The Big Bad Wolf Mate

After everyone left, Bishop and I headed straight to bed. Since the drive took everything out of us, I was grateful for the snuggle session, instead of the intense workout I usually have before bed but this still felt just as good. Knowing where we stood in this thing called life had started to make sense and even though I wasn’t leading my own people, knowing I was going to become their second in command was just as thrilling.

Still, my mind wandered back to my father and the old pack I left behind. Would they really miss me? Would they be ok with his decision if my father ultimately chose someone else to run it? Even though I wanted to be upset about it I wasn’t anymore because I knew where my place was, here by Bishop’s side and that was enough for me.

Dozing off to sleep, my mom’s solemn expression flashed before my eyes. The years of inadequacy she was subjected to made my blood boil and I knew I needed to do this for her, even if she never took her role seriously, I would make sure to learn the best ways to take care of my members in the way she was never allowed to.

The next morning, I rolled over and felt the empty spot next to me. My wolf began to whimper at the loss of her mate while I rolled my eyes knowing his Alpha duties came first and since we had been gone, there was a lot that he had to address. I rose from the bed and grabbed a pair of leggings, a sports bra and a crop tank top then threw on my tennis shoes and made my way down to the field. I refused to let my training take a backseat to my Luna duties.

As I made my way towards the training grounds, my wolf became more agitated the further we got from the pack house. Usually she had a carefree spirit but since we had been marked her instinctive, possessive side was starting to show. I shook off her apprehension and continued to the back of the field and stretched before running a few laps.

Running was the best way to release any pent up aggression and frustration and usually I could only do two or three miles but today I felt like pushing myself and before I knew it I was heading towards the rocky part of the property. Hopping from rock to rock, I could feel the muscles in my thighs starting to burn from the steep incline.

Higher and higher I climbed until I reached a cliff overlooking the land. I hadn’t realized how far up I had gone until I looked down and noticed how small everyone looked.

Red, what the hell are you doing up there?

His voice was as clear as if he were standing right in front of me but when I looked down into the eyes of my mate, the reality of where I was and how I would get down suddenly hit me.

I don’t know. I just wanted to go for a quick run but somehow I ended up here. How am I supposed to get down?

Stay right where you are, I’m coming up to get you!

Looking around, I noticed a small pathway to my right that led down the mountain. I walked towards it, treading careful of the loose rocks that were under my feet and continued down the path until I met up with Bishop. He stopped me, grabbing a hold of my shoulders and began checking me for signs of injury.

"I'm fine, Bishop. I just got carried away on my run, no big deal."

"You climbed a fucking mountain, Red, on foot and you think it's no big deal? Half of my warriors aren't that skilled, so how about you tell me what's really going on and how you did it."

"I was just running and I wanted to push myself since I haven't been training a lot lately and before I knew it, I was on the cliff. I swear, I don't know how I got up there."

Looking at me, he shook his head then said, "Just be careful, if you want to climb then you bring someone with you and from now on you will train with me."

I laughed at his suggestion and said, "Does the Big Bad Wolf really think he can train me?"

Stepping towards me with a smirk that set my body on fire, he whispered into my ear, "The question is, do you think you can handle me?"

Sparks went off all over my body from the sexual connotation. The smug bastard knew what he was doing because we couldn't very well rip each others clothes off in the middle of the yard and settle this argument once and for all but I would make sure he heard my side as soon as we got home tonight.

"Oh mate, prove it."

Grabbing my hand in his, he tugged me all the way to the fighting circle. Crowds began to crowd around us as we stood toe to toe in the middle, waiting for the other to make the first move. Being the overly confident Alpha female that I was, I leaned up and kissed his cheek while swinging my left leg behind his knees, sweeping him off his feet.

I didn't expect him to take me with him and in one swift move, I was lying on my back with him on top of me. I smiled and rolled over quickly trying to get away but he grabbed my ankle and pulled me back. Using my other foot against his chest, I pushed up with all my might kicking him off me.

Scrounging to get up, I crawled towards the edge of the circle and jumped up, spinning around in a defensive stance but I was too late. He was standing in front of me with a pensive smile then said, "Is that all you got, Red?" Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Anger flashed before my eyes and my pride got the best of me. I swung at him but he blocked my punch and grasped my wrist spinning me around, pinning my arm behind my back. Wrapping his other arm around my shoulders, he pulled me closer to him and I could feel my heart in my throat as all the built up sexual tension flowed between us.

"Shows over, everyone leave. My mate and I have a lot to discuss." With his last word, he slung me over his shoulder and took off towards the pack house.

Climbing the stairs two by two, he reached the top and stormed down the hall, kicking the door to our bedroom wide open. His hold on me tightened just before he threw me down on the bed then flipped me onto my stomach with my legs planted firmly on the floor.

Taking my arms and holding them tightly behind me, he slipped his fingers under the waistband of my leggings and tore them from my body. I lurched forward and hissed in pain when he smacked my ass hard, leaving a tingling feeling in its wake.

"Was this your plan all along, Red? We'll see just how much you can handle."

Ember really is embracing her new role as Luna but will she ever leave her old pack's decision behind? Or will she try to change their minds again?

Why would she tell Bishop she didn't know how she got up the mountain? And why is it such a big deal that she did? She's an Alpha female and has unstoppable abilities compared to his warriors.

Oh shit! Ember is in a lot of trouble for challenging him and I cannot wait to see what happens!!!!