Fated to A Monster

Chapter Six: Henry and Asteria

Henry:

I had left the room for a little while to ensure that everything with my cousin had been handled, but my mate woke up. My cousin's injuries from the flight were already healed when I arrived, and his new mate was still recovering. I personally got to tell him about his banishment. I watched as the palace took him away to be branded and cast out of our world. My mate could live happily without having to worry about that asshole ever again. My cousin's son will be taken to live with my mate's mother. She will raise him. I headed back to the room to find my mate gone from the bed with the shower running. 

“Asteria?” I called. She said nothing, so I walked to the bathroom door and knocked. I knew she had to be afraid, after what happened with her sister. She must think that we are monsters, who killed our mates. 

“Asteria?” I called out again, knocking at the door. I could smell her heat from here; the scent was strong, which meant the heat was intense too. She won't be able to resist me for much longer. She needs to mate. 

“Go away.” She muttered quietly. If I weren’t a werewolf, I wouldn’t have heard it. I just wanted to help her. She was in pain and I was the only one that could help her. 

“You are in heat. Let me help you,” I said through the door.  Asteria heat would get worse the longer it took for us to mate. She must be in a lot of pain by now. I knew she couldn’t stand it for much longer. 

“Are my servants here yet?” She asked, but I didn’t want her to avoid me; she would use her servants as a buffer. I couldn't let happen. I needed her and she needs me. 

“They are on their way. Do you need something?” I asked. I was becoming increasingly worried. I could feel her pain and her worries through the mate bond. 

“No, I just want my maid,” She answered back. I was getting frustrated, and I just wanted to help her; the heat could kill if not tended to. We needed to mate, and the sooner, the better. With each moment, the heat will burn deeper. 

“I’ll send for her as soon as she arrives. I’ll be waiting for you when you are ready to come out.” I said, leaning against the door, making myself sound sad and drained. 

“Don’t wait for me, leave. I don’t need you here.” She stated back coldly, and I could feel her heartache as the words left her mouth. My heartache too, I wanted my mate.

“I’m not leaving, you are my mate, and you are in heat. I’m not leaving your side till we mate. Stop being like this.” I spoke through the door, raising my voice. I was getting so pissed off, I wanted her, and I wanted her now. She needs to stop with this stupid game and come out already. 

“Fine, but I’m not going to mate with you. Not now, not ever. You can watch as this heat kills me for all I care.” She yells back,  pissing me off. I could feel my blood boiling, my wolf jumping for me to break down the door and claim what was ours by force if we had to. I calmed him, reminding him of the promise we made to her mother. 

“I won’t let you. You will give in. I know it. The sooner, the better. I will not force you, but I will not let you die either.” I said, my voice turning soft, wanting him to feel safe

“Reject me then. The heat will end, and I won't die, and we can move on and find different mates.” She said, but I could feel her heartache. Her soul wanted me, even if she didn’t. She is my other half, and we bonded together. 

“No, I have already marked you. You are mine, and I will never let you go.” I growled. I would never let her go, she was my mate, and we were bonded together forever. Even if she hates me for it, I will keep loving and caring for her our whole lives. 

“You asshole, how could you?” She yelled, letting out a painful sob. 

“You are mine Asteria,” I growled, turning the doorknob. The door was locked. I started banging on the door while she continued to sob. She wasn’t letting me in. She wasn’t leaving this shower. I didn’t try to break down the door, even though I could easily.  I was showing her some respect and giving her the chance to open the door herself. If it kept going, however, I would rip the door off its hinges. 

“You’re right,” She said. To my shock, I paused at the door and leaned against it. 

“What did you just say?” I asked, my voice hoarse. 

“I said, you’re right. I’m yours, and you are mine.” She said. I didn’t believe her words, but if she let me in and let me take care of her heat, I didn’t care. 

“Does that mean you will come out?” I asked

“I want you to promise me something first,” She said. I would grant any request she made as long as she would come out. 

“Anything, Asteria,” I said. 

“Promise me. You won't hit me. Promise me you won’t beat me, and I will be yours.” She said, letting sob. My wolf growled. He couldn’t believe she would think that would hurt her. She was my everything. 

“I promise you, and I would never hurt my mate. I will never hurt you, and it doesn’t matter how mad you make me. You are my Luna and my Queen.” I said, my voice was gentle. 

I heard the door unlock from the other side. I quickly turned the knob and saw my mate. Her skin was flushed. She was covered in nothing by a towel. I could smell her heat in the air. She stood there shivering. I approached her slowly, and I knew she was nervous.  Asteria slowed back away till she was pressed against the opposite bathroom wall. 

“It’s alright, my love. I promise I’m not going to harm you.’ I said, opening my arms to her. She moved away, pressing herself harder against the wall. I hated seeing her so afraid, she was my mate, and she was fearful of me. 

“It’s okay. I’m not going to hurt, I promise. Please just let me help you.” I said, not moving an inch as I held my arms open to her. I could see the tears streaming down her cheeks. She looked awful. I didn’t want to see my mate cry. I only wanted to see her smile. 

“Do you promise not to hurt me?” Asteria said, her voice hoarse and body shaking. I looked deep into her eyes and approached her, she looked away, but I pressed against her, taking her chin into my fingertips and made her head turn to look at me. When her eyes opened, I smiled and crashed my lips into hers. Tingles shot through my body as our lips met. I heard a moan drop from her lips before I broke away. 

“I promise I will love and care for you always. You are my mate, and I will never harm you no matter how mad you make me. I will never raise my hand to you or our children. I will only bring you happiness and joy.” I stated before kissing her again, this time though she kissed me back. My wolf howled in joy. He was happy our mate accepted our affection. I broke our kiss to find her tears gone and her smiling. 

“Do you trust me?” I asked. She smiled and nodded. I leaned down and put my arms around my mate. I picked her up and held her close to my chest. She seemed so small like this. My body was huge compared to hers. I was a lot taller than her, and my shoulders were broad. I was also very fit. I had to be fit and strong, and I was an Alpha after all. She was small and very soft. We were complete opposites. I carried her to bed and laid her down gently. She looked so worried once I was towering over her. I needed to take this slow. She doesn't need to feel pressured or forced. I will let her lead me where she wants to go. I leaned down and kissed her lips lightly. 

"I know you are afraid, but we need to mate to stop your heat," I said, kissing her light again.  

"I know. Please be gentle with me. This will be my first time doing anything like this." Asteria muttered, looking away from me and gripping the bedsheets. 

"Don't worry, my love. You are going to feel so much pleasure you will want to mate every day." I said, laughing before pulling her lips to mine and kissing her again.