Mated to the Alpha King-Book 1 novel Chapter 9

I try to calm my breathing and close my eyes. The tears are slowly falling, breaking one of my own rules.

I feel a warm tongue lick my cheeks, removing my tears. I open my eyes to see sadness swarming Lucas' eyes. Once he is satisfied that there are no more tears falling from my eyes, he plops down with his head in my lap.

I have the urge to pet him and that's exactly what I do. My small fingers tangle in his dark fur. The thick and soft pieces of fur help calm me and I mindlessly continue to stroke his head.

He is so soft! Maybe he isn't so bad...

Told you Idiot!

Shut up Kenna!

As I stroke his head I feel the need to talk to him. Maybe that will make him shift faster? Didn't Luna Adeline say something about your mate always calming down from contact and your voice? Might as well try it.

"So Lucas... I'm sorry you had to see my scars. I'm really damaged and I understand if you want to reject me or send me away."

A loud whimper vibrates through my legs making my heart feel like it's breaking into a million pieces.

Mate thinks we don't want him! Stop speaking and being dumb! You are upsetting him!

I'm sorry Kenna what am I supposed to say hm?

How the hell should I know I'm just a wolf! Just talk to him about us or something! Just don't upset him!

"I didn't mean to upset you. I have a tendency to rant when I'm nervous so... Yeah I'll stop. Anyway my wolf says that I need to tell you about us so that's what I am gonna do. Unless you want me to stop talking."

Lucas just snuggles deeper into my lap. Alright talk it is.

"My name is Audrey Elaine Shepherd. I am 19 years old. My favorite color is cobalt blue. My name means noble strength. My wolf's name is Kenna, which means fire. I have never been able to mindlink and Kenna has always been defiant to my past Alpha. The one you killed, yeah him."

Slowly Lucas lifts his head and starts to stand. I think he is going to kill me. Instead he shifts. Instead of a wolf stands a very bare Lucas.

I can't help the blush that forms. I look down, not wanting to invade in privacy. My head slowly starts to lift against my will though.

Dammit Kenna!

Who me? I didn't do anything... Ok I made you look but you gotta admit it's a nice view.

Shut up Kenna!