The Unwanted Wolf – Chapter 8

I lay in bed, feeling completely restless. The pajamas Rie had provided me were softer than any clothes I had ever owned, and the bed was a million times comfier than my own, but it was hard falling asleep in a new place. Every little noise made me twitch. I kept tossing and turning to try to get more comfortable, but nothing seemed to work. It didn’t help that I had a lot on my mind.

Why had no one ever told me before that I wasn’t a full wolf? If that’s the reason I was kicked out at sixteen, that was something I deserved to know. Also, who was after me? I mostly kept to myself, so I can’t imagine what I had done to make someone want to kill me. I had heard stories of hunters going after werewolves because they thought they were an abomination to the world. Growing up, our pack never had that issue, at least not to my knowledge. My father had done an excellent job keeping our true identities a secret.

We had been a small wolf pack compared to others. A century ago, wolf packs were humongous according to the history taught to them. Some had even had control over cities and towns. However, as human society grew in numbers and technology, they started hunting down werewolves and destroying packs. It forced them to go into hiding along with other different magical creatures.

n why someone would come after me. I let out a sigh and sat up. I wasn’t getting anywhere with sleeping. I got out of bed and tiptoed to the door. I opened it slowly, flinching when the door creaked. I poked my head outside, and when I didn’t see anyone, I stepped out. I looked to the

though, and I didn’t want to wake anyone up. I didn’t want to wake Mark up either. I was sure he was asleep already, and I didn’t want to have to rely on him. He did tell me to wake him if I needed anything.

the door, but before I could touch it, the door opened, making me jump and yelp.

you. I didn’t realize you were right there.”

know?”

kay?” Mark looked a little worried.

check on you, but you beat me to it.”

nce we were across the hallway from each other.

magine it’s not quite the same for you since you’re not full werewolf.”

the hallway, worried we were being too loud. “Should we go somewhere where we won’t wake othe

e a little.

his room and was a little surprised with how small it was. Since he was the alpha, it wasn’t something large and extravagant, but i

“Make yourself comfortable,” Mark said, shutting the door b

t over to the chess set in the corner. It was a beautiful glass set that looked well maintained. I picked up one of th

Mark approached

ly centered.

k until you get tired?” Mark su

n, excited to be able to play. “You can go first. I’m warning you

o tell you about mates.”

r mate, but those who do are stronger for it. She also used to say that on a rare occasion, a pair of werewolves found their true mate. Together they could do things beyond the imagination. Most mates aren’t true mates.”

ere fairy tales though.”

ught mates were fairy tales,” I laughed. “I couldn’t wrap

you still think finding your mate is a fairy tale?”

er, I can’t deny this draw I have to you. I don’t know much about you, but I feel safe around you, and I want to get to know you more.”

how happy I am to hear that. It’s your move.”

’t even seen him taking his move. I had been too distracted by

ted to check on you. When you were at my door, I instantly knew I was sensing your emotions.”

level head.

his turn. “Your feelings will develop naturally, and I wil

ed quietly at

? I think I’ve been hustled.”

d at the game as you think?”

ee which one of us comes out on top then.” Mark countered my move, easily getting out of

the other one in check, but neither of us being able to pull the trigger on checkmate. I yawned, feeling myself finally growing tired. I placed my elbow on the table and rested my head against my hand.

s on me.

appear weak.

s get you back to your room.”

don’t want to go back to that room. It feels lonely.”

ing a little unsteady. Mark walked me over to the bed and waited for me t

ms.” He started walking away, but I quickly grabbed his arm.

p.”

e with me.”

e?”

t get too close to me, but I could feel the warmth radiating from his body. I felt even more at ease w

ing into him,” a voice whispered in my ear. I instantly

in this place. It felt like I was dreaming, but part of me knew this was something different.

we?” I asked.

to me.

three of us? Who is the thi

r you to come to her,” Shadow explained.

saw was a white room that seemed to go on f

ld ask her that yourself.” Shadow started walking away.

ried to follow after, but she started running. I tried to keep up with her, but in my human form, I was no match for her. “Shadow!” My wolf ignored me and kept running until I could no longer

e was no point in going anywhere. There were

recognized the voice, but I couldn’t put a face to it. Her voice

e.

sed me, deep in your

ng around, expecting to see someone or something if I looked hard enoug

r birth, and you’ll release me from my prison.”

ing in this strange room. I didn’t want to be here anymore. It felt too lonely. I wanted to wake up. I pinched my arm, but that didn’t seem to work. “Hello?” I calle