HANNAH“Hm.” I hummed at the comfort I was experiencing. It was so calm and warm as the morning sun hit my skin, and the sound of nature entered my ears.I closed my eyes and tilted my head up to let the sunshine warm my face. I inhaled deeply, feasting on my lungs with the cedarwood scent surrounding me. It was so potent, just the way my body and mind loved it.Wait.Cedarwood?But Eliot was nowhere around.Then I noticed something hard and warm against my body, which I found strange because I was alone and nothing was around me. But it felt so close that I could even hear a heartbeat.A heartbeat?Was it mine? Or...My eyes snapped open at the thought it was someone else’s heartbeat, and before I could think straight, I rose up, only to slam back at a hard and warm thing from my dream. And I was in complete shock when I realized it wasn’t my bed but a naked torso.“Good morning, princess.” His hoarse voice greeted me. It didn’t take long for me to recognize him because his cedarwood
HANNAHI jolted in place when a loud pop welcomed me as soon as I stepped into the kitchen. Soon, chats were heard everywhere."Happy birthday!""Happy birthday!""Happy birthday, dear Hannah!"And after some little surprise, I finally could see and recognize all the people gathering in the dining room. My parents, Danny, his Beta, Gamma, and their mates. Looking at them made me feel slight pity for my brother for not finding his mate yet. I wished he could meet her soon.Just as I thought about mate things, a cedarwood scent sipped into my nose.Of course, Eliot was here.But before I could decide what to do about him, I felt a hand slip on my waist, and soon, sparks danced as our bodies collided. I instantly growled and glared at him."Oh!""Wow!"And it went wilder when he pecked my lips."Does it mean you two are a fated mate?" Danny represented all of them to ask."No!" I blurted out as I pushed his body away. This couldn't happen because no one should know about us being mates.
ELIOTSince I left Crescent Pack, I couldn’t stop a smile from tugging on my lips. Of course, it was all because of Hannah and the fact that we were fated mates. What else could make a male happy besides his desired female would be his? Even an Alpha needed to mark his territory so everyone would know his female was only his. Forever.And in my case, the Goddess helped me by giving Hannah as my fated mate.I licked my lips when the memory of our kiss and our first night came into my mind.Don’t look at me like I was the culprit. It was all Hannah doing, not me.After what happened in the forest, Hannah fell asleep in my arms while I carried her back to the pack house. No one spotted us, as it was already midnight, so I could bring her to her room without being asked.I intended to leave after I tucked her safely into her bed. But her plump pink lips tempted me and were like calling me to taste them. Thus, it couldn’t be avoided anymore. I kissed my mate. And I was right that her lips
HANNAH"I'm not a thing. You can't own me.""Then I have no choice but to tell everyone about us.""Just a girlfriend. I will be your girlfriend."I let out a heavy sigh when the memory of the conversation between Eliot and me ran through my head. I felt hopeless, but it was nothing compared to the following chat."You already are.""So what?""Give me access to hug you.""What?!""And to kiss you."I exhaled another sigh heavily, almost grunted. I should have refused his idea, but I ended up accepting it. It was all because of Casey.She suddenly showed up to say goodbye to Eliot, and I didn't understand why she should do that. And it boiled my heart, so I quickly agreed to whatever his wants were.But maybe I was lucky because Eliot didn't request sex. Nevertheless, I would definitely refuse that.A knock on my door snapped me back from my reverie. I looked at my reflection, ensuring my costume today was perfect. It was just a simple training suit in black, Eliot's favorite color.W
HANNAHI was driving my car out of the forest to a nearby city with the radio on. It played an old song that I couldn't recognize. It might be older than my age, but I liked it. Also, it was nice to accompany me while driving alone in cloudy weather.Minutes later, I saw dots on the front glass, which soon became a lot as the rain poured hard. I should have stayed in the pack house, maybe curling up inside my blanket or sipping hot chocolate with a book in my hands instead of traveling outside the territory. But it was my only choice when I overheard my brother's conversation with Eliot.Eliot wanted to visit our territory!So, without thinking much, I grabbed the key before Danny realized my present and stopped me with my plan. And I purposely chose a route to the border, which I wouldn't cross Eliot's territory. I avoided meeting him by coincidence.Would this be my future? Avoiding him for the rest of my life?I was slowing down as I entered the city. I thought of many ways to spen
ELIOTI missed her so much. Days without me seeing her were torture, worsened by her not picking up my calls and replying to my messages. I was like going to explode from the longing I felt for her. It was too much that hurt my heart.I didn't know longing could cause such things.Thus, I followed Tristan, visiting Crescent Pack. If he would focus on training Danny's men, then mine was only Hannah. I wanted to see her.But I had to swallow my hope when Danny said she was not home. She went to the city suddenly and alone and hadn't returned till dinner came.I knew she was running away from me."She's coming home soon. She knows the rules."I tilted my head in Danny's direction, to which I replied with a nod. I faintly remembered some rules he meant. Hannah once said something about she should come home before eight.But eight was over an hour away!"Enjoy your dinner, Alpha, and you'll forget about her." Tristan snickered. He seemed to enjoy making fun of the frustrating me.I glared
HANNAH"Haven't I told you not to enter my room?" I asked Casey, shouting at her, not minding Eliot's hands were still caging me. She should have been surprised to see Eliot and me this intimate. Not the other way around.But she still had a shock on her face. Perhaps for me suddenly snarling and not bothering to reveal hatred toward her in front of Eliot."I put laundry in your closet." She replied after recovering from the shock and then tugging a smile on her lips. Her eyes were directed at Eliot, which caused me to almost spit out.Why didn't I realize she had her eyes set on him back then?"Wasn't my order clear? I don't want you near my bedroom. I've already asked someone else to handle it.""But it was just the laundry.""Exactly, it was just the laundry." I cut her fast. "I could pick up myself if there was no one but you." I didn't want her. And to emphasize my intention, I stressed the word you.She shifted her gaze to Eliot as if pleading for his help. And it made me sick o
ELIOTI arrived at the training facility after rounding more areas in Crescent Pack. I should have asked Hannah to accompany me, but I guessed she couldn't run anymore as her session was over. So I had no choice but to do it alone.This pack is indeed smaller than mine. I nearly hit the border which separates this territory from mine. And along the way, I kept thinking about Hannah's words. Maybe, I could build something to make that area come alive and bring a stronger bond between our people.But I needed to discuss what was best with Danny."And her opponent will be Hannah."I stepped into the building right after Clara called my mate's name. I couldn't hide a smile from tugging on my lips to see her slowly rise up. Just looking at a glimpse of her already filled my heart with joy. I couldn't imagine how happy I was when she was finally mine."Who do you think will win?""Lizzy, of course. She's strongest here.""Poor Hannah. It's her first time in combat practice, but her opponent