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*** ⚠️ Trigger Warning! ⚠️ *** Michael's POV 'Ok, here we go!' I thought as I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I open my eyes and lean forward, placing my clasped hands on the desk. "Noah, this is your last chance. Please don't make me force you to talk." I said and his eyes widened. "What do you mean, make me?" He asked. I can hear how nervous he is, and I already hate that it's coming to this. "If you don't tell me on your own, I will be forced to make you. I am an Alpha, after all, I can make you." I say, hating that I have to threaten him, but hoping I don't have to actually do this, and he'll tell me on his own. "What, you've got to be kidding me!" Noah said, and I could see the fear rising. "You- you can't do that!" He panicked. "Noah, I don't want to do this, but I will if I have to," I said. "You fucking bastard!" He yells as he stands up. I can tell he's getting ready to run and know I need to do something before he runs. 'Shit!' I thought to myself. "Noah
Noah's POV I woke up feeling so warm and comfortable. I nuzzled into the warmth before I realized what I'm laying on is slightly moving up and down. Confused, I slowly opened my eyes before I remembered what happened. I realized the warm moving thing I'm laying on is Michael. I slowly lifted my head and looked up at him. He's sleeping with his head tilted to the side slightly and his lips are slightly parted. For some reason, I didn't feel like I was going to freak out like I usually do. I actually felt calm and relaxed. I took this opportunity to really look at Michael. His skin is darker than mine, a nice light tan. He has a light stubble across his face, and a little indent on his chin, that for some strange reason, I wanted to stick my finger in. 'Weird!' I thought. My eyes raked over his face, taking in all his features, and I have to admit he's very handsome! I thought and felt a warmth spread through my chest as I looked at him. My eyes land on that little indent on his
Noah's POV "Well, you sure didn't feel fine!" Thaddeus said. "I know. I wasn't at the time, but I am now." I said walking over and hugging my father. He tugged me down, pulling me into his lap, and hugged me tighter. I buried my face in my father's neck and took a deep breath of his scent. "Thank you!" I said quietly into his neck. "For what?" Thaddeus asked as I pulled back from the hug. "For caring so much about me." "We all do." I hear Marcus say. I stood up and smiled as I turned around, "Aww, you guys love me!" I say jokingly as I walk over and hug Marcus. "Of course I do, we all do!" Marcus said, and I hugged him a little tighter. "Hey, what about me?" Aiden said, pouting. I laugh as I walk over and hug Aiden. "I can't forget you," I said, hugging him and rubbing my hand on his head, roughing up his hair. "Hey don't mess up the hair!" He whined as he pulled away, and I laughed. I heard Thaddeus begin to speak again in a serious tone, and I turned to look at him.
Noah's POV "Have I mentioned how much I hate mornings!" I grumble to no one as I stumble down the stairs like a zombie. I make my way into the kitchen rubbing my eyes, still trying to get the sleep out of them. I walk past the snack bar where Alpha Jerk is sitting and walk straight to the coffee pot, and throw a K-Cup in it. I lean forward, folding my arms on the counter in front of the coffee pot and resting my chin on my arms, watching the coffee slowly drip into my cup. "Why does it take so long?" I grumble as I reach a hand back and scratch my ass. I hear someone laugh behind me and I glance over my shoulder to see Ryder walked into the kitchen. "Did you crawl out of bed, and walk straight down here?" He asked. "Don't talk to me yet. I need coffee first!" I snapped. "Dude, did you see yourself before you walked down here?" Ryder asked "You're standing in front of the coffee pot in boxers, scratching your ass, and your hair looks like a rat's nest!" Ryder said. I looked
Noah's POV I was feeling good after kicking his ass the last four rounds until Michael grabs me, kicks my legs out from behind, and slams me on the ground. He quickly straddles me with my arms above my head in one swift move. I lay there panting, trying to catch my breath. This fucker's good! He's kicking my ass! I look at Michael, his face is hovering right over mine and his chest is heaving, trying to catch his breath. Sweat is dripping down his face as he looks into my eyes. I find myself in a trance as I look into his steel blue eyes and his amazing scent surrounds me. The world around me disappears as his face slowly gets closer. My breath catches in my throat as his lips gently brush against mine. His soft lips press harder, as his right hand slides down my arms before gently cupping my cheek. I feel Michael suck my lower lip into his mouth and gently bite it. This snaps me out of it, and I kick my legs and lower body up, pushing Michael over my head. I quickly stand up an
Third Person's POV "Thaddeus I'm at the far South border. They're coming from everywhere, there's hundreds of them!" Roy said to Thaddeus through the link. "Hang tight Roy, several teams are on the way. They should be there any minute" Thaddeus replied as he raced toward the river. Marcus is leading 300 warriors to the southern border along with Zendaya. Abigail and Xander follow Thaddeus and Aiden. The idea is to keep these four together. Abigail and Aiden are strongest when they are near each other. The same goes for their mates. Mates are stronger together. As they race toward the river, the two pairs spread out, but not too far away from each other. Thaddeus and Aiden go straight for the river opening. Abigail and Xander go south a little bit, but close enough to Aiden for their powers to be full strength. A little over 300 people went to the bunkers. Children, and anyone unable to fight. That leaves almost 1200 warriors available to fight. 100 warriors stay within the h
Third Person's POV Aiden freezes when he sees the person he was hoping to never see again. Walking from the river with an evil smirk on his face is Jackson. "Well well well, what do we have here?... You are mine, little one! What did I tell you about running away from me? I thought I taught you a lesson, but apparently, I didn't. I suppose I'll have to be a little more direct this time!" Jackson says with an evil smirk on his face as he approaches Aiden. Aiden thought with all of his training, he wouldn't be afraid to face Jackson if he was to attack. But now standing in front of him, the monster himself, Aiden finds all his fears rushing back into him at once. He's frozen in place, unable to move or speak. He stands there trembling as Jackson approaches until he's right in front of Aiden. Jackson reaches up and grips Aiden by the throat, pulling him closer so his face was inches away. "You've been bad, little one!" Jackson said, taunting. Aiden's eyes sting as they fill with te
Third Person's POV Noah rips the head off of a rogue as Andrew, and his group of warriors finally arrive from Thaddeus's pack. Andrew barrels into the group of rogues that were surrounding Michael as he struggled to stand his ground. Everyone's exhausted, the fight's been going on for hours. Michael has sustained significant injuries during the fight, and he stumbles to the next rogue. Andrew and his group head past Noah where the majority of the enemies are. They quickly begin taking them down one by one. Three rogues and two of Jackson's warriors circle a weak and wounded Michael as he barely manages to stand upright. One of the warriors lunges at Michael and the rest follow, taking him down to the ground. Michael grunts, greeting his teeth as they claw, scratch, and bite him. Noah's head whips around when he feels the mate bond get significantly weaker. Since they are not fully mated and marked, they don't have that connection that allows them to feel when the other is hurt.