The Alpha’s Untamed Human

Chapter 2

Taylor ran her hand smoothly and slowly on the wood. She bent over and blew the wood dust off her creation, a modern dining table. She ran her hand delicately on the right edge and said

“My baby! welcome to the world”

She was startled by Emma asking

“How many babies do you have?”

“2552 babies scattered everywhere. Worldwide” said Taylor proudly.

“If you already have that many babies, can you explain to me why you are still here at your woodshop? I told you to meet me at 4pm at my parents’ house” Emma scolded her

“What time is it?” asked Taylor while still working on her latest creation

“it is 3:45pm”

“well technically I am not late. Let me do the finishing touches, and I am all yours”

“Where are the others. Why can’t they do that?”

“Never. I am the only one who finishes the latest touches”

Emma rolled her eyes and dragged her friend out of the office

“Come on, we have a lot to do before the ball starts”

“Calm down Emma, you were not that excited last time”

“Last time, we were young, I was not ready to meet my mate yet. I was just 21 years old. I hadn’t even graduated yet. Now I am ready. I have my career all set and I am ready for love”

“Now, I am rolling my eyes at you!”

“Hey! You don’t get to judge me. You have been looking for love for 3 years now. You went out with all those guys hoping, every time, that one of them will be “the one” as you say” replied Emma

“You know that I am not judging you Emma. But I do not think God has a checklist for you and he is going through it in chronological order. Let’s see, Emma Jackson – Graduation? Check. Work? Check. Promotion? Check. Good now it’s the time for love, and poufff your boyfriend materializes at the party”

Emma couldn’t stop laughing at Taylor’s take on fate and how Mood Goddess would operate

“I love your sense of humor Taylor! “said Emma as she wiped her tears. “Now, back to the serious stuff.  Did you bring your clothes with you?”

“No I didn’t. But no worries, I will drive by our apartment to get my stuff and I will meet you at your parents”

“No way. I don’t trust you. You will come back late or worst you will skip the event all together” stated Emma.  “I already brought you one formal dress, two jumpsuits and some underwear. So you can pick and choose. You will drive first, and I will follow you closely. Only acceptable destination is Mystic Moon” she continued

“Damn it Emma. You read through me every time!” huffed Taylor realizing there is no escaping this Ball.

Emma and Taylor entered the ballroom with their friends. The room was beautifully decorated and buzzing with people mingling and chatting. Emma looked like a ballerina with her strapless slate grey midi dress, displaying a draped bodice and a layered tulle skirt, and she went with a boho hairstyle, her long wavy hair side swept and gathered in a web of different fishtail braids. Taylor had opted for an elegant black full-length sleeveless jumpsuit perfectly hugging her curves and she simply kept her long wavy hair down.

Taylor was mingling and laughing with Peter and their childhood friends when they heard the first “Mate” of the party.

They all turned around to try to see whether they know the lucky couples. Taylor was not tall enough to see above the crowd, so she turned to Peter.

“do you see who it is?”

Peter was frozen

“What’s up Peter?“

“It is Emma”

“What Emma? you mean she found her mate? are you sure?”

He nodded his head not removing his eyes from the scene unfolding in front of her eyes.

Taylor found her way through the crowd to find Emma. When she reached her friend, she saw Emma standing there, her mate holding both her hands and looking at her. Yet she did not look happy. She looked terrified.

Taylor did what she was told NOT to do, which is interfere when Mates first meet. She put her hand on Emma’s shoulder and asked her

“are you ok Emma?”

The guy growled at Taylor, the sound was almost animalistic… like a .. wolf?

“step away from my mate, human! “ he threatened her with anger and disgust in his tone especially when he pronounced the word “human”

“Thank you for acknowledging that I am a human…” replied Taylor all annoyed. “But she is my best friend and she looks overwhelmed don’t you think?”

“Human. Step. away. from. my. mate. The third time you will not hear it because you will be dead!” the man said to Taylor with an ice cold voice that sent shiver down her spine. He did not break eye contact with Emma even when talking, or should we say menacing Taylor.

“I am all for respecting your culture, but this is not how you talk with people especially when you supposedly just met your soulmate.”

Taylor was worried. Emma was a bubbly girl, always smiling and she was looking forward for this ball. The woman standing in front of her.. there was only fear in her eyes.

“Alpha Liam, Taylor means no disrespect she is like a sister to Emma and she does not fully understand our culture. Let’s go in my office to calmly discuss this” said Alpha Derek as he made his way to them.

Taylor was a bit relieved now that Derek was involved. He was the manager of this community and he had always treated Taylor and Emma as his kids. She was hoping he will put Emma before their traditions

“I will not move without my mate” replied Liam

Derek looked at Emma and asked her whether she is ok and whether she accepts to come with them to his office. Then he moved closer to Emma and whispered something in her ears. Taylor could swear that he told Emma to go with them to spare Taylor’s life!

This party is becoming weird by the second.

Hearing that her friend’s life might be in danger, Emma spanned out of her scared trance.

“Yes of course Alpha Derek” Said Emma. “Taylor don’t worry for me. I will go with them and then I will talk with you”

Taylor watched Emma, Derek and this Liam guy head all together towards the west wing of the community hall.

She was still looking in their direction when Peter came to her.

“Go home Tay. I will keep you updated on what happens. There is no need to worry for Emma she was just taken aback. Her mate is a very respected member of our community, so you do not need to worry. But for now, you need to leave”

“I am not leaving Peter something is definitely wrong. Did you hear him threaten me? How is someone like that “a respected member” your community? You were there Peter this is not ok. This is not love at first sight. Emma was terrified”

“Taylor you know Emma. She could have been a bit emotional. It is a big thing to finally find your mate”

“No Peter, I know the guy who was in front of him. I know his type a LOT… He is a Jerk. Probably with anger management issues. He could be an abuser or wife beater.  I want to respect your beliefs Peter, I really do. But this guy is not good for Emma. “

“The situation is already tense enough. Tay, you are my sister just like Emma. I would protect you both with my life. And to protect you now, I need you to go so that I can focus on protecting Emma. Some of her mate’s friends are already pissed off if you haven’t noticed.”

Taylor was so focused on Emma and her mate that she did not notice the people in the ballroom. Looking around, she saw some aggressive gazes. Some people were looking at her as if they want to cut her into pieces!

“They don’t scare me. I will not run away because of this Liam and his gang.” hissed Taylor

“this is not what I am talking about. I am talking about both of you , Emma & you! You are my sisters and I want you to be safe. She will go to my parents’ home tonight and I promise you can facetime and you will talk to her. Please go home for now.”

Taylor looked at Peter, and notice that he was very concerned and worried. She looked around and saw her friends, their eyes pleading for her to listen to Peter.

“ Peter, what is going to happen?” asked Taylor, her voice breaking

“I don’t know . We all love Emma and we are going to take care of her. But please, for now, please go home.”