Lily and James (werewolf novel) novel Chapter 13

Chapter 0013

(James POV)

Agreeing with Luke’s suggestion, I head towards the waterfall. Shifting into Luke’s wolf form would have been faster than walking, but my human body needs the distraction and the exercise.

that they want to force us “Why are you so calm, Luke?” I ask him through the link. “Doesn’t it bother you that they want to force

to take a chosen mate?”

“No,” he responds simply.

Something is off. Luke never responds with a one–word answer to anything. In fact, come to think of it,

he has not said very much since last night.

“What is going on, Luke?” I ask. “Why aren’t you talking? Why doesn’t it bother you that they are going to force us to take a chosen mate? You are the one that is always going on and on and on about waiting to

find our mate. Well, our second–chance mate.”

“We are not going to take a chosen mate, James.”

I feel myself becoming frustrated. “Were you not paying attention in that meeting, Luke? We either take a

chosen mate or we lose our position as alpha.”

“WE ARE NOT GOING TO TAKE A CHOSEN MATE, JAMES. I WILL NOT ACCEPT A CHOSEN MATE,” Luke

responds angrily.

“Is something going on that you are not telling me? Because I know d—n well that you are not willing to

let someone else be alpha.”

“I have been feeling restless since last night. That usually means

—

Suddenly, the most amazing scent hits my nose. It is chocolate mixed with raspberries. “MATE!” Luke

exclaims. “Mate is here!”

I do not see anyone yet, so I continue to walk towards the scent. I notice that we are quickly nearing the

waterfall.