Chapter 128 – Marc
I had a slightly later start today for training, so I was loitering in the breakfast hall, kicking back with my third, or it could even have been my fourth coffee, and yet another pastry. The new chef was a whizz in the kitchen, and the pastries they made were beyond delicious… probably not the best for my waistline, but, it wasn’t like I wouldn’t be burning it off in a little while on the training field… or in the gym tonight. The joy of being a dedicated warrior. Not like I had much else to do.
Most of the other guys from my squad had left already, so was sitting on my own. I had thought I might catch a glimpse of Bailey, see how she was doing. She was always good for a catch-up. She was fun and easy to chat with. Easy on the eye too, to be fair, but I had a feeling Asher had a bit of a thing for her, not that I think he would ever admit that to me. No, he never would. And, after I had caught them together in the forest the other day, I was even more adamant he was with her, but when I tried to broach the subject with him, he got defensive and told me to mind my own business… or he said he wouldn’t betray Isla that way…
The thing was, I knew he had to be lonely. Seven long years without his mate had to be taking its toll. I wonder if he had feelings for Bailey that scared him, so he was battling an internal battle. Which was why I had stopped questioning him. If he was battling with himself, he did not need to be battling me asking questions too. The thing was, he had no reason to fear my feelings or my Mum’s for that matter. Yes, Isla was our family, but we loved Asher like family too, and we just wanted
0.00%
14:23
Chapter 128-Marc
288 iVouchers
the grumpy old fool to be happy.
And when I saw him with Bailey, I could see something different in him. A spark that hadn’t been there for a long time. A potential for happiness. So, I just hoped he gave into those feelings. He deserved to be happy. He deserved another chance at love. At happiness. He shouldn’t be lonely forever, and I am certain that my sister would have thought the same thing.
So, while I made a point of being friends with Bailey, as I enjoyed her company, and my Mum had asked me to keep an eye out for her within the pack, I never tried it on with her. But, there had been no sight of her this morning either. So, I was sitting alone, nursing my coffee like a proper sad little loner, when suddenly my nose was filled with the most delectable scent.
Violet and vanilla… instantly my wolf was bouncing around within my mind, and he was normally well away in the land of nod until training began at this point of the day, but this scent had us both on the edge of our seat… my eyes darted to the door… that scent was not one that was usually within our pack… and I noticed a slim, beautiful young she-wolf walk through the double doors. Dressed in a cute little outfit. Very modern and fashionable, no doubt. Her long, dark hair slicked back into high ponytail, which only went to show off the beauty of her face. She had the most gorgeous brown eyes. Where the hell had she come from?!
And those eyes were framed with long, dark lashes, as they quickly darted around the room. Looking more than a little panicked. Had she scented us too? I went to stand up and make my way to her, desperate to speak with her… touch her… know her name… I had never been in a hurry to find my fated
14:23
Chapter 128-Marc
288 Vouchers
mate before. Always enjoying the company of women… yes, I had a reputation as a bit of a ladies’ man… I liked the ladies, and they seemed to like me… but, now? Now she is here, I don’t think anyone else would do…
I made my way across the dining hall, and I noticed the beauty suddenly flee, dashing out of the door as quickly as she could, and my heart dropped. Was this her wanting to get away from me? Reject me?! I felt sick at the thought. I was evidently older than her, by maybe five or six years, potentially even more… but I could still be a good mate, I was sure of that… My wolf whimpered now… the bouncing around was gone, and he was almost unbearably unsettled. The thought of his mate running away at the first chance of meeting us was not a good feeling… in all honesty, it filled me with dread…
I dashed through the door, my eyes darting around to see if I could see the beautiful vision of a woman I had just seen… but my eyes saw nothing… an empty corridor, until my eyes fell on Bailey, who I smiled politely at, before my eyes dropped to Asher on his knees by her side… until I saw her… my girl… MY GIRL in HIS arms…
My wolf growled possessively as we made our way down the corridor to them. I needed to be with her. She looked to be passed out. Out cold. What the hell had happened? Had someone hurt her? I would kill anyone for hurting my mate… I dropped to my knees to be by her side, desperate to check she was okay.
Bailey looked at me, like she was in complete shock. Had she realized what was going on? “You?” she muttered, and it was evident she was shaken by the whole situation, and she was not the only one! I had not woken today expecting this… I was
14:23
Chapter 128-Marc
288 iVouchers
beginning to lose hope of ever finding my mate…
Asher and I looked up at Bailey. I think a look of surprise on both our faces at her words. Then Asher suddenly turned to be, the most ridiculous grin upon his face. “No shit.” He was a d**k. He had forever teased me that I’d never have a fated mate. That, with my womanizing ways, I’d have worked my way through them all so that the moon goddess would have run out of options… I was never that bad, and Asher knew it, yet he still found it amusing all the same.
I scowled at him, not in the mood for his teasing right now. “Yes. And I would kind of like to know why she ran away. Why she is now passed out, and what the hell is going on!” I snarled once again, I needed answers, and I needed them now. Passing out when meeting your mate wasn’t normal was it?!
Asher began to attempt to stand up, and I could see he was struggling with the girl in his arms, as he spoke. “Let us go to my office. At least there you don’t have half the pack watching.
to work,
Mindlink your Mum Marc, tell her Bailey may be lat
explain her sister has passed out.”
I quickly stood myself up, desperate to take my mate from him. It was unsettling me already seeing her in the arms of another man. Although I knew Asher was no threat to her, as did my wolf, I still did not like him touching her. I needed her in my arms. I needed her near me. “Let me take her.” Lurged, leaning down to gently swoop my mate from Asher’s arms.
“Marc…” I could hear Bailey whispering, as we began walking toward Asher’s office. “I know you are likely excited to find your fated mate, but please be careful… she is scared of being hurt.” She told me, and I have to say I was a little confused by her
14:23 M
Chapter 128-Marc
288 Vouchers
words. Why would she be warning me of this? Why would my mate be scared of being hurt? Unless… And I found myself turning to look at her, my wolf lingering dangerously close to the surface…