beg for her forgiveness. What is she thinking of me right now, I came out too strong, and I hurt her feelings. Why did I do that? I want to punish myself, my thoughts are interrupted by Sonia's voice.

“Hey baby, aren't you dressed yet?" She asks circling her hands around my waist. I always feel great having her in my arms like this, smelling her perfume but today, it feels weird. Her perfume suddenly irritates me, her voice isn't what I want to hear. All I want is Tassy, my body screams for her. "I missed you." She adds still in my arms, I want to push her away but it will be so rude.

"How do I look?" She asks batting her lashes sexily. Had it been another day, I would have taken her right here and then. I would have ripped her blouse off her body just to have a taste of her. But instead I feel disgusted, everything about her has changed, her blue eyes which made me love her irritate me. Everything about her becomes a turnoff. There is no ounce of feelings about her left in my heart.

I stand there looking at her, I have dated her for two years now, and every time I thought of proposing to her, something held me back. Tonight was supposed to be our anniversary dinner but it won't happen. I have finally met my mate, I have no room for any other woman.

“Sonia.” I call her, I push her slightly off me.

“Baby, don't tell me you forgot?” She cooes.

“I'm sorry Sonia, for what I am about to do.”

"You are scaring me Declan." I can hear her heart stamping hard in her chest. I hate it but I have to. I take her hand and lead her to my office. I carefully help her take a seat and I squat beside her, taking both her hands in mine. I just hope she understands me.

"Out with it Declan, don't keep me guessing please." She begs, her voice quivers.

"I must be straight with you, you have been there for me all this while Sonia, I'm grateful but I'm afraid we can't continue being together. I'm breaking up with you." I spill.

"You are joking right?"

"I'm afraid not, I can't be with you anymore Sonia I'm sorry." I say.

"Don't give me the bullsh*t Declan." She bursts out pushing me backwards. I almost lose my balance but I steady myself. "How can you do this to me Declan, today of all days, huh?" tears start falling freely off her eyes smudging all the makeup she had on.

"I'm sorry Sonia." I can't face her, I wish I knew I would find my mate. I never ever thought of hurting Sonia like this.

"You are an animal Declan, I gave you two years of my life and this is how you repay me?" She gets up and runs out of my office crying. I don't dare to follow her because it will confused her.

All I need is to see Tassy and ask for her forgiveness, so I head back to the secretary's office and take her address. I don't care how late it is, I must see her.