Alpha's Cursed Luna novel Chapter 17

ELIJAH

I ran after my mate after she threw a little fit at the table. I sighed. I should've known this was going to happen. That is just how she is.

We were in the forest where I followed her to. It was not too far from the packhouse, and after some running I finally convinced Veronyka to stop.

Catching her in my arms, she struggled but I refused to let her go.

"Nyka, Stop!" She slapped my hand away and started punching my arm in annoyance. Her punches didn''t hurt. What hurt to me was seeing her desperately holding back her tears as she passed all her frustration onto me. I stood perfectly still as I held her hips in place, in an attempt to prevent her from running away again. I didn't bother stopping her or blocking her punches, and she continued throwing her anger at me until she slowed down, and stopped. She rested her forehead on my shoulder and started to sob.

"I told you not...*sobs* to call me that *sobs*"

She groaned and I heard a droplet of tear drop to the solid ground. A frown crept to my face.

At that moment, I wanted to kiss every tear that slipped from her eyes, devour her mouth until she forgets about Alex.

I grew up with the two of them, and we've become best friends for life. Growing up, I'd noticed Veronyka eyes on Alex all the fucking time, until the day he became the Alpha, and I his beta. It was to be expected, of course, but sometimes I wished I could be the Alpha. If I was, would Veronyka look at me the same way she looks at Alexander?

Looking down at my mate, still sobbing and wasting her tears on my shoulder, I lifted my hand, caressing her back up and down. With my other hand, I patted the top of her head and I began drawing small circles on Veronyka's back. I felt her body relax at my touch, which is natural because I was her mate. Even though she doesn't know or feel the connection yet between us.

It was only after a few seconds when she abruptly pushed me away, like she always does.

"What are you doing?" She glared daggers at me and placed her hand on her hips, as if to scold me.

I giggled inwardly at the sight. I could already imagine her do that while scolding our little pups.

Suddenly, I felt something tug at my heart.

"What do you think?" I smirked at her.

"Why did you follow me? Are you stupid? Don't you know when people want to be left alone?" She huffed.

"Don't care. I have a duty to keep everyone safe. Knowing you, you won't even realize you're treading dangerous ground" I said a-matter-of-factly.

She scoffed and wiped her tears before forming an egoistic smile.

"What do you take me for? A weakling? Well let me say something to you, jerk!" She pointed a finger at me, making me throw my arms in the air pretending to submit to her. She took one step towards me. She stomped her foot hard, crushing the dried leaves beneath her.

"I don't need you to keep me safe. I am a grown woman and know full well how to take care of myself.” She gave me a threatening look.

I raised an eyebrow at her, amused.

I threw my head back. Snorting as I snickered at the size of the little girl who claims to possess tremendous power over herself.

Until she scowled. I stopped chuckling as I took in her death glare, hardly threatening.

“Oh, you can’t be serious.” I said in disbelief.

“Why not?”

I averted my eyes from hers and looked at the pile of leaves beside her. Crossing my arm over the other, I shook my head.

“Technically, you’re 17. Second, you can’t pick a fight with another female even if you wanted to.”

Veronyka bit her lip. She lifted her finger but I cut her off before she can even make a point.

“Why you—"

“Third, you’re unmated. Do you have any idea what that means?” I queried.

I narrowed my eyes at her, testing her reaction.

She stepped back, as if in an attempt to get away from me. It made my wolf North growl as a light of fury sparked within him.

“What?” She stared into my eyes in sheer horror. Seeing her petrified face caused my lips to bend upwards, forming a smirk. I met her gaze, then held it firmly.

“That means when you wander around the territory by yourself, rogues will come eat you and force their seed on you, over and over again until your body is paralyzed from exhaustion.”

Terror marked her face as soon as I finished my sentence. I leaned towards her direction, stalking her like a wild beast.

“Elijah!” She screamed, utterly horrified at my teasing.

Deciding I do not want to push her any further than I should, I leaned back where I stood. Chuckling as I watch her mortified face.

“I hate you!” She exclaimed. Landing her fists on my brawny arms that created neither a slight pain nor movement. I smirked. Willing to be her punching bag in the meantime considering her broken heart.

I sighed inwardly. My wolf growling at the mere thought of seeing our mate sulk over our alpha.