Rhaegar
It was getting harder and harder to convince myself I didn't want her when all I thought about was her. The fucking mate bond was strong, and so was the urge to mark her. Once two mates reject each other, the bond breaks forever, but that didn't happen for Nalya and me.
I wanted to spend time with her, and when I smelled her sweet scent from the kitchen, I couldn't help but follow her. There she was, in the kitchen with Nate. He was making her smile, something I never seemed to do. She stiffened when she felt me behind her but didn't turn. I sat close to her and ate her food, I thought she'd get up and leave, but she didn't.
Nalya was joking with Nate, and seeing her so comfortably warmed my heart.
"Thank you for the food. I should be leaving now,"
"Where are you going?" I asked. My question left me unaware. Nalya contemplated answering.
"Azura's,"
"Why?"
"I want to see how she's doing,"
"I'll take you," Nate and I said. I glared at him. What the fuck was he acting like this towards her? I knew he had a soft spot for her, but I didn't like that. The idiot only smirked.
'Back the fuck off,' I ordered through the mind link.
'Idiot, I thought you didn't want her,'
'I don't,'
"No, thanks. It's not far from here, I'll walk," Nalya softly said.
I followed her out and took her to my car.
"Get in the car," I ordered softly.
"I don't want to go anywhere with you," she spat. I put my hands on tense shoulders, and she immediately relaxed. I pulled her closer to me. I wanted her scent. I needed it so much.
"Just get in the car with me... please," I begged. I was desperate to be close to her. Her big eyes locked with me, and whatever she saw in my gaze made her nod and get inside the car quietly.
I didn't have a direction in mind when I started driving.
Nalya was silent, looking out the window, and I wanted badly to read her thoughts.
The drive was peaceful and comfortable even though neither of us spoke, I'd try to initiate a conversation with her, but she didn't answer.
After hours of driving around, I remembered to go to the border since traders from the nearest packs were here today.
"Do you want to come with me?" I asked.
"No," she said.
"Okay,"
I was talking to the guards when I noticed her standing outside the car. Nalya was mesmerizing, and the wind made her hair sway sexily. She turned her gaze away and spoke to a child.
"Is that the future princess, sir?" One of my men asked with a smile. They were all eager to know.
"I don't know," I said and asked about the traders.
Everything seemed fine with the traders. I went back to the car and drove back to town.
"Hungry?" I asked.
"No,"
I drove to a restaurant at the mall. Reaching the restaurant,
I ordered for both of us, and I'm glad she enjoyed the food.
'Mate was grumpy because of hunger,' my wolf laughed. Indeed, she seemed to be in good spirits now.
"Thank you for the food," she said when we reached the packhouse. I couldn't let her go like that. I needed to taste her lips. As she turned to walk away, I twirled her to me and slowly connected my lips to hers. Nalya kissed me back, and it was everything and more. Our hearts were racing in sync, and I devoured more of her. She was keen for the kiss, coming closer to me, and I held her tiny waist.
"I can kiss you all day," I confessed, She smiled at me, and my heart skipped in my chest. Her rare smile was breathtaking.
I received a mind link from Kendrick. There was a ruckus at the border, and one of the people was stabbed and robbed.
"Go inside," I pushed her gently. She looked at me longingly before going to her room.
I changed into my wolf and ran to the border. Kendrick gave me clothes that I changed into. I scowled when I saw Alpha Layth there.
"Why is he here?"
"One of the traders involved is from the Summer Moon pack," I nodded.
We stayed at the border fixing the matter. We caught the culprits involved.
"My men and I should go. I am sorry for the trouble, and be assured the culprits will be punished severally," Alpha Layth said. He started walking when I remembered he was with my mate last night.
"Alpha Thorn," he turned around as if he'd been waiting for me to stop him.
"Don't come into my pack without my knowledge,"
"I have visitation privileges. My mother and stepfather are here," he said.
"Well, do what you come for and leave. I don't want you ever interacting with any members of my pack," I growled.
"Now, you're talking," he smirked. " Why don't you just tell me exactly who you're asking me to stop talking about,"
"Everyone,"
"Or the rogue..." I growled when he said, " She's interesting. Remind me again why you'd let a rogue be amongst you,"
"That's none of your fucking business," I growled.
"You're right, however, Nalya mentioned leaving your pack soon. I'll invite her to stay in mine,"
I almost lunged at the bastard, but Kendrick pulled me back. My wolf wanted to come out and rip him apart.
"If you don't want trouble with me, stay the fuck away from her!" I threatened, still shaking with anger.
"But why," he was taunting me, and I knew to contain anger before I did something I'd regret.
"Layth, If you know what's good for your pack's well-being, stay away from Nalya,"
"You threaten your allies for a woman? So unlike you. Now, I'm curious what she is to this pack," he had a knowing look in his eyes.
"Get out of my pack," I ordered, and he left.
"Let go of me," I shrugged Nate and Kendrick off me.
Reaching the packhouse in twenty minutes, I went straight to Nalya's room. I pushed the door open, and she sprung out of bed.
"Is everything alright?"
"I forbid you to see Layth again," I growled at her face.