The Gift chronicles

Book 2 Chapter 11

I tossed and turned throughout the night, unable to get a restful sleep knowing that the Blood Alpha and his mate would arrive in the morning.

Thane, lucky bastard, slept like a baby. He certainly wasn't as nervous as I was. When I asked why they were coming, he simply responded: "For training."

I didn't want the Blood Alpha to train me! I had no doubt that he wouldn't be scared of Thane and would hurt me during training. Hell, he may even accidentally kill me. They don't call him the Blood Alpha for no reason.

Thane woke up at about 6, so after I had been wake for two hours while I thought of the different ways the Blood Alpha could kill me. Even though Thane reassured me that "Cain" wouldn't ever harm his cousin's mate, I had my doubts.

"How long have you been awake, little one?" Thane asked suspiciously, most likely eyeing the dark circles under my eyes.

"Not long," I lied, and gave him a fake reassuring smile. He didn't buy it, seeing right through me as always.

"Oh, love. I told you not to worry. The Blood Alpha wouldn't ever bring harm to you," Thane reassured me once again, cupping his cheek. "In fact, you will be the safest person in the world if you are in the company of the Blood Alpha and his mate."

"Tell me more about his mate," I urged Thane.

Thane was pensive. "It's hard to find the words to describe Ares. I think it would be easier for you to just see her in action. I promise you'll get a good sense of her personality within the first five minutes of meeting her," Thane promised. "But you should know that she can't talk, so if she's quiet, don't take it personally."

I frowned. "Can't talk?"

Thane nodded. "Her tongue was ripped out by a rogue when she was young."

My mouth dropped. "That's so sad. Poor girl. And now she's mated to the most violent man on the continent. That's got to be hard for her."

Thane laughed. "Oh, little one. The Blood Luna is anything but a 'poor girl'. Don't worry about the Blood Alpha and her. Even if the Blood Alpha wanted to hurt her, I'm not sure he could."

I frowned. What the hell does that mean? I assume because the mate bond wouldn't allow him to lay a hand on her. But if that was true, then how could the whipping rumor be true?

please do not worry. You will meet them soon, and you'll feel silly for worrying about Ares," Thane insisted, and I hesitated before nodding. If Thane wasn't worried about the girl then I suppose he had good reason. Maybe the Blood Alpha had

in an hour. They're early risers and left early this morning," Thane

hoping this wasn't going to be a formal occasion. Luckily, Thane wore his typical slacks and button down shirt, which he rolled up to his elbows. My hair wouldn't cooperate today, so

murmured, suddenly behind me. I jumped, still not used to how quickly Alphas can move. It was

you're my mate," I

than to match me with an ugly wolf," He smirked and winked at me, the cocky

and swatted at his chest, but he caught my hand. Thane pulled me in close. Suddenly, the ambiance of the room went from joking to intensely serious

the moment, Thane swiftly grabbed me by the chin and jerked my

spark between us nearly felt like I was being struck by

my chin to the back of my neck, and I got on my tiptoes so he wouldn't have to

I was trying to do, Thane, in control as always, lifted me so that my legs were wrapped around his waist. He never broke the kiss, and

down. "If the Blood Alpha didn't just cross into my territory, we would have

my breath. Thane tweaked my nose. "You look lovely flushed, little mate,"

so absolutely enchanting in everything he does and says, I often times find myself frozen trying to

calmed, I followed after him. He was slouching against a

Now was not the time to address his cockiness. It was, though,

us

sent my heart racing even faster. Thane's mouth quirked into a crooked smile as he confirmed

I whispered, quiet enough so only Thane could hear

as the door knob slowly turned like I was in a

stepped through the door,

them that I nearly thought I would pass out. I

next to me, squeezed

open the door for your guests," A tall man with a thick beard and long, curly hair that went down to his shoulders chastised Thane. The Blood Alpha. His voice was so deep and rough it sounded borderline animalistic. More frightening than his voice, his stature was huge. Thane was muscular, but this guy's muscles had muscles. Every slight movement sent ripples through his muscles. And I doubted he was even flexing. I was so shocked by his voice and hair, I almost didn't even notice

my door,"