Their Human Mate

10. I Belong to Who?

ALEXA

I was f*****g shocked when I saw Nicholas faint, but now, I don't know if I should be happy or panicked as he limped towards me for f*****g!

"N–Nicholas…" I murmured, swearing when I felt his veiny arms brush my cleavage before he pinned me on the wall. He was f*****g groping my wrists, but I couldn't scream because his lips were locking into mine, taking my breath away!

"Is he breathing through me?" I thought, gasping due to panic. I considered slapping him, but somehow, when I saw his dark eyes staring into my brown ones, I felt aroused.

I don't even f*****g know why I could be so lenient with him, even though I'm the most anti-s*x person because I'm afraid of getting pregnant.

"Maybe if it's just a little, it's okay. It's still under control, after all…"

And just as I was about to 'give more' and get more sucked into his black onyx orbs that were starting to turn red, someone barged into the house and punched Nicholas's head.

It's Jacob!

"Jacob…?"

"Stay away from my stepsister, you bastard!!!!" He growled, and I swore I had never seen Jacob this angry before!

"How did he even know I'm here…" I thought, before my cheeks got even hotter as Ashley came behind him. Seriously? Did this dog have to bring his girlfriend everywhere?

"Nicholas…" I was about to reach for Nicholas when I realized he wasn't moving. I was very afraid that something would happen to him this time, but Jacob's big hand had already grabbed mine.

"Jacob!!"

"This isn't over, next time! I will make sure to tear your flesh apart, and I will make sure a creature like you will stay on the ground." Then, Jacob pulled me into his arms and led me out.

My eyes widened when I saw Nicholas still lying unconscious.

"Why do I feel hurt seeing him like this…" I thought, feeling my heart very uncomfortable, while towards Jacob…

Why do I feel scared and must obey him?

Once we were outside, I tried to break free from Jacob's grip, but he was too strong. But when I saw Ashley trailing behind him like a dog and giving me a judging look…my anger returned.

I stomped on his feet and yanked my hand away from him. Jacob screamed in pain.

"AWW!!! ALEXA! WHAT THE—" "What is wrong with you??"

I asked, feeling my cheeks very hot, and seeing Ashley immediately approach and calm Jacob down made me want to say even harsher words. "You know, rather than minding my own business, why don't you just go with your 'mate' or whatever she calls herself."

"Why did you even bother coming there and—" "And get you f*****g r***d by him???"

Jacob cut me off, and I completely shut up because what he said was right. "Listen, Alexa…There's no way I can let you be touched or even be with him! You belong to me!"

"I belong to you???" I snapped. Who is this guy daring to say that in front of me?? Especially with his girlfriend here!

"Look, Alexa…" Jacob grabbed my hand, but I yanked it away. He tried to grab it again, and this time I just kept silent. But I didn't lower my guard as he couldn't move my hand, so he had to accept it. "I know this will sound ridiculous and maybe shock you, but you can't be with Nicholas because I’m your mate."

"Your mate?" I gasped, feeling it was absurd. Yesterday, his girlfriend said that she and Jacob were destined mates, but now Jacob said I was his mate. What's wrong with these dogs?

Jacob licked his not-dry lips as I saw him like a crazy person but still not letting go of my hand. "Yes. My mate."

"Look, I didn't intend to hide it from you because I know you'd freak out. But you have to believe me! You can't be with Nicholas because he's a vamp—" "Vampire?"

"What? You already know??"

I chuckled as I released my hand from his grip. I shook my head because I couldn't believe it.

How could I ever like someone this delusional?

What would he say next? That this is a werewolf novel? That he's an Alpha, Ashley is Omega, and Harold is the Alpha king? "Look, Jacob. Rather than bickering nonsense like this, why don't you just go home, rest, and fix your head?"

"But, Alexa!! I'm not bickering nonsense! I'm telling you the truth, and I have proof—" I took out pepper spray from my purse and pointed it at his face. Now he was completely shut up.

"Just go home and rest. I mean it. If not…" I shook the pepper spray in front of his eyes, and he blinked. In fear of getting sprayed. "I will spray this in your eyes until you can't make love tonight."

"You don't want to miss Ashley's ass, do you?" Then, I walked away from him. I didn't care if Ashley approached him and calmed him down like always.

Jacob Smith and romance are not for me, after all…

As night came, dinner came with both warmth and quietness. Warm, because Harold went to the trouble of cooking for us instead of ordering takeout and quiet because none of us were talking, or even asking why he suddenly came home.

"Did you and Jacob fight?" Harold asked, approaching me as I was busy washing dishes. I stole a glance at Jacob, who was hugging Ashley on the living room sofa. They were watching Titanic, and I rolled my eyes when they started making out during the 'car' scene.

"Not really. It's just your feelings," I put the plate down a bit too hard from my intent. "Why do you ask?"

"Nothing. Just my feelings too." Then our conversation stopped there.

"Why do I like giving end sentences so much…" I thought, considering making small talk to avoid awkwardness, but Harold had already done it.

"You know, my sudden return is because I just wanted to make sure the house is safe."

"I will be gone for weeks, and although you and Jacob are young adults, I can't help but feel worried. You both are still children for me…A toddler…"

"Same, Pope…I feel the same way about you. I'm glad to see you come home, and I hope you will always come home safely," I said sincerely. It's true, I consider Harold my father because he is the best father figure I ever had, even though our meeting was very brief. My real dad was never a figure for me. "Anyway, about the wild animals you wrote in the note…"

"Hm?"

"What kind of wild animals are attacking Fordland? I mean, sure, I know that Fordland is closest to the forest in Forks, but why does it involve the head sheriff and—" "Alexa?"

"Yes?"

I paused my washing as I realized Harold was looking at me seriously, and he…had never looked at me this seriously except when he told me about his divorce from Mom.

"Is it that bad…" I thought, a bit tense as he started coughing and clicking his tongue as if trying to form words.

"I know that these words might surprise you, but you must believe it. It's a werewolf attack, and they…"

"Are targeting you. You are Jacob's mate, Alexa, and so is Ashley, so you must mate with him quickly before unwanted things happen."