I Claim Your Love novel Chapter 50

When Callan heard the words of the demon he stayed there for a moment. His heartbeats raised as his brain stopped functioning. He slowly raised his head and looked at the spirit. Fear travelled through his veins but it never made its way to his facial features. He let out an understated sigh and nonchalantly asked “What would happen to Einar?”

Though Callan was clever enough to mask his feelings the demon was quite aware of the dilemma going through the mind of the handsome man. Callan was expressionless to say the least but the demon quickly judged him by his raised heartbeat that his mate was lying “You seem worried about him.”

Callan sighed in defeat and lowered his eyes. “I suppose I am.” he spoke meekly.

Daragor smiled for he was happy the way things were shaping up. Though Callan didn’t realise it, the demon was convinced that the handsome man has developed feelings for Einar. This also meant that Callan was close to forgiving the past mistakes done by his tormentor. A part of him was happy to see the concern in Callan’s eyes.

The demon held the chin of the handsome man with his fingers and lifted his head slowly. “Einar will stay.” An untold joy sparked Callan’s face. He looked at the demon with hopeful eyes as the spirit continued “He will be there in the hidden confines of the subconscious; inert in the depths of the mind.”

Callan nodded in understanding “But I am just worried about.. ”

Just as he was about to finish his sentence he saw the demon clutching his chest tightly. The spirit grimaced with all his might as the pain in him forced him to take refuge on the ground. Daragor kneeled and rested one of his hands on the ground while he breathed abnormally to calm himself.

“What happened to you?” Callan kneeled besides his mate and stroked the back of the demon slowly to ease him of his pain “I am worried!″

“It is Orcus. He is trying to dominate.” The touch from his mate did wonders as the once out of control situation was back to normal. However as soon as Daragor gained his composure he took his stance and gave a look of concern to his mate “I must leave.”

“No! Please don’t go..”

“You don’t understand.” Daragor caressed the cheeks of the handsome man “If I stay any longer the wolf would grab all the control and soon overtake this body.”

Callan bit his lips and lowered his gaze to think, however after a few anxious breaths he sighed in confidence and said “Let him out. I am ready to face him.”

Daragor was aware of the mental state of the man in front of him. He carefully pulled the man towards him and embraced him in a much needed hug. As Callan rested his chin on the shoulder of the demon his anxiety subsided a little.

“You don’t know what you are saying.”

The hurricane of thoughts which swarmed his mind was oscillating his views from the positive to the negative and back again. However thinking of it too much was pointless at this time. Callan had to manage to get rid of his cynical behaviour.

“I don’t want to delay it any further.”

“Orcus is an ancient wolf, and a possessive one to make things worse. The moment he gains control his only motive would be to mark you.”

Callan’s breath stuck in his throat and he clutched the back of Daragor’s shirt tightly. Meeting and getting to know a person was different but binding yourself to him for eternity was a tough choice. Though eventually Callan would accept the bond and harvest the love which follows the mating, he didn’t want to devote his entire life in a loveless bond.

At this point of time he really appreciated the efforts put in by Daragor. He wasn’t dominating neither was he imposing himself in any way. On the contrary the demon made sure that his mate was well taken care of, that he was safe and happy. Callan was unsure of his advances when they first met but today he felt comfortable in his embrace. He wouldn’t categorise it as love yet but still there was something special between the two of them.

The wolf however was incongruous on the matters of love it seemed. It was as if he wanted to claim an object as his. Moreover the transcripts which were handed to him by Aurora had revealed a lot about the mating rituals in the ancient times. The treatment meted out by the dominant wolf to its submissive was at times unfair and cruel. Callan didn’t want any of it. His lips quivered as he spoke with hesitation “I am not ready.”

“He won’t care. To establish the fact to the world that you belong to no one else but him, he has to do it.” Daragor took a pregnant pause “Even if he has to force himself upon you he will.”

“Now I am a bit scared.” the handsome man gulped “What do you suggest I do?”

“Try and talk to him. Persuade him to change his ways. He is just scared that he will lose you. Make him understand that you will always be there for him. If you have doubts than I can leave this place at will. It is your choice.”

Callan thought for moment and nodded, heaving a sigh of confidence “I can do that.”

“Are you absolutely sure?”

Callan was hesitating to answer. Deep down he was afraid for what the wolf had in store for him. However at this moment he had made up his mind “I-I can handle it.”

“If you say so my love.” Daragor untangled Callan’s hands from his torso and held both of his palms. He gave a soft kiss to his palms before admiring his mate “I wish the days pass by quickly so I can meet you again.”

Callan’s cheeks flushed by the constant glaring of the demon. He couldn’t help the little smile which plastered his face. Daragor kissed Callan’s blushing red cheeks from both the sides and sighed in disappointment. He slowly retracted his hands and marched backwards until there was enough space between the two of them. “Hope to see you soon my love.”

With a final stretch of his lips the demon looked above and opened his mouth wide. His eyes changed into completely dark orbs while the faint mist which constantly accompanied him glowed fiercely. His body trembled and he levitated above the ground. Soon the dark mist was absorbed by his body while the shivering was diminishing in strength.

Einar landed on his knees.

He felt cumbersome to open his eyes however he managed to lift his head where he could see a blurred figure standing at some distance. He squeezed his eyes and tried to focus carefully but was taken aback by the sudden pain in his bones. His haggard breaths and fastened heart beat made it difficult to compose himself. He arched his back and yelled in pain. The more he tried to resist the more agony he suffered.

Callan kept his stance stoic but he was dubious about his plan. He watched the transformation with alert eyes and was waiting for the wolf to show up.

Soon the elongated bones changed into a mass of fur while Einar’s face elongated into a figure of big eyes and tapering sharp canines. Even before Callan could get out of it, there stood a big black wolf with thick glossy fur surrounding him everywhere.

He lay positioned in the same place with his head hung low. His haggard breaths were lowering its pace as he was trying to find his rhythm. The wolf huffed and a strong blow of air left his lungs. He huffed again, and again, and again. Each of his exhales were stronger than the previous ones. He raised his head above to witness a frightened man standing in front him at a distance.

Orcus snarled.

The wolf elongated its teeth and his jaws vibrated with the amount of aggression he showed. He kept his red eyes focused on the handsome man while Callan was left clueless on the future course of action. He lay stunned. Callan was startled and he jumped in his place when the wolf all of sudden stretched his neck to the sky and bellowed a mighty howl. He lowered his head again and without wasting any more time he pounced ahead.

The red mist and the aura which surrounded Orcus left the handsome glued to his place in utter disbelief. However his dread increased when he could not anticipate the sudden attack of the wolf. Orcus in the very next moment took a mighty leap and jumped over his mate, landing both of his front paws on the shoulders of the beautiful man.

Callan laid flat on his back while his eyes met the furious red ones of the wolf “May be this wasn’t such a good idea after all.” he whispered to himself.

Callan closed his eyes instinctively as the wolf growled. He gulped and with a calm tone he uttered “I know what you want but you have to give me some time to explain.”

However even before the handsome man could utter his apology the wolf took charge and bit one of the arms of his mate. Callan grimaced in pain and tried to push the wolf away from him but in vain. Orcus retracted his canines and bared his teeth to his mate.

“I bet it is in your nature to discipline your mate.” Callan said between his painful sighs.

Callan realised that the smooth talk wont work on Orcus. His personality traits wont allow him to change his ways. The handsome man circled his fingers as a large stream of water gushed out of nowhere to displace the wolf from its position and take him away from the Elemental. Callan took advantage of the situation and glided his body to reach a high point leveling a tree. The wolf composed himself and looked all around in panic. His nostrils flared and his attention diverted to the sky. He growled in annoyance.

“No I wont come down.” Callan replied nonchalantly.

The wolf lumbered towards his mate with a low guttural sound. His nostrils flared threateningly before he took a high leap aiming at his mate. Callan was surprised to say the least. He did not expect the wolf to jump at such an extraordinary height. Though he was falling short in distance the beast wasn’t giving up.

When Orcus realised that his attempts were not bearing any fruit he stopped for a moment. He bowed his head to the ground and cried in an earth shattering voice. Callan was petrified when he saw the size of the wolf enlarging. His entire body was much bigger than what Callan was accustomed to. Even before he could come out of his shock the wolf jumped a greater height, barely fingertips away from Callan’s shoes.

Callan perceived that he had to up his ante otherwise the wolf will have his way. “We both can play this game.” With that the handsome man levitated his body towards a non fixed path and penetrated in the depths of the jungle. Orcus saw this as a challenge and chased Callan.

Callan glided in a zig zag pattern confusing the wolf. He stashed the tip of the trees on his way which somehow regenerated its growth from the breaking point. Orcus was determined to catch his mate. It was the fierce obsession in him which was not letting him quit. The handsome man reached the end of the plain and was hovering above the river. Orcus halted his stance near the end of the cliff and looked at his mate in frustration. He jogged in exasperation from side to side never letting his gaze divert from the target in front of him.

“Just stay where you are and listen to me.” Callan spoke softly. The wolf stationed firmly on his position and bared his teeth in warning.

“I know I am at fault but trust me I never knew I had a mate or was supposed to have one.” Orcus huffed in response while Callan sighed before continuing “I always thought that I would end up being alone. It was the most scariest thought.” He whispered the last part. “I was desperate and impulsive and I agree that I should have waited. The feeling of being left out was overwhelming.”

Callan moved ahead towards the wolf “Now that I have you I will not think of any one else.”

Orcus bared his teeth and growled at his mate again and again. He impatiently strode back and forth, contemplating to jump over the cliff and lay his hands on the handsome man. However this behaviour from the wolf was making Callan furious. He shook his head and pursed his lips in anger “Lets establish one thing clearly. I know it is your nature to be the dominant and claim me. I have no objection to that. I just don’t abide by the rules for how its done.”

Orcus thumped his paw and growled again “You can be the dominant all you want but I will not submit to you. Never!”

Pure vexation marked Orcus’ face when he heard the words from his mate. He let an earth shattering growl and howled a long hoot. He brought his eyes to face the man and scowled with determination “If you think of it as a challenge so be it.” Callan grinded his teeth “But remember your true purpose. I disapprove the thought of me being used as a toy. I am my own self and I wont be owned by anyone.”