Kavi's POV
I can't believe this is happening. I knew werewolves are so territorial and possessive over their mate but I never expected something fateful would happen like this. And I feel guilty about everything.
It's been twelve days since Veena found Surya was her mate. He was undoubtedly attracted to her. But he was confusing his feelings for me and he started spending more time with me. He might have felt like betraying me on his new found attraction towards Veena. I have told him to go with her. But he didn't listen. I told Veena several times that he is nothing more than a friend to me. But that bitch Pooja learnt the news and started feeding wrong things to her. I don't know why Pooja hates me so much. She was already glued to my mate. I should be the one hating her for trying to steal my mate. I was somehow managing to avoid Akhilan. But he would pop out of nowhere and try to speak with me. But as usual, I would run away after giving him a good piece of mind.
Surya and Veena's first date ruined as Veena spoke ill about me and Surya fought her for me. I started distancing myself but she hastily told him about the wolf history and shifted in front of him scaring the hell out of him. I heard that he fainted on the spot and his mother told me that he was getting nightmares. He was so confused about his feelings for her. And now he got afraid of her.
Alpha Sezhiyan spoke to him and made him sign Non-disclosure agreement also explained to him about the mate things. He avoided me a whole day but somehow he had learnt I don't have a wolf. In pity and relief, he apologized and warmed up with me. And it was a big blow to Veena's possessiveness as she marked him today forcefully. He was afraid and struggled to get out of her grip which leads to a big wound on his neck. I spoke to his mother that he was staying at my home for the next few days to complete some project. She was an innocent woman and agreed.
I was currently sitting next to the sleeping Surya. I gave him some energy and trying to heal his pain but the bite has happened when she was in her wolf form. So the damage was also huge. His one side neck and shoulder were red and swollen. It would give her pain as well. Alpha has locked her up in pack dungeon and she was bound in silver chains as she tried to kill me. I was so shocked on seeing Surya in pain that I didn't notice her jumping at me. She took a big bite of my arm which I raised reflexively to block her aim for my head. She was behaving like an insane bitch. I pinned her and Surya's loud shouting grabbed attention and the fellow members quickly chained her. But she scratched like a cat on my body before being pulled away.
The worst thing is the new moon was due tomorrow. If the elders' words were true, he would shift tomorrow and currently, he was too weak. He might even die if his body didn't accept the transformation. His body was trying to accept her mark in order to survive. My mom had given him anaesthesia to let his body understand and accept her mark.
All of sudden, he woke up and shouted in pain holding his neck. My mother rushed inside to check him and stilled with her eyes fazed and looked down at Surya in pity.
"What the hell is happening to him, mom?"
I shouted holding his body down. For a human, he was painfully gripping my wrist. But that doesn't matter to me. I was trying to heal him and I could feel his immense pain. My mom let out a sigh and shook her head.
"Veena tried to escape and killed two guards on her way out. She denied to submit to Alpha Sezhiyan and attacked him..."
She paused with a gulp and looked at him again with a helpless look.
Oh Moon! No!
"She was no more!"
My mom said in a low tone.
"What will happen to him now? Tell me, mom. WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO SURYA NOW?"
I shouted at her as she was standing there in silence. At the same instance, I felt his heartbeat going down and the monitor started beeping. This can't happen. This shouldn't happen!
I focused all my energy and sent it to him before black dots formed on my vision.
When I regained my consciousness, I was lying in my bed in my home. I quickly shot up and memories flooded my mind. I looked out and find the Sun was preparing to go down. God! I was out for almost a whole day. I could feel that my energy had refilled.
'Are you feeling okay?'
I asked my wolf.
'Yes. I thought we might need more energy tonight. That's why I kept us resting for more time.'
I don't understand her but let it go. I smelled Logan and Inba aunt. So I descended down in normal human speed. They both looked at me and sighed in relief.
"How is Surya?"
Logan gave me a sad smile.
"Your mom told that it was a miracle. But he was alive as of now."
"What do you mean by as of now?"
"Do you remember, tonight is a full moon day. There is a huge chance for him to shift into wolf tonight. But his mate wasn't there to help him shift."
Oh Moon! Why are you punishing him?
"Take me to the hospital, Logan. I want to see him."
He nodded and went out. I heard bone snapping sound and bid bye to my aunt and we left. Logan ran fast and brought me to the hospital within two minutes. I made my way to Surya's room.
He was awake but totally exhausted with black circles around his tired eyes. Alpha was there and gave me a smile on looking at me entering the room. I mirrored his action and I went near Surya taking his hand in mine. I feel like everything was my fault. He might even get killed while marking. This is what I am afraid of. If I let anyone close to me or if someone tries to get close to me, they will suffer. His mark was gone but the wound was there and he was already smelling like a wolf. He smells like cinnamon. He softly squeezed my hand. I looked at his eyes.
"Don't worry, Kavi I am three consecutive year's kickboxing champion. I can do anything in a jiffy!"
He joked telling the same words he said to me on the first day we met.
"Yeah! You better survive. Your mother is waiting for you."
His face turned sad.
"If anything goes wr..."
I didn't let him finish the statement. I knew how much he loves his mother. His father died when he was two. And his mother struggled a lot to bring him up alone. I knew his story and I respect his mom.
"Everything will be alright. I am so sorry. I brought you into this mess."
I said with guilt. He shook his head and smiled at me.
"Alpha told she was gone. I thought she would give me some time."
I just looked away not knowing what to say and I couldn't bear his pained expression.
Aryan uncle came in and gave a nod to Alpha Sezhiyan.
"Lead the way, Aryan"
Sezhiyan commanded his beta and looked at us. He might have told Surya about the shifting process.
I helped Surya to walk near the clearing. Dhaya and Mukilan were there. Usually, there won't be many wolves if a human was shifting for the first time. His wolf may think the crowd as a threat. So only a few strong wolves would be there.
"Kavi, I think it is better if you go home"
Alpha Sezhiyan told me in a suggestive tone.
"Alpha, why can't she stay. I would feel better if she stays here with me. She is the only one I am familiar with."
Surya questioned him hesitantly.
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