A Mysterious She-wolf

Kavi's POV [Layla's POV]

I was admiring my handsome man narrating his childhood adventure with puffed up chest and great enthusiasm.

"...no one in our tribe was ready to cross that wooden log. But that bear cub was shouting for help from the other side. That's when I walked over that log. When I was almost halfway crossed, I idiotically looked down and realized the depth of the valley underneath me. My heart started beating so fast. But I wanted to help that cub. So I prayed to Sun and walked over the other side. That cub held onto me as soon as I picked him up. The boys were cheering when I rescued that cub. I felt so happy and proud that day. But the story didn't end of there. Because the mother bear came running towards us. You should have seen our reaction..."

He laughed beautifully at his recollected childhood memory and continued.

"...I slowly placed the cub down and everyone started running in different directions. Fortunately, that bear confused and left us picking her baby. My parents learn about my dangerous adventure and punished me. That's a different story."

He looked at me staring with a smile and smiled back at me. I felt connected to him at the moment and all I wanted is to lean over him and kiss his full lips. The usual tensed up closeness of him turned comfortable and welcoming now.

"Will you miss me? I am surely going to miss your presence."

He muttered slowly with a small smile. Why he has to be so adorable?

But his words pierced my heart. He has no idea! I will surely miss him. I sighed and looked away. It's been already six days and he is returning to his place tomorrow. I had learnt about him a lot but didn't tell much about me. He knew I have some abilities like him and I could communicate with animals. He will ask about me often but I always insist about telling on right time.

His tribe worship Aadhavan as their Prime God. And Maayan was born with the blessing of Sun. I don't know how he will take the truth. I was clear about my feeling for him. No matter how wrong it was, I am undeniably in love with him. It would be a great blessing if he could become mine but he never gave any sign of interest except for some long stares.

"Yes. I will miss you. But you will have your family and duties to look after. You will forget me eventually. I am not so important person in your life."

I said softly to him reminding myself tomorrow may end up as the last day for us being together.

"No! I can never forget you. How can I forget such a beautiful... friend?"

His words portrayed his true feelings except for the last word. He seems confused about his feeling. I don't want to be just one of his friends; I want more from him and I want to give more to him. It upset me that he only thinks of me as his friend. His hands creased my eyebrows. I must have been frowning. His face displaying concern. I smiled at him assuringly but couldn't make my smile reach my eyes. The silence felt so heavy just like my heart. I don't want him to feel bad.

"Okay... Let's do something different today. Let's explore the lake. The underwater plants also have unique uses. You know to swim right because you have to get the plants?"

I teased him and stood up showing I am ready to go. He smiled but his eyes clearly conveyed that he understood my change in mood. Thankfully he didn't question me about it.

We walked to the lake and I sat on open rock. He gave his belonging to me and gracefully walked into the water. I ogled his toned muscles but my heart still lingering the way he easily categorised me as his friend. Inspite of being on the mountain, the lake was a little deep one. He paused when his hip was submerged and turned around to look at me but before our eyes could meet, I turned away pretending to be looking at the plant next to me. I don't want to lose focus. Just imagining his skin wet and sloppy makes my mind go crazy and lot of things I wanted to do to him deliciously flashes before me. I just want him so badly. Period.

realised I hadn't listened to any dipping or swimming sound from his direction, I

"What?"

a hint of humour in

"Join me."

in him as no one has ever dared to dictate me to do something. And if anyone other than

I say I don't want to spoil my

play with

I just raised my eyebrow and poked my tongue out. He smiled and raised his hand upwards. The water raised in the air. I sat unfazed and watched him directing the water towards me with a big smile. My mind took control of the water before it could touch me. I watched his wide-eyed amused expression with a smile. He

waved my hand stopping him from controlling the water and sent the water ball to him. It hit him with a huge splash and he opened his eyes after wiping his face with a big

much sexy this man was. He sat on one knee and leaned towards me. My breath hitched on seeing his shining eyes. He stopped an inch before our lips could touch letting our breath mingle. I gulped when he slowly tucked a piece of hair behind my ear without

a smile adorned my lips. For the first time in my life, I felt the need for a companion. And I knew I could never feel the same way with any other person as I do with Maayan. I got the urge to cry. I never cried before; I never had any desire before and enjoyed my

you back if you

tone. I opened my eyes and realised I was crying. I wiped my tear before it hit the water. It has the power to blossom into one

you where ever

my upper body to support my balance

purpose of actually planning to go into the lake and played around in and out of the water chasing one other and splashing water on each other with our magic. I tricked him with a water ball from the front and hit him simultaneously from behind when he dodged the first. I laughed at him and swam quickly into the lake. But he caught me soon and created a huge water ball to make it fall on us. We

attention and his eyes now focused on my quivering lips. I squeezed his bicep and awaited painfully for him do something. My cheeks flushed with his burning examination. I stilled when he inched closer. His hot fruity breath hit

sucked it softly. A moan escaped my throat and I cupped the back of his neck deepening the kiss. I wasn't a shy female. His one hand

in my eyes. But unfortunately, his ruby eyes weren't reflecting my emotions. His grip on my body loosened. A knot tied in my stomach and I let my

to accept the situation but my heart didn't want to believe the truth. I closed my eyes and took a few deep breaths. I can't vanish even though that is what I highly wanted to do at this moment. I swam to the shore and saw him facing away from me with his muscles tensed up. I went and stood in front

tribe. They fix people's marriage

woman by their parents' choice and she is waiting for him back at his tribe. He shared so many details to me but never spoke about her even once. A huge lump of pain caught in my throat. He doesn't want to be with me. He already belongs to some other. I can't do this to two humans. I should have been in my limits! As I guessed, this must

don't want you to feel embarrassed or guilty. I know you reacted in the heat of the moment. Forget it

tried to speak normally and managed to keep a small smile on

as the most beautiful moment in my life was a mistake committed by the person I love. How crude destiny

my wrist. I closed my eyes being foreign to all these fucking feelings bombarding me. I opened my

like this. Please! I want to see you before leaving this place. I don't even know whether we

ran after a few steps and teleported to space where the orbit was clear of any planets.

shall too pass!