Last Call For Mate

Chapter Three

The screeching had stopped, and what started out a girl, emerged a wolf. If she was bigger, it would have been harder to reject her. The wolf was on the runt side, just like its human counterpart. It was kind of cute though. In a way that strong men find petite human girls cute, or how girls find kittens and babies cute. Runt human counterpart

and the wolf was a runt too. It was almost too fun. A brown and white speckled wolf stood in her place. She would definitely not be considered terrifying in any regard, but strong enough to fend for herself would be acceptable to his father. So much for casting her out.

She was strong, in appearance, well for anyone with a magnifying glass. Gods that wolf was f*****g small.

His wolf form would tower over that thing easily. He feared if she ran with the others that she might get trampled. Well, oh well. Least she has a wolf and it's not as weak as what everyone thought. His father would definitely show her some sympathy, calling it part of her condition and status as a runt. Big doesn't always mean better, but that thing would never be seen next to him, that was for sure. He and Gideon stood there for some time while Elaine and her

wolf got acquainted.

It is nice to finally meet you, Elaine. We are complete. The two worlds, now in one body. I am your wolf, your counterpart. You may call me Jada.

I am glad to finally have a wolf, but I do have to ask...

Why are we so f****g small? Elaine said to the wolf inside her head. The wolf's voice was one filled with amused laughter. Your human half could not have survived a change from someone so small in stature to a large terrifying wolf. Strong does not always mean large, Ember. I was chosen for you by the Goddess.

You'll see that I am your perfect match in time.

Will we ever look like a normal wolf? Elaine asked the voice. Once again, she was greeted with amused laughter. Yes, those who get wolves, such as the wolf your twin has, are already full grown. Their shape will not change no matter how many times they shift. You are very special, Elaine. You haven't reached your full potential and your options are without limits. So, the stronger your human half becomes, the more confident you are in your ability and our bond. We can grow up together. However, there's something more important I wanted to say. We are being watched... by our mate. He is nearby and his wolf desperately wants to meet us.

Naths wolf was absolutely throwing a fit in his head.

Even going so far as threatening to take over and pounce on that little shrimp of a wolf and mark her so he couldn't refuse her. Nath had to block him. He watched as the wolf form receded, and slowly formed back into that of a girl. A small, frail girl that he had this urge in his chest to protect, but he would forever stomp that part of him down. He would not allow such weakness "Mate," he said.

as she approached and she

recognized him. Nodding as she said it back.

"You do understand why I won't be accepting the mate. bond, right? I'm sorry, but I can't have someone like you as my mate. You'll thank me for this later. I, Nath of the Green pack, hereby reject Elaine Stone as my mate. Now and forever." Elaine felt like had quite literally stabbed her directly in her chest.

All the wind was knocked out of her at once. It was more painful than anyone has ever said it was. It was like she was in complete cardiac arrest. She winced,

and tried to gather her breath. "Accept the damn rejection, now!" He commanded. She heard that powerful tone and her body recognized it as the Alpha Tone. the ultimate power that an Alpha could inflict upon those around them. She could feel a sorrow clenching at her chest, as her wolf Jada howled in her head, angry and hurt. She didn't want to allow this rejection anymore than Ember did, but she was not about to challenge a man that wanted nothing to do with her.

"I... Elaine Stone.. Accept your rejection." She felt something inside of her, twist and snap. When it was gone she was able to take in a deep breath and calm herself. She was deeply saddened, but didn't have a chance to say anything further as Nath started walking away.

You'll not speak of this to anyone." He

said coldly, as he stomped off into the woods. Gideon looked at her sympathetically and pulled her into a hug.

"Well think your wolf looks good. Small, but good. I brought some extra clothes,

, so lets get you dressed and head back home."

Elaine sighed and nodded in her brother's direction. "Yeah, after all of that... I'm ready for bed."