My Mate

Hope

Today was our last day in Paris. We were supposed to be here until Sunday but ended up staying a few extra days. I was definitely going to miss our hotel suit right across the street from the Eiffel Tower. We had been to every shop, every restaurant, every event and today all that would end. I have been caught by the raw but romantic vibe that Paris has to offer I couldn’t focus on anything but my mate and the magical city we were in.

During the day we went out sightseeing, shopping or just took long walks enjoying the crisp weather. We visited every tourist attraction known. We dined and danced at some of the most exquisite restaurants and bars. The Parisian is unlike any other restaurant in the world it had the best gourmet food. I wore a different dress every night the red backless dress that Zayn bought me was his favorite. The sexy lingerie under it wasn’t so bad either. At night we enjoyed each other. Zayn and I made love every night multiple times. I guess we were captivated by the romantic scenery or maybe it was just us.

Jenna was relaxed and enjoyed being with her mate but she wanted to get out and I hadn’t made my first shift. Zayn said that as soon as we got back he would help me through my first shift and we could let Hunter and Jenna out together.

We had just finished breakfast when Zayn got a call from Alex. He kissed me on the forehead and got up. I started packing our things. We each had one small suitcase when we came but we’re leaving this enticing city with four.

So there I was getting our things ready to go back home Zayn was still in the next room taking some calls I had finished packing all our belongings when I heard him let out an angry growl followed by a loud sound of a thump. My heart dropped I rushed inside where he was on his phone the wooden table in the middle of the room had been broken into two and there were pieces of broken glass shattered on the floor around him from the crystal vase that sat elegantly on the table.

When he turned to face me I saw pure fury in his eyes. I put my arm on his shoulder trying to calm him down a bit

“Hope wait in the other room please” His voice stern.

He ordered me like a little child. He didn’t want me to know what was happening. What was he trying to hide from me? I wanted to glare at him and stay anyway but I also knew when to test him and when not to and right now was not the time to pick a fight with him. I turned around and left the room closing the door behind me a little too loud. As soon as I shut the door I heard him speak

“We’re leaving for the airport now I want the mother fucker in locked away in the dungeon until I get back then I’ll deal with him” His voice raging with anger.

I felt a shiver go down my spine. Who was he talking about? I wanted to calm him down and bring him back to me but he told me to leave. Just as I finished packing and made sure we had all our things he came out I glanced at him and turned back to what I was doing.

“Is everything ok” I asked in a low voice

He didn’t answer right away he just kept a steady gaze on me like he hadn’t even heard me speak at all.

I straightened up coming a little closer to him “Zayn is everything ok” I repeated I couldn’t help but notice how agitated Hunter was which in turn upset Jenna.

“Yes, everything’s fine are you ready to leave?”

“Yes” I said in a low voice

I picked up my small hand bag and walked out He carried up our bags and followed me. One security guard dealt with the mess Zayn made in our room and the other took our bags and escorted me to the car. I slid in all the way to get as far away from him as possible and just stared out the window. He brought me here for my birthday and it was amazing only to be tainted on our way home. Zayn got in the back next to me and immediately took me by the waist put me on his lap. I melted into him putting my head in the crook of his neck. He didn’t say anything he just held me tight.

I knew that whatever he was keeping from me at the moment had something to do with me so I asked again

“What happened what did Alex say to make you so angry?”

He takes a deep breath and runs his hand through his hair “It’s about Jason”

“My friend Jason” I questioned as I lifted my head

“Yes your mother fucker so called friend tried to hurt you maybe even kill you”

“He would never do that” I sounded defensive and he didn’t like it.

“And you know him so well huh?”

“Yes I do I’ve known him all my life so has Emily ask her he isn’t capable of hurting me”

“Hope the bracelet that Jason gave you was enchanted. Alex had it checked. Jason had a witch put a spell on it that’s why you got sick when you wore it” He raised his voice a little too loud for my liking.

I thought about it Zayn was right but I was still convinced that there was something more. I remembered the night of the bonfire when Jason said he would always take care of me. He wouldn’t try to hurt me deliberately I’m sure.

“Please don’t tell me you had him thrown in the dungeon?” I ask feeling a lump in my throat

“Don’t question me right now Hope”

“Oh my goddess I can’t believe you!” I climb off his lap and continue “He would never..” He cuts me off

“Enough”

“Don’t yell at me like some child” I glared at him. He matched my glare but his alpha aura forced me to back down. I have to help Jason and find out what’s going on.

The rest of the car ride to the airport is quiet. When we board his jet he keeps himself busy with the pilot for a while. I was looking through my phone debating whether to call Jason or not. Zayn would flip. Maybe I could call Eric and ask about him. I’m busy in my own head when Zayn walks over calmly

“You are not to talk to anyone about this” I keep forgetting about our mind link. I’ll have to remember to shut him out when I’m thinking to myself.

“Zayn I’m trying to help you figure this out and to help my a friend”

“I don’t need help I just need to keep you safe” He yells out

“Jason is not dangerous” I yell back

We both stood in silence for a few seconds looking at each other he attempted to come closer but I sidestepped past him before he could touch me. He grabs hold of my hand and sighs

“Lose the attitude please”

“Attitude” I repeat sarcastically and pull back as far as he would let me. Sometime I wish I could punch him.

Our flight back home went by pretty fast I spent most of the time sleeping or just thinking. Zayn was in his own world but when I was asleep I felt him lay down next to me.

It’s late when we finally make it back to our pack. Zayn had the driver stop for me to get out at my house. He walked inside with me carrying my bags. Mom and dad were in their room sleeping but woke up when they heard us come in. They don’t stay downstairs too long dad carried my bags up to my room before he went back to bed and mom followed him.

“Start packing your things tomorrow I’ll send a few omegas to help you” He wanted me to pack for the move into our wing in the pack house. The air between us was tense I couldn’t believe this was the same person I was with in Paris. The same person who swooped me off my feet every night and made love to me for hours. Right now he was very dominant and tough with me.

“Today is Thursday I have school tomorrow and I’d rather wait a few days before I start packing.”

“Baby please don’t act like this, you need to rest tomorrow I think you should go to school” I kept quiet

He sighs and brings his hand up to touch my face but I move my head. He growls turns my face towards him and k****s me. I want to push him away. I want to demand that he listens to me. But I don’t..I part my lips for him allowing him entrance. I know this is what he needs right now.

Zayn

Since Alex called me about the bracelet I’ve been on edge until now. I reluctantly let her go before heading to the dungeon. I mind linked Alex to meet me there.

“Please don’t hurt him” She says through our mind link as I enter the cold dungeon

Mother fucker I’m going to wring his neck. The mother fucker barely flinched when he saw me walk in. I walked straight to his cell he bowed but didn’t cower like most do.

“Are you trying to hurt her mother fucker?”

“No”

I grab him out of the pathetic cell he was locked up in a throw him on the ground

“Tell me everything or I will kill you” I snarled at him

“Zayn” I hear Hope call my name

What the f**k is she doing here?