Falling For My Cruel Mate novel Chapter 8

He grabbed my chin roughly and made me look him in the eye. "Submit." He growled again.

I stood as still as possible, no emotion on my face. "You leave me no choice, little girl, you will submit to me. I am your Alpha." He tilted my head exposing my neck to him. Confusion flooded my brain. What is he doing? I stiffened as his hand traced my mark. My skin began to feel hot, just because of simple touch.

Before I knew it, a piercing scream erupted from my throat. A fire spread throughout my body. It was as if lava was spreading throughout my veins. He had remarked me. He pulled his canines from my neck and I felt weak. My entire body felt numb. He was psychotic. How could he do such a thing? He only made the bond stronger. And for what? Because I wouldn't submit? I was really trapped now. The bond would grow stronger over the next few days due to his actions, and I don't even have a say in it.

He gathered a fist full of my hair and looked me dead in the eye. "Submit."

Tears welled in my eyes and began to spill over. I simply nodded my head. He looked surprised. Hell, at this point I would do anything if it meant him getting away from me.

He released my hair and took a step back. I hung my head, shamefully, and got down on my knees. I tilted my head to the side and exposed my neck to him in submission. Silent tears continued to fall as his hand caressed my hair.

Now I was truly stuck. I would begin to feel things that would make it hard to be away from him. He doesn't even like me and yet, I will crave him. My actions had sealed the deal. There was no way he was going to let me out of his sight. I would never see my family again.

I could faintly hear footsteps approaching us. Cipher was among to first arrive. I could smell her sweet aroma of roses. I didn't dare look at anyone. I just stared at the trees blankly. Ajax stopped caressing my hair at the sight of other people. Right behind Cipher was Alexander and Christina.

"Ajax! What did you do to her?!" Cipher practically threw herself at me. She cupped my face and brought my eyes towards hers. She looked angry. She examined my neck, and shook her head disappointedly.

"You remarked her?! You treat her like shit and you thought making the bond stronger would help what exactly?!"

"Lower your fucking voice! She submitted didn't she? I'd say it was pretty good idea." He growled, taking a step in front of me so that she couldn't see or touch me.

"Enough," Alexander spoke up causing them both to shut up. "If I see that she is to come in harms way because of you again we will hold a council meeting and discuss your consequences."

"What-"

"I said enough Ajax! I am tired of your cruel behavior!" He roared causing everyone to bow their heads. "Now I want you to take her home and clean her up. The poor thing looks like she is on the brink of death."