LUCA'S POV
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Did she just say she's from town ?
What f*****g wolf is from town ?
" You mean your pack lives in the town ?" I ask with a raised brow and her eyesbrows furrow together as she stares up at me through her eyelashes .
" A pack ?" her frowns deepens before she raises her eyebrows , confusion clear in her eyes .
" Yes , the other wolves you live with ." I shrug , but she clearly seems clueless as her ocean orbs drop to the floor and I can't help but notice her long lashes .
" I don't .. I didn't know what I was ." she stutters , seeming more confident at the end of that sentence as her tense shoulders relaxed .
" What ?" I ask agape , my eyes feeling like they might pop out from the shock .
" Do you know others .. like us I mean ?" she pulls her legs to her chest to hide from me and I don't want to drag my gaze from her , but something tells me I should .
' I think not .' Griffin scoffs .
" Come with me ." the edges of my lips twitch up into a smile as I hold my hand out to her , but my smile falters as she just stares at my palm , no emotion on her face .
" I want to go home ." she gulps without looking at me and my heart slightly aches .
Does she honestly want to go back to humans instead of being with me who will understand what she is ?
" You can't ." I breathe out and she sighs , slowly placing her hand in mine and we both stand , my eyes staying locked on hers , even if I want to look down and admire her body , I can't .
With her hand in mine , she stares up at me with siren eyes , her lashes looking longer , her blue orbs seeming to drown me slowly . Her blonde hair is kind of messy and my hand raises to her head , making her flinch before I freeze and she relaxes as she realizes I am not here to do her harm .
' Take her now .' Griffin howls excitedly and even if it sounds like a extremely good offer , I wouldn't do that to my mate .
' No dimwit .' I tell him and he lowly growls .
" Novalie ." I breathe out , her name on my lips tasting like heaven itself .
" Luca ." she mutters unsurely , but I better be thankful that she didn't forget my name .
" Would you like to see where my pack is ?" I offer , fighting my hold on her hand absentmindedly , hoping that she would say yes .
Her hand slips out of mine and my whole body suddenly feels cold , " Did I hurt you ?" I ask , my eyes wanting to dart down to her hand . " No ." she shakes her head , keeping my eyes focussed on her blonde locks shaking side to side .
Her arm reaches up , covering her breasts that I have yet to glance down at and I could tell she was uncomfortable .
" Come with me and we will get you some clothes ." I force a smile onto my face , unable to feel happy with the unsureness dancing in her eyes .
' Just grab her and run .' Griffin scoffs and I can see the images he's planting in my head about every way to take Novalie right now .
I push him to the back of my head , hoping that he would stay there as I try to keep myself in tack while talking to her .
Her full lips part before she slams them together again and she slowly takes a step back .
No ..
" I .. I have to go home ." her shoulder lift as she takes another and another before turning and she starts to run .
I don't know what comes over me , but a source of anger pulses through me before I shift painlessly , running after her and run past her before turning , looking straight at her shocked expression .
She gasps as an absentminded snarl escapes me and I shift back , standing on my feet .
" You're not leaving me ." I shake my head at her . Her ocean orbs widen as she steps back and I dart forward , grabbing onto her arm before she could try and run again .
' Grab and run .' Griffin beams cheerfully as I drag her into the woods .
" Stop !" she tries to pull back , but I'm too strong for her . I'm not just an alpha , I am a Lycan prince and she is going to be my queen , whether she likes it or not .
Who am I kidding ? I can't hold her hostage forever , I won't do that , but I have to show her that we can work .
I never thought that my mate would grow up between humans .
" No , I want to show you something ." I mutter , hoping that my hold on her isn't hurting her in some way .
" Your pack , great , but I don't want to see it ." her body stiffens as she tries to pull back , but I try to keep my cool as I drag her through the woods .
She trips , falling forward and I turn , grabbing her by both arms and her n***d body presses into mine , a low grunt escaping my lips .
" Please stop fighting ." My eyes dart between hers .
" I .. I'm struggling to keep control around you .." my hand drags up her one arm and then down . " And I don't want to hurt you , because I'm already in love with you ." her eyes widen in fear and it hurts having her looking at me like I am a psycho .
" We just met !" she bellows , " I have been searching for you for three weeks and every day I think of the smell of you ." My eyes fall shut as my head leans forward and I inhale her daisy scent , the smell alone making my c**k twitch .
" That's weird ." she mutters in a mere whisper , her soft voice making goosebumps appear all over my skin .
The heat of her skin against mine was feeling so erotic and I knew my hard on was pressing against her , but I wouldn't do anything to her without consent .
" It is when you grow up between humans ." My eyes dart down to her and she stares up at me in shock , " And that's rude ."
' Make her shut up .' Griffin scoffs .
' I wish I could .' I tell him before I step back and begin to walk , dragging her with me .
" Please stop !" she yells as if I am busy murdering her .
" I'm n***d !" she yells again and it's not really a problem since wolves are use to it , but I guess it would embarrass her a bit too much .
" Fine ." I halt in my steps right outside of the boarder , mind linking my mother .
' Can you bring one of my big black t - shirtsand pants to the boarder ?' I ask her .
' Sure , but why ?' the curiosity in her voice clear .
' For my mate .' I explain and she doesn't reply . A few minutes pass as I stare into the packlands , seeing my mother jog out to the boarder with a t - shirt and shorts in her hand .
I should have known she'd be happy because she relieved smile on her face as she approaches us has me rolling my eyes .
" Hi ." She breathes out , handing me the shirt and shorts , her eyes darting to Novalie and I know I shouldn't be happy , but as Nova steps in behind me to cover herself , it makes me feel like she trusts me , even though I technically just kidnaped her .
" Put this on and don't run ." I tell her as I hand her the t - shirt and my mother stares at me with wide eyes as I tug the shorts on .
' Why would she run ?' she asks concerned and I chew on my bottom lip , glancing over my shoulder to make sure my mate is still here .
' I kind of kidn*pped her out of the woods .' I mutter and grab onto Novalie's arm once more , my eyes dragging down the length of her body . My shirt hangs to her mid thigh and me oh my she looks devine .
" Welcome dear ." My mother mutters out as I drag her to the castle .
' Leave , we can talk about this later .' I demand and before she could open her mouth , I give her a warning look , a look that says I got this and she nods before leaving us .
Multiple people glance at us as we walk into the castle , but I didn't care .