Magnus
Damn, I made that mistake again. Can't I suppress these emotions around my omega?
'Nah, you can't', Mark said happily. He didn't stop his stupid race in my head since I'd taken Amara in my arms.
Well f**k me, because her softness made me c**k hard in my pants, and her feminine scent still clung to my nostrils.
'Because of you, I lost control and almost kissed her, I accused my simp wolf.'
'Cut the crap, Magnus, we both know the truth. Fine, I admit it, I wanted to hold her close. But it was YOU who wanted to kiss her.'
Damn it, he was right. With each passing day I was losing my s**t, when it came to her. Bringing her here had been the worst mistake I'd made. She'd been safe where she was. But leaving her alone made my chest tighten, nearly stealing my breath. It would've been a disaster if Chloe had seen that, she'd make my mate's life hell, and my enemies would be worse still.
Not that I couldn't fight them. The problem is some stay hidden, hunting for my weakness. Better to keep her hidden too.
'If anyone touches Amara, I will rip them apart,' Mark growled dangerously, his voice resonating in my head.
I sighed. We both just wanted her safety. Mark and I agreed on that much, at least.
I closed my eyes, remembering the moments I'd hurt her, it f*****g kills me.
But I have no choice. What angers me more is how Chloe treats Amara. That b***h is useful to me, my pawn, otherwise I'd have thrown her out long ago and made it clear Amara is my Luna, not her.
Once we find the Red stone, we will put her in her place, and I will bury my teeth into Amara's soft neck, make her mine forever no matter what, Mark said firmly. I wish it was easy to find that stone. f**k this life.
I lay on my bed, adjusting my position, but sleep stayed far from me, same as almost every night. I used to think it only happened in that useless pack, once I came home I'd finally get proper rest.
But no. I am missing her. Before I even realized it, I'd made my way to the second floor, to my sweet omega's door.
The moment I reached it, peace settled in my chest. At least she was close, safe in this comfortable room. She deserved the whole world. Maybe one day I'd give her everything that belonged only to her.
Emotions flooded me as I rested my hand on the door. Mark howled, wanting to break it down and make love to our mate.
'Don't give me a headache,' simp. Without thinking, I drove my fist into the nearest wall. s**t. Soft footsteps sounded inside the room, like she was coming closer. I guess she heard the punch sound. I hurriedly slipped into the nearest door and went inside.
'Were you scared our mate would catch you peeking at her surroundings?'Mark laughed.
I ignored him and waited until Amara went to her bed.
Can't believe I'm doing this. Of course, the mate bond made me do stupid things.
When some time had passed and no sound came from outside, I opened the door and returned to my room.
What would happen if Amara saw me?
'Nothing, she'd be happy that you like her.'
I didn't say anything, tried to settle once more. After a while, sleep finally took me.
The next morning I woke at my usual time and after freshening up I headed straight for the training ground. My steps halted at the sight before me. Amara was running alone in her wolf form while Chloe was sparring with the pack girls.
I couldn't look away from my little mate, whose wolf was small yet so beautiful, her soft brown fur tempted me to touch and caress her.
Mine, mine, Mark kept saying. Magnus, let me chase my sweet wolf, please, I want to know her name, I want to play with her, his voice turned hopeful.
He'd gone insane. It wasn't really his fault, every wolf feels this pull toward its fated mate.
'Let go, Magnus,' he insisted again, before I could make any move.
"Magnus."
Chloe's annoying voice stopped me.
'Damn. Nuisance in my life, why didn't my enemies get her?' Mark said angrily, he hated her more than I did, ever since we saw how she treated Amara.
When Chloe came in front of me,
"Yes," I said coldly, since no one could hear us.
"Umm, Magnus, can we spar together?"
"No. And don't call me by my name, only when we have an audience. It's Alpha to you, did you forget?" Her body stilled. Had she forgotten our deal?
"But, Alpha—"
"Go back to your place" I interrupted her. Whenever she spoke, my eardrums hurt.
She made a sad face, a great actress though. Suddenly my eyes found Amara again. Her wolf eyes were already fixed on me, holding so much pain.
Fuck, my jaw clenched, fists tightened. She must be hurt to see me with another female. I hated myself for putting her in this position. Mark was crying too.
It was hard to look anywhere else with her this close, so to divert my mind I called over a warrior and we started sparring. Still, from the corner of my eye I kept tracking my omega, far across the ground. She was moving slow, it's because of her wolf rank, omegas are the weakest runners.
"Good morning, Alpha," my beta Roan greeted me. My brows knitted tighter.
"Where were you, Roan? You weren't here yesterday."
"Alpha, I went to the place you asked," he said. I turned fully toward him.
"So, any news?" He shook his head. I ran a hand through my hair, frustration building inside me.
"Fine, continue the search. Now go join the warriors." He walked away.
I turned back to Amara. She was heading toward the forest.
I glanced around, everyone was busy, why the hell was she going there? Mark muttered something and took over before I could stop him.
What the hell are you doing, Mark? He ignored me. We shifted, and I found myself on four paws, his howl tearing into the air.
The wolves around us straightened and bowed their heads in respect, but my wolf ignored them, my legs already carrying me after my omega, though in a different route, so no one would guess we were following her.