Alpha, My Tempest Mate

Chapter Six

In our familial line twins typically became mates as it was the moon goddesses wish. It was to keep the familial line pure as anyone who bred with someone of tainted blood would never give birth to an incarnated god. I knew the identity of Ersa's biological father which had made me want to protect her even if I couldn’t be with her.

My heart ached at the thought of my beautiful and seductive mate who I had finally met just days ago. She was a woman who I would never allow myself to claim simply for the terrifying images that had come to me once I had touched her delicate porcelain skin. Her death.

“You’re not even listening, aren't you?” Asher asked in an accusatory tone that had managed to pull me out of my reverie.

“You’re going to ask that of you’re alpha?” I asked harshly as I focused my attention on my Beta.

His spine visibly stiffened in slight fear as the words sunk in.

“Careful with what you-" I started until an all too familiar scent hit my nose all at once.

Her scent was strong today which couldn’t be a good sign. A slight hint of honey was dripping within her sweet scent, a scent that made my mouth water and almost convinced me to dig into what should be mine.

“Ersa,” Asher said with a smile as he smiled at the alluring woman who had managed to sneak up behind me.

“I don’t think that we have met yet,” the goddess said as her beautifully taunting voice spoke out.

“We haven’t had the pleasure yet, but I have heard so much about you,” Asher said deviously as he hungrily took in my mates’ appearance.

I wanted to punch him in the face for the way how he was taking in my mate, how he was drinking in her intoxicating features like she was a deadly and delicious addiction that you would love to get your hands on. I stiffened my back as I tried to chase the thoughts away, thoughts that were slowly leaking out of the crevices of my mind and threatening to surface and wreak havoc.

“I’m Asher,” He said with a smile as he held out his hand to take my mate's delicate hand.

My wolf was growling within me as he wanted to spill Asher’s blood at that moment, the man had more balls then I had ever given him credit for, and it may just be his undoing. I wanted to tear his outstretched arm out of its socket and teach him a lesson. Yet I knew that if I wanted to keep Ersa at an arms distance then I must push her away. I couldn’t reveal how I truly felt about my raven-haired goddess of a mate.

I sighed as I finally turned around to face the woman whose body had been calling to mine and had caused an erection to form in my pants. I couldn’t keep my back to her any longer as she unconsciously commanded me to look at her.

The first thing that caught my attention was her short backless black dress. My wolf growled at her attire as only I should see her like this, but I had no right to speak up. Instead, a frown formed on my lips as Ersa reluctantly allowed Asher to take her hand and kiss it.

My wolf was having a fit now as I watched the exchange between them. My fists clenched as Asher’s lips lingered slightly longer then they should have on her porcelain skin. I took a deep breath in as I decided to punish my Beta once we were alone. He needed to learn not to look at my woman with such lust and to never touch her delicate skin again.

I grinned slightly to myself as I decided to carry out the plan.

“You look unusually happy,” My mate said with a slightly dry tone as her attention shifted to me.

She took her hand back from Asher’s greedy grasp and barely met my gaze after she spoke the words. I bit back the words that I wanted to say, that I was about to break Asher's hands for having touched her. Instead, I forced a smile on my face as I attempted to avoid her gaze, her eyes were pulling me in and demanding my attention. I would give anything to give her all the attention in the world and keep her in my arms for all eternity if I could but that would be selfish.

I gulped as the next thought crossed my mind, and it would get her killed.

I grimaced at the thought as the memory of the vision came back to me and practically made my stomach drop to the floor.

“Alpha, are you okay? Your face is as pale as a sheet,” Asher asked with a hint of worry in his tone.

I glared at Asher as he said the words aloud in front of my mate, I slammed my hand down on the desk and abruptly exited my office. I couldn’t stand being around Ersa at that moment especially after Asher had made me look weak in front of her. Both were irritating me even if they weren't intending to. I needed out of there, my wolf wanted to come out and stretch his legs and run within the surrounding forests and revel in the wind brushing through his thick black fur.

I made my way down the curved stairs and towards where the front door was eagerly awaiting my presence. Suddenly a warm hard collapsed around my muscular arm, the warmth from the hand made me abruptly stop in my tracks and take a sharp breath inward.

The electricity that instantly flowed between our bodies was undeniable and demanded to be acknowledged. I could feel her body heat behind me as she gently pulled on my arm in hope of getting my attention. I held my breath as I gave into my inward desires and turned around to face the woman who had managed to squeeze her way into my dreams at night. Most times those dreams consisted of her naked body in an orgasmic mess beneath me.

I closed my eyes as an erection formed in my restrictive pants which only seemed to make things worse at that moment. I tried to tame my erection and my racing lewd thoughts before I turned to face my mate, but she was impatient now.

“Ezra!” Ersa demanded as she pulled on my arm.

“Not now Ersa,” I growled.

The internal growl came out instinctively as I struggled to calm my wolf and prevent him from taking over my mind and body and essentially raping the persistent woman who was standing behind me. I would never forgive myself if I ever forced myself on her, especially if I impregnated her without her consent. My wolf was ruthless and didn’t care about my morals, all he saw was his mate and he wanted to take what was his.

“You’ve been avoiding me for a week!” She said with a hint of annoyance woven within her tone.

It was true, I had been avoiding her like the plague. I couldn’t seem to control myself when I was around her and I needed to keep her away. I was hoping to come up with a better plan then avoiding her, but I hadn't come up with anything yet. I couldn’t send her back home as Alpha Grae would grow suspicious and break off the engagement. Something that I wasn’t ready to do just yet even though I had no intention of marrying Deia. I needed to find a way to change my mate’s future before I claimed her for myself.

“You aren’t getting away this time Ezra!” Ersa demanded as she forced me to finally face her.

“What do you want?” I shouted at her as I was beginning to become unhinged.

She stepped back slightly and clasped her hands to her chest at my sudden outburst. It was clear in her eyes that she hadn’t expected that reaction, but she collected herself within seconds before I could read her any further.

She would make an amazing Luna, I thought to myself.

“Don’t f*****g yell at me!” Ersa shouted back with a more collected tone then I had at that moment.

I was slightly taken aback as no one had ever talked back to me in my entire life. I stared at my mate in surprise as she folded her arms in front of her chest and presented a defensive stance as she stared down at me challengingly. My wolf was growling teasingly within me at the open invitation, but I refused to bite.

“What do you want?” I finally asked with a sigh.

“I want you to reject me,” Ersa said plainly as if the words didn’t bother her in the slightest.

I stared at her in bewilderment as the words left her beautiful full lips, I had almost wanted to believe that I had never heard the atrocious words. Words that I had never dreamt of hearing, but they had just been spoken.

“What-" I started before my mate interrupted me.

"I, Ersa Ansian reject you, Ezra Ansian Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack," Ersa said with a hint of a tremor woven within her voice.