Claiming His Tempting Mate

Savannah's POV

We walked outside the pack mansion together. He led me towards the narrow path on the left. There are many flower pots on each side of the path. When we reached the end of the path there was a door. I heaved a sigh. Hardwick turned towards me and smiled.

"You are still so nervous?"

"I can't help it," I whispered back.

He held my hand tightly. "I told you, you don't have to think about it that much. You are pressuring yourself to no end"

"I am trying, it's just...." my voice paused. What can I say to him? It's also coming from my old experience that I could not open myself up and motivate myself to adapt to the new situation.

"You don't have to worry, nothing is the same as before" his words had me looking at him in surprise. What does that mean? Does he know about my fear? But how did he find out?

He smiled "they are waiting. We should not let them wait for long you know"

I smiled and nodded. We walked past the door and saw it was an open field. Two times larger than Snow Moon's training field. I gasped when I saw a huge crowd standing in front of us.

"Today here, I wanted to personally introduce you to a special person of mine" Hardwick's voice echoed loudly. I can clear the the curious stares of the pack members.

"As I have announced it before, today I am going to introduce the person. Here..." Hardwick pushed me little forward and held my shoulder "meet my mate, Savannah Lang, the princess of Snow Moon Pack and your Luna of the Dark Forest"

All the members suddenly fell on their knee and shouted loudly "Welcome to the pack Mistress"

I stood there silly, stunned. Though I have thought because of Hardwick they won't disrespect me but I never expected them to do such a thing. Welcoming me like this is something so surprising. It felt like they were welcoming some queen.

"I hope everyone will be obeisance towards your Luna forever. Think about your actions before taking it into consideration, going against her means going against me. And I won't tolerate any criticism against it. Did I make myself clear?" Hardwick's hard voice fell like a rumble. I looked at him, he was almost threatening his own pack members. There was not a trace of softness in his eyes, and all his emotions were covered by the thick fog of coldness.

"Yes Master" all of them replied without any objection. I don't know about Dark Forest's customs but looking at the scene in front I can guess that it was definitely different from other packs.

After the introduction he led me towards a beautiful gazebo which was built at the side. The members of the pack were training in the field. I looked at the huge crowd before turning my head to look at my mate.

"You know, you shouldn't have threaten like that"

"That's nothing darling, this is how I talk to them"

"Isn't it a little rude?" I frowned.

"Rude?" He laughed "there is no such thing baby. This is how dark forest works. Besides, do you think with a simple and emotional mind, Dark Forest can win all these years without any weakness?"

He is right. Dad also said that Dark Forest is built with strict rules but this was the reason they are staying on top. It was a hard thing to hold the position for years after years. The members of the pack must work hard enough to stay in such a position. I was thinking when I heard a snapping sound. Hardwick snapped his fingers trying to catch my attention.

"What happened? I was talking to you yet you are lost in somewhere else"

I shook my head "it's nothing, I was just thinking about something else"

"Thinking about what?" He raised an eyebrow.

I sighed "about your pack"

"You are still pressuring yourself thinking about it?" He chuckled "you don't have to feel pity or something. This is how a strong pack works darling. If anyone wants to get on top, they need to be hard on themselves and follow the same rules with the pack too. If the challenge is to stay on top then the rular and members need to be hard on themselves"

"Fine, I am not going into your formalities. Keep them for yourselves" I rolled my eyes. It's better to focus on my things than thinking about his way of ruling.

"Sure," he smirked, clearly enjoying my annoyance.

"What are you laughing at?" I asked, getting irritated.

"You were so nervous earlier. How are you feeling now?"

"I...." He was still concerned about that? "I am fine"

"Good, I told you already not to pressure yourself so much," he nodded.

Actually I didn't expect that the introduction would go this smoothly. The members didn't show any kind of disrespect, not from their behaviour nor from their gestures. And I am glad about it. They are strangers for me and it will take time for them and for me to accept it. But I am more glad about Hardwick's words which helped me a lot. I wonder if Avan saw such things then would he not go crazy? Funny one.

"Did you like your new wardrobe?" He asked.

reminded me again.

when you were thinking about arranging

don't like it.

Rearrange everything means changing every fucking thing. How can he just say this so casually? I have checked those things, they

don't have to

did you say that?"

ordered such a huge closet? I mean I couldn't possibly finish wearing all of them" I threw my arms in the air shaking my head

"you have rest of your life to wear

are seriously insane, do you know that?" I shook my head. Who can win from this man in an argument?

the moment I held you in my arms that

blushed "that

are transforming,

you?" I almost pointed my finger at him.

"Surprised!" He smirked.

birthmark after that but was so weak and I realised someone held me and said something too but I couldn't remember it properly. So it

that" I shook

beautiful that night, totally like

mouth "shut up, what

then smirked "I was stating the truth, my love. If the

covered his mouth tightly. Does this man have any shame? How can he

doing?" I glared

and was about to say

at Hardwick's age. He looked handsome and was smirking looking at us. Who's this

finally got his mate huh" that man walked forward

hand "you

It was obviously you, who gave me so much task" the man replied,

look into Hardwick's eyes. But this man is clearly arguing with him in a careless manner while Hardwick didn't seem

was your duty,"

charming smile. "It's better to talk to your mate. I must say

in a funny way and your eyeballs will

you messing with my

my head to the other side, pressing my

any impression left on you?" Hardwick asked.

not to laugh out. Seriously. Who is this

girls would die for it" that man waved his hand.

jumping clones looking for surficial

barked before saying again "hello Luna, I

him in surprise. Isn't he the one Hardwick was talking about? The beta of the pack? I turned to look at Hardwick who nodded his head like

"Ryan?" I smiled.

and only"

control themselves. Should I do the honour of digging it out?" Hardwick raised his eyebrow

gotten in you?" Ryan frowned "why are

it since it's going out of your control" he replied.

at me again "I will see you later Luna or this man will have eyes to play with. See you soon" he ran

I asked

smirked "what! A scared monkey running away?"

rolled my eyes "you really know how to piss anyone

winking at you" he

dig his eyes

was just a warning for him. He knows his

Ryan is a playboy?" I

"Yes"

I mean what would his mate think if he sleeps

point darling"

point?" I am confused

is still single. He has not found

He has not found his mate?"

still he couldn't so he is

it right to do so?"

is not a bad guy and knows what he is doing. Though he got laid often but he does

but he is still unable to find his mate, I really wonder who will be his mate?