Meet cute

I placed my foot gently on the bottle. It was empty, perfect I thought.  With my booted leg I raised it carefully I scanned the group only eight of them this is going to be very easy. I waited for their action now. Unmistakably their leader approached my mate. This was my que if he so much touched her I didn't know what I would have done. I would  probably  shift unknowingly and might kill all of them. With my booted leg I balanced the bottle and suddenly threw it on the air and kicked it with less might or I would break the bottle or kill that guy. It landed on his head squarely, his face was shocked then blood poured down. My wolf was getting restless wanting out to protect his mate.  My self control is only the thing that's stopping him.

Everyone else was shocked, even she was staring at him with a horrified face. Her face searched quickly around to find me standing. Her expression was still the same. What a great first impression! My love wasn't flattered for sure she might be thinking who is this crazy guy. I hope she didn't mistake as a potential rapist but I was wearing mom's favorite shirt so I could be relieved I was at least presentable. My face held a frightening expression courtesy my wolf.She is born human this time so it  might scare her. All the other times she was born in neighboring tribes e every time we united the war was always on the horizon. I  wonder  why wait has now made this easy. I honestly don't care but it is good that she was born as one. That means less contact with her. I should stay away from her. This should be easy since I wasn't  coming back here anymore. But it wasn't now that I knew she's a human unable to defend herself. I'm sure she will find trouble in no time soon.

Now everyone had woken from the trance of witnessing my aim all eyes were on me. I

looked back at them. I'm a well built guy unable to be ignored even if I wanted to. They ran back to me. My eyes were on her. She was quickly walking away after throwing a worried look towards me. Good for me now that she's gone I'm free to do as I please plus my blood lost is gone with her. Now that  the wolf has backed down helping me to think with my brain. Only two people stayed behind to help him. "Hey why did you hit the boss "? , the guy with too many tattoos asked. "Do you know who he is "? , the guy with too many piercings chimed in. "It was an accident ", I managed to say. They sure got a death wish by provoking me. My eyes burned just by looking at them. I saw a flash of fear in their eyes so I tried to calm myself.

It was a mistake the guy standing behind me hit on the back of my head but I was quick I moved away in a split second. "There's something wrong with him Noone moves that fast", another guy shouted. Well someone was getting wiser. But the guy who hit me was swinging the bat again. I didn't want a fight but that doesn't mean I won't finish it. I kicked the guy in the gentlest way possible but I still broke a few ribs. He was howling in pain while the rest of the guys were confused whether to take me on or  escape.

Another guy most bulky among them came at me. I held him with just one hand, raised him up and threw away. That was the deciding factor for them I thought. They ran away from me like mice fleeing away from cats. One of them turned back on the way and asked,"What's she to you ". I answered in my mind everything. She was and still is my everything. Even after all these years through the lies, heartbreak and deaths I have loved her. No matter what she has done to me and my loved ones. But I had no choice but to love her though my tribe had forgiven me for my bad choices I don't think I have. The past better be where it was buried deep in our memory. Let her not be that painful reminder for my people. My only consolation was that she was born human and that itself meant great relief for me. Once she knew me or the power she held over me there was no stopping her.

I should leave her be but I couldn't. I wanted to make sure she heads back home  safe and sound. My wolf demanded that and a last goodbye without her seeing me of course. Is it possible to love someone who has given you the worst pain of your life? I guess it is since I was still mad for her. I raised my head to smell her. This would work better if I was in my wolf form. I slowly followed her, my favorite scent in the world. I could have lurked in the woods but then I thought why do that when this would be our last meeting. After all I saved her in a twisted way I admit picking a fight with a gang could give a misleading picture of me but whatever the hell it worked right?

I was near her soon even though I was walking in human pace she is a slow walker even for humans. What's with the  bangs? It was as if she was hiding from the world the self confident woman was far gone. I couldn't believe she wasn't running after the fiasco she witnessed so she was brave or idiot. Honestly I prefer the latter because it could save us a lot of trouble. Her beauty and charm were the things that attracted me first but now it was as if she was another person with the same face. She was beautiful for sure still is  but her confidence was the thing that just killed me.

When I saw her I could see why she was walking so slow she was looking back for every two steps she took. It was laughable but also sad it stung me she was scared for her life. I never gave it a thought before since she was a wolf as well my equal on every aspect. Her human eyes couldn't detect me yet I could have kept my pace but I increased it so she could see me. The moon light shined on me as if ridiculing us. The moon goddess had managed to find a mate for me foregoing all the other willing applicants. I hope she is satisfied with herself.

The next time she turned she saw me her expression was the same just not as terrified as before. I hope she doesn't run then I would have to run as well and it could turn to a chase then rest will be history. But she did turn back and walked just as before but she stopped looking back. Maybe she didn't want to see me. After a while she reached before a run down apartment with not any safety precautions at all. Now that I had seen her house I didn't know how to stop myself from seeing her. She entered the building and I  stayed there looking at her. She turned once more to see me. I didn't wave or anything just stood there watching her creepily. She cast more worried glances at me then moved inside. If she wasn't sure before whether I was a stalker now I have confirmed it. I focused on my hearing so I could single out  her slow steps. I waited for her to get inside her room. I could hear her rustling about she might be looking for her keys in that humongous bag of hers. Then I heard the door creeping open. I gave a once over on the run down building. It will not survive another year.

Then there was a slight movement of her windows and I looked up again. She believed I couldn't see in the dark well no one would conclude their stalker is also a werewolf that fast. But she caught up quickly sensing that I knew her room or I could see her in the dark which was worse. I turned away by taking a good look at the area and the building's name. I dialed Tony's number and he picked up real quick. I barked orders to find the owner of the building named "Palace ", then to buy  it soon after no negotiation. It must be named ghost villa or something. But my princess lives here so I could call it Palace after all.

I made another call to my general Liam to meet me in the office. I looked one last time at the window but didn't see her. I quickly walked back. It's good that she lives near the woods. It could give me good cover . I think it's time I bid adieu to my brand new shirt. Sorry mom, I thought and turned to my wolf self and ran back to my tribe with a new purpose.I want to make sure she lives. I must give her anonymity or it could kill her. My pack hated her because of her disloyalty already. If they come to know she is reborn again there will be hell for her to pay. The people who were killed because of her all had relatives thirsting for her blood to this day. It isn't safe for her there. I couldn't confess to anyone but I have to protect her at every cost.

I met up with Li and Tony both looked at me like I had lost it. Maybe they are right. "Are you sure you want to buy that run down building "?, Tony asked. "Yes it's an INVESTMENT ", I bite out which was at least not a lie. Our team is already in talks with the owner. He has agreed to sell at a higher price". "Tell me when the deal is finished and after that do a clean up over there make repairs and shit", I shuddered thinking about her living condition again.

"I need you to provide security for someone. But I want it to be anonymous. No one should know, especially her. She is a human and family but she didn't know about werewolves so make sure it's someone good with humans ", I said to him. He nodded understanding what I said this is the thing I loved about my team. They did shit for me no questions asked. "Lastly I want Greta here ", I said to them.  They bowed to me and left. I always preferred bowing to groveling. I respected everyone just as they did me.

Greta came to my room and her expression was nothing but pure surprise. She bowed before me and asked, "You called me Alpha "? "Yes I want you to announce my engagement to your granddaughter Annabeth soon. I want to hold the ceremony this week itself. Invite everyone including our neighboring tribes." Her face was a mixture of complete shock and pure joy. "Now leave me alone, I need some privacy. I don't want to  be disturbed ". With a quick bow she left.

I was so tired I knew if I didn't engage myself with Annabeth I would go back to her. Nothing could stop our union from happening. But I had successfully stopped myself from being with her. If I should continue that then I need something more pulling here like a wife. Annabeth has been trained by Greta all these years to be my mate next Luna. She was a more practical choice for me than a human. I have loved her for 3 lifetimes but never got the same affection from her. I have made the choice and I hope I'm able to stick with it.