Amelia Lovecraft

Kayden and I arrived at the Ferris Wheel. We got into our seats, facing each other. He stretched his arms out on each side of the bench, making himself comfortable. I sat on the corner, leaning towards the window, peaking out looking at Lincoln, who now had his back to me talking to Tyler and Tania. Tania being the shy girl, I wondered how she'd feel around an intimidating character like Lincoln, but to my surprise, she grinned at something he said to her.

Lincoln's posture tensed up again as a guard walked his way, he murmured something to him. Lincoln nodded his head to Tyler, probably saying something to him before walking away.

I was hoping he'd look my way, and just then as if he heard my thoughts he glanced back at me for a few seconds before leaving the fair.

"Must be hard?" Kayden spoke silently.

"Sorry?"

"To fight the attraction towards a mate." He finished expressionless.

I could only sigh, unable to talk about myself and Lincoln to a stranger. "Tell me about your mate." I asked.

He cleared his throat, "I got no mate." He shrugged.

"Yet!" I told him.

He shook his head with a smile, "the moon goddess can be very unfair at times."

I had to agree to what he said.

"In our cases..." he spoke further. Even though his body seemed relaxed, I could feel he was frustrated for some reason. It could mean he missed his mate.

"I wouldn't blame the goddess for the mistakes, we as wolves tend to make." I said. Kayden's eyes bore right into mine, trying to find more meaning to my words.

"I guess, you're right." He looked down at his shoes.

The Ferris wheel kept moving higher and higher. We were now above the trees.

"It's a shame for a man to not notice a lady like you. Especially when the goddess made you, his very mate."

"Like me?" I laughed.

"Like you. Beautiful, smart and strong."

"Are you flirting with me Mr. Foster?" I huffed playfully. Crossing my hands, feeling a little uneasy under his stare.

He chuckled looking away, "please don't blame a man for trying."

"You're very funny."

"Funny? You can't hurt my feeling like that Amelia." He placed his palm on his chest. I rolled my eyes at him before we both began to laugh. "Oh look, this is the best view." He pointed towards the window. I gasped at the vast lands of our pack. The mountains and the forest covered the borders. The lake waters shimmering under the sun. Through the green trees you could see the stream flowing by. The route that Kai and Heera took, when they first met. It was all visible.

"This is so beautiful." I spoke to Kayden, but my eyes still travelled all over the territory. It was indeed a picturesque sight.

"So damn beautiful." He agreed.

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Since my shift starts late today, I was excited to go see dad and spend some alone time at his library this morning. Libraries had always been a place of solace for me. Lost in the world that the books held. The comfortable silence within those walls.

Leaving my hair a little damp, I wore a yellow summer dress. Wearing some light make up, I walked out the door towards my car.

Strangely the same black Jeep that followed me from the hospital that night, was parked a few feet away from my house. With the tinted glasses I couldn't see who drove the vehicle. I stood there watching the black vehicle for a few seconds before getting into my car.

As I began to drive my car along the turn, the Jeep came into view by following me. I couldn't do anything last time since it had gotten dark. Luckily it was broad daylight now so I pulled over my car, close to the sidewalk. The Jeep parked right behind me. Wanting to clear my suspicions I opened my door, stepping out and slamming the door shut. I stomped my way to the suspicious vehicle. To my surprise the door opened and then stepped out a young man.

"Luna." He bowed.

"Who are you? And why are you following me?" I snapped, ignoring his gesture.

"I'm a guard Luna." He stood tall placing his hands behind his back.

"It's Amelia! Why are you following me?" I repeated.

"I'm assigned by the Alpha to watch you."

"He wants you to watch me? Why? Has your Alpha gone mad?" I balled my fists.

"I was told to protect the Luna." He looked down.

"Well, go and tell your Alpha that I'm not the Luna and no one is gonna have to watch me. Understand?" I heaved.

"I'm afraid not Lu.."

"Amelia!" I corrected.

"Alpha's orders Miss." He spoke.

"Ugh..." I walked away from him. "Im telling you one last time, don't you dare follow me." I pointed my index finger at him.

Lincoln has to be nuts. How dare he orders his guards to come after me and that too without my consent. Without second thought my car entered the pack house. As I stepped out of the car, all eyes were on me. Some were smiling at me, others holding curious gazes as to why I'm here. I ignored all stares and walked briskly to his office. Penny stood at the end of the stairs with the brightest smile as she saw me.

"Luna." She bowed.

"Stop calling me Luna!" I snapped at her and immediately the guilt rushed in. I held her by the shoulders. "I'm so sorry Penny. I didn't mean to be angry at you." She nodded her head with a smile of understanding. "I need to see the Alpha. I'll come see you afterwards okay?" I hugged her before stepping back.

"He's in the office. I'll be downstairs Mia, waiting for you." She gave my hand a squeeze before proceeding down the stairs.

I collected my thoughts before walking towards his office. When I was about a few feet away, the door opened fiercely.

"Amelia?" Lincoln stepped out in a hurry. He might have sensed my presence from inside the room. "What's wrong?" He looked all over me. His eyes raked my bare legs, my dress, my lips and eventually to my eyes. "Are you okay?"

"Why have you sent your men to watch me?" I asked sharply. He still kept walking up to me until he reached me.

"Come inside." He held my back, his fingers grazed my bare skin before settling on the material below. The sparks brought cold shivers on my skin. He gently pulled me to his office.

I stepped away from his hold and walked in, waiting for him to follow.

The door closed behind me, looking back I noticed Lincoln staring at me. He walked closer to me, pulling out his phone.

"Reschedule the meeting with Quad Enterprises. Preferably in a day." He spoke up in a business tone and hung up. It looked like was ready for a meeting in his formal white buttoned up shirt and navy blue pants. While his blue blazer hung on one of the chairs.

"Why are the guards following me Lincoln?"

"To keep you safe Mia."

"Safe from what?"

"Anything."

"You're being pathetic. I don't need anyone following me. I can't believe you did this without permission." I was so mad at him right now I wanted to stomp on the floor or pull his hair out.

"Fine, Amelia can I assign a guard to protect you at all times? Please?" He looked down at me. His eyes pleading mine.

"No." I crossed my arms, turning away from him. Those eyes would make anyone give in easily.

His footsteps got closer. "Do you always wanna make it difficult for me mate?" He whispered gravelly in my ear. Before I could step away or turn around, he held my upper arms and pressed my back to his chest.

Cursing my choice of clothing for the day, I bit my lip. His fingers that held on to me, his built chest that had my almost bare back pinned to it and finally his scent. The man makes me forget my morals.

I pulled away from him and turned around to see his green irises with a lining of silver to it. I stepped away from him, moving backwards. He gave me a questioning look. As if asking me why I stepped back from him. His jaw hardened while he looked at the window, trying to gain some patience during this situation.

The goddess definitely hated me, I found myself tripping over the carpet placed underneath his desk.

I gasped, with my eyes closed.

"Amelia!" Lincoln yanked me to him in an instant. "Careful!"

Only my toes touched the floor, because my whole weight was lifted onto his arms. His arms embraced me like I weighed nothing. I opened my eyes coming face to face with him. His Adam's apple moved up and then down. Was he nervous? I felt lightheaded as well. My hands that held the front of his shirt, was now tingling to feel his stubble. My lips were apart while my eyes gawked at his. I sucked in my bottom lip, to close them shut. His eyes immediately travelled down to my lips. Oh goddess, I didn't do that to grab his attention to my lips now.

His hands firmly held my body, which was now glued to his. The tip of his nose now touched mine, this is the closest I've ever been with him. It's felt wrong, yet so right. Like this is where I belonged. Lincoln inhaled sharply before trailing his nose down my lips. The sharp tip of his nose glided down my chin, tracing my jaw. I held my breath and my eyes shut tight. I was giving into the moment, throwing out all my hatred for him. He let out a low growl while going down my neck. His nostrils absorbed as much of my scent as he could. I leaned the opposite direction, simply giving him permission to continue whatever he was doing to me. It felt like sweet torture. I wanted him to touch me more but at the same time I hoped he would stop, because I wasn't in the right mind to make him stop. His chest trembled as his lips settled a little above my collarbone.

"Lincoln..." I whimpered as he licked my skin. He let out another growl before he unwillingly pulled his face up to meet mine. His palm held the side of my head while his other was still on my hips. I opened my eyes to see him staring at my chest that was heaving. His thumb stroked my bottom lip, while his eyes spoke of yearning.

Would one kiss hurt?

I licked my bottom lip, his jaw dropped at my invite. "Fuck!" He mumbled to himself.

Lincoln brought up his other hand and now he held my face in position. Our lips just millimetres away from each other.

He angled his head to capture my lips. Oh goddess I'm going to be kissed by my mate.

THUD!

The door opened.

I jumped away from Lincoln, feeling a short of breath. My chest heaved up and down as if we just had an intense make out.

Oh my god, I almost let him kiss me.

Lincoln looked murderously at the person who entered the room.

Once again, damn you mate bond!

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