Claiming His Resisting Mate

JOHN’S POV

“After Demon’s death the whole Hell Hound is scattered. Those who didn’t join the battle become rogue. Though most of the members are dead, there’s still a few left. But they are not threats to us,” I said as I looked at the report. I looked at Cassius who seemed to be thinking deeply.

“Are you okay?” I frowned.

“Yeah, I am fine” he shook his head.

“You were engrossed with something” I put the report on the table looking at him seriously.

“There’s nothing serious. I was just thinking about the past incidents that happened recently. Who could have thought that the great threat of Silver Shine would end like this? Though I am glad it really happened but all of these sometimes amaze me”

I nodded “you aren’t the only one. I think the same. The battle was fierce and anything could happen. I was scared when I went out at the last minute thinking what if I couldn’t keep the promise I made to my mate. I would be ashamed at the end. And especially when Demon’s claw stabbed me fiercely I almost saw stars in my head”

Cassius frowned “don’t even do that again. And you must remember the promise you made to me. I don’t want you to break it, no matter what”

“I will as long as I can. But protecting you is my duty and I couldn’t neglect it” I shook my head. It was a difficult promise he made me to keep. But I will try as long as I can.

“You shouldn’t have second thought over it or I will replace you as my beta”

I smirked “can you? Do you think you can trust others like you do to me?”

He glared at me “I don’t want any argument over this John. I have told you before, you are not alone anymore. If you sacrifice yourself for me then where would I get the courage to face your mate? What will I reply when she asks where are you? Do you want to push me into trouble?”

“If I wasn’t there, she would understand,” I shook my head.

“Will she?” Cassius challenged. “It’s not long since you guys got together. But looking at Reese’s face and those times when she looks at you speaks everything. You are my beta, the member of my pack yet my close buddy. As long as I live there’s no way I would put your life in dagger. But next time before you jump in to risk your life, think about the one living with you”

I sighed “are you threatening me?”

He shook his head “no, I am just pointing out the truth. You need to consider her feelings. It was you who brought her here and even used tricks to make her stay and now you are taking her lightly? You haven’t gotten enough proof how strong a woman could be?”

“You really don’t need to dig into the past,” I shook my head.

“It’s just a little reminder for you”.

“Fine, you have already made me promise what else you want now?”

He chuckled “just beware of the promise you made. Now that everything is settled, I will send people to burn the Hell Hound pack. I don’t want that pack to be there by any form” his expression turned serious.

“You know, you have to answer the clan elders if you burn the pack. They will question you about your decision”

“Don’t worry, I have already prepared everything already. I know how to close their mouth even before they could open it”

I smiled, “when are you planning to fix the meeting?”

“This weekend. I want everything to settle as soon as possible. I don’t want to wait anymore”

I nodded, “since that’s the case, I will fix the meeting and invite your clan elders. They must have gotten all the news by now”

“It’s fine with me,” he nodded.

When I walked out of the study I went to the training field. The boys were practicing in moves while my gaze fell on Jaxson sitting in the corner. His face looks dull and pale. In normal times he would be training with others but today he looked distant. Frowning, I walked towards him.Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

“Hey Jaxson, why are you sitting here? Aren’t you going to train?” I asked as I got near him.

He looked up, there was a sadness pulling in his eyes, “Yeah, I will go in a minute” he replied forcing a tight smile.

I sighed “okay what happened to you?”

“Nothing. I was just tired so I wanted to take a rest for a while. But I guess I am fine now” he got up. “Are you going to train?”

I nodded “yeah, I will train for few hours”

“Great then let’s join others” he said and walked past me.

“Jaxson” I called and he stopped. I turned to look at him. “you can try to hide but I can see it clearly. You shouldn’t force yourself like that. At least be honest and tell me what happened to you”

I don’t understand why he is hiding? Is there something that is causing him pain yet he was reluctant to speak about it? Jaxson heaved a sigh as he turned to look at me again. There was a small smile on his face.

“There’s nothing you should know, John. Besides this matter is already a taboo in the pack”

I frowned “what are you trying to say?”

Something flashed in his eyes “Zaniyah is dead”.

I was shocked “she died?” I really can’t believe it.

“How long do you think she can survive in such a place? Her body was buried last night. What saddens me is I couldn’t even say a last goodbye to her. As a brother I really failed” he gritted his teeth and turned around leaving hurriedly.

I looked at his back, still shocked by his reply. Zaniyah was the dearest sister of Jaxson. He would always protect her. But her end was too tragic. She died where there’s no family. She couldn’t even see anyone she knew. I sighed, it’s not like I feel pain but I do pity her. If she hadn’t crossed the limit and tried to think over the matter she was doing would anything like this have happened? Who’s fault is that? Mine? Reese’s? Or herself? I shook my head. I guess I am going to skip the training today. Right now I need a cold shower.

When I opened the door of my room I was about to call Reese I found the place empty. I was expecting her to sit on the couch and read a book or enjoy music. But looking at the place it seemed like there was no one for a long time.

“She must be with Adriana” I muttered to myself and walked towards the bathroom. I will take a shower first then go out to find her. After 30 minutes I walked out of the room and looked around. Where did she go?

Walking around the corridor I found Adriana was sitting in the garden with her son but there’s no one beside her. I should ask her, maybe she would know.

“Luna?” I called as I walked towards her.

“John?” She looked up. “What happened? You looked restless?” She frowned.

“Have you seen Reese?” I asked.

“Reese? Yeah, I saw her earlier. We had breakfast together”

“Do you know where she is now?” I asked curiously.

Adriana tilted her head “ay, looks like you don’t know. Didn’t she say anything?”

“Say about what?” I frowned, not understanding her words at all.

“Say that she is-” before she could complete Josue started to cry. “oh god Josue what happened to you? Why are you crying like this?” She tried to console her son.

“Luna?”

“John, since she didn’t inform you then I can’t say anything. But I can assure you she will return, may be by evening”

“But why? Where did she go?”

She chuckled “don’t be restless John, she won’t leave you. But she went for something and I am not in place to tell you anything. When she returned in the evening and you can ask her personally ” she got up and left. I stood there dumbfounded looking at her retreating back.

Fuck, where did she go? Why didn’t she say anything when she was going somewhere?

Later in the evening I was pacing in the yard. My heart was already filled with anxiousness. I couldn’t stand still until I saw her. Where the fuck is she? It’s already dark yet she is not here. When I turned to look at the gate I saw a figure walking in. It was her. I walked towards her.

“Where have you been?” I almost growled.

“Azrael” she called with her sweet voice.

“Fuck it” I pulled her to me and kissed her hard. I don’t fucking care if others are watching us. She gasped with my sudden action but returned the kiss in equal favor. We kissed like there’s no tomorrow and fuck I could finally settle my heart.

Breaking the kiss I looked at her “where did you go? Do you even have any idea how worried I was? You haven’t even tell me anything”

She smiled “I went out for something. I have told Adriana about it”

I rolled my eyes “do you think that mischievous woman would tell me anything. She likes to see man suffering”

Reese chuckled “were you that anxious?”

I nodded “yes, you are the reason behind it, so darling you are going to take the responsibility” I picked her up making her squeal.

“Oh my god Azrael what are you doing? Others are watching put me down now”

“No way darling. You are gonna pay for it” I smiled.

She rolled her eyes and hold my neck with her arms “may be but no today mister”

I frowned “why is that?”

“Because there’s something that preventing us”

I raised an eyebrow “and what is that?”

She leaned closer and whispered something in my ear, making my eyes wide. Did she really? Fuck I almost ran towards our room making her laugh.