I Claim Your Love novel Chapter 41

Sun sank lower in the sky, giving way to the velvety dark of the night. Looking above one could see the first star of the night. The shadows of the trees were changing its intensity while the creatures of the night were buzzing their melody as they welcomed the darkness.

The group of people followed a definite path as they headed for their destination home. Einar had shown great restrain up until now. He was adamant to stay away from Callan throughout the day. He never communicated with neither did he glanced at him at the slightest. He conveyed his messages through the beta or any other person.

He was able to control his physical being but his mind was treacherous.

Even though Einar was sitting in a room filled with people he still felt lonely. The voices he heard through his ears were not reaching his brain. He tried to focus on the meeting but his mind was wandering, thinking about the green eyed man who was standing at a comfortable distance with the luna.

Einar watched Callan with the corner of his eye but was reluctant to turn his face completely. He was holding himself but barely.

He was not in favour of tagging in Callan not because he was a human but because he would unintentionally be the centre of attention of the entire group. It was something the handsome man had no control over. People gawked at him with lust for they desired him or either they stared at him with envy. In any case the wolf inside Einar would have only been agitated.

Einar knew that ordering his men to walk all the way was not justified but he was helpless. He was worried for Callan’s safety. Moreover the closeness of his luna and his true mate these days was unnerving him. Rosaline’s persistent nature to be with his mate was not going too well with Einar. Though he knew that the woman had no ill intentions but still the proximity was unwelcomed.

“How are you holding up?” Einar’s thought process was interrupted by Garrick who walked with him side by side.

Einar hummed “So far so good. I don’t think the beasts would create any problems.”

Garrick looked behind his shoulders and pursed his lips. It is the full moon tomorrow. Have you taken your decoctions?

Einar sighed as he slightly opened the pockets of his trousers. Garrick could see a lid and some part of the transparent bottle I carry it always.

Is Rosaline suspicious about it?

She doesn’t know.

Garrick in the next moment closed his link and was pensive for some unknown reason. Einar could feel the tension surging within his best friend as he looked at a disturbed Garrick.

What is it? Just tell me..

Garrick again looked behind his shoulders to make sure no one was suspecting. The rumours have started Einar..

What rumours?

You haven’t marked Rosaline with your scent. I heard some men talking about it in the pride.

Einar nodded absentmindedly. In retrospect he always knew that such a moment would arise in the future. For Rosaline to have the scent of the alpha, Einar had to have intercourse with woman.

When would you consummate the relationship Einar. It has been quite a while for your coronation.. It is not normal in our world.

Though Rosaline being his mate was a fake arrangement, it was a no brainer that both of them had to go through all the rituals which their customs dictated. It meant that Rosaline had to be marked sooner or later. Physiologically and emotionally the pack was a close knitted affair. Before people could start their guessing game Einar had to jump in the action.

But how would he convince his conscience?

Like every other wolf in the world, Einar had saved himself for his fated mate. Callan had committed adultery with every woman he had a relationship with. All this while Einar had never even been kissed. He was pure as the rays of the sun. He hated this fact about his mate.

Callan could have waited. He should have waited! Waited for his special someone. Never giving up hope. But his eagerness to be loved forced him to find solace in other arms.

They were supposed to have their firsts together. Their first hug; their first fight; their first kiss..

But then again, destiny wasn’t with them. For Einar had himself closed all the doors for any future with the handsome man.

When the thought of Callan crossed his mind Einar realised something. He halted his steps and sniffed the air vigorously. His eyes widened in horror cause the air was free of the sweet aroma. Callan was not with them!

He turned back in a flash and frantically scanned the area through his eyes. His men were puzzled by the sudden behaviour as Einar’s nostrils flared and an anxious growl left his lips “WHERE ARE THEY..?”

In just a matter of a few moments Einar’s demeanour had changed completely. From being the uncaring, tough man he became the anxious, worried mate. Callan’s sudden disappearance was making him mad.

He ordered his men to follow the scent of their luna for he knew that the wolves would be unable to track Callan.

He backtracked his steps and followed the faint aroma that was slowly disappearing. It was the desperation in him that forced him to use his senses to their limits. While his men searched the other parts of the track, Einar was led to a cluster of stomped grass nearby. He could see the distinguished footsteps and without any delay he followed them religiously.

Halfway through, he could smell Rosaline and a few other wolves. What surprised Einar though was that he could also sniff arousal in waves. Like an erotic festival was going on somewhere. He followed the scent against his will which took him near the small pool of water. The first thing he noticed was that every one of the wolves was entering the water in a slow steady motion. They were not blinking; it seemed like they were dazed. It was as if they were enchanted by some magic. On a closer look Einar could deduce that the people were following someone.

He went a bit further and halted his strides. He could see the reason people were entranced. It was the beautiful man; his beautiful man..!

Einar could see the look of lust; the hunger within the people. He could see the gushing carnal desires in their guts. They all wanted his mate.

Einar’s anger was boiling up within him as his wolf wanted to suck every eyeball which was glued to his mate. He wanted to tear their bodies, sever their heads for even looking at Callan inappropriately.

His nails grew, his canines elongated while his eyes were bloody red. Unable to hold his anger anymore he roared in a deafening voice “NO ONE DARE TOUCHES HIM OR I WILL KILL YOU ALL..”

The life threatening growl from their alpha brought everyone out of their daze. They fumbled and wobbled in their feet. Everyone of them bowed to their leader and prayed to the goddess for their life. They came out of the water as fast as they could and kneeled in front of Einar begging him to pardon their lives. But Einar was not having it..

His wolf would only be satiated when he slaughtered every being in front of him.

As if on cue, Garrick and the other warriors reached the scene and witnessed the frightened people beseeching him to not kill. The animalistic figure in front of them raised their heart beats and they were sure that this would be the end of the innocents kneeling in front of him.

Garrick intervened to save his fellow packmates “Einar please calm yourself. I know what you are thinking but you would regret yourself deeply.”

The animal in Einar was unfazed. He kept an angry stature and growled in defiance to what Garrick said. The roar was such that even the beta was on his knees in the very next instant.

Calm yourself Orcus.

A sweet little voice reached Einar’s ears as he vigorously snarled and shook his head. He closed his eyes and exhaled long breaths. After a few anxious moments his eyes were the normal brown and his features were somewhat serene.

Einar looked at the wolves and snarled. He ordered everyone to stand and without any filter he uttered in a stern voice “I hope you know what you were doing. All of you leave at once before I change my mind.”

He looked at a frightened Rosaline who was standing in one of the corner and biting her lips in anxiousness. “You too Rosaline. We will have a talk in the alpha house.” She fearfully nodded at once and clothed herself before running away from the scene.

The swirls, the splashes of water was what caught Einar’s attention next. He marched ahead and saw his mate’s beautiful body submerged inside the colorless liquid. Einar’s mouth went dry. His mates curved bottom and the bare muscular back was making Einar crazy from within. However in the next instant he smelled faint arousal emitting from his warriors who were gawking at Callan.

Einar growled through his mind link Stand back and turn around. He ordered his men.

Einar crossed his arms to his chest “What are you doing Ashton?”

Callan stopped his strides and floated in a stationary position looking at his alpha. Einar was thankful that he was standing at such a distance that Callan’s groin area was blurred by the distorted water.

“I am relieving my body of the stress it suffered from all the walking.” He shrugged

“We have all been walking the same distance as you.” Einar gritted his teeth “Do you see any one of us entering the water to relax.”

“Well..” he smirked “I am not stopping anyone. You can join me if you want.”

The words took the alpha by surprise. The offer was enticing. To be with his mate all alone was his dream all along. His heart was compelling him to delve in and embrace his mate at this moment. Two naked bodies inside a confined space embracing each other; feeling each others heart beats; sharing their carnal heat..

The thought flustered Einar and he regained his composure. He narrowed his gaze and cleared his throat “Stop this nonsense Ashton and get out of the water.”

Callan grinned and bowed his head “Yes alpha.”