Chapter four

Present time

"Sorry it took so long Riya." I frown seeing her sit in the same spot. She looks sad, and I hate that.

She looks at me with those sweet eyes. I really hope I can continue to hide her in the cemetery, but I don't find that possible. I'm not going to be able to continuously be away from my mate this long. I most likely have to ask Ajay's permission to leave the pack, which I highly doubt he'll give me.

"Maybe we shouldn't be together," she says, sending an arrow to my heart. She looks in the opposite direction, and I can see the disappointment in her face.

"Don't say that baby," I rub her cheek. I hope I was able to cheer her up. Though that seems impossible.

Grabbing her hand, I led her to the bench. She walks slowly, she seems unsure about everything. I hated seeing her scared. I really hope she can learn to trust me.

"Isn't this bench right in the open?" She looks around frantically. .

"Riya, everyone is preoccupied." The night was silent, reassuring my statement was true.

She looks at me with wide eyes. Grabbing her hand, I bring it to my lips. She smiles, and that makes me feel better. This girl has completely stolen my heart. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for her or be for her, but most importantly, there isn't anybody I wouldn't protect her from, and that's including the alpha.

"You haven't told anyone?"

I shake my head.

She nods.

Gently grabbing her chain with my hand, I lifted her face so I could stare into her eyes. She is seriously the most beautiful person I have ever seen. So fragile, so sweet, and so innocent.

I bring my lips to hers, I kiss her intensely. I have kissed other girls before, but nothing compares to this or the feelings that sweep over me. The taste of her mouth overwhelms me, making me wish I could carry her off somewhere and make love to her.

My lips unwantedly pull away from Riya, I could kiss her forever, but then I hear Ajay's howl. It was horrible. I could hear the pain in it even from miles away. Something seriously happened.

Shit. His cries fill the air, sending the birds flying from the trees. I felt chest pain in my soul, and for the first time I felt another pack member's feelings. Zare, something happened to her.

"I think there's an emergency at the pack I have to get going." I rub her cheek one last time.

"You'll be back later."

I nod.

Taking one last look at the girl who stole my heart, my feet race towards the camp.