He wasted no time throwing punches and kicks at me. I liked that he wasn't taking it easy irrespective of my gender. I dodged and countered with the moves I just learnt. The more I countered, the more my confidence grew, the more fluid my movement became.“Impressive, Ares! You're getting the hang of it,” Carlton said in encouragement. “But remember, self-defence isn't just about the physical. Always be ready for any surprise attack.” he said before throwing a jab at my ribs.“Ahhh” I grunted, he shook his head tutting. “I said always be on guard. Expect surprise attacks and it won't surprise you when it comes.”“I know. I'm sorry” I said. “Let's work on your blocking. I'm going to throw a few punches and I want you to block them. remember to keep your guard up always and do not leave any opening” he instructed.He threw a series of punches my way and I worked on blocking them. He observed my form and made occasional adjustments to maintain my balance.We continued for a few more min
“Sure. Let me just drop off the dishes first” he answered after a moment of silence. He returned a few minutes later. That night, we cuddled to sleep and it was the best sleep I had had in a while. I planned for it to remain that way. No more taking my time.I woke up and looked around for him, wondering when he had left. I turned to the bedside table and saw a note and breakfast. It read,'Good morning beautiful, I'm sorry I had to leave early. A rogue wolf was caught passing out at the border last night. I need to know who she is and why she's here. I'll make it up to you, I promise. Make sure you eat before you meet with Josh.'“Even in a hurry, he still made breakfast for us” Athena sighed dreamily. “You should stop being so hard on him and complete the mate bond”“I know. I intend to.”“Do it fast before someone snatches him away or he gets tired of waiting for us” her words invokes my hidden insecurities. She was right. He could wake up one day and decide he doesn't want to wait
Jason's PovThe consistent mind linking forces me awake. I wake up with Ares cuddled beside me. Her softness moulded perfectly with my hard one.“Alpha, there's a girl passed out at the border. She smells rogue.” Derek said. He's on night duty today. “Just hold her there.” I said putting on a shirt. I quickly head down and make breakfast for Ares. I left a note for her beside the breakfast before I left.“What happened?” I looked between those on duty to give me an explanation.“I heard someone gasping for breath. I could smell the blood on her from afar. When she appeared in front of us, she was looking battered and bruised, she could barely focus her eyes on me. She fainted before she could even cross the pack's border and that's when I called you.” Derek said“Alright, John, get her to the hospital. She has to be awake for us to question her” I instructed him. “Yes Alpha”“Carlton, I need you to send two people to the hospital. I can't have her running away or causing mayhem when
Ares Pov“You mean your ex-mate?!” Jason questioned. I'm about to answer when Josh joins in too. “You didn't tell me about your ex-mate” he accused“I didn't tell you ‘cause there's nothing you can do about it” I answered. “And yes, Jason” “Wait. Wait. Let me get this straight” Hayley interrupts us “your ex-mate is looking for you and he doesn't mind killing people to get to you?”“I guess”. “There's actually something I could have done about it. I could have tracked him down and taught him a lesson” Josh said and I just knew he was serious.“But it wouldn't change a thing.” I said. “I'm expected to be by your side and protect you. Finding him would have been worth it” he said. “It's okay Josh.” I offer him a smile.“I'm not letting anything happen to you” Jason said, kissing the side of my head. “I know” I lock eyes with him.“I'm going to put you under extreme surveillance because you are Josh's mate.” Jason said to Hayley. “Alpha!” Josh whispers. “The standard procedure is to lock
“What do you have in mind?” I smiled. I was excited. “I'm taking you shopping. Come on” We receive the same looks as we leave. He drove us to another one of his companies, a subsidiary. It was a clothing company. No one stopped to greet me at the main office. He probably doesn't visit here often.“Welcome” an attendant said “how may I be of assistance?”“Could you kindly show us to your private room and I'll need some of your finest clothes” Jason said. She looked at us from top to bottom and then asked “are you sure you can afford it.” Jason was in a simple shirt that was rolled up to his forearm and pant suit. He actually looked dressed up.“I would suggest that you do as you're told and is this really how they're training you guys now?” He asked. “No, but they are training us to know who can afford our finest clothes and who can't” she said sassilyJason doesn't respond and just calls Cole, I wasn't sure about the distance the pack link could cover. Cole called the manager of the
“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you” all the guests sang to Cole and Madison.“Blow out your candles and make a wish so we can eat the cake already!” someome from the crowd shouted eliciting a laugh from the rest of us.They do and cheers ring out. They both step down from the podium. Isabelle, I and some pack guys walk over to Madison.“Happy birthday” I said and gave her the gift I prepared with Jason's help. “Thank you for coming, Ares,” she said, giving me a side hug.“Since you are eighteen now, how about we hang out?” one of the guys said to her. “You too, Ares,” another stranger said to me.Before I could reply, I saw Madison go still and sniff the air twice. We both turn in the same direction to find Luke and Jason heading in our direction.They part and make way for them. “Happy birthday mate,” Luke said to Madison, smirking. I never knew he could smile. “T-thank you. H-how?” She stuttered while Jason moved to m
I dig my nails into his shoulders. Riding the high he had just given me. “Once I start this, I won't stop, but I will if you ask me to, okay?” he whispered the warning against my skin I looked into his eyes as I said my next words “Don't stop” “You have no idea how long I've been wanting you” That was all the confirmation he needed to hear from me. Another low possessive growl leaves his lips. It sends shivers down my flushed skin. He attacks my mouth with a bruising kiss and slips his hands between down my folds, stroking it, pleasuring my already sensitive clit. “You're dripping, beautiful” My breathing is shaky as I moan his name. My mind is overwhelmed by the pleasure. A shriek leaves me as he drags me closer to him. Spreading my legs, his cock right against my folds. “This might sting a little, love” I simply nod at his warning. My body was already prepared for him. I was shaking in anticipation. He rubs himself against my fold before slowly pushing into me. The foreign
Jason's PovThe bracelet came off, but the minute I placed it on the counter a voice rang out.“How does this work, Eva?” a deep voice rang out from the bracelet.“I thought mine was different from Josh's,” Ares whispered. She must have known what was happening.“I'm not sure. He said we should both drop our blood and then speak and it will do the rest” a feminine voice rang out. It must belong to her mother. The late queen.“Okay. Let me start. Dear Arabella” the man started when the woman interrupted “We agreed on Ares, zal.” Queen Eva protested“No, you wanted Ares. I like Arabella. Besides we are carving your choice on the bracelet, love” the king said.“It's okay. Let's do this fast. We don't know how long the message can last for” the queen said. I hear sniffs and look up to find Ares with watered eyes.I didn't say anything and just stroked her hand that was still in mine. I knew what she was feeling. She was both happy and sad to be hearing her parents' voice for the first tim