Kaden.
"Jason, you've got that in the truck?" I questioned, as I put on my shirt. The sun had set and now the darkness of the forest was the only thing around us. I could already hear the faint howling of the werewolves, the packless wolves seemed to wander around this forest the most. Petty humans have been their only targets but nowadays they've started targeting many shifters too.Not that their presence bothered me, I knew they wouldn't try to mess up with me."Yes, we've," Carter's face came in my view, his breathing sufficiently heavier. No wonder he was being dramatic, for a Lycan himself he was extremely lazy and unproductive, "Now you my friend, if you spare us...we all can head towards the mansion. You've been loading the truck with whichever animal you are liking since you've come here, poor animals, "I couldn't help but chuckle at his way feeling sympathetic, "Grow up, Carter.""Being such a brute isn't my kinda thing, Mr. Kaden Moretti, " He bit back.My lips curved into a smirk upon his sentence, "That's why you aren't Kaden Moretti,""Guys, I think we should get back home. It might probably rain," Jason, spoke His nose crinkled as he stared at the dark sky covered in the clouds a few more shades darker than that," Plus, it might take it a while to make our back to the car,""You're right, we should..." Before I could finish it, I heard it.The faint sob, followed by a scream. Usually, I wouldn't have bothered but the smell hit my nose. The heavenly smell of something or maybe someone...My feral side fought to take over I suppressed it beneath my skin, keeping the beast away.Then the smell of blood wafted into my nostrils disgusting me to the extreme. Rouges. They were chasing her. Before even my thoughts could process I found myself sprinting into the direction where the smell of coming from, the loud sound of paws became clearing to my hearing along with the rushed breathing of the owner of that smell that'd made me lose my restraints within seconds.Harshly moving through the trees and leaving them damaged in progress, I finally saw her. Auburn hair spilled across her face, the white gown having multiple marks and defects, her skin shining like the moon in the darkness, and the tears glistening her cheeks.The beast inside of my body was fully awakened by the time, and when my eyes took in the sight of those disgusting wolves ready to pounce at her at any moment.She collided against my body and the tiny scream left her mouth as she shielded herself, without any second thought I wrapped my arms around her and held her body from falling onto the ground. She was light as a feather and soft as a flower.The sparks shot through my body and directly hit the left side of my chest, the place I'd never felt a single thing happening in all these years.Her eyes opened and the moment her blue eyes connected with mines, I knew it. She was mine, made for me. The overwhelming happiness disappeared before it could take over watching the tear slide down her cheeks and her frightened gaze. "Please save me, they will...they will...K-kill,"I felt the strong knot forming at the center of my chest, hearing her fear-filled voice."Shh, you're safe," I cooed and pulled her closer.Whimpering she hide her face into my neck. I kept my hold on her as I could already feel her trembling, she seemed drained out of any sort of energy and it trigger my already exploding anger even more."Mine!" I growled looking at those bunch of cravens who seemed to cower away just by my one glare. I felt her flinch and clutch the sides of my shirt but she didn't pull away from me."Jason, Carter," I ordered, "Finish them,"Without leaving a gap for another word, they obeyed me. Taking out the knives they tore each of those rouges apart. Within seconds the soil was soaked with blood, the sight awfully relishing watching those bastards lying dismembered.I noticed my mate in my arms trying to turn her head around to look at the scene but I slowly pulled her head back to where it was. I didn't want her to see the scene, she was already pretty terrified and obviously, this would terrify her.I gently rubbed my thumb on her back each time she flinched and soon as everything ended, I gently took her face in my palm.She was slipping off of her consciousness, my eyes softened at the sight of her face."What's your name Angel?" I softly whispered."Isabelle," Was all she breathed out before she fainted in my arms. Her head fell back against my chest and slow breathing replaced the silence.I looked at her, I just looked.Her Auburn hair reached below her waist, her beautiful blue eyes were now not in my sight because of her unconsciousness, her lips pink and tempting that matched the color to the color on her cheeks only a shade lighter, and her long eyelashes that touched her cheeks.I'd never seen such beauty. It was as if a piece of heaven had landed into the arms of a sinner. I couldn't stop staring at her. Everything about her was so inviting. Even her smallest details fascinated me. How could I get so lucky to get her as my mate? Her smell was heavenly, her voice was sweet as honey.The only thing that bothered me was her injuries, there was a cut on her little forehead, and a few other smaller cuts covered her hands. I instinctively moved the loose sleeve upward and noticed her entire hand has marks on it and they were raw.The anger burned through my body, I wanted to kill anyone who'd hurt her.Fuck! I didn't even know for how many days she'd been running in this forest. All sorts of creatures had their way in this one. What was she even doing in this deadly forest?If I hadn't come here for a hunt today, those wolves might've......My grip on her tightened, the thought itself terrified me. Anything could've happened to her today. And I could've lost my mate before even getting to see her.I brushed away the pieces of hair strands from her face, finding myself being ever so gentle as if one touch could break her."Isabelle," A smile formed on my lips and I leaned in to kiss her forehead.I scooped her tiny figure in my arms and began my way to the car, I knew from my reaction Carter and Jason had already learned that she's is my mate. But...Why didn't she recognize me? Or maybe she was too scared. Either way, all I cared about now was her health, I didn't want her to face any difficulty.Jason opened the door and I settled inside the car with her in my arms, I could still notice her hands that'd kept their hold on my shirt. My eyes fell on the tear stains and my jaw noticeably tightened, it wasn't long when I saw the state of her feet, numerous cuts covered the entire skin on her feet along with the dried blood."Who the fuck has hurt her!" I punched the side of the door, caring the least about the dent that appeared on the jet-black surface."Calm down, Kaden," Jason spoke, "We'll figure that out, for now, you need to take care of her. She's injured and we don't know for how long she's been in that forest," He sympathetically glanced back at Isabelle.Upon his sentence, my eyes fell back on her unconscious figure. My clenched fists automatically released themselves and I found myself brushing my fingers on her cheek. The softness of her skin made me want to do it again and again but I refrained myself from doing so.Carefully I cradled her closer to me and buried my nose into her hair; I had just met her and I already knew her scent was the only thing that was going to help me in calming me.God has just handed an angel in the sinner's arms.IsabelleMy eyes felt heavy as I tried to open them, the softness of the surface underneath me was surprisingly new as though I was on a bed. I could feel the particular race in my heartbeats once I realized someone's presence beside me. I tried to move but my body felt trapped under a heavyweight that would crush me if I moved any further.What if they have caught me? No!No!No! I can't let it happen, I need to run away before they kill me. I need to...Before the completion of my thoughts the fear that'd consumed me lifted the weight over my body, I opened my eyes and shot up straight. Panic rushed through my veins before I could even take in my surroundings.My hands shook and my eyes began tearing up, the thought of what they might do to me made my heart sink in fear. I clutched the silk bed sheets tightly, the thought of processing the surrounding didn't come to my mind. Fear--It was the only thing I could feel.
Kaden"Why didn't you let me tell her? Are you planning on keeping it a secret that you are her mate?" Jason's voice was propelled in disbelieve."I'm not planning on keeping it a secret, but didn't you just see her condition? She's scared for her damn life! Jason," I nearly shouted. I usually wasn't this impatient but having my mate in the room next to mines, her smell all over my hands yet not being able to hold her and keep her closer to me felt like overwhelming torture."But you know, if you don't tell her she might not understand the bond," Jason spoke out."She can and she will," My sister Cassandra took the cue to speak, "She didn't pull away from Kaden even for once, that means she can feel it true but doesn't have any knowledge about it."You weren't there in the room then how do you know that?" Carter spoke out the question in my mind and Cassandra let out a small chuckle."Do you think Kaden would hav
IsabelleThe rays of the morning sun fell on my face. I slowly opened my eyes and sat up. The atmosphere around felt comfortable, and as my eyes moved to the spot of the figure sitting on the couch I felt my body relaxing in a split second."Good morning," Kaden smiled and walked over to me."Good morning," I replied.He smiled and sat in front of me, his smell instantly wafted into my nostrils. He smelt of something woodsy and the faint hint of vetiver was there enough to make it noticeable."Did you sleep well?" He questioned, his hand moved to gently caress my cheek.It had been long since anyone did that..."Yes," I nodded unable to hide the surprise, his touch had sent a whole wave of spark thought out my body.He seemed to notice the goosebumps on my skin and I could see something flashing in his eyes but it went covered anyway."Your breakfast will be brought here at any minute,
Isabelle I looked at the bunch of clothes that Cassandra pulled out of bags one by one, I could only watch in astonishment. From the past ten minutes, she was unpacking the clothes, they were now almost piled up on the bed like a small mountainIt was near evening, I had been waiting for Kaden since he'd told me that he would show me around his mansion, although it wasn't evening yet I didn't know why there was strange anticipation bubbling inside of me. As if I was almost getting impatient to see him but I wasn't unpleasant with Cassandra's presence, she was nice and her behavior reminded me of my own sister whose memory was now all a blur but some fragments were still there."And this one, I told the designer to make this especially for you." She smiled and pulled out a purple vibrant dress, I could not really identify the fabric but it looked shinier than silk and lighter than tulle."It's really pretty," I exclaimed, my eyes looking at the embellishments i
Isabelle.It had been a few days since I'm living with Kaden and his family. Apart from Kaden, I'd gotten close to Cassandra. Jason and Carter were also friendly but they remained busy with their work most of the time.Cassandra had given me a few books, I could read them quite nicely-- Even though I had remained locked in one single room for most of my life and my vocabulary was limited, with Cassandra's help I was getting to learn new words. The maids in the previous castle were helpful towards and that is the reason why I could learn to read.Currently, I was reading a novel, and from what Cassandra had told me--It was a romance novel. I still was new learning about it, but all I knew about was that a hug and a kiss on the forehead were a sign of intimacy. I couldn't understand much, but in the books, it stated that sensing that bubbling feeling in the abdomen and the warmth in the chest was something related to a close connection between two
IsabelleThe evening of the next day passed with me waiting for Kaden, I'd expected him to come back but he hadn't yet. There was an awkward emptiness existing within me as if all the particles of my body were craving to see him but he was not here yet.Thick opaque clouds were covering the sky and the drizzling rain was there too, the sound of the thunders was permeating an unknown fear as if unlocking the doors of my memories. Today seemed like that night....the same clouds and the darkness as if the monsters would crawl back again to snatch everything from me.My breathing became shallower, the tears began blurring my vision as the screams of my mom and dad banged against my ears, The horror-filled eyes of my sister. I covered my ears with my hands, the pure terror that's seeped inside made my heart beat faster.I couldn't breathe.The thunders got louder and louder.The first sob slipped past my lips, the tears now making a mess.Everything aroun
IsabelleThe soft caressing on my cheek was what made me wake up, I slowly opened my eyes but soon as the sunlight peeking through the curtains hit my face I closed them and buried my face into something soft and warm.A manly chuckle made the quick recognition pass my mind and I found out that it was Kaden's neck I had made my small hiding spot from the harsh sun rays."Good morning," He whispered closer to my ear causing the shiver to run down my body."Good morning," I mumbled making no more to get up."Sleep well, Angel?" He asked."Uh-huh, I hadn't slept this peacefully for years," I admitted snuggling closer to his body, his body heat was too comfortable to stay away from."You can sleep with me from now if you want to," His offer was what made me look at him, "Really?" I was surprised, I hadn't expected him to say this but it made me feel happier and more likely relaxed."Of course, but onl
IsabelleKaden, I, Cassandra, and others were going somewhere. Currently, I didn't know where we were going, nor I had bothered to ask since the scenery and calming winds that were coming through the window of the car were something I hadn't relished for long.Carter was driving the car and Cassandra was sitting beside him. I and Kaden were sitting in the back, the whole time I could feel his gaze that was fixated on me since the start."Where are we going?" I asked, glancing back at Kaden."To the lake," He answered, "The scenery there is beautiful especially in the evening, I'm sure you'd like it.""How far is it?""Not much, it might take only a few more minutes to reach there."I nodded and settled my gaze outside the window again. It felt nice as if I was getting closer to nature. A few moments passed that slowly turned into minutes before Carter stopped the car. Kaden helped me get down and held my hand as we