Chapter 3

~ Johnathon POV

I felt something weird within me, not a pain but a sensation I could only describe as fire and tingling with a level of pleasurable pain through my body. Bane was going crazy to the point I had to force him to calm down so I could think.

Then I heard it, “Someone get the pack doctor! Quickly!” It came from the garden where Magda was working with the new she-wolf. With my wolf speed I ran to where they were in no time. She was out. Blood seeping from her mouth where it looks like she hand bitten her lip. Claw marks and scratches on her body. She did this. I looked at her questionably as to why she would do this to herself, feeling saddened by the sight.

I was concerned for her and did the only thing I knew to do. I lifted her up in my arms bridal style and took her to the pack doctor. I had already mind linked him he was needed and that I was coming with a new pack member to the infirmary.

‘She smells sweet, ' Bane said as he wanted her. ‘She’s not our mate, we had our mate. STOP IT’ I said. ‘But I want her!’ ‘I know you do Bane, but she doesn’t belong to us.

I want her too. Like I’ve wanted no other she-wolf, but she’s NOT OURS!!’ I yelled at him for making me think of the feelings I so desperately do not want to feel. ‘She could be.’ He smirked and let me be as he slid to the back of my mind. I just shook my head at him in disbelief of his lustful behavior.

I arrived at the infirmary and laid her on the table as I slowly backed away. The doctor looked her over and after about 5 minutes he said “She’s going through heat. Put her in a cold-water bath to relieve some of the heat. She should be waking up soon.”

“She’s not mated. How can she be going through heat?” I asked out loud. “She was rejected, Alpha. That’s the only explanation.” Magda freely spoke while she helped the pack doctor.

For reasons unknown to me I felt sorry for her, but I cannot and will not let it show. “Thank you, doctor. Let me know if anything changes.” With that I turned to leave just as calm as I entered the room. Well at least on the outside.

“Andrew. Make sure Magda gets her into her room safely when she awakes. Place a trusted warrior in front of her door so NO ONE can enter her room unless I say they can. NO EXCEPTIONS! I do not want her raped while in heat.” I said in my Alpha tone. “Yes, Alpha Johnathon.” He said and left the room to make the requested preparations.

~Time Lapse~

As I walked past her room, where she was now resting, Bane whimpered with longing. I was concerned for her. But that’s my job as Alpha. To be protective over all my members. But it was more than that. I knew it and so did Bane. She’s been consuming my thoughts. I feel like I’m going crazy without her. Without knowing her touch. Without knowing her taste. Get it together Johnathon!

Magda had come out of the room just as I was passing by lost in my thoughts. “How is she Magda? Has there been any change in her condition?” “Afternoon Alpha Johnathon.” Said with a small smile on her face. “She is doing much better sir. The initial pain has sub sided and her temperature has come done down significantly.” Glad to hear the good news I nodded in approval. “Has she awoke from her sleep yet?” “Yes Alpha. She is still in pain, but she won’t admit it out loud. She’s a very strong young lady Alpha.” Said with much concern for her wellbeing.

Magda seems to have gotten attached to her. I knew she would. Magda is like a mother to all young wolves. With or without parents. I was thankful Timber had awoken and gave Magda a small smile in approval of the good news.

“Has she eaten anything since this morning?” I asked. “Not yet. But she has asked for something. I was on my way to get it now.” With a concern in her eyes she said, “There is something else I think you should know about Alpha Johnathon.” I nodded for her to go on and she did.

“While she was still passed out, we were drying her off from the bath and replacing her clothes…” She hesitated a moment ringing her fingers in her hands. “Go on Magda, just tell me what it is.” I said trying not to sound aggravated by the pause. “Alpha, she has the mark.” Looking at me with deep concern for her new- found friend.

Wait! What?! She has the… mark? How can that be? Only Elders or Royal blood can have the mark of power, and even then, it’s been told only direct lineage of an Alpha Elder and Royals receive it. “Are you sure Magda? Could it be something else?” concern and disbelief in my face and tone.

“No Alpha. The doctor called the last living Elder to double check it once found. She is special no doubt. I don’t understand how she could have gotten this far without anyone else seeing it.” Concern in her voice and eyes as she said this. “I don’t think she even knows it’s there, or what it is if she does.” “Why do you say this Magda?” looking at her with confusion and interest.

“She told me she was abused by her old pack. Her own mate rejected her and abused her as well. Do you think that’s why she still feels the bond with her rejector even after he mated with another?”

“Could be. An alpha’s bond is stronger and harder to break. If she still wants her mate AND has the mark… it could be more difficult for her to break the bond with him. Especially if she doesn't know her lineage. She can bind herself to him without knowing it. Thank you, Magda. Let me know if something is needed. And Magda? Do not tell her if she does not offer. Understood?” bowing her head with agreeance “Yes Alpha Johnathon.” “Oh, and Magda?” She looks at me with a questioning look… “get her something to eat.” Winking at her as I leave with a small smirk on my face. She smiled and nodded.

Rubbing the back of my neck, I walk back to my office. She’s not any she-wolf. She bares the mark of importance. Is she of alpha blood? Royal blood? What exactly does this mark mean and allow for her? What does this mean for my pack? I don’t know exactly.

‘We need to protect her’ Bane says. ‘I agree, ' I said nodding.’ ‘I still want her’ he whines in lustful adoration in spite of what he just found out. Even if it’s true and she does bare a mark… the mark.

‘When she’s strong enough she will train with the others. We need to make sure she’s strong and can protect herself just in case.’ I mind linked Andrew. Then interrupted with ‘I can train her! Let me train her!’ Bane jumps in excitement. ‘You just want to touch her and roll around in the dirt with her.’ I smirk. ‘So, what if I do” He says before he disappears with acknowledgement that his motives have been discovered. ‘You’re like a horny impatient hotheaded teenager Bane’. Smirking at my unheard comment knowing it was true.

I just sat there with a smile on my face thinking about training her personally. Feeling her soft skin. In hailing her intoxicating scent. My eyes turned emerald with just the thought. Bane must be close.

Distracted in my lustful thoughts, Andrew knocks on the door. Looking up at him “Alpha. When did you want her to start training?” “As soon as she’s well enough. What did the pack doctor say? Has she finished going through heat?”

“Yes, alpha she has. Her pain and heat have left her now.” I felt relief within me releasing a small breath I didn’t realize I was holding, while I looked calm and collected on the outside as I said “Good. Have her brought to my office right away please. Thank you, Andrew.” A few minutes later he returns with the new she-wolf.