5 Panicked Kiss

“I REALLY HATE THIS!!!!” Ashlyn screamed inside her mind when she suddenly launched on Vladimir. But this time, Vladimir managed to sense her presence and dodge easily.

“What’s wrong with you?” Vladimir asked as he started blocking each incoming punch that Ashlyn was giving his way.

“YOU HAPPENED!” Ashlyn gives Vladimir a double roundhouse kick before giving him a hook punch that he managed to block.

“As if I am really the cause of that.” Vladimir was still trying not to snap from Ashlyn's sudden attacks.

“YES, YOU ARE!” she kept on her offensive mode since her feelings were totally all over the place since she was not sure of what it was.

“Nope, you’re just overreacting.” Vladimir sighed since he could sense that there was no more reason on having a conversation with Ashlyn.

“OVERREACTING? NO! IT'S YOUR FAULT!” Ashlyn glared really deadly as she give Vladimir a really heavy blow that made him stumbled.

“THEN TELL ME EXACTLY ON HOW IS IT MY FAULT, MY BELOVED?!” Vladimir snapped as his eyes turned red.

“THAT!” Ashlyn pointed out what Vladimir just called her but he did not understand which was it.

“WHAT?” Vladimir was totally confused until Ashlyn growled and went back on charging at her.

“CALLING ME BELOVED WHEN I ALREADY GAVE IT UP FOR YEARS. NOW, YOU ARE JUST GOING TO BRAG IN HERE? NO, I WON’T LET THAT HAPPEN!” Ashlyn cleared it out while her anger was totally getting the best of her as she kept on attacking Vladimir in random combos.

“WHAT ARE YOU SAYING?!” Vladimir was starting to understand what was going on with their sudden fight.

“YOU MADE ME FEEL SOMETHING THAT I SHOULDN’T!” Ashlyn shouted as she give Vladimir a very intense and heavy punch. Vladimir started to feel the power from the hit that he was receiving.

“AS IF YOU DIDN’T DO THE SAME TO ME?!” something suddenly clicked in Vladimir and shouted back what Ashlyn did to him as well.

“What did I do to her?” Ashlyn's inner thought wondered what her mate was referring to.

“WHAT - LIAR?!” Ashlyn wavered a little but quickly recovered and went on crossing fists with Vladimir.

“YOU’RE GOING TO PAY FOR WHAT YOU DID TO ME!” Ashlyn added which made her mate glare back at her. 

Ashlyn flinched because there was some intense shiver suddenly run down her spine. She was a little taken back for a split second but still composed to keep on charging her mate.

“YOU’RE THE ONE WHO NEEDS TO PAY AFTER PUNCHING ME THERE EARLIER.” Vladimir pointed out what made Ashlyn flinch visibly. Vladimir noticed it and changed his mood for some reason.

“YOU’RE BEING TOO CLOSE SO WHAT DO YOU EXPECT?!” she shouted at her mate and was about to give her a powerful strike when Vladimir agreed to her request.

“THEN LET’S SETTLE THIS ONE AND FOR ALL, SHALL WE, MY BELVOED MATE.” Vladimir shouted but there was a smirk playing at the corner of his lips.

“DON’T CALL ME THAT!” Ashlyn did not notice that Vladimir was plotting something. She just snapped at him non-stop.

“THEN WHAT SHOULD I CALL YOU, PRETTY GIRL?” Vladimir started to change his pace and went on teasing Ashlyn.

“NO!” she growled as she backflip and tried to hit Vladimir’s chin but nothing happened.

“How about beautiful lady?” Vladimir asked while smirking.

“DEFINITELY NO!” Ashlyn shouted while Vladimir kept his smirk on his lips while blocking her random attacks.

“Hmm, how about my heart?” Vladimir went on teasing her but Ashlyn was totally oblivious due to the anger that flared up within her.

“SHUT UP!” Ashlyn roared as she kept trying to hit Vladimir even just once.

“THEN CARE TO TELL ME WHAT TO CALL YOU.” Vladimir shouted as he gave his first counter-attack attempt.

“I’M ASHLYN KIM YU AND YOU BETTER TO REMEMBER THAT!” but Ashlyn was fast like a vampire which surprised Vladimir for a moment.

“How can I seriously forget it when you’re my beloved mate?” Vladimir asked in a teasing manner as he managed to catch Ashlyn’s punch before pulling her closer.

“SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP!” Ashlyn tried to wiggle from his tight grip. Vladimir noticed that her anger already took over her sense of reason. He tried to talk another matter to her but she just kept shouting shut up.

Vladimir seriously did not know what to do to calm her. He could definitely slapped or headbutted Ashlyn but he decided not to go there. He did not want to hurt her out of respect for her parents since they let him stay in their pack when he shouldn't. Yet, the only thing that came into his mind was something that he hope Ashlyn will forgive him. 

Ashlyn was trying to fight the tight grip of her mate but when Vladimir’s lips touched hers, everything suddenly went off. She just stopped as if everything fall into a loading category. She could not process what just happened there and the only thing that she could feel was her first kiss has been stolen. 

“What are you doing?!” Ashlyn shouted yet she was blushing like a tomato when she harshly pushed Vladimir a couple of feet away from each other.

“I panic.” Vladimir honestly answered which made Ashlyn shoot her death glare at him again.

“YOU PANICKED?!” Ashlyn growled which made Vladimir raise his hands up.

“Yeah, you’re beyond reason that’s why…” he kept being honest made Ashlyn grit her teeth but deep inside she understood it. She knew to herself that there are times - most of the time that she loses her control and her temperament issue got the best of her.

“YOU JUST KISSED ME!!” she pointed and Vladimir flinched since he has out of options there.

“It’s just a kiss…” Vladimir mumbled but it was clear enough for Ashlyn to hear them.

“JUST A KISS? IT’S MY FIRST KISS YOU, IDIOT!” Ashlyn almost punched Vladimir in his face again but instead, she just turned her heels and walked away.

“Wha - hey, it's my first too! So we’re even.” Vladimir shouted as he tried to run after her.

“WHATEVER! YOU BETTER STAY AWAY FROM ME!” she shouted again while not facing Vladimir because she was red again.

“YOU’RE THE ONE WHO’S STALKING!” Vladimir pointed out while smirking and Ashlyn’s eyes widen.

“SHUT UP!” Ashlyn shouted in frustration.

“Whatever you say, my beloved.” he teased and Ashlyn just rolled her eyes.

“It's Ashlyn Kim to you!” she firmly reminded him about her name again.

“AK then?” Vladimir smirked and Ashlyn growled before she went on her way.

“WHATEVER!” she just said as she stomp her feet like a defeated and sulking kid.

Ashlyn could not believe that she was totally red once again and it was not just because she was frustrated or something else but she was embarrassed. 

“Dammit, I’m gonna kill him soon…but…it was his first too…” Ashlyn groaned but at the same time, she soften a little when she recalled what Vladimir just confessed to her there.

“Tsk! Whatever!” Ashlyn irritatedly muttered as she went back to the house.

Meanwhile, Vladimir just watched Ashlyn’s retreating back with so much amusement flickering in his eyes when he sighed. He was about to head to his humble and assigned house, he started speaking.

“Don’t tell anyone about your witness there since I’ve got the feeling she doesn’t know that you’re here, beta.” Vladimir took notice of Ashlyn’s beta who could not interrupt what they were doing a few seconds ago.

“I am not a beta yet but okay, I won’t since I know her temperament was not the best one to cross with. She’s much like her father.” the beta who runs by the name Ruen chuckled as he understood what Vladimir was saying.

“I can see that already. Come inside.” Vladimir invited.

“Aren’t you going to hunt first?” Vladimir nodded when he heard Ruen's question.

“Don’t worry, it won’t take a while. I’m just going to put this inside.” Vladimir smiled as he showed the shopping bags that he bought earlier.

“Then, I’ll just wait here.” Ruen smiled which Vladimir nodded at and went inside the house to drop his things before heading out again.

“This is indeed a tiring night.” Vladimir sighed heavily which made Ruen laugh before patting his shoulder.

“Let’s go help you hunt.” Ruen chuckled as he began running across the street since it was their open woods where stags were kept alive.