Chapter 4

[The Mute Alpha - Chapter 4]

Song: Closer by The Chainsmokers

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Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you

I drink too much and that's an issue but I'm okay...

A smile formed on my lips as my mate stepped back from the guy. 'This is my chance,' I thought to myself as I pushed my way through the swarm of bodies.

Hey, tell your friends it was nice to meet them

But I hope I never see them again...

My heart pounded faster with each step I took. The closer I got, the stronger her intoxicating scent became.

I sucked in a deep breath when I stood a few feet away from her. She probably felt my presence, because she turned her head, her mesmerizing eyes meeting mine. My breath got caught in my throat when I saw emotions swirl in the depths of her irises. Slightly parting her lips, she stared at me with wide eyes.

I know it breaks your heart

Moved to the city in a broke down car

And four years, no calls

I licked my lips when she stared at me in disbelief. My eyes swept over her body, taking in appearance. A navy, knee-length dress blowing slightly in the breeze hugged her body, two thin straps holding on to her light shoulders. A piece of black fabric, resembling a belt, wrapped around her waist. My eyes roamed over her legs and feet.

I gave the guy a warning growl, not taking my eyes off my mate. He knew right away that she was mine. Eyes widened, he stepped away from her with his hands raised, "Sorry, man. I didn't know she was taken." He bowed his head in respect, he could sense the Alpha power radiating off me, before scurrying away.

Now you're lookin' pretty in a hotel bar

And I can't stop

My mate glanced at the guy but didn't say anything. She eyed me warily as I took a step towards her, the space between us feeling like a ginormous brick wall. The way she looked at me, disbelief written all over her face, like she never expected to find her mate. I honestly felt the same way.

No, I can't stop

Her eyes stared at me as she openly checked me out, embedding every detail in her mind. I shivered with pleasure under her studious gaze when her eyes glanced over my chest, my arms, and then lower. Low growl rumbled in my chest, causing chocolate orbs to dart up, cheeks flaming in embarrassment.

I lifted my hand out towards her and gestured for her to take it. The already pounding heart in my body began to pace itself even faster than before when she hesitantly reached out to take my hand, maintaining eye contact in the process.

So Baby pull me closer in the backseat of your Rover,

I exhaled deeply when the skin-on-skin contact elicited sparks between our connected hands. The skin on her small hand felt so soft and warm compared to my calloused one.

She held her breath as she gazed up at me in awe. I pulled her closer to me so that I could feel the heat radiate from her petite frame. She tilted her head back so that she could gaze up at me with her large, innocent eyes.

That I know you can't afford

Bite that tattoo on your shoulder,

The urge to say the word 'mate' filled me but when I opened my mouth to claim her as mine, nothing came out. No words flowed out like they were suppose to...

Pain surged through me when I saw the disappointment swirling  in her eyes when she realized that I wasn't going to claim her. She frowned for a moment before suppressing it. I really wanted to tell her how stunning she was, but I couldn't.

Pull the sheets right off the corner

Of the mattress that you stole

From your roommate back in Boulder,

We ain't ever getting older.

I let go of her hand and placed both of my hands on her waist. I watched as she swallowed roughly and wrapped her arms around my neck hesitantly. I sighed when I felt her against me. Every curve of her body pressed into me, soothing my frustration. It seemed...perfect.

I had never been so satisfied in my life. Being able to just touch her. My mate. I felt a sense of completion, something so unfamiliar to me. I was tempted to push back the strands of hair away from her neck and sink my teeth into the soft, sensitive skin at the base of her neck. The want for her was high, even though she was a stranger. I knew these animalistic urges happened to everyone, and quite often they succumb to it. However, there was a part of me that resisted those desires.

The insecure part.

We ain't ever getting older

We stared in silence, awestruck. When she snapped out of her dreamlike trance, her pale cheeks tinted a shade of red. A piece of her hair shielded her face from me as she quickly averted her head, eyeing the ground in embarrassment.

We ain't ever getting older

I smiled when I saw how cute she was when she blushed and reached out to touch her warm cheek. I took the lock of hair and tucked it behind her ear, my fingers brushing against the smooth skin on her cheek bone. Her face darkened even more, making my grin widen.

So many questions I wanted to ask her swirled around in my head. Nevertheless, my mouth remained sealed, the words caught in my throat.

We moved to the rhythm of the music. I gently twirled her around, holding her hand, before gripping her waist again, making sure to pull her in close.

Leaning forward, I allowed her scent to fill my nose. My body tingled because of the mate bond, and I knew she felt it too by the way she trembled under my touch as I dragged my nose down to her neck to where I was supposed to mark her. It was beyond tempting. I nuzzled my face into her neck, enjoying the feel of her. She released a shaky breath as her hands gripped my biceps.

"Who are you?" I bit back a moan when I heard the sweet, angelic sound of her voice. It was like music to my ears. It sounded so silvery and calm, like there was nothing in the world that was bothering her.

Pulling away, I moved back a little so that I could see her face. Her eyes traveled over my face, as if assessing me. I frowned when I realized that she asked me a question I couldn't answer. Silence consumed us when I didn't say anything.

Guilt filled me when I saw her sad, dejected eyes. My hand moved up and cupped her cheek. She tensed but eventually relaxed under my touch. I frowned as I stared at her. She didn't deserve a mate that couldn't speak. She deserved one who could whisper sweet nothings in her ear. One that could tell her how much he loved her. Her mate should be able to compliment her and make her feel like a princess.

I'm not good enough for her.

My wolf whimpered when he heard my thoughts. My heart clenched, and my body ached.

My mouth opened, but like before, nothing came out. I clenched my jaw in frustration.

She shifted in my hold, not so calm anymore. I frowned when I caught a glimpse of her pained expression. She probably thought of me as rude, but I couldn't tell her that I'm mute. I had no way of communicating.

When the song finished, we stayed in each other's arms for a few moments. My hands on her waist and her arms around my neck. Bodies close together. I didn't want this moment to end, knowing that I would never be able to relive it. Reality smacked me over the head as I noticed the people dancing around us. A new, more upbeat song followed after the previous one.

I sighed and reluctantly stepped back, not wanting to release my hold. Her arms dropped down to her sides as she stared at me, hurt etched across her face. She felt the same way I did. Not wanting this dream to end. I averted my gaze, feeling even more guilty and awkward than I did before.

I stepped towards her, taking her by surprise. Leaning forward, I allowed my lips to lightly press against the soft skin on her cheek. They lingered there for a few seconds before I pulled away, stepping back completely.

I gave her one last look, putting a mental image of her in my brain, before disappearing in the crowd. My wolf whimpered and begged me to go back, but I ignored his protests.

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Hey guys! Sorry if this was a short chapter, but I thought this would be a good place to end the chapter. But I hope you all liked it!

Thank you so much for all of the nice comments, I love reading them, and for all of the votes. I really appreciate it. Makes me extremely happy.

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~Jordan

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