Chapter 9
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When they arrive at the coven grounds, Gareth and Erik disappear behind a tree and return wearing only trunks. Glinda visibly swoons and everyone laughs at her, making Tabatha keep her thoughts to herself.
But damn! Erik doesn’t have an ounce of fat on his body! She tears her eyes away from him, and they walk right to the training temple. She feels his presence behind her and finds it slightly hard to breathe. She knows how much he wants to touch her, but this is not the place nor the time.
Practice is pretty much more of the same as the day before, only this time he is in human form, and she studies the movement of his body. This is exactly what she’s supposed to do when she attacks, but because it’s him, it makes it kind of difficult to concentrate.
Besides, he is still fast in his human form, and he doesn’t seem to get tired. Ever. After practice, they go back to the pack grounds, and he waits on the porch for her while she puts away her cloak and broom.
“Thank you for your help today.” She wrings her hands feeling nervous.
“I will always be there to help you, babe.” He grins, and she feels her womanhood screaming at her just as loud as Dib is.
She wants to kiss his full lips and feels her heart racing at the thought. He is still only wearing his trunks from earlier, and his scent is so strong she can’t help but step closer and feel enveloped in it.
She feels his arms slide around her waist as she stands on her tiptoes and looks into his eyes.
“I know you are scared, Tabatha, but I will do whatever it takes to show you. You are safe with me.”
His hot breath against her lips makes her shiver slightly with excitement, and she leans in. He suddenly crushes his lips down on hers, and she melts against his body. Sliding her arms around his neck, she hears a soft groan escape from his throat.
“Not here.” She pulls away slightly, and he picks her up bridal style, carrying her into the forest.
As soon as they are out of sight, he puts her down slowly. She puts her arms around his neck again and his scent envelops her. She slides her fingers through his hair and pulls herself closer to him. He groans again, and she feels his arms slide around her waist.
Their lips meet, but this time he nips at her bottom lip, and she opens her mouth for him to explore. Goosebumps run wild over her body, and she wants more! She wants it all!
When the thought hits her mind, she pulls away, breaking the kiss and blushing bright red.
“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have led you on like that.” She tries to catch her breath and calm her racing heart.
“Tabatha, I’ve been burning to kiss you like that since the first moment I laid eyes on you. Look,” He lets go of her and walks away a couple of steps, and she suddenly feels naked without him holding her.
“I accept you with all my heart, body, and mind. I’m not going anywhere. I know what it feels like to lose the love of your life and to lose your family.” When he turns around, she can see tears starting to form in his eyes.
“Now you are probably going to think I’m a baby, but I know the pain you went through. I wouldn’t put you through that, but the only way I can show you is if you let me in.” He sighs, and she sees pain flash across his face.
They’ve talked about his family, but she never really asked him much about his mom’s disappearance and how it affected him. He doesn’t give her time to say anything before he shifts, tearing the trunks into pieces and runs off back in the direction of the packhouse.
***
She has been very shellfish and has only been thinking about her fears!
Tabatha walks up the porch steps seeing her dad sitting in his chair and having his usual afternoon coffee.
“Hi, girlie, have you made a decision yet?” He grins at her, and she rolls her eyes.
“Why is there this rush to accept someone and then move in and have babies?”
“You do realize we are part wolves?” Her dad frowns.
“Hmm, but why can’t we take the time to get to know our mates first before jumping in and declaring this is it! Why the pressure to accept someone.”
Her dad sighs and takes a sip of his coffee.
“It’s just the way things are, sweetheart. The moon goddess destines a mate, and you are drawn together. She won’t pick someone that isn’t…” Tabatha looks at her dad frowning.
“Not all matches are good, dad.” She gets up to walk inside.
“And not all matches are bad, Tabatha. Just keep that in mind, honey.” He looks concerned, and she walks back to hug him before going inside.
Erik is on night patrol, and she won’t be able to talk to him tonight. Not that she knows what to even say to him.
***
She couldn’t wait to talk to him. Besides, she is the Alpha’s daughter. If she wants to talk to one of the warriors before training… She can.
She can smell his scent down the passage and walks a little faster. Standing in front of his door, she can smell that he has either just showered, or he is still in the shower.
She decided to knock anyway, and when he opened the door, he was standing there with his beautifully defined naked chest and a towel around his waist.
“Oh, holy moon goddess!" That is all she can get out before pushing him back into his room and shutting the door behind her.
“We need to talk, and you need to put on some clothes, or I won’t be able to think straight.” She starts pacing the room, unable to look at him and his beautiful body.
“Okay, but I’m going to be late for patrol.”
“Just get dressed, we can talk on the way.” She waves her hand through the air.
“Look, Erik, I want to get to know you, but you know I’m scared, and you know why.”
He pops his head around the bathroom door and nods.
“I want to try to give us a chance, but we are going to have to take this slow. Can you do that?”
He steps out from the bathroom in just a pair of trunks and a t-shirt that shows every muscle in his torso, making her entire being want to jump him!
“Okay, so, what do you want?” He grins and his dimples make her knees feel as if they were about to buckle under her.
“How about we start dating. Just like normal humans. We take the time to get to know each other before jumping into a huge commitment?”
“That sounds great.” He grins, grabbing her hand and walking out the door.
“But I have one condition.” His voice is hoarse as they walk down the stairs.
“You are mine, and you have to promise me that no other males will be sniffing around you, or I swear I will mark you on the spot.” He stops at the end of the stairs and grabs hold of her waist.
She can see that he is being serious, and for her own sake, she agrees.
“But you have to be reasonable, Erik. I do have male friends.”
“But they can’t touch you.”
“What if we are training?” She throws her hands in the air.
“You only train with me.”
“Okay, I can do that.”
“Agreed. Now, I’m going to be late, so you are going to come with me and explain why I’m late.” He grins, and she knows exactly why he is doing this, blushing bright red.
***
When they arrive, and Gareth sees them holding hands, he bursts out laughing. He teases Tabatha endlessly before letting her go and leading Erik to their group for patrol.
“Don’t worry. I will bring him safely back home in the morning.” Gareth winks at her.
“I think it will be him bringing you safely back in the morning.” She sticks her tongue out at Gareth and saunters off back to the main house, grinning.
She is going to do this. She is going to take the chance of getting to know her mate. She just has to figure out how to get over her fear of commitment.
***
She is the girl in the prophecy, and now Elrohith knows where to find her. It took some digging, but he found out who she was and where she was from. It’s just sorry that she’s a half-breed…
But that won’t interfere with his plans. The Council is still as oblivious to what is happening around them as they used to be. Anyone can walk in at any time and find out any information!
He wants to find out more about her pack and her coven before he takes her. It will be a good thing to give her some time to come into her powers and watch her from a distance to see how she progresses.
He can use this time to find out more about her. Her broken bond and especially her powers.
He was pacing his office in the castle when Britney walked in to let him know that their prisoner has arrived. He starts to smile and follows her to the dungeons.
***
Tabatha is up early to make breakfast and get ready to meet up with Erik the moment he gets back from patrol. She wants to get in some training with him before they leave for the coven. She knows he has been up all night, but he’s a super wolf, he should be able to deal with it.
She hears the patrol come back and rushes out the door to meet up with them.
“Good morning.” She runs down the porch stairs and his wolf nuzzle against her legs while she rubs him behind his ears and walks to the packhouse with him.
He runs up the stairs while she waits downstairs twirling her fingers. Gareth comes down first for breakfast grinning at her.
“Can you at least give the guy a chance to eat something?”
“Yeah, yeah.”
Erik comes down the stairs, bounding happily, he slides his arms around her.
“Is this taking it slow?” He grins.
“I thought we could practice early before I go to the coven this morning.” She smiles.
“Just let me grab a piece of toast, and then we can go, okay?” She grins at him.
***
They walk into the training room.
Tabatha watches his muscles move while they train. She hates the fact that she loves his naked chest. Okay, fine, so she appreciates her good-looking mate, and it’s all she could hope for and more, but her fear stops her from accepting it. Erik moves swiftly and before she can think straight, he has her pinned down.
He kicks it up a notch and starts fighting faster, but she keeps up with every move he throws at her.
He is the most incredible being she has ever met in her life. He dazzles her, and his bright smile makes her lose concentration for a second, allowing him to pin her. He sits on top of her chest laughing and out of breath before he lowers his head and kisses her.
It feels incredible, and Tabatha can feel the bond growing stronger with each move. She is fast, and she feels so happy. Flipping him over on his back, she takes control of the movement, but he doesn’t give her much time before taking control back. He lets her up and gives her a chance to take up her position again before allowing her to attack.
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