FULL MOON RISING

CHAPTER ONE: A MATING PROCESS

I stared at the lady in front of me . Her brown eyes darted around like she was searching for someone. I could she was nervous. I wasn't too excited about this. My uncle planned everything with her parents and didn't even tell me. He only told me today to get dressed and meet someone at a lousy restaurant in 'only God knows where'. He was so damn obsessed with the mating celebration. He was always in a rush, seeking every opportunity to find me a mate.

"Laura? "

"huh............. " she flicked her head up.

"Did you know about this? "

I asked. I was aware of the kind of person she was and the kind of things she was capable of.

"I..... i didn't. Really leon.... i didn't"

Why would she ever think of lying to me? It was so obvious she wasn't telling the truth. Her breathing was unsteady, her heart beat increased, she was stammering and wouldn't even look up.

"Laura... " I called again slightly annoyed that she was involved in this rubbish

"I..... i'm sorry Leon. It was the only way to get you to talk to me. You didn't give me much of a choice.

we're both adults now Leon, you need someone to be by your side when your brother's eventually turn on you. we voth know that its inevitable. Your brothers hate you and its not like your father likes you either.I'd hate to see you hurt Leon. My parents have promised to provide you with anything you need when the time comes. All you've got to do is be my mate. Its that simple. I don't drive such a hard bargain"

Laura had grown this liking for me since we were kids. Her obsession with me caused my aversion for her and basically other women.

she stared intently at me, waiting for my answer. Maybe it was time i put her in her place.

"No.... "

"No?" she growled. Her fangs and claws slowly making their way out.

"You proud, independent i***t. You think you're so strong huh... you think you can do everything all by yourself. Well you're wrong, you're wrong Leon. "

"You're not my mate Laura.We both know that. "

My indifferent tone irritated her.

"so what if i'm not. Its not like you're going to find one anytime soon. You don't even like women. The hell Leon.... are you gay? "

she blurted out, forgetting we were in a public place.

Everyone looked up at up. Their persistent stares made her uncomfortable. She struggled to make her fangs and claws retract.

"If you don't mind Laura. I'll be leaving now. Don't text me, don't call me and definitely don't set up any of this stupid meetings. Its a waste of time. "

I got up to leave but she was quick to hold me back.

I stared at her hand on my wrist. Utterly disgusted.

"Let go" I spoke through gritted teeth.

"No"

"I said let go.... " I was loosing my temper. I could feel my monster clawing its way out.

"You won't even let me touch you. " Her eyes were tearing up.

"I still don't understand why you hate me this much. "

I didn't want her to start crying here. Definitely not now i was still around.

"I don't hate you Laura"

"Then what? "

she tried to hold back her tears.

"we both know my condition Laura...... I don't want to hurt you.. stay away from me. "

I ripped her hand of my wrist.

I rushed into the restroom and made my way to the sink. I scrubbed my wrist continuously, trying to clean Laura's scent off my body. I wiped my hands clean and was about to leave when i heard someone yell.