??A Howl in The night??
?(She’s mine) ?
?Authoress Gift ?
?Chapter 2?
Introduced To An Incredibly Hot Psycho Man ?(He’s on fire) ?
~ Mona ~
I woke up , my eyes fluttering as they focus to the brightness surrounding me. All I can see is a single blob hovering above me, a blur of colors flipping and weaving, twisting and turning.
“Are you awake?” a beautiful, musical voice rips through the void I am suspended in, bringing me to the present with a thud. Everything suddenly shifts into focus, the blurred edges sharpening into easily distinguished images.
Am I dreaming?
A spectacularly handsome man stares at me, his startling green eyes disconcerting me with their brightness. I feel myself get lost in them, examining their wondrous beauty, trapped in their spectacular gaze.
His skin is tan and muscled, his arms bulging, his hands strong and firm. Wearing a t-shirt and cargo shorts, he is dressed casually, yet he has an elegance that can’t be explained.
Straight and long, his hair cuts off around his jawbone, framing his face with pride. Layers are all over the place, short wisps accompanied by long strands, carelessly tousled. The bangs make me subconsciously want to push them aside so I can gaze evermore into his eyes with no distractions.
The strangest thing about his hair, though, is that it is blue. A royal blue, even, that shines in the sunlight. But the hair suits him, complimenting his lightly tanned skin and emerald eyes.
“Hello?” he asks again, his voice soothing to my ears. I blink once, trying to adjust to the incredible handsomeness before me. A man this beautiful has never been within five feet of me before.
Finally examining myself, I notice that my leg is not bleeding anymore, covered with a thick bandage. My shoulder is covered likewise.
I am laying on a soft, plushy divan. The floor is of pure marble, a deep black with hints of white trying to squeeze its way into the tile. A huge chandelier, crystals dancing generously just below its metal limbs, hangs delicately on a thin, gray wire in the center of the chamber. There is an impressive array of books, a gigantic bookcase stretching from wall to wall.
But, of course, all my attention focuses on the man.
He chuckles as I scan his face yet again, taking in his perfection, looking at masculine features that, at my school, I used to only be able to observe from afar.
I cough once, attempting to croak some words out of my mouth. “Shh,” he whispers, holding his hand over my mouth, “your throat is probably dry. Let me get you some water first.” His hand feels so comfortable, and I feel, somehow, saddened when he releases it from my face.
As he travels over to a stainless steel sink, I am unable to find a single emotion conveyed in his saunter. He seems to glide, walking in a way that’s almost impossible to describe.
That is only one of the strange things I notice about him.
Another thing that perks my curiosity is his eyes. When I skimmed over it before, I hadn’t noticed the reflection of the light upon his pupils.
Now, as I more carefully observe, I realize there is no reflection. The light doesn’t bounce off his eye, but rather, sinks into it. It is barely noticeable, even by me, the queen of scrutiny, but I now can see the difference. The bright, emerald green seems to snatch the light and display it in his irises, his pupils a deep black in comparison. When I look at them, and he returns my gaze, my form is not visible in his pupil.
He brings a cool glass of crystal clear water to my lips, gently pouring it into my mouth. “Can you speak?” he probed.
“Yes,” I barely whisper.
“Okay, good,” he smiles brightly.
I suddenly find it hard to speak. “T-thanks for s-saving me,” I stutter. He lets loose a musical laugh, the most beautiful one I’ve ever heard.
“It was a pleasure.”
I feel self-conscious; suddenly disconcerted by the way he is scanning my face, my body. I start to feel nervousness when I meet his gaze, even one glance at his beautiful, appraising eyes causing butterflies in my stomach. The need arises to avoid this strange, alien behavior towards me, to return to the orphanage and work on that science project I didn’t do earlier because I thought I would die today.
I quickly sit up, my back reposed on the fluffy pillows, and then I attempt to swing my legs over the side. Before I succeed in depositing my feet on the floor, though, he catches my legs and deposits them back on the divan, the hint of a smile in the corner of his lips. I feel a tingle of a delight as he touches them, his fingers lingering a little before pulling away. “Just what do you think you are doing?” he demands, rather laughingly.
“Leaving.” I decide to tell him the truth. “Thanks again for the help.”
His eyes widen, “But you can’t just leave! We have to find out more about each other! I don’t even know your name.”
He is so different from any guy I’ve met. He actually seems like he wants to know more about me. His gaze tugs at mine, his expression of disappointment. If I didn’t know better… I’d say that he likes me, or at least my appearance.
But, the thing is, I know better. Being liked is a privilege reserved for prettier people than me.
I shoot up so quickly my movement is almost a blur, ignoring the pain that my motions are invoking within my injuries. The joke is over. “Well, sorry. I’m leaving,” I say sharply. Why does my rudeness have to flare up at a time like this? I really need to work on my social skills. He did save my life, after all.
I guess his behavior is scaring me. The way he is earnestly looking at me, with so much devotion, is rather unsettling and strange. It is like nothing I’ve ever experienced before, and, honestly, I have never been so afraid in my life.
I start walking to the door, my slightly damp red hair waving in the light breeze. Maybe this is all just a dream. Maybe in a matter of minutes I will wake up to find that the man is only a figment of my imagination.
“Please stop!” I hear his relaxing, hypnotizing voice, but I manage to shake his command from my mind. He can’t coerce me into continuing on with this joke any longer. Obviously he is just toying with me by pretending to be attracted, in order to get a good laugh out of his friends later. However, as I continue to walk, there is a blur, and then…
He is standing right in front of me, blocking the door.
How did he do that? He had been standing more than ten feet away from me before.
I become like a sheep that has been backed into a corner. “What are you? What do you want from me?” I beg, my eyes drilling through his, pleading earnestly.
His eyes flash at my comment, then, strangely, he wears a resigned expression. “Come, sit down while I explain.”
He leads me back over to the divan, and I cautiously sit down upon it. I have to admit, no matter how creepy this feels, I am shamefully happy to spend a few more seconds gazing at his enticing face. However, I try not to show it, instead displaying a dubious frown.
He takes a deep breath, and then speaks. “My name is Xavier, and I am what you would call a werewolf.”
Shock and incredulity run through my mind, freezing me to the bone. Oh, what a pity, I think sadly, this incredibly hot guy, the only one that’s ever talked to me, is a weirdo. I can tell he believes his outlandish claims too. His eyes are trying to catch my gaze, a hopeful expression displayed in them.
“Werewolves don’t exist,” I tell him slowly, as if he is a kindergartener. I know he doesn’t deserve my disdain, but… really?
“Are you saying I don’t exist?” he asks, irritated. I can’t help but notice how cute he is when he is vexed, and I wonder if I really want to wake up from this dream.
“No, although you might need to go talk to a counselor or something about some mental problems,” I automatically snap, then immediately wish to take back my harsh words. For me, insults are default, almost encouraged by people’s equally disdaining response.
He seems frustrated now, a tiny pout on his plump lips, streaks of his blue hair falling into his eyes. The strange thing is, he doesn’t seem to be angry or even annoyed by me, but by himself. What kind of guy is he? He is proving almost everything that I thought was true about every guy wrong.
“I guess I’ll just have to prove it to you,” he mutters quietly. His eyes fly shut, his lips pursed in concentration. He seems to be focusing on something, something I can’t possibly detect.
“There is no way you can prove to me that-”
I am interrupted by his sudden transfiguration, staring in shock and amazement as the handsome man suddenly melts, his head tumbling into his body. It is like a waterfall, the way his body just crumbles into itself. However, there is a shimmer of light before he becomes a puddle on the floor, his-body-liquid-I-don’t-really-know making a shape. Another millisecond and he is that shape.
A colossal wolf with sharp white teeth and dark eyes that matches his pupils.
I jump back in horror. Nothing I had read or seen about werewolves had prepared me for this.
It barks once, a deep sound that reminds me roughly of his baritone laugh, his shaggy fur a creamy light brown color that matches his skin. He, like his human counterpart, is absolutely beautiful. My breath is taken away as I examine him and his huge, graceful form. What absolutely astonishes me, most of all, is his authoritative aura, demanding respect even from me.
Similar to the previous morphing, he suddenly crumbles, falling towards the ground speedily. There is a flash of light, and he becomes the incredibly hot man he was before.
Scared, I take a step back, not watching where I am going. Xavier, no matter how beautiful, seems ethereal. Somehow, my brain refuses to believe that werewolves exist, and even though now I am given proof, it still is a lot to take in. It is almost too much for me to accept, no matter how true it is.
My feet slip out from under me as I collide with a hard, firm object. I feel the floor rush to meet me, my arms flaying about, trying to catch my balance.
A pair of strong, firm hands reach beneath me, propelling me back into my standing position. They feel warm, releasing shocks through my body. I am definitely aware of his presence.
“Please believe me,” he takes his hands away from my back, coldness now flooding to the previously warm spot where his hand had been.
“I… I..” I mumbled softly, disconcerted by his close proximity, yet shivering from the absence of his big, toasty warm hands. He seems to sense that, leaning in and grabbing my right hand, heat spreading like wildfire throughout my body.
Nervousness takes me over and I yank my slender hand away. His eyes widen in surprise as I shove them in my pockets. “You don’t want me to touch you?” he inquired curiously, “You don’t trust me?”
Yes, I want you to touch me. Yes, I trust you. Although I have no idea why.
“I don’t know you. Why would I?” I carelessly throw at him. He blinks once, almost from surprise rather than irritation. Bafflement is etched into his features, as if he is actually confused at the thought that I don’t.
I begin to get angry at myself. Why do I have to be so bitter?
“Okay, I’ll wait then,” he grins faintly. Other than his slightly diminished smile, he seems undeterred, though, continuing almost as energetic as before.
Is this guy for real?
“Well, you might as well give up now then or else you’ll be waiting forever,” I look away, letting the harsh words leave my lips.
“Don’t worry; I am prepared to wait forever. I have all the time in the world,” he says softly, his words startling me.
Of course. How can I forget? He isn’t even a human.
“I think you forget that I will die in about seventy five years. I don’t have forever,” I murmur, my voice picked up by his sensitive ears. Silence stretches between us as the seconds tick by. I feel uncomfortable, trying to look anywhere but him.
He laughs again, a sound that starts to to melt my heart. “I think you underestimate me, Mona.”
Whoa. Wait a second.
“How do you know my name?” I furiously demand. He winks at me in response, waving my school ID before my eyes. Narrowing my eyes, I hold out my hand towards him. “Give it back.”
“Should I?” He teases, sparking my anger. I launch myself at him, and he smiles wickedly. “Oh, well this is getting interesting.”
It only takes a few seconds of violently grabbing at thin air before I realize I am not going to get my ID back by force. He is moving his arms so quickly that its impossible to even touch him. Rolling my eyes in resignation, I lean back and fall against the divan.
“Are you ever planning on giving it back?”
“Sure. Someday. I’m rather fond of this picture of you.” He looks at it again, and my mind flashes back to the time when that picture was taken. It was about six months ago, and also the day when I lost my glasses yet again, leaving me half blind and unable to even tie my shoes, let alone comb my hair. I had even worn my shirt inside out. It was awful.
I now realize he truly has been making fun of me.
I say nothing, my eyes returning to him. I subconsciously focus on how the sunlight seems to catch on his azure hair and sparkle, making his whole head look like it is sprinkled with stardust. He doesn’t wait for me to speak. “But anyway… I doubt it will take you long to fall in love with me.”
“How come, wolfboy?” I look at him, astounded at his pompousness and how honest he looks while saying those words.
“My charm is so overwhelming.” He flips his hair and flashes me a bright, astounding smile. I am almost blinded by its beauty. “How could you not?”
“How could I, you arrogant brat?!” I respond bitingly, “I prefer a trait in men that you don’t possess—humility.” And a brain, of course.
“I was joking,” he defends himself, “come on Mona, you know that! I’m not like any boy you have met before. I would sacrifice anything, even my life, for you. I know that’s a strange statement to make, but I genuinely feel that way. Every werewolf feels like this towards his or her mate. You can trust me-”
“What was that you just said?” I ask dangerously, interrupting his rant. I can’t believe my ears, my eyes narrowing. He did not just say that…
“You’re… my mate,” he says hesitantly, pausing slightly before he continues, “If you weren’t my mate, I would have killed you in the forest. I’m usually not very kind to trespassers that stumble our way.” After a short span of shocked silence, he grabs my hands and squeezes them. “I’m all yours,” he whispers, staring deeply in my eyes with an unfathomable intensity.
I laugh at the way he mentions it so lightly. He tells me that I’m his “mate”, bound to him for life (or afterlife), and he expects me to just take it in? To immediately obey his request?
I can see the seriousness and fear in his beautiful green eyes, silently pleading with me to understand.
I’m amazed the most at the fact that he expects me to take him seriously. Or maybe he doesn’t. Maybe he just wants the satisfaction of having me fall for his wily tricks. I have to say, he is a marvelous liar.
Anger overwhelms me, my heartbeat rising. Why don’t I get a choice on whether to be his mate? Is he so superior that he can’t give me the option to be free?
“Uh, well, um…” I inch towards the door, edging to the exit that will free me from this nightmare. My red hair falls into my face, my hands shaking. Xavier smiles as the phone begins to ring, causing my stomach to unwillingly flip flop.
“Excuse me while I take this call,” he says quickly, retreating from my sight. I hear the pounding of footsteps, then nothing. I sigh in relief. The coast is clear.
Oh wonderful phone, you are my savior.
I run towards the door, flinging it open and rushing out into the considerably lightened rainfall. The light mist sprinkles on my nose, dancing around my toes as I slosh through the muddy dirt, my bare feet dyed brown. My red hair is loose and wavy, flying as a blast of cold wind forces it far behind me. I carry my flats in my hands, sticking my tongue out carelessly to catch a drop of the water that falls from the sky.
Freedom is at hand.
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