Chapter FifteenAs Daykan sat across from Naomi at โYummy Tummy,โ at a table for two, he would forever question what sort of sorcery she had invoked to get him into that position.He had even pleaded for a few extra minutes so he could take a shower too.The woman was a beautiful witch and the spell she had cast on him was definitely working.It was funny to imagine if she were an actual witch; a hybrid and a witch. What a couple they would make.He was fairly certain that she was just a human. Although his father had felt the same way and look where it had gotten him.Maybe Daykan wouldnโt have turned out as a non-believer of love and having issues trusting anyone; especially the opposite gender.But he wanted to trust Naomi so much. His heart longed for the opportunity to emotionally bare himself before her and seek solace in her arms.Could he really trust her? It wasnโt possible.Their mateship was a cursed one before it even had the chance to start. It was stained by the stigma o
Chapter SixteenFood.The Wraeken was hungry and growled in anger. All it could think about was satisfying its hunger.It spat out the chunk of deer thigh that it had been trying to chew and gagged in disgust.Revolting!There was only one thing that could tame the burning pit in its stomach; human flesh.Everything else tasted like rotten garbage and it had, had enough.It was beginning to slowly lose its sanity and it didnโt mind. It no longer existed as โheโ and could feel its conscience slipping away. It was a wonderful feeling and it welcomed it.Why had it waited so long to have the delicious first taste?Its power grew with each human meal it consumed.But the time frame within which it needed to feed was getting shorter and shorter.At first, it had been satisfied with indulging in its cravings once in three months. But that window had quickly narrowed down to once in a month.Now, it was once every two weeks and it knew that it could only get worse.Soon, it would run mad fro
Chapter SeventeenOh God, not again.Carson was supposed to be a relatively safe town. But one of their few psychos had ended up at her doorstep.Naomi was trying not to panic. She could handle this if she calmed down.But it was bringing back so many traumatic memories.Come on girl! You can do this.She inhaled deeply and slowly released it. This wasnโt going to go down like last time.At this point, Sharon had wrapped her arms around herself and was shaking; the tears were finally dripping down her cheeks.โI donโt want to go with him,โ She murmured incessantly.Naomi turned to her and gently held her by the elbows.โSharon, Sharon. I need you to calm down and listen to me. Sharon!โ Naomi called out sharply and Sharon finally kept quiet.Naomi held her gaze. โAre you listening to me?โโYes,โ Sharon replied softly.โIโm not going to let him take you. Iโm not going to let anything happen to you. Do you understand? I swear that Iโm going to protect you.โ Naomi said firmly.โOkay, than
Chapter EighteenAs Daykan walked into the packsโ meeting hall, a feeling of uneasiness settled in his chest and he could not seem to be able to shake it off.He attributed the feeling to the fact that it was time for another packsโ meeting.He was a little cautious when he had to attend stuff like this. He always wondered that what if the packs came to a decision that it was too dangerous to allow him live and it was time to get rid of him?A general pack meeting would be the perfect place to ambush him. They would come at him from all sides, ensuring that he would have no chance to escape and take joy in finishing him off.Due to his membership, the Crimson Pack might not support his execution but what could they do against the united front of the other packs? The most they might be able to do, is refuse to participate. But he would really appreciate if one of his pack members would give him a heads up in case things ever got to that stage.Although he knew that his wild thoughts
Chapter NineteenNo one was exactly sure who or what the Moon Seer was. No one knew how old she was but there had been talks of her being around for hundreds of years.Through the ages, werewolves had tried to explain her existence but there was no certainty that they were right. Some said that she was an old werewolf and such a loyal priestess of the Moon Spirit that she had been granted eternal life; so she could continue doing the Moon Spiritโs will on earth.Others said that she was a part of the Moon Spirit that had been sent down as a physical form to have contact to and connect with her creations.But over the years, there were certain facts that had been established and accepted as true by all of them.The Moon Seer was a sacred being who had been alive for a very long time. She was the mouth and eyes of the Moon Spirit on earth.In the most unlikely situation where a werewolf would want to sever their mateship bond, she was the one who oversaw the ritual.On few occasions,
Chapter TwentyDaykan knew that he wasnโt supposed to be doing stuff like this but tonight had been full of emotional whirlwinds and he was feeling daring.Before he could talk himself out of it, he took off his clothes, transformed into his werewolf form and raced through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.It was shorter to pass through the forest than the estate gate. Plus with him following that route it was less likely that he would be spotted by humans. He knew that he was breaking more than a few rules and wasnโt supposed to be prancing around the town in that form.It would be disastrous if someone saw him. But he was light on his feet.. well technically paws.. and would keep to the shadows. He just needed to make sure that Naomi was alright.It was almost midnight and Carson wasnโt exactly a nightlife town so majority of its residents would hopefully be indoors. He broke out of the forest and was soon racing away to her house. Although he hadnโt been to her place before,
Chapter Twenty OneNaomi was a little ashamed of the way she was acting. She had thought that she was stronger than this.Last night, she had managed not to let a tear drop and was at least proud of that.She knew that she looked like crap. She had barely slept a wink during the night.The wise thing would have been to cancel the morning session she had with Daykan. But that thought hadnโt even occurred to her because she couldnโt imagine giving up an opportunity to see him.She had planned to show up this morning and casually mention what had happened the night before.Before she left the house, she had even stood in front of the mirror and practiced how she would laugh a little when she was narrating the ordeal.The laughter was necessary to let everyone know she was doing fine and had already gotten over what had happened.But as soon as she saw Daykan, the walls of deception had come crashing down and her tears along with it.So much for laughing and shrugging it off like it wasnโ
Chapter Twenty TwoDaykan really liked being in control; especially of his emotions.This was one of the reasons why he was desperately looking for a way out of this mateship.Having control of your emotions was not easily achieved when you were in a mateship; especially if you were a male werewolf. They were usually more hotheaded than their female counterparts.Daykan who liked to think of himself as a fairly rational he-wolf that avoided trouble and mostly minded his business had been on his way to rip Jimmy apart from limb to limb.Sure he ordinarily wouldnโt have been happy hearing a story like the one Naomi had told him. But if there had been no mateship in the picture, he would have murmured a few words of sympathy and been on his merry way.Instead, he had been on a warpath because someone had threatened his mate.Another aspect of control Daykan absolutely enjoyed was the one he had over his body.He had been on his way to annihilate Jimmy, Naomi had shouted at him to stop an
Chapter Seventy TwoDaykan felt a surge course through his body from the crown of his head to the soles of his feet.He was charged up.He grabbed Naomi by her chin and pulled her close until he could feel her breath on his face.She was gently panting.Naomi knew that her breath was coming out in short puffs. She was probably breathing like a dog.There was no way that could be sexy. But Daykan didnโt look disgusted.He looked like he wanted to devour her whole. His eyes were captivating; it felt like they were drawing her in. She would gladly drown in them.This was the longest she had ever stared into his eyes when they were red and glowing.It looked like there was a faint outline of a werewolf in his pupils.He flashed a grin which was more teeth than smile; and she felt her insides melt. All her organs had turned to goo and they were sliding down her body.That must explain why there was a pool of wetness between her legs.She needed to take a really deep breath so her chest co
Chapter Seventy OneDaykanโs brows shot up in surprise. โAre you sure?โHe didnโt want to mention that the last time she had seen him like that, things hadnโt ended so well.Naomi tried to sound firm. โYes, I am.โ โAlright then. I just want you to know that youโre completely safe. You donโt have to be afraid. I wonโt do anything to hurt you. Okay?โ Daykan said gently.โOkay.โDaykan looked around. โLet me just make some space.โHe picked up the coffee table with one hand and Naomi gasped. From experience, she knew how heavy that table was.Daykan shrugged, โSorry, I just figured I didnโt have to pretend anymore since my secret is out.โโYou donโt have to apologize. Ummโฆ just a little surprised, thatโs all. Go on.โ She wondered what other things he could do.She got up and stood at the side so she wouldnโt be in his way.Daykan moved the coffee table to the corner. He moved the couch and armchairs too, until there was a wide space in the living room.โAlright then, everything is set.
Chapter SeventyHis mate was here. She was really here.It felt like so long since Daykan had seen Naomi. She was wearing a pink short sleeved dress. It stopped just above her knees.He longed to take her into his arms but he didnโt want to scare her away.She slowly dropped her hand.โHiโฆโ Daykan started softly like he was trying not to spook an animal. โIโm so glad to seโฆโDaykanโs eyes suddenly changed to a deep red and Naomi recoiled in shock.โMayโฆ maybe I should just leave.โ She said hurriedly and took a step back.โNo, please donโt go. Just give me a minute.โ Daykan averted his gaze and looked down at the floor.Come on damn eyes! Change back to normal.โWhy are they like that?โ Naomi asked softly. โIs it because youโre hungry?โ โNo, no, no. Itโs nothing like that.โ Daykan hurriedly reassured her in case she thought he was trying not to gobble her up. โItโs because Iโm so happy to see you.โโHuh? How do you mean?โโSometimes when my emotions get the best of me, my other side s
Chapter Sixty NineAfter the encounter with Naomi in the woods, Daykan had been in a daze.He had walked to his car stark naked, not a care in the world if anyone would see him; luckily that hadnโt happened.He had been conscious enough to slip into clothes and enter his car.But thirty minutes later, he had found himself parked in front of his apartment at the estate. By some miracle, he had managed to drive there without killing himself or anyone else. He had spent the day wallowing in misery.He looked at the clock and realized that it was time for the pack run. Maybe a run would help clear his head.But what would clear the debris in his chest from all the pieces of his broken heart?He wore a pallium and prepared to head out. Palliums are cloth made from a special material which wouldnโt rip apart when a werewolf transformed. Itโs not always convenient to change back to human form and be butt naked. So they had appealed for something to be made.Word was the Moon Spirit had so
Chapter Sixty EightโMoon Spirit?โ Naomi was puzzled.Why was she shocked though?If werewolves were real, why not spirits too? โYes. The Moon Spirit is our maker. We regard her as a divine deity. Sheโs basically our god. Sheโs the one who matches us with mates as well.โ Senina explained patiently. โOnly few werewolves are lucky to see her in their lifetime.โโWow, and she appeared because of Daykan.โ Naomi was impressed. โYup, and in front of a number of people. My dad told me the story. Heโs an Alpha too and had been waiting for Daykanโs delivery. He was against killing the baby but it wasnโt his pack and he was outnumbered.Until there was a sudden flash of light and she was floating in front of them. Although it was a sad situation, seeing the Moon Spirit is one of his best memories.โ Senina smiled fondly. Xinocโs face always lit up when he described the Moon Spirit.โWhat did the Moon Spirit say to them?โ Naomi was fully interested in this story and not just because it concer
Chapter Sixty SevenSenina froze for a second.She had thought about this moment more than a few times. The day her best friend would finally find out that she wasnโt human.She had mixed feelings towards the whole thing.Would Naomi accept her for who she was or be terrified?She hadnโt pestered Daykan like Zekell had about telling Naomi the truth about what he was.She had been content with the convenient stalling.She had tried not to be worried about it.After all, Daykan and Naomi were fated mates. So there was a high chance Naomi would accept him for who he was; and in turn, her.Over the years, she had heard stories about other werewolves who had revealed themselves to humans. Some didnโt take it very well.In fact, there was a popular story passed down from generation to generation, about a male werewolf who had revealed himself to his closest friends. They had drugged him and then taken him to the authorities. This was one of the reasons for the strict rules about humans kn
Chapter Sixty SixNaomi stared at Daykan.The image of Sharonโs mutilated body was seared into her memory for life. It was heartbreaking to think that one of Daykanโs kind had done that to her; unprovoked for that matter.Sharon was such an amazing person and she had ended up just being food for a monster.All her dreams and accomplishments had been for nothing. But could she really blame Daykan for that?No one was blaming her for the serial killer they had recently caught in Texas just because he was a human being like her.He hadnโt done anything to harm her or someone she knew.If she pulled the trigger, wasnโt it just coldblooded murder? Those were the thoughts her brain was filling her mind with.Her heart was on the same page with her brain but for different reasons. This was Daykan; the man she had once thought was the love of her life.She couldnโt just erase all the moments and laughter they had shared. All the whispers of passion he had murmured in her ears during lovemak
Chapter Sixty FiveThis was never how Daykan would have wanted Naomi to find out.But now, the catโฆ ummโฆ werewolf was out of the bag.Ever since Senina and Zekell had left the gym, his mind had not been at rest.Naomi had never mentioned resuming at the clinic today; and he was curious about the way she had found.So he had hurried down here and traced her scent to the woods. He saw her in danger and had barely been aware of changing. The next thing he knew, there was a wolf in his mouth and he was tearing the thing apart.In spite of the situation, Naomi almost laughed at how stupid she sounded.How could she even have thought this monster in front of her was her boyfriend? She was still sitting on the ground. Her gun had fallen close to her leg. All she needed to do was carefully reach out and she could grab it.Who was she kidding? The gun hadnโt been able to stop the tiny wolf. It certainly didnโt stand a chance against this huge beast. The one that had killed Sharon.The creat
Chapter Sixty FourNaomi got to the clinic, switched off the ignition and just sat in the parking lot staring at the steering wheel.But her mind wasnโt in the jeep with her. It was already in the clinic.She hadnโt been back there since that night. Anita, Dan and Sophie were the ones who had cleaned up.They were also the ones who had been handling things in her absence. Although the clinic currently wasnโt as functional as it used to be.Someone stopped by daily to take care of the in house patients, otherwise it was locked up. And all the townspeople knew that if there was any animal related emergency they had to put in a call so a staff could be there to take care of it.All other appointments had been put on hold.But Naomi thought it was time to finally fully open up for business.Earlier on, she had called Sophie and informed her that no one needed to worry about coming into today. She would take on the duty of feeding and checking on the animals who were admitted at the clini