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Book 2: Chpt 8: Something’s Off

Chapter 8: Something’s Off.

James

“She’s my mate. There is no way around it. Take me to your packhouse. Now. Call your father. I’m sure mine will be coming along as well. What is wrong with them? Why would they treat their family member like this? I have never had to use my Alpha aura before. I’ve only seen dad use his maybe a handfel of times growing up, and here I am, not even a full Alpha using my aura to intimidate another pack and Alpha family, which my mate is a part of. What a damn mess. I don’t understand what’s going on right now.

Yong–rae stands up and glares at my mate again. I feel my mate tense up and cling to me. This is driving me nuts because we are both naked, and I’m using all of my willpower to stop from getting a giant boner in front of everyone. The goddess is punishing me. That’s the only explanation. I slacked off on my

heir duties, and now the goddess is torturing me.

Yong–rae says something to his mother in Koran. The woman gets up and snarls at my mate, then walks away. Why does she want to keep her daughter away from her mate? Something is off. “Follow me to the packhouse. Our fathers are already on their way, it seems.” We start to follow. I’m still holding my mate.

(2) Rafe is humming with excitement; I share that feeling, but I

still on guard.

am

I glance over at Rylie, and he gives me a nod. He must have mind–linked his dad. I’ve been a little busy fighting off the patrol and protecting my mate. I feel a tug in my mind. I know it’s dad. “On my way, son. Not sure what’s going on, but I’m on the way.”

“I found her. I found my mate.” I shout through the mind–link, my excitement getting the better of me.

“That’s awesome, son. What’s her name?” Dad is always pretty level–headed, but I hear he’s excited too. Wait? Crap, what is her name?

“ummmm… I don’t know.”

“Does she speak English?”

“Maybe?”

“Son, your mother and sisters are going to kill you. I’ll be there shortly. Please introduce me properly to my new daughter when I get there.” Dad cut off the link. I can’t see him, but I know he’s shaking his head, sighing, and laughing at me.

I nervously look down at my mate clinging to my side as I carry her awkwardly. I didn’t even realize I was carrying her like I would my nieces, and I don’t even know her name. Ugh. She’s going to hate me. I stop and try to set her down, but she clings to me again. OK, princess carry it is. I pick her up and adjust her in my arms. It hits me; she doesn’t have a pack mark. Why wouldn’t she be part of the pack? This is getting weirder.

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She looks at me with wide eyes. She wraps an arm around my neck and looks away. It’s pouring rain, and her skin is cool to the touch, even with the sparks, which feels great because I feel like I’m the center of a volcano. I keep walking. I want to get her dried off and out of the rain. I have so many questions.

Why does her mother treat her like she’s dangerous? Why doesn’t she have a pack mark? Why is her brother trying to keep us apart? What was she doing at that old house in the middle of the forest? Why did she run from me? What was that weird form with all those tails? Maybe the simplest but most important, what is her name?

I feel Rafe push forward. “Her wolf’s name is Kwan.” Just when I couldn’t feel any dumber.

“Did you get her human name?” I know I should ask her, but I feel so awkward.

She doesn’t have a human side.” What? I’m looking at her human side.

“What does that mean?” I ask back in bewilderment.

“Not sure yet. Might have to do with that weird form we saw.” Rafe was still on cloud nine but also a bit confused. He didn’t have a full connection yet and can only get little pieces of information.

I guess I need to do the simplest thing and see if she understands English and can tell me her name. I take a big gulp of air and, in a low voice, “You haven’t told me your name yet. I’m James/Ashwood, heir to the Ashwood Pack in the U.S.”

Every second of silence feels like hours; I hear the faintest voice. “My name An Jieun.” There it is, her name. It’s just as beautiful as her and mysterious. She

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peeks up at me with her copper eyes, and I almost trip over my feet; I’m to thesmerized.

I repeat her name over and over in my head, An lieun. I guess she knows some English, thank the goddess. I don’t know how long it would the li learn Koran. I should have her teach me some. She’s already so amazing. I can’t believe she knows two languages. I look down at my perfect line. clinging to my neck with her head buried in my chest. She is my Luna, my other half; I never want to let her go.

As we get closer to the packhouse, An Jieun’s grip around my neck tightens. We are not bonded, but her anxiety is so high I can feel it. It’s not just arrakat je rushing at me; it’s fear. I don’t know what’s been going on here, but I don’t like it. I’m not going to let her out of my sight.

The rain lets up as soon as we reach the packhouse. Pack members are making way for us, and I can hear them whispering to each other, I can’t understand a word of it, bushispering is never good. I keep following Yong–rae to what I can only guess is the Alpha wing of the packhouse.

“James, Rylie, you both can wash up in that room. An Jieun will go with mother and wash up.”

I cut Yong–rae off. “No. An Jieun will stay with me.”

“It would be best if she went with mother.” Yong–rae snarled. Is he seriously going to make me use my aura again? Put your wolf away because you are no match for me. Rafe starts to push forward.

“Yong–rae, just let it go. You already know you can’t win.” Rylie spoke up. I’m so glad he’s my best friend.

“Do as you please.” Yong–rae huffed but backed off. Smart move.

“Hey Yong–rae, I’ll take another room. I don’t want to be the third wheel.” Rylie nodded to An Jieun, whom I was still carrying, and me. Yeah, it would be awkward. It’s going to be awkward, no matter what.

“Follow me.” The defeat in Young–rae voice was so clear. He started to walk down the hall. Rylie followed quickly behind. Before he turned the corner with Yong–rae, he looked over at me and gave me a wink and smirk. Really, like anything was going to happen right now.

I turn, and I’m standing in front of a door, unable to open it because I have An Jieun in my arms, and I’m not sure what to do in this situation. I just stare at the door, trying to use some crazy mind powers to open it, which I don’t have, but you never know in desperation; things happen sometimes.

I feel An Jieun’s thin arms release around my neck, and I feel a moment of loss. She opens the door with her free hand. I walk through and use my foot to close the door behind me. I feel my heart beating out of my chest. What do I do now?