CHAPTER 7

HANNI POV

Can I trust him?

Where am I from? Can I trust him?

I decided not!

"My name is Hanni" I said, my voice almost a whisper while avoiding his gaze, "And I am from the eastern wing pack. I am a traveler, and I just stopped by to see my aunt, she lives here but she went on a trip."

Please moon goddess, let him buy this, I prayed fervently while he looked at me with his head bent slightly to the left, obviously digesting what I had just said.

"Ok. then if you will pardon me, I will like you to be my guest, till your aunt arrives" he said.

What?! No I need to keep moving. I do not want to see Lucas and my sister ever again so I need to cover more land separating us three.

But I can't tell him that.

"Thank you for your hospitality and generosity Alpha, but I will have to decline."

"No, I insist! Even if it's just for few days" he said with his face creased with determination.

But I shook my head, determined to stand my ground, "Alpha, Please let me go."

How long will I stay here before Alpha Lucas get the word that I'm here and requests my return home officially and I won't be able to disobey, if I do, I will be tagged as rogue.

I shuddered at the thought.

"Wh….why do you want to keep me? Why can't you let me go? Am I a prisoner here?"

He looked taken aback at my questions and he shook his head and sighed.

"Am I to understand that you didn't hear me the first time?" He asked wearily.

I sat up and shook my head….I heard him, but I just needed confirmation.

"My Lycan recognizes yours as his mate, so you and I are mate" he answered, looking at me, his eyes roaming my face searching for a reaction to his declaration, but I just kept my face straight, careful not give my thoughts away, though I don't know how to react to the news, Ofcourse Betty - my Lycan was awoken earlier today by his scent and so far, she had made it clear about him being my mate.

But I don't trust him.

When I ran from the High mountains pack, I intended to start over in a strange land miles from Alpha Lucas and my sister. Start over by myself, with my head low and wait for time to pass before I come out to the bustling world again. But if I stay with this Alpha, as his mate, that will destroy my plans for we are not so far from my pack and this Alpha and Alpha Lucas might know each other or worse, be best of friends. I can't risk it. I need to be out of here, if not, Josh's sacrifice will all be for nothing.

"I am a stranger sir, surely you will like to be with someone you are familiar with or a royalty. As I'm neither, I will accept your rejection, Alpha" I said in a croaked voice, hoping for him to snap and grant me my wish, for he was beginning to loose his patience because unknowingly to him, he was beginning to growl.

But before he could respond, there was a knock.

"Alpha?" His beta called.

"Yes" he said, his eyes never leaving me as he creased his forehead.

"So sorry to interrupt, but your attention is needed."

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I stood up from the bed immediately I heard the door shut behind him, he left after giving me the look that clearly said - this isn't over.

Clutching his jacket over my breasts, I moved to the window and looked down at the gardens savoring the scent of the flowers and it's beauty and I couldn't help to wonder how my life will be as his Luna.

I don't know this Alpha, neither have I heard of him before, but I have heard stories of the East dwellers pack and it's riches, also it's triumph in battles for centuries and that's it.

But one thing is certain. I can't stay here, I need to leave at dawn. I don't know my destination yet, but I need to keep moving.

But first, let me get some sleep - I reasoned as I moved towards the bed. I heard a howl in a distance and I clutched his jacket drawing strength from his scent.

"Who am I kidding?" I asked myself out loud with a snort, "I can barely kill a fly not to talk of a rouge wolf if I encountered one."

I slipped under the covers, resting my head on the soft pillows and my thoughts rested on Josh. I missed my best friend and everyday I do wonder how he is and what he is up to for I know he misses me too.

I closed my eyes hoping for sleep to elude me but the attempt was futile for I only ended up tussling and turning around the gigantic bed scattering the sheet covers in the process. I sat up and resigned to fate when I heard her - Betty.

"Mate" she purred.

Mate? For some reason, that word made me uneasy.

I knew he is my mate, but I am not sure if I'm ready to accept it yet, not after my experience with Lucas. Infact, the whole essence of this mate bond to me is just for procreation and sex….well one can also say, companionship.

But I will rather be a companion to a beta or an omega and live a simple life than be tied to an Alpha, especially to the one with scars and drawings on his skin.

I shook my head wearily, wondering what fate I have.

This is my sister's dream, not mine.

I was jolted back to consciousness by a knock on the door and I heard a woman's voice -

"Hanni? Are u asleep?"