I Claim Your Love

Sun sank lower in the sky, giving way to the velvety dark of the night. Looking above one could see the first star of the night. The shadows of the trees were changing its intensity while the creatures of the night were buzzing their melody as they welcomed the darkness.

The group of people followed a definite path as they headed for their destination home. Einar had shown great restrain up until now. He was adamant to stay away from Callan throughout the day. He never communicated with neither did he glanced at him at the slightest. He conveyed his messages through the beta or any other person.

He was able to control his physical being but his mind was treacherous.

Even though Einar was sitting in a room filled with people he still felt lonely. The voices he heard through his ears were not reaching his brain. He tried to focus on the meeting but his mind was wandering, thinking about the green eyed man who was standing at a comfortable distance with the luna.

Einar watched Callan with the corner of his eye but was reluctant to turn his face completely. He was holding himself but barely.

He was not in favour of tagging in Callan not because he was a human but because he would unintentionally be the centre of attention of the entire group. It was something the handsome man had no control over. People gawked at him with lust for they desired him or either they stared at him with envy. In any case the wolf inside Einar would have only been agitated.

Einar knew that ordering his men to walk all the way was not justified but he was helpless. He was worried for Callan’s safety. Moreover the closeness of his luna and his true mate these days was unnerving him. Rosaline’s persistent nature to be with his mate was not going too well with Einar. Though he knew that the woman had no ill intentions but still the proximity was unwelcomed.

“How are you holding up?” Einar’s thought process was interrupted by Garrick who walked with him side by side.

Einar hummed “So far so good. I don’t think the beasts would create any problems.”

Garrick looked behind his shoulders and pursed his lips. It is the full moon tomorrow. Have you taken your decoctions?

Einar sighed as he slightly opened the pockets of his trousers. Garrick could see a lid and some part of the transparent bottle I carry it always.

Is Rosaline suspicious about it?

She doesn’t know.

Garrick in the next moment closed his link and was pensive for some unknown reason. Einar could feel the tension surging within his best friend as he looked at a disturbed Garrick.

What is it? Just tell me..

Garrick again looked behind his shoulders to make sure no one was suspecting. The rumours have started Einar..

What rumours?

You haven’t marked Rosaline with your scent. I heard some men talking about it in the pride.

Einar nodded absentmindedly. In retrospect he always knew that such a moment would arise in the future. For Rosaline to have the scent of the alpha, Einar had to have intercourse with woman.

When would you consummate the relationship Einar. It has been quite a while for your coronation.. It is not normal in our world.

Though Rosaline being his mate was a fake arrangement, it was a no brainer that both of them had to go through all the rituals which their customs dictated. It meant that Rosaline had to be marked sooner or later. Physiologically and emotionally the pack was a close knitted affair. Before people could start their guessing game Einar had to jump in the action.

But how would he convince his conscience?

Like every other wolf in the world, Einar had saved himself for his fated mate. Callan had committed adultery with every woman he had a relationship with. All this while Einar had never even been kissed. He was pure as the rays of the sun. He hated this fact about his mate.

Callan could have waited. He should have waited! Waited for his special someone. Never giving up hope. But his eagerness to be loved forced him to find solace in other arms.

They were supposed to have their firsts together. Their first hug; their first fight; their first kiss..

But then again, destiny wasn’t with them. For Einar had himself closed all the doors for any future with the handsome man.

When the thought of Callan crossed his mind Einar realised something. He halted his steps and sniffed the air vigorously. His eyes widened in horror cause the air was free of the sweet aroma. Callan was not with them!

He turned back in a flash and frantically scanned the area through his eyes. His men were puzzled by the sudden behaviour as Einar’s nostrils flared and an anxious growl left his lips “WHERE ARE THEY..?”

being the uncaring, tough man he became

follow the scent of their luna for he knew that

his senses to their limits. While his men searched the other parts of the track, Einar was led to a cluster of stomped

against his will which took him near the small pool of water. The first thing he noticed was that every one of the wolves

further and halted his strides. He could see the reason people were entranced. It was the

He could see

him as his wolf wanted to suck every eyeball which was glued to his mate. He wanted to tear their bodies, sever their heads for even

eyes were bloody red. Unable to hold his anger anymore he roared in a deafening voice “NO ONE DARE TOUCHES HIM

They fumbled and wobbled in their feet. Everyone of them bowed to their leader and prayed to the goddess for their life. They came out of the water as fast as they could and kneeled in front of Einar begging him to pardon their

when he slaughtered every being in front

Garrick and the other warriors reached the scene and witnessed the frightened people beseeching him to not kill. The animalistic figure in front of them raised their heart beats and they were

“Einar please calm yourself. I know what you are thinking

unfazed. He kept an angry stature and growled in defiance to what Garrick said. The roar was such that even the

Calm yourself Orcus.

He closed his eyes and exhaled long breaths. After a few anxious moments

uttered in a stern voice “I hope you know what you were doing. All of you

and biting her lips in anxiousness. “You too Rosaline. We will have a talk in the alpha house.” She fearfully nodded at once and clothed herself before running away

His mates curved bottom and the bare muscular back was making Einar crazy from within. However in the next instant he smelled faint arousal emitting from his warriors who were

his mind link Stand back and

to his chest “What are you

was thankful that he

relieving my body of the stress it suffered

been walking the same distance as you.” Einar gritted his teeth “Do you see any one of

stopping anyone. You can join

took the alpha by surprise. The offer was enticing. To be with his mate all alone was his dream all along. His heart was compelling him to delve

He narrowed his gaze and cleared his throat “Stop this nonsense

bowed

took a few steps ahead and pressed his palm backwards through his head to extract the water from his hair. Einar was staggered for a moment when he saw the naked torso

In reality though, when the alpha had made his appearance the handsome man cleverly used his powers and submerged his clothes to

know why does that even matter. I can walk to the alpha house naked and

to

when Einar interrupted his walk

of the water. I can’t wait

shore, in front of

He ordered without looking at

mentally as he got out of the water and dressed himself. Though Einar and Callan were of the same height, the alpha was slightly bulkier than the man. Callan could feel the excess material surrounding his torso and hugging each other

moved forward and crossed the alpha as he stood before him. He bowed his head “Thank you

his chest with vigor. It felt like someone was squeezing his heart from the inside. He fell to his knees as his veins popped up the red liquid in a force, trying to liberate itself from the skin. His face was changing color while

He uttered through

by his arms and ordered his men to help him carry their alpha. Callan was concerned for the sudden pain Einar was facing. He gave a lending hand but it was angrily jerked away by Garrick “Just go home

choice but to nod in agreement. He watched the men carry the alpha to the main village as

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the amount of damage done yesterday. His fingers gently pressed into his upper arm as he waited for some news which could ease his mind. He kept his eyes on the rectangular opening but his ears were alert of any slight action which could

by now. Einar had been angry. Most importantly his outburst was more or less because of his mate. At that moment he could not think

to cover himself. This would be news. Questions would arise for why he didn’t even bother to look at the luna? Why he didn’t care that Rosaline was in the water with other men and still their alpha didn’t care? Why he didn’t want Callan to come out of the water? Why he threatened to

a seat on the chair near the

still want to

his lips as he hesitated “I talked to everyone of them. They all said

“What?”

eyes and lowered his voice “There was something in