My Unwanted Mate

"Waste another second and you will be walking to school. I will make sure of that." Jared threatened fisting his car keys in his hand before storming out of the house. I rolled my eyes as I quietly uttered a snort. He glared at me.

Oops, I must have forgotten that he was a wolf. All thanks to his enhanced hearing.

I was ecstatic about the new term that was starting today. It felt good to know that soon, I would be done with highschool.

Another new term meant I was another step closer to freedom. Freedom of being able to train as an older warrior in the pack.

I wasn't allowed to train yet since it would affect my schooling and focus.

My parents were born into the pack but they wanted my siblings and I to grow up as human and act less werewolf.

It was tough mixing the werewolves pack with modern day. Things that made us seem so divided but I was proud of who I was and so was the other young few werewolves in my school.

We knew ourselves and the pack where we belonged to. It was our territory and whenever another werewolf infiltrated, well, the pack warriors were good at kicking asses.

And what the 'young ones' like they like to call us would do was to go and hide in the pack house. It was like a drill whenever a foreign wolf was on the loose.

Oops, I'm rambling, right?

Well I go by the name Umbrie, seventeen years old and the second of the three children of my parents. Jared, my older brother and Sky, my little brother.

We were a family of werewolves, living in Ice Valley all our lives. I wondered how the pack was able to keep this up - living among humans and not being figured out by lots of people.

There were elderly human folks that knew but had to act ignorant just to avoid problems. It was obvious that we had taken over the town.

"Umbrie, did you hear what I said?" Jared's voice broke through and I groaned in frustration.

I unconsciously swallowed down the piece of pancake I had been chewing on almost choking on it.

It's so weird that I forgot he had been waiting for me but my thoughts just happen to unravel at the strangest times.

I downloaded the remaining piece of pancake into my mouth before rushing out of the house.

Mom and dad had left very early with Sky since he had a dentist appointment before school.

Jared was difficult to relate to. He grew up so fast and was practically letting his rage take over him more than his conscience.

The one good thing he did for me was drive me to school whenever I couldn't ride with our parents and he also helped with my homework because he's very smart. But this still depended on when he was in a good mood.

His happy moods never lasts. There's always something that'd make his deep frown appear and you'd rather be far away from him in order not to get hurt.

I jumped into his car like I was in a race since he had already started the car engine and was about driving off.

"Did you lock up the house, dummy?" He asked stitching his gaze on me.

I nervously hit my hand on the dash board before scurrying back to the house.

After locking the door, I returned to the car, walking normal this time and not sprinting like a squirrel.

The car was going really fast and I was silently praying we don't crash into another vehicle. I would just ask him to slow down. I would but it might result to him refusing to drive me to school.

I can't wait to turn eighteen and finally get my own car.

"I'm going to a concert this evening. I need you to cover up for me." He suddenly said not sparing me a look.

"Why?" I quizzed.

"What do you want to know? Why I'm going to a concert or why you have to cover up for me?" He asked and I chuckled.

"You can tell me both."

"I'm looking for my mate." He stated eerily.

"Wow..." My words dozed off as I remembered someone I didn't want to think about. Someone i wanted to forget even. My skin prickled as his image formed in my mind.

No... Not today. Not the first day at school.

His memories can't keep tormenting me.

"Something in me desperately wants to find her. I mean, I deserve to have her in my life, don't you think?" He asked, his eyes looking so bored.

Wow, he is becoming weird.

"Of course, you do. But- but what about Tiana?" I questioned recalling her extra nice and sweet girlfriend.

She was really good. Too good for him I guess but I really didn't understand their relationship. How a pretty dark guy like Jared would be able to have a girl like her for long.

"She doesn't have a place. The moon goddess didn't pick her for me so I guess, she's just an asset for now." He replied

My throat cloaked at his words came into meaning. I felt pissed he talked about her like that.

Well, Jared was yet to find his mate and it pisses him off that I've seen mine before him and he was older than me.

It was one of the major reasons he joined the warrior group of the pack so he could get chances of going to different places.

"I really can't wait to find my mate. I'd do lots of nasty things to her while we'd be in the shower." He said and I felt like closing my ears.

I can't be listening to brother saying such words.

Eeww!

"And I won't leave her hanging like your stupid mate left you. It's really not your fault" He mumbled, stopping the car and that was when I realized we'd arrived at the school drive thru.

"Say whatever you want to say, I don't care anymore. And I definitely don't feel hurt with your words, alright?" I said grinning.

I gently got out of the car and shut the door like the nice lady I was growing up to be.

I sashayed towards the school building encountering a new faces on the way and I guessed a lot of students bad transferred this time.

Jared was right. It wasn't my fault and there was nothing I could do. He chose to leave. And I still didn't understand why..

"Hey cupcake. How are you doing?" A deep familiar voice greeted me and I looked up to see Noah, one of the school's football players.

I whisked my hair off my face before replying with a, "Fine."

He had a satisfied smile before walking away. We were classmates and he was very friendly with everyone.

I waved at Brittney, the girl that was my lab partner last term. She waved back and I kept on walking.

I entered my classroom and headed for the middle row where the desk I liked sitting on was. I sat down noticing the girl next to me.

Her eyes were green. Yes, very green and her hair, talk about a super straightener. She let out a smile.

"Hello, I'm Daphne. Are you in this class? What is your name?" She asked sounding robotic.

"I'm Umbrie. Yeah.. This is my class." I chuckled as the effect of her voice nuzzled my guts.

"What's so funny?" She asked snickering.

"Just your voice." I smiled broadly. "You are a new student?".

She was human. I couldn't get a wolf scent from her.

"Yes." She replied and I nodded.

The teacher soon entered, cutting our conversation from going further.

"Good day, class..." He started

My morning was not so bad after all since we started with biology - a subject that I enjoyed the most.

The classroom looked fuller too.

I was still setting out my drawing materials on my desk when I noticed a scent. Far too familiar and far too effective on me.

Peppermint like mandarins or bergamot.

I haven't smelt this scent in six months and now it was right around the corner. That was odd.

The scent distracted my senses. Almost driving me to go in deep search for it.

I was starting to fidget when the classroom door opened fanatically.

A cold air embraced the atmosphere as I saw him standing at the door with his hands in his pockets and his head up.

Has it really been six months? Yes, it has.

It has been six f**king months since I last saw him.

His brown eyes lingered over the class until it found mine. His brows seemed to relax a bit as he stared.

Oh geez. I couldn't feel any part of my body. It was like my spirit was floating on my seat.

The whole class stirred with surprise and there were whispers.

"Oh my goodness. Well, if it isn't Keiran Diaz. It has been so long." The teacher remarked excitedly grinning so wide.

Keiran stayed mute and chewed on something quietly and I guessed it was a bubble gum. He took steps closer and as he walked past the teacher's desk, he caused a number of books to fall making Mrs Katherine to bend low and pick up the books.

Gosh! Poor woman.

If he wasn't one of my biggest nightmares, I would rushed right over to help her.

He started walking to the back row accompanied with Hillary, his human best friend.

Oh God. Why is he back?! Where on earth did he crawl out from?

I adjusted and readjusted on the seat. I was suddenly not comfortable. I felt like a prey under his gaze.

Well, don't bother to ask... Him... He is staring at the back of my neck.

How did I know?

I just know!

Class went on and on with my chest heaving slowly.

Can't wait to leave this class.

The bell soon rang.

Oh, thank you moon goddess.

I hurriedly picked my books and that was when I realized Daphne's eyes on me. "Are you okay?" She asked worriedly and my lips curved into a lopsided smile. I could not bear to cast a glance at him even though I was facing him.

"Yes, what about we go grab some lunch?" I asked her and she nodded her head.

I practically sprinted out of the class even though I tried walking but his preying eyes did something to my legs.

Daphne and I walked to the cafeteria together and we were using the opportunity to know ourselves more.

"My mother is really sick and I don't want her to die. She has been sick for so long." She pointed out sadly.

"I'm so sorry about that. I hope she gets well soon." I said taking a deep breath to calm my nerves.

My little brother, Sky has special powers that could heal people. Thanks to him, we don't visit the hospital because with one touch of his hand and focus, we would be fine.

What if I try to help Daphne's mother. Holy molly! It's going to be very risky.

Suddenly, someone grabbed my wrist scaring the life out of me. That scent. I wasn't even paying attention to it!

I thought he was in the class?!

It was Keiran holding onto me like I was owing him something.

"Let go!" I passively yelled and he scoffed.

"I want to talk to you. You have no choice." He replied and started dragging me along with him.

I turned to see Daphne giving me a calm look and I guess she understood that I needed to leave.

He succeeded in dragging me into the janitor's closet and I could only be enraged and not be able to fight back.

He looked a little bit livid as he leaned against the door blocking the exit.

I noticed how better he looked. He had definitely been working out since I could see stretches of his abs through the shirt. And his hair, they were my favorite to touch. He had been taking good care of it too.

Damn it, Umbrie! This guy left you for six months.

"Are you done punishing me?" I asked rubbing my wrist were he held me before.

"What?"

"Why the heck did you come back? I thought you enjoyed being so away!" I stated and he rolled his eyes.

"You should be happy to see me."

"I have nothing to say to you, let me out." I fussed.

"I'm back, Umbrie. Deal with it. And if you need help with anything especially sexual help, I'm definitely here to help you. You better have some before I leave again." He teased making my skin crawl.

"I will never let you touch me again. You are going to regret having me as your mate, trust me." I threatened holding the door knob.

In a split second, his hand was on mine making me flinch.

"Keiran, leave me alone!" I stressed with every bit of me drowning in sadness.

"See you later." He whispered before I left the tight room.

Luckily, there was no one around to see me exit the place. I quickly found my way to the classroom. My appetite had gone down the drain as well.

I can't believe he keeps doing this to me and it was the second time. I was really happy to have him as my mate when I turned sixteen but unfortunately, he was difficult. A bad boy whom was too difficult to understand.

***

*After School*

Getting Daphne's address without her knowing was difficult but getting Sky to help me heal Daphne's mother was a way more stressful and excruciating process.

What if he refused to help me or went ahead to tell our parents?

Sky was a sweet soul. An exact opposite of Jared but he could also get crazy with demands when you least expect.

Well, I would try anyway. I decided to talk to him after dinner since he spent the whole evening playing video games with his friends.

I met him in his bedroom while he was arranging his comic collection.

"Sky, I have this friend...." As soon as I lifted my head, a book smashed right in my face.

"Ouch!" I cried out rubbing my nose with my hand.

"You scared me!" He yelped rushing towards me.

Like seriously? If I was something scary, he would have used a book to attack it?

I tried to ignore the stinging pain and go ahead with my request. My nose must be reddish right now all thanks to his book.

He quickly dropped his hand on my nose and instantly, the pain vanished.

"Well, thanks." I blurted still touching my nose.

I took a moment to look around his room. They looked very tidy and organized. Good. I'm not sure mom would look for him to clean his room.

"So, what do you need? Why are you here?" He interrogated with his arm folded.

"You see, there's this friend of mine. Her mother is very ill. I want you to help heal her." I answered.

"Human or werewolf?" He asked looking like he was thinking much about it.

"Human." I replied and he sighed.

"Fine but I can't do it tonight. Unfortunately, Mrs Darfield wants me to read two passages next week. I have to prepare so I don't make a fool out of myself." He said and I heaved a sigh of relief.

"No problem. I wasn't looking forward to tonight anyway. I need to get some rest. First day of the term sucks." I breathed.

I turned around and left the room bumping into my mother.

"Umbrie? Where is Jared?" She questioned looking around.

Oh right! I almost forgot what that jerk asked me to do for him.

"He's with his warrior friends. They must be studying together." I replied and she nodded believing the lie immediately.

"Alright. I hope you are not too tired, I need someone to help me take somethings up to the attic." She stated walking past me.

"I'm right behind you." I replied dolefully.

I really wanted to get to my room and dump myself on the bed..

*

**

It was close to an hour when mom and I finished lifting the boxes up to the attic where it would be safe till Christmas. She took every celebration seriously unlike my dad.

I walked back to my room sweaty, tired and frail. Jared should have been the one to help mom with all the stuff. So much for being a good brother.

I entered my room shutting the door as fast as I could. I started taking off my top when my eyes met with the person sitting on my bed.

Keiran!!

I quickly let go of my top and let it rest back on my body. It would have been a disaster if I removed my clothes completely.

"Keiran." My lips called wavering in astonishment.

He stood up and walked up to me.

"You're sweating so much." He said staring at my forehead and for the first time in a while, I saw how worried he looked.

"What are you doing here - in my room?" I asked giving him the opposite mood.

I wanted him gone. I really did.

"Why don't you take a bath first. You look like you need it." He said and I rolled my eyes.

I decided to tease him a bit. I removed my shirt right in front of him giving him a chance to see just my bra.

His eyes was stuck on it. He managed to look me in the eye before I sashayed to the bathroom locking the door abruptly.

I started feeling giddy all of a sudden realizing my wolf was happy. It was excited and all jolly. I hated it. I wanted everything in me to hate him but I guess my wolf wasn't feeling that.

He was Keiran, my mate. When I was sixteen, I turned for the first time becoming a full werewolf. After a few nights, I met Keiran and we felt the mating pull, we were mated to each other.

He was from a high class home while I was from a middle class family.

Our parents were doing all they can to make us accept each other and I presumed it worked, I liked him and we were able to bond.

Later on, he got into a fight with his parents for some reason and he left. For a whole month, I didn't see him. It was too tough for me and I was too worried about his wellbeing.

He returned after that and was back into my life. Then another fight broke out between the both of us. It happened so fast that I could barely remember what exactly caused it in the first place and then he said he'd punish me, right before he left again.

I thought he would be back sooner, I really did.

After a month, his parents grew worried and wanted to force me into sleeping with someone so when Keiran felt the pain, he would come back but I refused because I didn't want myself to be used like that and that was how a month turned into six months and tonight, he's right behind the door sitting on my bed.

Oh Geez!

I had a bath as quickly as I could before throwing on my robes. It would protect me more than the towels.

I unlocked the door and came out slowly. He was still on my bed, this time lying comfortably and operating his phone.

"Does your brother know I'm back yet?" He asked not sparing me a glance.

"No. I think it'd be better if you tell him yourself." I growled with a smirk while opening up my wardrobe.

Jared would definitely beat him up the moment he sets his eyes on him. He was pissed with his he left for so long.

After getting a hold of my pajamas, I ran into the bathroom like a ninja. It's better this way.

I dressed up and came out, going close to Keiran.

I sat on the bed next to him and he ditched his phone putting it in his pocket. I missed him so much. His scent, voice, face, his presence most importantly!

He sat properly as the silent atmosphere became unable to bear.

"Where were you? Which country or city? Where did you go? Who were you with?" I blurted out my question and it suddenly sounded like I was nagging.

"You don't have to worry about me. I was safe." He said and I slowly blinked back the tears that were starting to circulate around my eyeballs.

"Who cares! I was never worried about you." I replied sounding hasher than I expected.

Then there was brief silence.

"There's this book I read. It's about a witch whom cursed an Alpha making him unable to find his mate. He just had to find happiness in the arms of other women whom didn't deserve him." He paused and looked at me.

I didn't notice his head draw closer and our faces being an inch apart. His mouth crashed into mine taking over with force and lust. lips devoured me, hard and fast.

And I was opening up to him helplessly.

I for once mustered strength and touched him by his chest attempting to push him off but he whisked my hands into his driving them behind me.

Keiran!!

How did from him telling me story get to this?

He slowly unlocked from my lips panting like he was now satisfied.

I on the other hand dropped on the pillow while catching my breath.

He lifted his weight from my body and stood up.

"Time for me to go." He said like had just fulfilled a mission.

My whole world was shaky. I didn't want him to go. My wolf badly needed him to make up for the six months of absence.

I hoped he could see through my eyes, my plea for him not to leave.

My whole being wanted to embrace him and hold him tightly. Of course I couldn't do this because I have my dignity to protect. Looking desperate was never the plan.

I sat properly on the bed just staring at him. Did he know exactly what he was doing to me?

He finally turned around and left through the window. I spent long minutes thinking about how bad I wanted him close. If not for anything.

I decided to think myself to sleep since there was nothing I could do at this point. I laid on the bed and covered myself with the duvet sleeping through the cold night.

At some point in my sleep, I began having a nightmare. I couldn't understand it but it felt like I was being chased by scary ghosts whom wanted to kill me.

I was making a good run for it until one of the ghostly demons stabbed me with it's stick.

I jerked up from the bed sweating profusely and pretty creeped out. The light of the room was still on as I left it.

I looked sideways and received even a bigger shock as I saw Keiran sitting on the sofa and watching me intently.

I couldn't help but pant like I was loosing my strength. He left didn't he? He came back to watch me sleep?

"Oh cr*ap!" I cussed lowering my head. Keiran was still sitting there gazing at me and that was when I knew i wasn't still dreaming; I pinched myself and I felt the pain.

"Good morning." Keiran said causing me to look at the clock hanging on the wall.

Sh*t! It was five in the morning. And to think I didn't have enough sleep.

***

Daphne needed extra study help so I invited her to join the study group I belonged to. Our teacher divided us and often gave us curriculums to read about in order for the success of our exams.

It felt good hanging out with them again after the school breaks we've encountered.

I called on Jared to come drive us to the cafe where we spent most of our reading hours.

We waited at the school entrance for a long time and finally, he pulled up in his white Corolla vehicle looking all sweaty in his basketball shorts.

Jared was yet to study further after highschool and just spent his free time doing the things he loved. I badly wanted to be him soon.

"Get in quick." Jared said. Him and cocky behaviour.

I scoffed and entered the back seat, staying together with my newest friend, Daphne who did not seem to notice my brother's behaviour. She seemed really sweet and reserved but what surprises me about her was the fact that I was the only person she spoke to in our entire class.

The car kept going fast as we approached the traffic light and Daphne yelled out.

"The light just turned red! Please, stop."

Jared spared her a look from the front view mirror and she was wearing a frown.

Geez. If only she knew my brother so well, she'd just shut up and let him control his car the way he wanted.

He ignored her and increased the gear going double fast and maneuvering lots of cars.

"Jared!" I flinched with the way the car was going.

Daphne and I both held each other, screaming as the car wouldn't slow down.

After the intoxicating ride, Daphne and Jared started arguing which for the first time in a while, I found him very amusing.

"It was really wrong to drive like that..." Daphne said and I tuned their arguments all out. I need to focus. No, my mind has been trying to push something into my head and I need to focus.

I exited the car first before she did slamming the door which prompted my brother to exchange more words with her.

This is just great!.

They finally dismissed the argument with Daphne heading into the cafe first.

For some reason, Jared followed me in too.

"Aren't you going home?" I asked while we were at the door post

"I smell a wolf around here. Let me confirm first." He growled walking past me. I spotted my study group sitting at the edge of the cafe and I briefly waved at them.

Daphne was already seated with them but I didn't want to join yet. I had to see what Jared was up to.

I followed him and we both stopped on seeing Keiran sitting together with Hillary and two other guys I barely knew.

Yup...he was definitely the werewolf Jared was sniffing. He was apparently the only wolf at that table.

"Hi, Jared." Keiran greeted with a smug on his face.

We had barely talked since two days - when he sneaked into my bedroom.

"You motherf**cker!" Jared growled and immediately lifted him by his collar.

The three boys stood up immediately as if to defend Keiran. Oh! This is bad.

Jared is going to be angry that I didn't tell him about Keiran returning back to Ice Valley.