Ignorance is Bliss
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::Unknown's POV::
Uggh why do I have to go? I asked.
''Because we need to get you a new suit for the ceremony'' reminded his butler. ''Might I have to remind you sir Drake, that tomorrow is when you sign treaty to the Bronze Fangs pack in exchange for one of their she-wolves?'' he added.
''Ugh don't remind me,'' he concluded as he looked out his window.
Imagine, being forced to make a pack treaty with a low life omega tribe leader to ''enhance'' our already ruling pack's reputation. It's not new, for I have done this several times. In hopes of finding my true mate I agree and observe the crowd when it came down to business. But, I failed so many times to find her. I would then randomly choose a she wolf from their packs and bring them home. I'd never lay with them, I wasn't that kind of guy, despite their diverse beauties. I was saving it just for her, my one true mate.
I just didn't think I'd be running out of options and time. I'm 25 for Goddess's sake! I am a lone alpha of the Crimson Red Pack. A feared one at that, I wear a hefty mask of the title, but deep inside I yearn for the finding of love. I won't stop searching for her and to this my wolf Terry nods in approval.
The door opens as my butler gestures me, ''We have arrived sir''.
So this was the Mega Mall of the Bronze Fangs territory. It was an okay size. Almost half the size of the one we had back home. But, how can I blame them, they were a civilization who needed help and sought out money to keep the tribe going.
''Do I really have to?'' I said unimpressed.
''I will be here to pick you up, in the meantime I highly suggest you get the appropriate attire for our event tomorrow''. And with that I got out and he closed the door behind me. My butler Bill then got into the car and drove off.
Well, here we go again. I whispered to my thoughts. And entered the building.
::Sarah's POV::
Was it me or did I just smell the most unique and glorious scent ever! I don't recognize this smell from the mall, despite me standing in front of a bakery the scent was stronger! It smelled fruity, with a mix of chopped wood? What kind of smell was that?! But as much as I was confused, it would be easier to say that it is the same weird addiction of someone liking the smell of fresh shoe boxes. I can hear Jen sniffing around happily in my head.
''He's here!'' she happily danced around in my thoughts.
Wait, who? I asked then realized, Oh... another rejection huh?!
''Noooo, please don't! I feel this one is our last chance to accept a mate!'' she begged,
Whoa! Never once has Jen ever begged me for anything. Despite having multiple candidates over the years she would be able to toughen out my decision. This must be serious then.
Awe well. Better luck next time. I walked on.
''Yo Sarah, what do you think of this gift for Gil?'' Adam asked.
He pointed towards a necklace with a little paw pendant.
''It's gold plated, I know Gil would kill me if I bought anything expensive. I know he deserves everything, but do you think this would do?'' he sought for opinion.
I couldn't help but to wonder what it would be like to be gifted something. Something from a special someone, someone like my ma- whoa whoa hold it right there! There is no way I'd complete that sentence. I unknowingly shook the thought away.
''Oh...'' sighed Adam, ''I guess not''
Snapping back to reality I quickly countered back, ''No no! It's perfect for Gil'' I awkwardly smiled.
''You okay?'' Adam lifted an eyebrow.
''Of course I am!'' I said with the sweetest smile.
''Then I shall get this. Nothing like getting him a dog paw pendant to remind him that he is my b***h!'' he joked.
I started laughing, ''Last time I heard you were the bottom''
''Well hunny, bottom's don't mean you do the work'' he proudly added. My eyes widened in disbelief as he ended it with that ''Mhmm'' sass. I love Adam.
::Drake's POV::
Right when I entered the mall the scent just blew me away! As if washing all over my body I was mesmerized by it. I never had this experience before and heard Terry scuffling around. Sniffing? He began to wildly pant around in circles like a puppy wanting to play.
''She's here!'' he announced.
What?! My mate? Are you sure? I asked.
''i***t! she is and she knows you're here too'' he howled in happiness.
Could it really be? That my mate was here? In this very same place as I am. Well, only one thing I can do. I will search for her. Follow this heavenly scent. Just you wait mate I am coming for you.
I jogged around the mall savoring the scent she set off. Vanilla and cinnamon, man what a combination. Despite there be bakeries with such content included in their merchandise her's was just more powerful and unbeatable. I wore a smile on my face as the scent got stronger, and then weaker? Terry tilted his head in confusion. I still followed the scent picking up the pace.
I ended up in front of a gift shop. And there she was, a beautiful dark brown haired masterpiece. Her locks dangled down to her waist, straightened, with a bit of volume. Her cheeks high against her eyes as she was beautifully laughing. She had a perfect smile. Her light brown eyes shone pure joy. I couldn't help but allow my eyes to travel to her other parts. She had curves that would make any she-wolf jealous. Her legs well defined with softness and- Oh...
Oh-no... I felt a little something in me begin to awaken. I heard my wolf chuckle in disbelief.
''I didn't think it worked'' he burst out laughing.
Growing red I shook his comment away. Bastard!
I bravely strutted over to the party of two. I could tell she sensed me but she looked away? The man beside her confused looked around and she tried to hush him with a palm trying to hide her face. Was she playing games? This amused me. I have my own confidence and reputation to uphold so I walked closer.
Terry growled in approval, ''That's her''
::Sarah's POV::
s**t. What was I going to do?! I didn't think he'dd find me so soon!
''He's here! He's here!'' Jen happily announced.
As if that didn't help I caught the scent right behind me! Oh Goddess! Why here? Why now? I felt my heart beating faster and faster as seconds go by.
No worries! I've done this a million times! I told myself,.
I hear Jen growling at that thought. Soon was snarling.
What is your problem Jen? You'll get over it just like the rest! I assured.
''You don't get it! We need to be with this one. I have a good feeling about his wolf'' she purred.
''Hey Sarah, what's wrong?'' I over heard Adam say.
''My mate is apparently here, Adam,'' I admitted.
He formed an ''Oh'' expression and then scooted off? Did he just really?! Adam you dumbass. Before I could say anything more he was gone. It was just me looking awkwardly at the shop with a man behind me. Wait, first of all, why was it harder this time? I was able to just turn around and deliver a rejection. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. But my body is frozen solid. I could not move a muscle.
''Uhm... hi'' I heard his say.
I turned around to a sight! A man towering in front of me standing at about 6'4''with gorgeous locks of black hair carefully tucked behind his ears, with dark green eyes captivating mine was in my presence! His jaw was well defined and, was that a dimple? I heard a deep breath escape my almost drooling mouth. My eyes traveled towards his neck where muscles tensed just as much as the rest of his body. He wasn't grossly built but something seemed a little different about him.
''Like what you see?'' he smirked.
He was so hot! I can hear Jen screaming to lunge at him with arms and legs wide ope- whoa get a grip! I shot an imaginary glance of coldness to Jen. I stood there, not meeting his gaze.
''I don't want you as my mate'' I heard myself whisper.
A pang of hurt washed all over me as I said that. What the hell? My heart was crumbling piece by piece as I forced out my final words, ''I reject you as my mate''.
::Drake's POV::
Did she just reject us? I froze in disbelief.
Terry howled in pain ringing in my head. No no, this can't be right. She's our mate. She should be ours!
''You know that's not how it works'' was all I could muster up.
She looked as if she was an i***t. She needed my name to complete that sentence. She then looked to the ground and said in the sweetest soft tone, ''Oh... so what is your name?''
''Drake,'' I idiotically blurted.Terry snarled at me for being a complete dumb ass. And just like that she looked up with confidence.
''I Sarah, hereby, reject you, Drake, as my mate'' and smirked proudly.
She rejected us! Again!
I felt my whole world begin to crumble. That was too cruel. my stomach was twisting in ways of unbearable pain. My lungs although fully functional, felt as if they were failing. I had to get out of here! I ran, but heard the last words before I was out of earshot she said, ''Wait!! You have to accept it''. No! No f*****g way am I going to do that! She was to be mine. And I will make her mine! Someway, somehow!
I called my butler to pick me up at the same spot and as soon as he did I told him to hurry and get away from this place.
''Well sir, did you get the suit?'' he asked.
s**t. I totally forgot!
''Some things never change with you, luckily I had one ordered to your room'' he smugged. I sighed in relief despite my experience.
''Thank you Gerald''.
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