Chapter 14

It's been six hour since Matthew brought Troy here. Troy now is having a deep sleep. I sat beside him. So if he wakes up he'll see me first. I can see that his wounds are slowly healing. Thank goodness. I explored the room and I saw an old book beside the flower vase. I'm getting bored so I stood up to read it. It's thick. Its cover is made of leather and the pages are thick. I lean forward to examine the cover of it. It's rough and unpolished.

My curiosity urged me to open it, I did. Slowly open the first page bold letters of 'Legend of the Wolf'. I flipped the pages and saw the list of certain categories. This book is about how the wolves emerge from mere slaves of Vampires to creatures with power. The next content piqued my interest most. 'Mates' Ever since Troy introduced me to this world; I didn't really realize how it works. The thing is maybe there's no need for me to. Mates are pairs from the moon; he said it's powerful enough to turn someone into something more than he expects himself to be. It gives you the reason to live, and to protect for someone. To humans like me, there's no such thing. There's no sign that the person with you now is the person for you to live with forever. That makes the wolf and humans different. Because when you find your soulmate the bond will get even stronger, a feeling that will only be felt one and is for lifetime. However, I slept when Troy we're discussing something important and of course I can't remember. Some of the words are ancient and deep, it's hard to tell the meaning but the page here says..

"Aubrey.." Troy said while trying to sit.

"Troy! Stay still. " I said and dropped the book and rushed toward his side. His wounds aren't completely healed yet. He needs to rest!

"What happened?" he asked.

"You fainted. Matthew brought you here." I explained.

He held my hand and said "I'm really sorry I told you I will bring you to the tower. But then-"he grunted. "I'm sorry." his eyes turned darker. I can see the blood flowing again from his shoulder. I need to stop him from worrying about literally everything.

"It's okay, there's always a next time." I said trying to make things a little better. "Is there anything I can do? Does your wound hurt?" I said while looking at his broad shoulders. He's sweating. I need to change his shirt soon.

"I think I would like to always get these if that means to see your cute concern face again." he said with a smirk. Well look at this man! He never gets tired of teasing me. My face turns light red. I remained silent and changed the towel on his forehead because he's burning hot with fever.

"My wounds will heal faster if you join me to bed."

What!

"Well excuse me sir! I won't tolerate your-" I didn't finish my sentence when Troy pulled me to the bed and fell to his hard chest. He hugged me. I hugged him back. He sniffed my hair and neck and when I try to ask why he's doing that he'll just laugh at me. Damn this adorable wolf.

I'll give him a proper lecture later. Right now I admit I'm really tired and I didn't sleep last night. I need a power nap.

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Troy Williams

My mate is with me. Her sweet vanilla scent soothed the pain away. It's hard to admit but when everything went black, I worried that I would never see her ever again. She's in a deep slumber, her body close to mine. She's wearing a nightgown and I realized how long her lashes were. She looks cute when angry but nothing compares to her sleep angelic face. I cause her too much stress today. She must be feeling exhausted. I lifted her small frame closer to me using my left arm. I want to heal my right hand right away, I want to embrace her so tight but couldn't. I studied her figure and saw her breast slightly showing, I blushed. I bit my lower lip; this woman is making me crazy.

I kissed her forehead and brushed my nose to her soft neck. I licked the soft spot of his neck and she purred. I blushed. That was cute. When I lean closer to have more of my sweet mate someone knocked.

"Who are you?" I said slightly irritated. I groaned, how disgraceful to disturb me during time like this.

"Alpha it's me."

Oh Matthew. "What is it?" I whispered to prevent waking Aubrey. She's tired, she needs rest.

"I'm sorry Alpha but the pack was worrying about you. Someone announced that you are dead. Different stories are emerging that'll ruin your reputation. I tried to explain them but then they won't believe me until they have not seen you. The pack house is a mess."

This disappoints me. I'm sure the new recruits started the rumors, they're always against me. The youngsters are hard to train nowadays.

"Wait for me outside. Give me thirty minutes." I replied.

"As you please, Alpha"

I heard his footsteps start to fade. Aubrey groaned when I moved my arms away to stand. I smiled and kissed her soft lips. To my surprise she responded to it and started kissing me too. It made me so happy and excited. She must've felt my hardening member pressed against her waist and she gasped.

I chucked. I know she's not ready.

"I'm going." I announced.

"Where are you heading" she said breathlessly,

"I'm sorry. I have to go to the pack house. My pack needs me now." I said and kissed her forehead.

"You're going to leave now?!" she pouted with her angry face again. She’s worrying about me too much.

"You need to rest, Mate" I reasoned out but then it made her more irritated.

"Excuse me? What about your wounds?" she said then grabbed my hand.

“It healed.” The presence of her made it a lot easier to heal but then on the inside, it still hurts. A wound made by an Alpha has the only chance of having a scar. Other scratches will fade but coming from us Alphas, the scar will remain forever. This also symbolizes power and prestige. "It's because of you, Mate" I teased her.

She shook her head. Looking so cute I kissed her cheeks once again. How can I leave this person? I should've just let her sleep but based on her attitude I know she will be mad at me and-

"I'll go with you." She said. “Please.”

"No, I have to fix things there. You stay here with Lilly. It's not safe there. You need to rest." I hissed. I didn't expect that coming! She grunted and ignored me. Cover her body with a blanket and murmuring complaints.

"Audrey.." I sighed. "Okay, but you'll never leave my side. There are wolves there but they're not like me. They'll rip you apart. But of course I won't let that happen. They have a short temper and can snatch you away from me! Wolves are-"

"Okay, wait here. I'll change." she said with a serious face. She’s fierce.

I'm supposed to be scared the heck out of her! But why am I feeling this sensation? She looks scary when serious. Should I be the Alpha here? Why am I the one to reconsider things? What a stubborn little one.