Moon Kissed

Chapter 8

*Jakes POV*

I love being right. I am an alpha so of course I have a competitive drive. Hearing her body agree with me and not her was even better. I couldn't help the laugh that escaped my lips. I don't even remember the last time I laughed like that. Damn she already had an effect on my body.

My wolf purred in my head. He was eager to get his female some food and spend some more time with her. I got up quickly and left the room. I walked with my head held high to the kitchen. I don't normally cook but I had a really great chief that kept the kitchen stocked for me. I looked in the fridge and saw a variety of foods. I looked at everything for a while before deciding on some fresh fruit, grilled chicken, some butter noodles, and lemon water. I heated up the noodles and chicken before plating it all and placing it on a tray. I quickly made my way back to the hospital. As I approached the door I could smell her heavenly scent. It filled my nose and I felt every muscle in my body relax. I opened the door to see her still sitting in the bed. She was flipping through the tv channels. Her eyes shifted slightly from the tv to me. When her eyes landed on the tray of food in my hands. Her eyes lit up and I chuckled. She held out her hands as I gave her the tray. She scooched back towards the headboard of the bed with the tray now on her lap. She took a bite of the food and she let out a small moan. My eyes flashed with lust. I closed my eyes trying to get my wolf under control. I opened my eyes to see those beautiful hazel eyes staring back at me.

“Um.. thanks… for the food.” She said between bites.

“You are very welcome”.

She smiled slightly and went back to eating. I waited and watched to see her clear her plate. I was proud to see that I could take care of her even in this little way. I took her dirty dishes and set them off to the side.

“I will take these back to the kitchen and let you get some rest then..” I told her as I went to stand up.

“Wait..” her voice came out quick and quiet.

I looked up at her and saw the shy girl sitting there playing with her hands.

Her eyes moved up to meet mine and my heart increased significantly.

“Can y-you.. Stay for a-a bit?”

My wolf howled with excitement.

“YES! I swear to god I will tear you apart if you try to leave her!” He growled at me.

“Chill out! We don't want to scare her. Mate or not she is not showing the mate bond.”

He growled and whined at my comment.

“Why do you think that is Jake? I know she's our mate. I know it! Why can't she feel it too?”

He sounded broken but truthfully I was wondering the same thing. I smiled softly and nodded to her.

I mind linked to my beta and had a maid come get the dishes as I sat in the chair next to the bed.

We flipped through the tv before landing on some teen reality show that she seemed to be into. I keep forgetting that she was so much younger than me.

I was 25 years old. I seriously thought I would never find my mate. Usually you find your mate at 18. I wasn't stupid, I knew the rumors that came from people. “I was too brutal and the goddess took away my mate”. I used to laugh at this but after a few years I started to believe it too.

When it came to being Alpha I took my job seriously. I was threatened and challenged constantly at first. I had rogues and other packs and even members of my own pack tried to overthrow me. I obviously didn't take this lightly. My wolf was a very proud wolf and he destroyed anyone and everyone who got in his way. That is how I got the reputation I did. I was not one to be messed with and now there were few who challenged my rule.

I watched the show I found out to be “One Tree Hill” for what seemed like forever. The girl at first sat a few feet away from me and I wanted to pull her to my chest. I fought the urge so hard that I had to clench my jaw and focus on the TV. My heartbeat picked up when I felt a small warmth growing closer to my body. I peeked down and saw that she had gradually moved closer to me on the bed and I couldn't help the excitement that tugged at me. She was transfixed on the show but I was transfixed on her. We sat in silence for a long time before I heard slow shallow breathing. I looked down in confusion when I noticed that she had fallen asleep. She was so small and peaceful looking. I smiled softly and slowly got out of the bed. Gently, I picked her up and placed her so her head was on the pillow and then covered her up. Turning the TV off, I walked over to hit the lights. Thinking of what to do next I decided to go to the couch and give her some space although my wolf didn't agree with this. I laid down on the couch and soon I drifted off while listening to her breathing and soft heartbeat. It was very soothing to me.

It wasn't long after falling asleep when I was jolted awake by panting and crying. I looked around frantically looking for the cause when my eyes landed on her. My heart broke and quickly began racing as I watched her crying in her sleep as she thrashed around under the blankets. I rushed to her side and tried to get her to wake up wanting her pain to end.