The Unwanted Wolf – Chapter 5

I took a step back, letting go of Mark. “Wolfsbane?” We studied it growing up. It was extremely difficult to obtain, and there was a code that werewolves didn’t use it against other werewolves. It was mostly known to be used by wolf hunters, since they didn’t have any respect for werewolves. “How?” When would that have even happened.

Mark’s frown deepened. “That’s what concerns me. Someone knows what you are and has directly targeted you.” His arm moved towards mine, but then he thought better of it and pulled it back to the side.

“I don’t even know who could have dosed me or when it would’ve happened.” I felt scared at this attack. If Mark hadn’t been in the alley when I had passed out…

ood, she noticed some unusual markers in it.”

n?”

ke any sense. “But both of my p

running his fingers through his hair. “You smell like a pureblood to me. You even smell-” He cut himself off.

ious. Was my smell the reason everyone rejected me? “Smell bad? Please just tell me. I can face the rejection if

ke my mate.”

find a pack to accept me. I tried to pull my hand away, but he gripped it tighter.

you’re near me? What about your wolf? Surely she feels something?”

ing my grip. Is that what Shadow had been trying to tell me? What he was saying made sense. I felt more drawn to him than any other wolf, but it wasn’t this instant connection all of the stories made it seem like. Nothing was shouting mate to me, and I didn’t feel like I was in love with him. He was a stranger. I didn’t even know if I could

t who is going after you and even help protect you. If you still want to go on your own, I understand.” He looked sad at the thought.

his mind, coming to the same conclusion my own family did.

can help

. This is likely a hunter who has discovered my true identity. My blood also shows that I am not a purebred werewolf, which is further verified by the fact that I am still alive after taking a lethal dose of wolfsbane. On top of all of that, we are mates. Because of this you want me to give you a chance to help me figure out who is trying to

nt to help.”

n fact the mate bond or maybe I was tired of completely relying on myself. Finally, I nodded my head. “Okay. I can do th

best if you moved into the pack house.”

and your pack. And you don’t know me. What if you decide I can’t be trusted after spending more time with me?”

ere’s no chance of that.” Mark sounded so confident, and it ma

been hurt too many times before. I can’t just dive right into this.” I could feel panic starting to build.

can move at your pace with a few exceptions. I don’t think you should be left alone until we know more about who attacked you. Other than that, I will let you make the decisions.”

It was both comforting and terrifying. Being able to fully rely on another person would be a weight off my shoulders, but I didn’t want to get lost in someone.

if I can handle making too many decisions at once. This is a lot to process and figure out.”

talk to Doctor Zayla. I think she would be able to hel

f my fears from the past.

d no logical reason to know this, but a part of me knew things would be okay if I had Mark by my side.

o his car which was nearby. He opened the door for me, a foreign gesture to me, and then got into the driver’s side. The car ride was silent at first. I wasn’t sure if Mark was trying not to overwhelm me or if he just felt awkward around me. A part of me worried that he was already regretting his decision

s area?” I finally asked, breaking the

stion. I had a feeling I had hit a sensitive topic, but I also couldn’t help admiring his

o two packs since nothing could be properly decided. We tried to split the territory as well, but after a while, I realized that would never work. My pack members were getting hurt in fights with the other pack. I thought it would be best to leave and establish a new territory before things got worse.”

ne. I wasn’t ready to admit everything to him yet. I feared that if I told him my own parents realized I wasn’t good enough that it would make him come to the same conclusion faster.

a lot of money. I supposed that was just one of the benefits of being in a pack. Money wasn’t as much of a worry since everyone in the pack worked together.

ur stories tall.

have this place spruced up more.”

uilding was still absolutely gorgeous. It was an old Victorian style with dark wood. Large birch trees surrounded the building. The leaves were starting to change color to match with approaching fall sea

allow us to grow. I want us to be able to make a home as we grow stronger.”

ere too many wolves running around.

,” Mark explained. He held out his hand to me again. “Shall we go inside and get you some answers?”