A/N: Britney White above.
Emma POV
I looked on as my mate plotted and schemed. Is this the same man? The one who blushed so easily at my teasing? Yes he is. Disappointment and a bit of disillusion consumed me. I wanted him but not like this, but what if he wasn't willing to change. I have to change the way I think of him. Up until now I have only been seeing him as my mate but he is also an Alpha who has broken enough werewolf laws to warrant his status stripped. I had disappeared from that room as soon as he was done plotting, I didn't want him to notice I was there.
Walking to the beach I was following Alice's scent I needed to warn her. Another two minutes had me pulling back at the sight before me. The blonde and her friends had Alice concerned on the docks. Normally I would rush in to save her but my necklace would protect her, I'm just happy I could witness this. Even though I was far away with my hearing I could still hear everything they were saying.
"Don't let it get to your head. The royal is only protecting you because the council thought you were too weak. I mean come on, how weak do you have to be to warrant a Royal Warrior." The blonde battered laughing darkly at the end and the others joining in.
I can see Alice's confliction, she wanted to rebuff her but despite my reassurance she was still scared. Then at last she took a deep breath and her posture straightened as she spoke.
"She's just doing her job, protecting me from my abusers. You should be worried. Your three days will be up soon. What do you think she's going to do to you? The one who stole my mate?" She was slightly shaking at her last words but she still held herself bravely.
"Argh!!!! You b*tch! Who do you think you are?! I'm stronger! He chose me! He didn't want some pathetic weakling that couldn't stand as an equal to him! That is why I am beta female not you!" The blonde screamed livid, it seems she wasn't accustomed to Alice standing up for herself. All the while Alice seemed hesitant and her body shook more noticeably, it seems she was regretting it and was becoming more and more scared by the second.
Suddenly the blonde and her friends stepped dangerously close to Alice backing her to the edge of the docks with evil grins.
"You know what, I don't like being falsely accused and since you see us as your abusers I think we should live up to it. How would you like to go for a swim with broken legs?!"
At her last words she lunged forwarded and tried to grab Alice. Yes tried, before she could have close the last few centimeters and make skin contact an electric surge arisen from the necklace and sent the blonde flying backwards, pass her friends, the dock and landing her at my feet.
Despite the four slack jaws and one unconscious blonde I couldn't help but to laugh. I have wanted to do that since the moment I met her but this was even better. My loud laughter alerted the other three hound dogs and their shock quickly turned into fear like the flip of a switch. They seemed hesitant to approach me in order to retrieve their beta female but as I stepped to the side they hurried forward and made a quick get away with the unconscious blonde. Good, if left in my hands I would have been too tempted to float her into the ocean.
"That was amazing! It works!" an excited and slightly dazzled Alice exclaimed while jogging towards me.
Smiling I responded, "Did you have fun?"
"Is it wrong that I wished I had a camera for that moment?"
"Well we don't have a camera but we can go for a replay." I spoke in a sly tone.
"I can't do it again they would really kill the first chance they get."
"Alice, no one will touch you ever again. I promise." I spoke in a serious tone.
"Thank you, but I have to ask you something though."
"I also came out here to tell you something, let's go back out to the docks."
The short walk was silent and as we reached the edge I sat down patting the spot next to me in invitation. She quickly followed my lead and I casted two spells a barrier so no one can listen in the same one I used in the dark room and one to make us invisible. This way I can talk to her freely without my mask and as I slipped it off her eyes widen in shock. Her hands reached for my mask as she attempted to place it back on my face.
Giggling I responded, "Its fine I casted some spells, no one can see or hear us. We can talk freely. Now what do you want to ask me?"
"I know there are things you can't tell me but I wanted to know how you found me. Or is that another secret?"
"Actually yes it is, but I will tell you it had something to do with your rejection."
"Then what can you tell me, I'm curious."
"Well, you already know I have special powers and because of them the council has appointed me the equalizer for all mates. That's why I'm here, because you were rejected but coming here made me see that wasn't all there was to it. Your whole pack is corrupted starting at the top."
"Well yeah, Alpha hates everything weak especially humans."
"Why?"
"Well I just know the basics because no one talks to me and it all happened when I was little but my past Alpha and Luna died protecting the humans and Alpha Jake had to take over the pack at the young age of sixteen. That's where his hatred for humans started but he started hating everything weak after my incident with my parents a year after and that's all I know. It has been ten years since he took over and his hate seems to get worst."
"I see, from what I understand and have witnessed his hatred has influenced the pack greatly causing the corruption."
"There is something else I wanted to know though, you said I would be happy if I let you break the bond. Does that mean Jared my mate will also be happy?"
I looked out into ocean trying to carefully choose my next words because I realized she is curious about it but the slight chance of hurting her mate will stop her from agreeing to it.
"He will carry on life the way he is right now, so the real question should be is he happy right now?"
With a deep sigh and a hunch in her shoulders she answered, "Yes, he's happy."
"Then that's great you both will be happy!" I exclaimed trying to convince her. In truth I wanted to do the spell right that second before my mate started his evil plan that way I wouldn't have to tell her their plans and worsen her heartbreak.
"Still I get the feeling you're not telling me something, are you?"
I heaved a sigh, it looks like I can't hide anything from her. "You got me. While everything I said is true I failed to mention one thing. His need for you will worsen because when the bond is broken he loses his connection with you. The thing is you will no longer need that connection but he still will because I will only close your side of the bond and not his."
"Why do you only close one side?"
"The council decided that if a mate rejects their bond then they already forfeit their connection to their other half and so only the ones being rejected can have their side close since the rejection was not something they chose."
"That's just like me, what's the worst that will happen?"
"Well he can become obsessive and controlling. I have seen it happen, it's not pretty. In my second rejection case the mate got like that, after I broke the bond he kept his mate locked up in a tower so no one else will be able to look at her. After him the council put in place more rules and regulations to protect the rejected mates."
"Why do they go crazy like that?"
"The need for their mates and the lost they feel can make them do anything. Even the strongest can break."
"Wait if the ones that rejected their mates wants them even more after you break the bond then why don't they just get together, or is that it. How we become happy? After I break the bond he will want me more and we can become true mates?"
"No, actually the one who will be stopping your mating will be you because after I break the bond you will no longer see him as your mate but as any other being. You will have no feelings for him what so ever, you'll see him for what he is, you may even hate him for everything he has done to you. So really it's all up to how you feel because the rejected mate will now hold all the power."
"I'll never hate him no matter what he does."
"Then let me ask, do you hate the Alpha and the Gamma?"
"Of course they are the worst but I'm talking about my mate not them."
"Exactly he will no longer be your mate but instead your Beta and one who has hurt you greatly. You will see him for all his actions and sins which is why I have said you may even hate him."
"I find that hard to believe... so after I break the bond there is no way for us to be mates again?"
"No you can, but that's if he can make you fall completely in love with him. Then and only then the bond will re-create. Not even I can fix it after I break it."
"Okay, your turn. What did you want to say?"
"Well if your mate were to come to you now and accept the bond what would you do? Will you say yes even after all the pain he has caused you?"
"In a heartbeat I want him but it doesn't matter, he doesn't want me." She seemed to visibly become more and more depressed with each word.
"What if he changes his mind?" I pressed.
"He wouldn't! He has her. Stop asking me these things please." She was upset now but how can I tell her the truth for her to believe me.
"There is something I need to know so I can't stop just yet. Let's just say he changes his mind, would you really believe him?"
"Like I said yes he is my mate I would believe him I love him with everything I have..."
At this she started crying softly. It seems I have pushed too far but I have my answer. It will break her too much for me to tell her what her Alpha and mate really plans so I have to protect her, even from herself.
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Third person's POV
It was already night and the first day of the royal's stay came to an end. The Alpha walked along the corridors heading towards his substitute bedroom. It would seem he was quite satisfied with his plans to throw the council off his back and get his mate on his good side. Surly if she sees him reuniting the mates the blame would fall solely on the Beta for the rejection. She would warm up to him more but what he really wanted to know was how he would get her to accept him.
He was twenty six after all and had spent ten years looking for his mate and despite the odds and the good chance she was already dead he never gave up. So finding her now and as a powerful royal was a shock but it also made sense as to why he couldn't find her for all those years. He was happy with her power but unsure in how he was going to pursue her. His status means nothing to her, he was a mere commoner in front her. He had nothing he could give her that she can't get herself or doesn't already have. For the first time in his life he felt unsure, weak even.
As his mind filled with thoughts of his mysterious mate he turned his doorknob and walked into his bedroom. The moonlight fell onto his face and it took him a few seconds to realize he never opened the drapes. Spinning on spot his gaze locked with the dark figure in the corner of the room. Even though he couldn't see their face the warm feeling pooling in his stomach gave away who it was. Stepping into the moonlight his mate seemed to appear angelic. She was wearing shorts and a tank top that seemed too tight not that he was complaining and her half mask so that her lips were on display. He was really curious as to what she really looks like but he knew now wasn't time. He had to earn his chance.
Emma's POV
With a wide grin my mate seemed thrilled at my presence as he stared appreciatively at my body. Alice had lent me some of her clothes though tight, they fit. I have decided to wear my half mask and normal clothes but only in his presences the rest of the pack will see my full uniform. Our gaze locks and we stare at each other for a few seconds before he spoke.
"What brings you here?" He questioned with hope in his eyes.
My eyes glint red as I ran towards him in a speed that he couldn't follow with his eyes just like in the dark room with the Gamma. I slammed my fist down right over his heart sending him into the floor creating a few cracks. I didn't use full strength that would kill him but I didn't hold back as much as I should have. Either way I was pissed, I found out that he wasn't just behind the dark room incident but that he played a direct hand in hurting Alice.
"Payback, that should make up for you slamming Alice into the floor. Did you really think I wouldn't find out?" I questioned still angry but he didn't catch his breath yet and was gasping madly. Growing impatient I quickly straddled him grabbing a hold of his collar and dragging his face close as I spoke fiercely.
"Listen up and listen good. The next time you hurt her or anything for the matter of fact just because they are weaker than you, I don't care if you are my mate. I will kill you." I threatened him. As my anger calmed down I was about to get off him and leave but something stopped me. His broken expression, he seemed miserable and lost. My words must have affected him more than I thought. Of course it would I'm his mate and I just threatened to kill him. Feelings of confliction filled me and he saw it reflected on my face. I am both his mate and a council warrior. It was the perfect example of why only mate less wolves were chosen to be warriors.
Very slowly his right hand rested on my bare leg and I shivered at his touch. It was warm, electric and addicting. One thing for sure it wasn't enough. I wanted more and just like that I forgot that I was a warrior. Lending forward, he rose up we continued to stare into each other's eyes his second hand found my other leg. My hands laced around his neck as his hands rose to my hips. I was about to close the little distance and kiss him but his lips dipped to my neck instead and he planned light feather kisses as his hands massaged my hips. It was driving me crazy, I wanted him to kiss me properly but he kept up his ministrations running the length of my right shoulder to my throat and to my left shoulder, in between he would dip below as my tank top gave him access to more skin and a little cleavage. Growing frustrated I grabbed his hair in my hand and yanked his head back to realize he was panting, we both were. He tried pushing forward to kiss me but I held him there while my mind cleared. What am I doing? I came here as a warrior for payback not as his mate. Why can't I resist him?
As I stared at him I realized something, he was blushing again. Then his eyes meet mine and it deepened reaching the tips of his ears, his neck and disappearing down his collar under his shirt. What I wouldn't give to just rip open that shirt and find out exactly how far that blush goes. My eyes followed the trail as my hands clenched tightly. Heaving a sigh I final had my lust under control and was about to get off him when a deep voice stopped me. Only inches from my chest his hot breath fanned over me as he whispered softly sending shivers through me. God he will be the death of me. I was too wrapped up in his presence it almost slipped by me what he actually said, almost.
"I have always waited for you." He spoke softly gazing into my eyes with warmth and love while I stared at him speechless like a bucket of ice water was poured over me. Did I hear that right? Noticing my confused doubtful look he continued.
"Unlike normal Alphas who use sex to calm the aggression that came with being an Alpha I would use fighting or sometimes push my limits till I'm dead tired. I wanted you to be my only one and for that I worked hard." He caressed my cheek at his last words.
He was an Alpha and had already spent ten years without me yet still he waited. How can someone so bad be so sweet? When he's with the pack he's evil but with me he's perfect. Then it hit me, he was in the same boat as me. He's my mate but also an Alpha and while he may be sweet I can't forget everything his has done. However I am overwhelmed at his faithfulness to me, this meant a lot and I have to show him that. Cupping both sides of his face I spoke.
"I can't explain how happy I am about that. It means a lot to me." I whispered softly to him before leaning up to plant a tender kiss on his forehead causing him to gasp loudly as my lips made contact. Letting go I quickly got off him, leaving him sitting on the floor dumbstruck at my sudden change.
"But it's not that easy. Everything you have done especially with Alice, I can't forget it. You are something I have wanted all my life but not like this. You have to understand just because something is weak doesn't make them inferior. That as a werewolf you are god's child, your first duty is to protect mankind not despise them. I understand were your hatred came from but it has to stop. You like all werewolves were born to protect the human race and you have to accept that."
With a heavy sigh he stood up with a resigned look and spoke, "Is this what it takes for you to accept me? After I do these things you promise to be mine?"
"You can't just do it you have to embrace it but yes."
"Then I promise I will try hard for you to accept me."
Smiling brightly at him I continued happy that he was going to try to change.
"Then you have two more days, at the end I will give you a test to see if you really have changed then and only then I'll accept you okay."
"Okay, goodnight mate."
"Goodnight."
I walked back to my room feeling happy and excited at his promise. Sadly like Alice I was falling deep and I failed to realize that while he did promise, he never made eye contact when he spoke those words.
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