sleep when I felt someone approaching me, I was normally aware straight away if anyone entered my room and the thought that they could be a danger to my mate just wasn't acceptable! I had instinctively reacted only for her scream of fright to snap me out of it instantly as I felt my heart clench when she quickly backed herself against the wall. It was physically painful for me to watch, the fear in her eyes making me feel nothing other than regret about my actions.I knew that she must have been feeling the effects of the mating pull, especially since I was an alpha by blood meaning that due to my wolf being a lot more possessive over her the mating pull she felt would be a hell of a lot stronger than other mated couples. It was designed to push her towards me, to complete the mating more effectively but even my wolf wasn't foolish enough to push the issue with her. She was timid and fragile and I knew it would break her completely if I took her in such a manner, not that I ever would even if my wolf wanted it. She was worth so much more….But I knew to be more careful with her, a lot more than I realized but I knew we would get there in the end. She was meant for me as I was meant for her, I would protect her as she would stand by my side where she belonged!At least I got her name though, and what a pretty name it was. Holly, it suited her I found. It was delicate and feminine which was my mate wrapped up in one. Just thinking her name made my wolf purr, a drastic change from his constant snarling and pacing which he had been like before my white wolf had come into my life. I knew she settled him, calmed him down since he was so much more relaxed now. I loved it! Hell I knew I was already falling for my angel, I only hoped she was doing the same and falling for me but I knew not to push. I was currently sitting on the floor opposite her as we ate, my gaze taking in every detail of her delicate and soft features as she ate, tiny bit by tiny bit. I didn't like how little she was consuming but Lisa had stated that it would take her a while before she could eat a more normal amount that I would be happy with, so I had been told to give her light foods and get plenty of fluids into her system. I planned to do just that!"Here you go sweetheart, drink" I encouraged as I held out a glass of milk for her, remembering how Lisa had also stated that it would be best to keep with low concentrated drinks since she was recovering from starvation and not an illness. Not to mention milk was good for the bones, and from how Lisa had stated my mate was incredibly weak for a female werewolf her age I knew it was my duty as her mate to make sure she ate and drank the right foods to get her healthy again. I would not fail her!I watched her, making sure she took it as her bony hand slowly reached out to take it. I made sure to keep my fingers away from hers but gave her a comforting smile, not wanting to freak her out but wanting her to know how happy I was in her company. And I was happy, my wolf was purring and just being near her was enough to lighten my mood to a level which I didn't think was possible. So yes, I was more than a little happy to be here with her. "Thank you" I heard her breathe as she used both her fragile hands to hold the cup, looking at me from under her lashes making me purr out loud. It was a reaction that while had stunned me first I found myself doing it more and more frequently, finding that it only occurred when I was at my most content or to settle down my mates’ emotions. It worked of course, her shoulders relaxing from their previously tense position as I continued to smile at her brightly."You're very much welcome" I smiled at her, and she was. I would give her anything she wanted, I would love her, protect her and make sure that she was constantly as happy like I was. I could already see that she was smiling more often around me, even if it was only a twitch from the corner of those tempting lips of hers, it was a start.I was relieved when she finished the whole glass, keeping my position still as she seemed to cautiously settle it back on the tray much to my relief. The simple thought that she was slowly but surely getting more comfortable around me was enough to please both myself and my wolf, the fact that she had voluntarily moved nearer to me when she put the glass on the tray was a small victory which I was making the most of.Breathing out I thought about what to ask her, there were so many questions I had running through my head that I wanted to know the answers to and as she settled her back against the wall about a couple of feet away from my I knew that it was the perfect opportunity to ask some less personal ones. I didn't want to frighten her off, not when she was staring at me with those incredible amber eyes of hers that had me reeling. She was so beautiful.Making up my mind I decided to ask her some basic questions about herself just to get her talking, wanting nothing more than to hear that soft voice of hers as I heard the others downstairs getting ready for school. I didn't go anymore, being eighteen I had already graduated which now was an utter relief since it meant I could spend all day with my mate. I knew not to push her, but I also knew that as it did for me being in the company of your mate kept you relaxed so I was doing this for her benefit. Well, that was what I was telling myself anyway."So, how old are you Holly?" I asked softly as I moved my legs slightly, stretching them out in front of me as not to get cramp from being in one position for too long. I could see her eyes following my every movement, but I found myself pain at the thought that she was only doing it since she was still fearful of me. I didn't like it, but I could understand where she was coming from. She had been through some tough shit but I would help her through it, she deserved that much considering she was my mate.
Chapter 18
My question seemed to surprise her, her eyes widening fractionally as she seemed to relax even more thankfully. I was still purring, pleased with myself that I had asked her a simple and easy answerable question to try and get her to open up to me as my mate should."Uh…sixteen" she muttered as she sat her chin on her knees, her legs still pulled up to her chest as she continued to look at me from under those long lashes of hers. She looked so fragile, so innocent that I couldn't help but let my expression soften even more than it already was. She looked so young I found, but her eyes told me that she had seen things that no sixteen—year—old one should have seen. The thought pained me.I was just about to open my mouth when I heard Paul shout at me from downstairs causing me to scowl at the interruption, he never did have good timing I thought with frustration and annoyance. My negative emotions only grew when all he was telling me was that everyone was going to school, my eyes rolling when he didn't even wait for a reply. I would be having a word with him when he got back I thought with a frown.Turning back to my angel I took note of her looking around my room as she ran her fingers through my plush carpet, her expression while peaceful I could tell she was still guarded. It didn't take away her beauty though, her thin frame while unhealthy I knew it wouldn't be long until I got her to a more normal and acceptable weight."I like your room" she breathed out as she continued to look around, my frown turning into a bright grin when I realized that this was the first time she had started a conversation with me. I couldn't help but crave the sound of her voice, how I hung off her every word like a child would a mother. I couldn't help it, not to mention the fact she had stated she liked my room making my purr increase as I fought not to correct her by saying that it would soon be 'ours'."I'm glad, what do you like about it?" I asked curiously, wanting to keep the conversation going as she continued to look around. Honestly though, I was in fact curious about what she liked about it so much, it wasn't anything special since I didn't have the time to play a lot of video—games and such. I was the alpha after all, I didn't have a lot of spare time to waste on something which accomplished nothing."It's nice" was all she said leaving me slightly disappointed, but it didn't last long since she soon turned her attention back to me making me grin. I couldn't help it, I loved being the sole focus of her attention and I only found myself craving more."You like flowers" I stated when she didn't make any signs to say something else much to my disappointment, remembering how her eyes had brightened when she had taken note of the flower in my room. I again made a mental note to fill the house with them, just to make her that little bit more comfortable with her surroundings.As I expected her eyes brightened slightly causing my wolf to purr, my smile only widening as she nodded eagerly, seemingly forgetting that she was only seconds ago nervous around me."Yep" she smiled slightly, the smile which I found I loved as she gazed at me with both confusion and hope. I knew that she was confused to what she was feeling towards me most likely since she didn't know we were mates, but I could only hope that she was wishing the same thing as I was. That we would be together forever, cheesy I know but it was exactly how I felt so I couldn't bring myself to care how cheesy it sounded when my mate was involved."Why?" I grinned, pleased that I had found a subject which would hopefully help but learn more about her. The more information I had on my mate the better, I couldn't wait till she opened up to me
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