I Claim Your Love

"I was thirteen and naïve when it came to stepping out of the village. I wanted to see different places, roam around unchartered territories. I still like that." Fayette kept gawking at the open field with Garrick tagging himself to accompany her under the shade of the big tree.

"Callan was a friend of Bradyn, my brother. He did became accustomed to the life of the humans. Both Archer and Callan frequently visited the village and we got to know each other better."

The girl's smile vanished which worried the wolf "What happened?"

"I had an argument. My parents were not allowing me to leave the house and play with the boys. I couldn't understand why. To be honest I did not want to understand. My rebellious nature was proving too much for them to handle. They locked me in my room." She scoffed

"I didn't know humans could be strict with their children."

"I managed to free myself from the shambles and release myself from the confinement. It liberated me. My first break out. My fragile mind had only one thought at that time.. I wanted to do what the boys would usually do. I stepped out of my village and that was the biggest mistake of my life."

"Why?"

"On my way to reach Bradyn I never realized that I was being followed. I stopped my strides to pick up an unusually decorated red stone when I heard the earth shattering growl. It brought chills to my spine. I turned around and there it was. A big ferocious lion."

Garrick's eyes flew wide. It was a dangerous world they lived in. More so it was never easy for the humans who belonged to the lower grade of the food chain. "Was he a shifter?"

Fayette nodded "He looked hungry and his predatory eyes were robbing me of my confidence. It was like I was seeing death face to face. He ran towards me and I stood there still; frozen due to the immense fear. Unable to comprehend what I should do. I was scared for my life"

"You survived."

A small bead of water escaped through Fayette's eyes "It was Callan. I don't know how or when but he stood between me and the lion. He halted the animals strides with a small dagger. He was scared too but I was more scared than him. Without thinking about himself Callan jumped on the big animal. It was all defense. I took my opportunity and hid behind a rock. I was watching how the boy was trying to dodge the lions attacks." Fayette sniveled. Her nostalgic mind was rewinding the scenario in front of her as if it had happened just yesterday.

"I realized one thing at the moment" She turned to look at the beta "In a zest to save my life Callan had taken my place! He was tired and out of breath. His body was oozing blood and soon he was about to pass out but he looked at a frightened me and he stood up again. He didn't give up. Before the matter got out of hand, my father came in with reinforcements. The lion was killed eventually."

Garrick scowled in confusion "So you owe the human your life?"

"You still don't understand, do you?" Fayette snorted derisively "Everything changed between the both of us from that day. It was an unestablished bond. He was my savior. His act was selfless. He didn't mean anything to me back then yet he saved me by putting his own life in danger. Have you ever imagined that if it hadn't been for that human than you would've never had a mate in the first place? I would've been dead long ago."

"Don't say that."

Fayette could see the worry in Garrick's eyes. His features were calm but his heart was broken and Fayette could sense it. She awkwardly smiled at him and changed the subject "I know you blame Callan for your parents death. That's wrong."

Garrick exhaled a long breath and turned away his face "He was responsible."

"Had your father died saving the mother of Einar, would you have said the same thing?"

"That's different. It would have been an honor to die while trying to save the Luna."

"Then your father died with honor. He saved your future alpha's mate."

Garrick gritted his teeth "They don't belong together."

"And we do?"

Garrick was speechless for a moment. The comparison seemed unfair to him. Moreover he was unable to understand why the lady could not comprehend a simple fact that the men were going against the laws of nature. He looked with conformity at his mate "We are different from them."

"Because we belong to different genders and we can reproduce. That's what you want to say?"

The growing anger in Fayette was making Garrick anxious but he had to try and make her see reason "It is more complicated than that. Einar is the alpha. He needs an heir to carry on his blood line. Whereas Ashton is a male, a non shifter. No one would be acceptive of them. They will make the pack unhappy."

"And what about their happiness?"

"Einar is an alpha first."

"What about Callan?"

"What about him?"

chance to be with

his head firmly "He

"Why is that?"

abruptly stood from his place

Garrick's foolishness "He is more than

so you

what truth

hold the barrier. He tried hard to be normal but seeing his mate defending Callan was making him angry. "Why are we even talking about him?

defiance "For the past several years you have knowingly unknowingly tortured my friend. You have hurt him time and again with your words; with your actions. He didn't say anything because he felt responsible for your parents death which he was not. Even after so much you've put him through, he still

"No he doesn't."

scowled her eyes a bit more as she shook her head in disagreement "I have never liked you for how you treated him. Yet he is the one, who still comes up to me to tell me how good of a person you are. How you would love me through eternity. He wants me

true." Garrick shook his head

has high regards for you. Time and again you are breaking the connection of love between Einar and Callan. Your not just hurting my friend but you are hurting your friend as well. You cant bear to see

him in a good light and that was breaking his heart. Garrick kneeled in front of the woman and pleaded with his crying eyes. "Please don't say that. I promise to love you forever. I will give you all

didn't care if he was seen as weak or selfish. It was happiness

me when you are separating two loving souls! How can I be happy knowing that Callan is not happy? How can I accept the

he was forced to see the best of his pack. For him Callan was a person who could bring the downfall of the pack. He couldn't force himself to like him. The defiant human would always protect her friend as

slowly raised his body. He sniveled and looked at the lady

we talked." Fayette took a pregnant pause as she braved herself "This will be the last time we ever do that. I can never accept you.

to march towards her destination. All this

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muscular man seemed puzzled. He looked at the man he loved in disbelief and a bit surprise. After a few more gasps, Einar's

face "Moreover it will establish the fact once and for

never said you were

said I

was completely another

get

to get on his back. Though it was a simple task to do the muscular man wasn't in favor of doing it. "Are

"And I am strong."

stubborn nature

exhaled a long breath before positioning himself behind Callan's back. The Elemental on the other hand smiled at his lover and was ready in his position. He grabbed the hands of Einar forcefully and pushed him forward. The sudden jerk caused the former alpha to lean and his chest was now glued

from Einar turned into a ride full of joy. Every step they took brought chills to the man in a good way. Einar's worried face soon turned into a large grin as he enjoyed

and jumped

abruptly and leaned his body backwards. Both the men fell on Einar's back as they laughed through their heart. Callan breathed heavily and rolled sideways looking at the bright blue sky. He giggled between his breaths while Einar's attention was completely taken away by the

you looking

the strands from Callan's forehead slowly "You

flushed "You always say that

Einar's skull as his hungry mouth tried to dominate. The initial moments of tender love soon become

breaths to control his urges and not seem greedy. However he was losing the battle in a

Callan moaned in ecstasy.

and screamed in pain. He held his stomach tightly and gritted his teeth to avoid his pain. The suffering caused his eyes to shed

turned quickly on Einar's side "What's

guess its the demon. He is

and bit his lips. "He

we should indulge in these activities. Every time I try

you." Callan smiled awkwardly at Einar as he looked

face. Though he was jealous at the moment, he could see the sad eyes of his love. He held Callan's chin and turned it towards him "You

in a low tone

"He is not me."

retorted "Both Daragor and Orcus are a part

with amusement "I don't understand the point of

"They already