All Chapters of Warrior's human mate: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

LailaShortly after lunch, James was called away on an urgent mission, leaving me alone in the room. I sat there, staring into the unfamiliar space that didn’t feel even remotely like mine. Restless and fidgety, I decided I couldn’t stay cooped up any longer.I would’ve loved to explore the pack grounds, maybe even take a stroll through the forest. But James had made it clear—wandering alone was off-limits. And I didn’t want to be anyone’s burden. Not yet. So instead, I opted to wander through the pack house and get a feel for the place. Floor by floor.When I reached the third floor, I found a long hallway lined with doors on both sides. I meandered down the corridor, not really paying attention, until a particular door caught my eye. It had a gold plaque that read: Alpha Ayden Ridgeway in sleek black letters.Gold, huh? I smirked. Is it real gold? With a mischievous smile, I tilted my head. Well, let’s see what this oh-so-special werewolf is made of, I thought as I knocked on the doo

LailaI was asleep until I felt the mattress dip, followed by strong arms wrapping around my waist, pulling me against a hot, rock-hard chest. I exhaled, tension leaving my body as I relaxed into the embrace. James was here. Relief bloomed in my chest. It wasn’t easy falling asleep alone in this strange new room, inside an unfamiliar packhouse.After spending hours in the library flipping through random book covers and indulging in a few chapters, I’d come back restless. That’s when I did something I’d been putting off for too long—I called my sister. I told her about my new living situation and how protective James was being. When I admitted we were together now, she screamed with excitement, though her joy was laced with concern. She thought I’d joined some kind of sect. And honestly, how else could I explain it? I couldn’t exactly mention werewolves or the pack structure. I also left out the part about living with James' family for two weeks. There was no “normal” way to justify tha

LailaIt was Wednesday evening, and I was still typing away on my laptop, trying to finish the last few tasks, so I could wrap up within half an hour. James was off on yet another secret mission and wouldn’t be back until late. I didn’t know what I’d do with my evening, but that didn’t mean I wanted to keep working just because I had no plans.A soft knock startled me. I glanced at the door. Who could that be? It wasn’t dinner time yet, so probably not Kate."Come in!" I called from the sofa, hoping I’d left it unlocked. The handle moved but the door stayed shut."Ugh, seriously?" I muttered, setting my laptop down and hurrying over. When I opened the door, I blinked in surprise."Hey! What a surprise," I said as Fay waved at me with a soft “Hi.”"Sorry, I was working and too lazy to check the door. I thought I’d left it open—my bad." I chuckled awkwardly as she smiled politely."Come in, come in!" I opened the doors wider as she timidly stepped inside the room."Normally, I’d offer te

LailaSo, this was my new routine. I ate meals with the pack, worked until evening, and then tagged along with Fay—on the days James wasn’t coming home early, which, let’s be honest, was basically every day. I managed to convince her to have a walk around the parkgrounds before we hit the lounge. Most of the time, I stayed quiet and just listened as everyone chatted about pack life, training, and the latest gossip—who improved in sparring, who met their mate, that sort of thing.Lucas and Kate would usually try to pull me into the conversation, and depending on the topic, I either flowed with it or it flatlined faster than a bad date.I wasn’t used to being constantly surrounded by people. All that interaction was starting to wear me down. The more drained I got, the quieter I became—until I was basically running on grunts and head nods.As we walked into the lounge, I made a beeline for the corner next to Lucas. I was officially over sitting beside broody Ayden. Fay followed and squee

JamesI entered the packhouse, my nose instantly guiding me toward the lounge where her scent was the strongest. Even before I saw her, I could feel her through the bond—warm, present, mine. My heart clenched with longing.I pushed open the doors, my focus narrowing solely on her. A genuine smile broke across my face before I even realized it, and it grew wider when Laila’s features softened and she smiled back just as brightly. She was happy to see me too.I dropped onto the couch beside her, trying not to let it show that I wasn’t thrilled she was sitting so close to our unmated Alpha. Still, I let it slide—for now. Instead, I pulled her close and inhaled deeply, her scent making me dizzy in the best way. I sighed contentedly and pressed a kiss to her lips, her eyes gleaming up at me.“Speak of the devil…” I heard Lucas mutter under his breath.“Am I the devil now?” I asked, arching a brow at him. He just grinned.“Were you gossiping about me?” I pressed.“He was prying into our rel