My Mate

Hope

After Jenna had come out of her shelter everything seemed to fall in place. Well not everything but for Gavin things were looking up. As soon as the news spread that he had sacrificed himself for my sake he became just as popular in our pack as he was in school.

Jason, Derek and Eric along with their mates and Emily all came down to the hospital to check on Gavin. He was still on heavy medication because of the damage done to his head which kept him asleep but I could tell he was happy to have so many people come visit him. We were still in need of a willing unmated she-wolf to mark him. I had given up on Amy knowing deep down that they would have made one hell of a couple. So you can imagine my astonishment when she found out that I had called for all the unmated she wolves between the ages of eighteen and twenty three to meet me as soon as possible and Amy acted like a jealous mate. I guess once she heard how different Gavin’s behavior was she changed her mind and wanted to be the one to mark him. Thirty minutes later Amy’s parents, Luna, mom and all our friends watched as Amy marked her unconscious mate.

“You go girl show him who’s boss ” Eric joked. Amy laughed then gently leaned into Gavin’s neck and bit down.

“Amy don’t retract your fangs until he opens his eyes” Luna told her “I will tell you when”

Watching Amy mark Gavin made me think of when I marked Zayn it was a totally different scene for sure. Where is he? I thought to myself.

That’s what I’d like to know Jenna whined her tail down she missed her mate.

My job was done. All we had to do now was wait for Gavin to wake up then the change would be a gradual process.

I walked out of the hospital and straight for the woods Jenna was itching to get out and run. I wanted to go find Zayn but Emily told me that he was busy with Axel so I went deep into the woods but made sure to stay on our territory or my over protective Alpha would freak out.

I sat down on the grass in a clearing and leaned back enjoying the peacefulness of my surroundings. After a little while I took my clothes off and shifted. My paws dug into the soil as I ran as fast as I could the wind blowing through my fur. I ran up and down hills I felt like I was on top of the world, like I owned the world. I ran freely and to be honest it was liberating to be out here on my own. I stopped suddenly when I came to an incredibly beautiful and wild creek. I was sure I was still on our territory but how come I’d never seen this body of water before? I sat down enjoying the view of my new found paradise. I watched the trickling water as it traveled along its bed bubbling over rocks and branches. This was my kind of place to come and read I would definitely be coming here very often after today.

I was lost in my own world when Jenna spoke I’m so proud of you

I smiled but didn’t ask why because I knew why

You handled being taken away from mate better than I did. You were strong enough for the both of us.

I’m just happy you’re back Jenna I was lost without you. As I sat alone enjoying the view in front of me I felt a pleasant chill run down my spine. Someone else was here, I could feel another presence near me but I wasn’t scared I knew who it was that would always find me no matter where I was. I looked back to see Zayn in wolf form. His eyes locked on mine.

“Were you looking for me?”

“I’m always looking for you. I wanted to get in on the excitement”

We are linked so he could feel all the enjoyment I was feeling and by the way Hunter was staring at Jenna I could tell he dragged him out of the office and over here to me. Hunter approached slowly and confidently like always I felt like I was trapped in his web but this time when he was standing right in front of me he lowered his head.

I’m sorry you deserve better

My breath hitched this was Zayn apologizing I remained quiet

If I had known I was destined to such a smart, strong and beautiful mate I would have waited for you an eternity. The truth is from the first day I saw you I have been under your spell. What I feel for you is more than any mate bond. Remember my father said the same thing on our way here from Maine and I believe it too. I’ve seen others with their mates no matter how powerfully strong they are connected and committed…. we, you and I together, are unique. Please forgive me if I have wronged you in any way. It was never my intention. I will live the rest of my life loving you the way I do now just don’t reject me.

I was shocked! Zayn was totally out of his comfort zone. What he said made my heart swell with even more love for him. I can see why he would think I was going to reject him but that’s never going to happen. He’s My Mate.

I came closer to him and and licked his jaw Mine I whispered lovingly. Hunter lifted his head up and howled out with all his might. I could feel the joy rolling off him in waves of electricity. Jenna started her little show she jumped around him wagging her tail and prancing like a show girl. I heard Zayn laugh at me.

Come on lets go for a run follow me I said

I’ll follow you to the ends of the earth Baby He said and we were off. At that moment I felt so loved yet free. We ran for hours the soil felt wonderful and the air crisp. We raced through the wild and jumped over fallen trees until we found ourselves back at the creek. I sat down looking at the sparkling water in awe

“This is incredible” I said through our mind link “I love this place”

Zayn shifted and stood before me in all his naked glory.

Jenna panted Oh my Goddess I can’t wait to lick him all over

“Shift” He ordered

I did what he asked and stood naked in front of him. He looked down at me then carried me into the water….

When Zayn and I finally left our little haven it was almost dark He went back to the pack house and I went to the hospital to check on Amy and Gavin. I found her family was still there and Gavin was sitting up in bed looking so much better than before. He was healing slowly.

“Gavin” I ran over to his side and hugged him

“Hope thank you so much I’ll never forget what you did for me Amy told me everything” Gavin said

“It’s nothing compared to what you did for me. I’m so happy you’re going to be okay”

“And I’m going to be one of you not to mention my mate is stunning” Finally the Gavin war had come to an end and he was at peace. Very soon the change would be complete.

“Gavin what are you going to tell your parents?” Gavin is human with human parents they won’t exactly grasp the idea of their son changing into a werewolf.

“I’m going to tell them that while I was away I met someone wonderful that I want to spend the rest of my life with” Amy wore a beautiful smile hearing him say that

“Look at you talking like a mated werewolf already.” I laughed

I walked out of the hospital feeling so relieved and happy. I was hungry and I missed Zayn already so I walked up to the pack house and straight to his office to see if he wanted to have dinner with me in our private part of the house or with the family. I knocked twice then opened the door. He was sitting behind his desk and Axel was in his office

“Hey Baby” he leaned back in his seat and tapped his lap I walked over and sat down where he wanted me to. He moves my hair over to one side and sinks his head into my neck.

“My heaven” He says making me melt

“So when are we getting revenge?” I asked

“Very soon but I don’t want you there”

“What? No I’m going with you this is my fight as much as it is yours” I said Zayn stayed quiet which is rare so I continued taking advantage of his relaxed state “I’m the one that wants revenge I’m the one who wore the bracelet, I’m the one whose memory was erased and wolf traumatized” Surprisingly he stayed quiet rubbing his hand up and down my arm

Just then my parents walked in with Luna who looked overly excited about something the Alpha was right behind her.

“Hope tomorrow is your Luna ceremony I’m not putting it off any longer” Luna said in determination leaving no room for discussion.

” And tomorrow I will be stepping down as Alpha of this pack” Zayn’s father said

“which means you need to choose a Beta because I want to retire also I’ll stay as long as you need to choose someone but then I’ll be stepping down” My dad spoke while his arms were wrapped around my mother.

Zayn

The next day the whole pack was thriving and my mom was on full f*****g swing organizing the Luna ceremony. She lives for events like this! the whole pack house had turned into a massive flower shop with Hope’s favorite flowers Tulips and red roses. The ball room and courtyard were decorated to perfection. I had left Hope asleep in her parents room where we spent last night and came over to our place got changed then went out to buy her a wedding ring. She deserves the best and I’m going to make sure that’s what she gets. I am going to surprise everyone at her Luna ceremony by breaking traditions and asking Hope to marry me again in front of everyone. I wanted to make her mine in every way.

On the way back I stopped by the hospital to check on Gavin who I was told is doing much better he still looked f****d up but he was recovering because of his mates mark. I’m sure he will be able to attend tonight’s ceremony Hope would love to see him there. f*****g Hell. Okay so I’m trying to compromise and s**t to make her happy but her being friends with any other man still makes my skin crawl. I left the hospital feeling good and I missed Hope.

Everything felt calm….. too calm.